About

Glyndebourne is recognised internationally as one of the world’s leading opera houses; a reputation earned through a passion for artistic excellence and encapsulated in founder John Christie’s commitment to give audiences ‘not the best we can do but the best that can be done anywhere’.

For over 90 years, Glyndebourne has been home to some of the best opera in the world: ground-breaking, award-winning productions crafted with exquisite attention to detail and performed in a 1,250-seat opera house in the beautiful Sussex countryside. With the second-largest opera programme in the UK, Glyndebourne is a destination for opera lovers everywhere.

Glyndebourne’s annual summer Festival runs from May to August presenting more than 75 world-class opera performances. A burgeoning Autumn Season of opera and concerts from October to December puts rising stars centre stage and offers new audiences a more informal, affordable way to experience opera at Glyndebourne. An award-winning Learning & Engagement programme is active year-round, staging new work and running projects designed to spark a lifelong interest in opera.