ROHM January 2026 list includes dazzling performances

Muscat: The Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) announced that January 2026 opens with a rich and varied programme, inviting audiences to begin the new year with performances and events that celebrate artistic excellence, cultural exchange and shared experiences for all ages.

The month begins with Cinderella on Ice at ROHM on Thursday 1 January and Friday 2 January at 7:00pm, and Saturday 3 January at 4:00pm.

This family friendly production reimagines the classic fairytale through expressive ice skating and storytelling, offering an engaging start to the season.

On Thursday 8 January and Friday 9 January at 7:00pm, the Folk Music Festival takes place at ROHM Maidan. Outdoor performances from Oman, Bahrain, Kazakhstan, Mexico, and Hungary celebrate global traditions and highlight the role of music and dance in fostering international understanding.

Educational and community focused events continue throughout the month. Let’s Read! takes place on 24 January at the ROHM Music Library, introducing young audiences to the journeys of Ibn Battuta through storytelling that encourages curiosity and cultural awareness. Later the same day at 12:30pm, Lunch Music in the Opera Galleria offers a free midday concert featuring excerpts from Puccini’s Tosca.

Opera audiences can further engage with Opera Talk on 28 January at ROHM, led by musicologist Gaston Fournier, ahead of the exciting performance of the opera Tosca, presented at ROHM on Thursday 29 January and Saturday 31 January at 7:00pm. The production is led by Fabio Mastrangelo and features an international cast.

The month concludes with Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in Liszt’s two piano version on Friday 30 January at 7:00pm, performed by pianists Hélène Mercier and Louis Lortie with soloists and choir.

January’s programme reflects the opera house’s commitment to artistic quality, global cultural dialogue and audience opportunity. Looking ahead, February will continue this momentum with two exciting family productions designed to inspire young audiences and bring families together through music and storytelling.