BECOME A MEMBER

Become a Member

American Friends of Covent Garden has helped to support the work of the Royal Ballet and Opera in Covent Garden and on tours around the world for over 50 years.

You are cordially invited to join the American Friends; to receive priority for all your opera and ballet ticket requests, in addition to other special privileges. Your contribution will help fund new productions and revivals, as well as support educational programs.

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FRIEND
$800

(includes benefits below)

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SUPPORTER
$2,000

(includes friend benefits)

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BENEFACTOR
$3,650

(includes supporter benefits)

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PATRON
$10,500

(includes benefactor benefits)

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Priority Booking Dates

2025/2026 Season
Membership Level  Fall  Winter Spring /Summer
Patron 14 May 2025 20 August 2025 10 November 2025
Benefactor 5 June 2025 11 September 2025 3 December 2025
Supporter 10 June 2025 17 September 2025 4 December 2025
Friend 17 June 2025 23 September 2025 11 December 2025

A Sincere Thank You for your Support!

Supporters of the American Friends of Covent Garden play a crucial part in every aspect of the Royal Ballet and Opera's achievements onstage, the new work commissioned, and programs that develop talented emerging artists and craftspeople and provide the public with extensive learning and participation opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

To learn more, please read our FAQs, Frequently Asked Questions
Additional Resources & Information Request

Our AFoCG membership guidebook is available upon request. It contains information about membership, its benefits and the many ways you can contribute to the AFoCG and the Royal Ballet & Opera, You may also contact us directly with any additional questions you may have via the link below.

Supporting AFoCG

AFoCG members are invited to increase their knowledge and further enjoyment of opera and ballet by participating in and supporting unique opportunities offered by the Royal Ballet & Opera. These include The  Maestri's CircleThe Wagner Circle and the Fonteyn Circle, as well as other learning and participation opportunities.

Patron $6,050
Includes Benefactor + Below

- Equivalent to UK Individual Patron (tax-deductible contribution)
- Highest priority advance booking
- Highest level of priority for ordering four tickets per performance
- Personal ticket service by telephone or email through the Patron-box office at the Royal Opera House
- Priority in purchasing two tickets to every dress rehearsals
- Opportunity to purchase tickets in the R oyal Box and dinner in the adjacent Royal Retiring Room
- Invitation to meet artists management during your visit
- Invitation to special events with artists and management
- Listing of your name in the Season Guide
- Advance invitations for special events in New York City and London

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American Friends of Covent Garden The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) organization that allows United States taxpayers to receive tax deductions for contributions to the extent allowed by the IRS.