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The Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Opera Lovers

November 18, 2024 5 min read

A collection of Royal Opera House souvenirs sitting on a table in front of a stack of wrapped gifts and a festive wreath.

Find The Perfect Present for Opera Fans with Our Gift Guide

 

Are you shopping for someone in your life who loves opera this Christmas? Discover holiday gift ideas that will wow even the most devoted classical music and performance enthusiasts. From enchanting music collections to theatre glasses, these gifts for opera fans hit all the right notes.

  

 

Musical Notes Charm Bracelet - £89.50

 

A charm bracelet with silver and gold musical note charms dangles from the wrist of a violin player

 

Give the gift of style this Christmas with the Musical Note Charm Bracelet. This unique jewellery piece is handmade in the UK in sterling silver and was designed exclusively for the Royal Ballet and Opera.

Designer Amanda Coleman has been crafting jewellery for over 20 years, and her collection for the Royal Ballet and Opera is perfect for classical music fans. The bracelet features striking onyx beads and delicate musical notes in silver and gold plate.

A timeless accessory to wear for years to come, this bracelet is an elegant Christmas present for opera lovers.

 

 

 

 

The Royal Opera Calendar 2024 - £10.99

A 2025 Royal Opera calendar and matching diary on a plush red background

 

When it comes to gift ideas for Christmas, a calendar  is a great way to ensure they will have something to use all year round. If you are shopping for an opera fan, then the official Royal Opera Calendar is certain to be on their wish list.

This 2025 calendar shines a spotlight on the incredible performers and range of operas performed on the Royal Opera House stage. The calendar can also be paired with the 2025 Royal Opera Diary.

Each month brings a new, stunning photo from our famous theatre, featuring renowned performers such as Angel Blue and Charles Castronovo. With this gift, you can appreciate opera all year long.

 

 

 

 

Rory Hutton Opera Mug - £20.00

A red mug sitting surrounded by other Royal Opera merchandise

 

For a gift as unique as they are, this mug is the best choice for opera fans. Rory Hutton is an award-winning designer based in Cambridge and a frequent collaborator with the Royal Ballet and Opera, creating art that is inspired by opera and the Royal Opera House.

Made of fine china with a gold rim, this mug is a unique collectable for any opera fan. The mug showcases the Paul Hamlyn Hall, part of our home in Covent Garden. The white flowers are a nod to the history of the hall, which was once known as the Floral Hall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Royal Opera Clothing and Accessories - From £18.00

 

A person stands against a bar wearing a blue sweatshirt with a logo for the Royal Opera on the front

 

Whether a regular at the opera or enjoy it from afar, celebrate opera with sustainable apparel. Emblazoned with the iconic Royal Opera crest, our selection of clothing means there is a Royal Opera-themed gift for everyone.

These t-shirts are made in the UK with high-quality jersey fabric. Choose from a range of colours and styles to find the perfect one to put under the tree! Shop the full collection to find the right fit for the opera fan in your life. Our staff pick is the cosy and comfortable Royal Opera sweatshirt.

 

 

 

 

 

Royal Opera House Opera Glasses - £55.00

A pair of black opera binoculars

 

Opera glasses are a must-have for any frequent theatregoer, and the perfect present for any opera fan. These lightweight binoculars have been made exclusively for the Royal Ballet and Opera.

Compact and comfortable to use, these opera glasses provide a crystal-clear view of your favourite productions – making the binoculars a wonderful keepsake to use time and time again.


- Customer Review


These glasses were most useful when I went to see my first opera at the Royal Opera House & are also a lovely memento of the occasion!

 

 

 

 

 

Opera Christmas Decorations - £15.00

 

Get the opera lover in your life these charming, embroidered Christmas decorations. Fashioned after iconic composers, Mozart and Verdi, these decorations are a unique little gift that’s sure to have a big impact!

The attention to detail really sets the decorations apart, and each one is handmade with care. If you are shopping for a musician (or perhaps they prefer Puccini) then theminiature violin decoration is another fantastic option.

St. Nicolas specialise in truly one-of-a-kind decorations, handmade by charities in rural India and Thailand helping women to find work in their communities. Our staff pick is the charming Verdi Christmas tree decoration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elena Deshmukh Orchestra Collection – From £15.00

Elena Deshmukh Orchestra Collection

 

Elena Deshmukh is a frequent collaborator with the Royal Ballet and Opera, creating beautiful illustrations inspired by the world of classical dance and music. This stunning collection features handmade drawings of musicians in the orchestra pit, evoking that magical feeling of a night at the theatre. 

The collection includes plenty of Christmas gift options, including a handy travelcard holder (very useful for frequent theatre attendees!), a coffee cup and saucer and a notebook.The collection also includes a lovely trinket tray that is an ideal gift for the for the home.

 

 

Shop The Orchestra Collection 

 

 

 

 

Royal Opera Recordings – From £11.99

A DVD and BluRay of the Royal Opera production Madame Butterfly

 

This festive season, why not bring the experience of the Royal Opera to them? Our range of Royal Opera recordings on DVD and CD will allow them to relive their most-loved productions again and again.

The collection has a wide range of options, so there’s a performance for everyone, no matter their taste. Why not treat them to an operatic Christmas with Puccini’s La bohème?

 

 Shop The Recording Collection

 

 

 

 

 

 


Costume Fabric Collection – From £15.00

A notebook open on a table, made using fabric from a Royal Opera costume

 

Now more than ever, people are looking for ways to give sustainably, and this collection is a great Christmas gift option for opera lovers who are conscious of the environment.

Each item in this collection uses fabric off-cuts recycled from the Royal Ballet and Opera costume department.

Give the opera fan in your life a one-of-a-kind piece of the Royal Opera with notebooks, bags and more to choose from. 

 


Shop The Costume Department Collection 

 

 

 

Royal Opera and Ballet Shop Gift Vouchers - From £10.00

An auditorium with a stack of books sitting on the side of a ledge with a pair of opera glasses on top.

 

If you are still not sure what to get a fan of the opera, a gift card lets them choose their perfect present in-store and online. The classical music fan in your life can use these gift vouchers in our shop for all things opera, as well as a host of other products including incredible souvenirs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An Annual Subscription to Royal Opera House Stream - £99.99

La Boheme.

 

 The perfect way to spend the holiday season, a subscription to our streaming service brings the magic of the opera home. An annual subscription gives the opera lover in your life access to new performances every month and a varied library of our iconic productions.

Your loved ones can spend the festive season with wintery favourites like La Bohème. Or the whole family can enjoy Massenet’s Cendrillon, a beautiful retelling of the fairytale Cinderella.

There is always something new to discover, from new releases to behind-the-scenes insights. Stream is the gift that keeps on giving, and perfect for classic music and performance fans.

Buy A Royal Ballet and Opera Stream Subscription

 

 

 

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