London | December 2026
Looking for something a little different from the usual festive fare this December? Award-winning Danish company Kammerballetten are making their debut in the Linbury Theatre at the Royal Opera House with Stay Tuned, an immersive evening of pure movement and live music choreographed by Sol León and Paul Lightfoot. It runs from 11 to 19 December 2026, and with tickets starting at just £8, it is one of the most tempting dance dates of the winter. Here are five reasons to book.
1. A Danish company’s long-awaited Linbury debut
Kammerballetten are an award-winning company from Denmark, and this run marks their very first appearance in the Linbury Theatre. The Linbury is the Royal Opera House’s more intimate space, known for bold and complementary programming that sits alongside the work on the main stage. That makes it the perfect setting for a piece that thrives on closeness between performers and audience. Catching a company on its London debut always has a special buzz about it. If you like to say you saw them first, this is your chance.
2. Choreography from León and Lightfoot
Stay Tuned was created in 2025 by Sol León and Paul Lightfoot, a duo celebrated for their highly distinctive movement language. They have made work for companies around the world, including Nederlands Dans Theater, The Norwegian National Ballet, Staatsballett Berlin and Royal Swedish Ballet. UK audiences fell for them earlier this summer with So Are We, their critically acclaimed debut with The Royal Ballet. That programme featured the evocative Shoot the Moon and the world premiere of Salle de danse. If you saw it, you will know why this return visit is so exciting.
3. Live music from Trio Vitruvi
The dancers are not moving to a recording here. They are accompanied live by the award-winning ensemble Trio Vitruvi, who perform music by both baroque and contemporary composers. That mix of old and new gives the evening a wonderfully varied texture, shifting in mood from one section to the next. Live music also brings an extra charge to dance, with musicians and performers responding to one another in the moment. It is a real treat for music lovers as well as dance fans.
4. A ‘poetic and eclectic odyssey’ in seven movements
Stay Tuned is built as an intense creation in seven movements, presented by an exceptional group of artists. Nine dancers guide the audience through what the choreographers themselves call a ‘poetic and eclectic odyssey’. The emphasis is on pure movement and music, so there is no complicated plot to keep track of. Instead, you can simply sit back and let the piece wash over you. It is an immersive way to spend an evening in the run-up to Christmas.
5. An international cast, with tickets from £8
The cast for this run includes internationally renowned dancers Chloe Albaret, Christopher Gerty, Madoka Kariya, Mikaela Kelly, Keren Leiman, Toon Lobach and Roger Van der Poel, with more still to be announced. That is a serious line-up of talent to see up close in an intimate venue. Better still, tickets start at £8, which makes this one of the most affordable ways to see world-class dance in Covent Garden. Prices go up to £80 for the best seats. With only a short run, it is worth booking sooner rather than later.
Tickets and info
What: Kammerballetten – Stay Tuned
Where: Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London
When: 11–19 December 2026
Tickets: £8–£80