Carer Tickets

Royal Opera House carer tickets and visitor rules

Royal Opera House gives a free ticket to an essential carer or companion.

Carer ticketFree
Carers allowed
1:1
Proof
Own Access Scheme
How to book
Join free Access Scheme, then book online, by phone (020 7304 4000), post or in person
Re-entry
Conditional

Carer and companion tickets

Carers allowed
1:1
Proof accepted
Access Scheme registration; wheelchair users automatic, otherwise proof of sight impairment registration or higher/enhanced DLA, PIP or Attendance Allowance, or a professional's letter
Access schemes recognised
Own Access Scheme
How to book
Join free Access Scheme, then book online, by phone (020 7304 4000), post or in person

Accessible seating, viewing and queues

What is available
Wheelchair and companion spaces shown on seat maps; priority booking for accessible performances

Bag policy

Maximum bag size
Not published by the venue
Bag rules
All bags checked on entry; large bags, suitcases and backpacks not allowed in auditoria
Bag storage
Free cloakroom for ticket holders (opens 2 hours before evening shows, 90 minutes before matinees); no pushchairs or e-scooters

Visitor rules

Re-entry
Conditional
Age rules
Under 5s not admitted to auditoria (unless stated); ages 5 to 14 need own ticket and must sit with an adult
Payment
Cashless

Good to know

Essential companions go free with the Access Scheme, and the cloakroom is free for larger bags. The venue is card-only, and anyone who steps out may need to wait for a suitable break to return.

Sources and last check

Checked against the official pages on 3 October 2026. Awaiting confirmation from the venue.

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