Ballet and Dance
The Nutcracker at Royal Opera House, London — 5 Dec 2026
Saturday, 5 December 2026 19:30 GMT Royal Opera House, Bow Street, London, WC2E 9DD
Artist: The Nutcracker
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Doors 18:30. 11 other dates are on sale for this act.
Tickets for The Nutcracker at Royal Opera House
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Key facts
- Starts
- 19:30 GMT
- Doors open
- 18:30typical for this venue
- Nearest station
- Covent Gardenabout 210 m away
- Price among The Nutcracker dates
- 64th cheapest of 85priced dates we track
- Compared with London
- Cheaper than 4%of 1,011 other priced events there
Price since 20 Sep
Lowest since 20 Sep £483 Highest £483 Now £483 (no change vs last week)
- 20 Sep
- 27 Sep
- 3 Oct
- 10 Oct
Tracking since 20 Sep · checked daily
Cheaper dates for The Nutcracker: from £65 (London, Fri 11 Dec)
Price watch
6 listings are on sale for this date. The cheapest is the price shown above, checked at 13:25 on 10 Oct.
It has been £483 on every one of the 21 days we have tracked.
The cheapest other date for this act is £65 (London, Fri 11 Dec 2026).
The event is 56 days away, on Sat 5 Dec 2026.
| Last 7 days | £483low to high |
|---|---|
| Since 20 Sep | £483unchanged over 21 days |
| Direction | No change vs last week |
| Listings for this date | 6on StubHub |
| Sections listed | 1 |
| Other dates on sale | 11 |
| Cheapest other date | £65London, Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Days until the event | 56Sat 5 Dec 2026 |
Tracking since 20 Sep · checked daily
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- Lowest since 20 Sep
- £483
- Typical since 20 Sep
- £483median of 21 daily prices
On the night
5 Dec 2026 · all times GMT (venue local time)
What time does The Nutcracker start at Royal Opera House?
- Doors typical
- 18:30 GMT
- Start
- GMT
- Expected finish typical
- 22:00 GMT
Start time from the ticket listing. Doors and finish are typical for this kind of venue and event — check your ticket or the venue's website on the day.
Where you'd sit
Cheapest listing in each tier
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Stalls
Orchestral Stalls
from £482.98
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Every section listed
| Section | Tickets from |
|---|---|
| Orchestral Stalls | from £482.98 |
Cheapest section: Orchestral Stalls from £482.98
Travel on the day to Royal Opera House
Covent Garden· 210 m away
- Piccadilly
Leicester Square· 450 m away
- Northern
- Piccadilly
London Charing Cross· 480 m away
- Southeastern
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How do I get to Royal Opera House, London?
Nearest station:London Charing Cross, a 12-minute walk.
By train
The nearest mainline station is London Charing Cross, approximately a 12-minute walk. Exit the station and proceed north-east along The Strand, turning left onto Southampton Street, then right onto Bow Street. Alternatively, Farringdon Station (Thameslink, Elizabeth Line) is about a 20-minute walk east or a short Tube journey to Holborn/Covent Garden.
By bus
Numerous bus routes serve the surrounding area. Key stops include Aldwych/Drury Lane (routes X68, 1, 68, 9, 11, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139, 168, 172, 176) and Southampton Street/Covent Garden (routes 24, 29, 176). The closest Underground station is Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line), a 2-minute walk away, or Leicester Square (Piccadilly, Northern Lines), a 5-minute walk. Holborn (Central, Piccadilly Lines) is also within a 7-minute walking radius.
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Where can I park at Royal Opera House?
Car parking in Covent Garden is highly congested and expensive. The nearest public car parks are Q-Park Covent Garden (Parker Street) and NCP Covent Garden (Drury Lane). Both are within a 10-minute walk. Advance booking is strongly advised, especially for evening performances. Be aware that the venue is within the Congestion Charge zone, which applies on weekdays.
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The Nutcracker at Royal Opera House: your questions answered
What time does The Nutcracker start at Royal Opera House?
The Nutcracker at Royal Opera House starts at 19:30 GMT on Saturday, 5 December 2026. Doors typically open around 18:30. Expect it to finish around 22:00 — timings are typical for this kind of event and venue, not confirmed by the promoter.
Where is Royal Opera House?
Royal Opera House is at Bow Street, London, WC2E 9DD. Royal Opera House guide →
How do I get to Royal Opera House, London?
London Charing Cross, a 12-minute walk. Getting there →
Are tickets still available for The Nutcracker at Royal Opera House?
Yes — 6 tickets were listed on StubHub at the last check, from £483. Listings change quickly, so check live availability.
What if the event is cancelled or I can't go?
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