A little piece of heaven in the English countryside. Always feels a special privilege to be there even after 20+ years of annual visits. Highest quality opera productions that almost match the standard of the incredible gardens!
Thank you Glyndebourne for many happy memories.
Incredible performance, with stunning grounds for a picnic
World class opera, wonderful setting in the English countryside, fantastic restaurants and the most friendly and welcoming environment. Try it. You'll love it
Full of morons who think they are massively important. s
Glyndeboune was wonderful and people who like oprah should go.
I loved the overall experience and the opera productions are of high quality.
Superb again can't fault the opera house great service, great opera and great customers almost like a club atmosphere always grates by the regular staff, as a disabled opera fan they do their best to help whenever they can
One of the world's very finest opera festivals. The artistic standards are world-class and the environment, especially the gardens, are just dreamy. It's inevitably expensive, as it's privately owned without any state subsidy at all, but it's an utterly delightful place to spend an afternoon and evening. In particular they have a history of doing Mozart opera as well or better than anywhere in the world.
A nice place to spend half a day. A bit over the top prices.
Supply stunning! Opera and food were incomparable. If you've not gone yet, then book now!
World class opera. Always an amazing experience. Lots of room for picnics, can use dining areas too. All for pre booking.
It is absolutely fantastic,it makes you feel like you are the QUEEN,of the Unitedkindom.GOD BLESS.She truly is a wonderful Lady, She cares so much,her heart is so pure .GOD Bless my Queen.She is blessed with serious wisdom.lv never met her, l would love to some time. Thank you so very much, and i appreciate all and everything you have done, and still are.
Lovely grounds,friendly staff, amazing buildings. I had a lovely lunch and all the staff are informative and friendly
Glyndebourne Opera festival is an outstanding wonderful experience, so British. We were blessed with a warm summer day and I can not praise the whole event enough. The support staff are fabulous, helping us to relocate our picnic chairs, table, food to the Glyndebourne gardens. The opera Rusalka was superb.
Can't really fault it, perfectly planned and perfectly kept site with amazing operas
A very special experience. I loved it all, the show was spectacular and the setting is out of this world.
Excellent venue
World class opera, good service and fine food.
Very well organised and friendly, relaxed environment. Wonderful music: we very much enjoyed accessible, amusing Rossini. Food rather fine too.
The Leith s restaurant is NO fine dining. It s just over priced mass catering. Avoid any food here and do a picnic..... much more fun.
A lovely concert hall with an amazing garden full of beautiful flowers and plants - friendly staff and good food and drink
Utterly stunning venue, such a privilege to have this world class Opera House almost on the doorstep. The facilities are unbelievable!
Wonderful place. Rinaldo musically fantastic but a slightly odd production- quite sexy, though.
1st time in attendance, and was not disappointed; indeed cannot wait for next year.
Maddam Butterfly, was performed excellently, and with great passion.
We all have our own view, critics do not have the "morale high ground", in what is good, bad, or acceptable.
..it was Well done!
If you get the chance, go and see it for yourself, and make your own mind up!
Great opera house, suggest to check less known performances. Lovely gardens to share a champagne with your friends!
A wonderful day - saw an excellent production of Saul
Amazing place. Saw Rossini's Barber of Seville. The cast were fantastic, the grounds people so nice and friendly. Was a perfect birthday treat!
As always Glynebourne is an excellent venue (wet or dry) in the rolling Sussex Downs with excellent opera productions!
Always magical, and a peek behind the scenes just shows how hard they work to achieve effortless ease,!
The whole experience was truly amazing from the perfectly dressed opera goers to the manicured gardens and the wonderfully helpful staff, topped by live opera for a couple of hours! Hope they can open up again soon.
A must for music lovers. Not just a fabulous experience, but the building and productions
are phenomenal. See website for details.
Excellent. A wonderful contradiction of modern style with traditional opera of the highest quality in the middle of a field in East Sussex. Superb staff looking after the catering side of things. Love this place.
Picturesque site riddled with fascinating architecture stemming from the 1800s to the 1990s including Michael Hopkins auditorium.
Lovely venue, an iconic location for a picnic with opera. Great singers and orchestra, and comfortable seats. If you come by train you are met by couches which will take you back at the end of performance. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Always great production but the opera was self indulgent over long by 30 min to 45 min too long (could have lost the first 20 minutes break).
Superb opera and great atmosphere having a picnic in beautiful gardens. A very special evening.
Perfect setting, excellent cast and musicians. An oasis of culture
As ever Glyndebourne doesn't disappoint; fantastic operatic performance in a first class opera house.
One of the most important opera festivals in the world: in-depth opera theater, distributions featuring young singers and, most British touch, picnic on the garden lawns in a tuxedo and evening dress during intermission.
Lovely place set in beautiful gardens needing in the South Downs.
You've absolutely got to do this once in your life at least
One of the most wonderful places I've been in my life. At a scant hour by train from London. In summer a world-renowned opera festival is organized with large productions, orchestras and singers of recognized prestige. It is very amazing that in the middle of nowhere in a small town and annex to a mansion of those English that one can see on television, has built an opera theater as beautiful and functional as the one in Glyndebourne. A wonderful acoustic and comfortable as few. It is a delight to have a picnic during the breaks of the performances. The dresscode is strict: tuck for them and short suit for them. It really is an experience to live it at least once in a lifetime.
Der Rosenkavalier ! Wow! Always exciting and a delight
I have seen two operas there;very good shows.Also,the picnic culture is just brilliant:)
One of a kind. No other country Opera house compares to this. Fabulous gardens and amazing food courtesy of Leiths. Fantastic production values as well. Who could ask for more!
A memorable day spent in a perfect setting. Madame Butterfly was fantastic.
Too many people will tell you they go for the "experience" frankly there are cheaper places to have a picnic in black tie...go for the wonderful acoustic of the House and the very high musical standards.
Perfect weather for a picnic before, during and after the concert
Thank you for trying to make us feel normal by enjoying beautiful music, venue and performances.
Sad to see so many empty seats ( due to the social distancing). We hope you'll survive financially somehow.
Lovely staff, great atmosphere, unbelievable value for money
Spent a very interesting afternoon at Behind the Scenes tour at Glyndebourne. Lucy, the guide was very informative and made it an interesting experience. I would recommend it even if you are not an Opera buff.
If you love opera (or even if you don't) in beautiful surroundings then this is probably THE place to visit. Yes it's not cheap but if you go just once in your life for the experience you won't regret it.
Simply the best.
A global treasure.
Unique
So many perfect afternoons, evening picnics and operas too. Occasional celebrity spot. On this occasion Damnation of Faust with my daughter.
Love this place. Stunning and poetic surroundings with the delight of operatic fantasies. What more could you want out of life? Pure heaven.
Top class opera in an excellent and safe environment. Staff supported us throughout. Well done Glyndebourne with your first opening since lockdown.
World class opera set within manicured gardens. Fabulous food and service everywhere. The ultimate English experience. What's more it just goes on getting better each year. The highlight of my calendar.
Wonderful! The place is fantastic and the show was superb
Behind the scenes tour great, opera even better. Fantastic productions.
First rate in everything. A wonderful afternoon and evening. In my opinion a secret is not to take it all in any way too seriously.
First time here. An incredible building and facility's. The opera Figaro was an excellent performance but would have liked to see it in costume rather than modern dress.
Glyndebourne: A World-Class Opera House in East Sussex
Glyndebourne is a world-renowned opera house located in the heart of East Sussex, just an hour's drive from London. Since its inception in 1934, Glyndebourne has been synonymous with excellence and innovation in the world of opera.
The annual Glyndebourne Festival is one of the most prestigious events on the cultural calendar, attracting visitors from all over the world. The festival runs from May to August each year and features a diverse range of operas, from classic works by Mozart and Verdi to contemporary pieces by living composers.
But Glyndebourne is much more than just a festival venue. It is also home to an internationally acclaimed opera company that produces work throughout the year. The company's repertoire includes both traditional operas and new commissions, ensuring that there is always something fresh and exciting for audiences to enjoy.
One of the things that sets Glyndebourne apart from other opera houses is its commitment to nurturing young talent. The company runs an extensive education program that provides opportunities for aspiring singers, conductors, directors, and designers to develop their skills under expert guidance.
In addition to its artistic endeavors, Glyndebourne also boasts stunning grounds that are open to visitors throughout the year. The gardens were designed by renowned landscape architect Capability Brown and feature beautiful lawns, lakeside walks, and a walled garden bursting with colorful flowers.
Visitors can also explore Glyndebourne's historic house which dates back to 1618. The house has been lovingly restored over many years and now houses an impressive collection of art and antiques.
Whether you're a seasoned opera-goer or simply looking for a unique cultural experience during your visit to England, Glyndebourne offers something truly special. With its world-class productions set against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty, it's no wonder that this iconic institution continues to captivate audiences after almost 90 years.
In conclusion,Glyndebourne Opera House stands out as one of England’s most iconic institutions due not only because it hosts some of the best operatic performances but also because it nurtures young talents through its education programs while preserving history through restoration efforts on their historic house which dates back centuries ago.Their commitment towards excellence makes them stand out among other competitors making them one-of-a-kind destination for tourists visiting England who want nothing but quality entertainment coupled with breathtaking scenery .
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