Glyndebourne Festival
16. May - 24. August 2025
Country house opera par excellence.
World-famous, rich in tradition and very festive. Glyndebourne is famous not only for its world class opera performances, but also for the legendary picnics in the beautiful park in evening dress and black tie. You should experience this spectacle at least once, or even better, have been there yourself.
Best opera tickets - now available, well before the official presale as a supporting member of Glyndebourne for many years
Choose your favourite opera(s) for your desired date(s)
Comfortable transfer services with exclusive chauffeur service
Further services such as excursion packages, golf arrangements or extra nights can also be booked
Programme 2025 - Overview
New Productions
Parsifal - Richard Wagner
17. May – 14. June 2025
Le nozze di Figaro - Wolfgang A. Mozart
29. June – 21. August 2025
Revivals
Il barbiere di Siviglia - Gioachino Rossini
16. May – 03. July 2025
Saul – Georg F. Handel
08. June – 24. July 2025
Falstaff - Giuseppe Verdi
13. July – 24. August 2025
Káťa Kabanová - Leoš Janáček
03. – 23. August 2025
Please see below programme with all dates or download the document Programme 2025 pdf
Glyndebourne Festival 2025 - Our Travel Packages:
Our most popular tours include one or two visits to the opera with two or three nights' accommodation in carefully selected hotels or bed & breakfasts. If you don't find what you are looking for, we will be delighted to tailor-make your trip to Glyndebourne just as you want it!
Prices and Inclusions:
Price per person:
in a double room (double occupancy)
(price for single occupancy on request)
Prices from* | 1 opera - 2 nights | 2 operas - 3 nights |
B&B | £ 1.540 | £ 2.495 |
4*Hotel | £ 1.930 | £ 3.070 |
4*Select Hotel | £ 2.305 | £ 3.660 |
5* Hotel | £ 2.015 | £ 3.205 |
*Prices from: Prices vary depending on the day of the week, month of travel and hotel occupancy rate
Please see below for our selection of hotels
Glyndebourne
- Very good opera ticket(s), top price category, for the selected opera performance(s) of your choice
- Exquisite picnic at a beautifully laid table, alternatively a fine 3-course dinner in the elegant ‘Middle & Over Wallop Restaurant’ during the long interval(s) of the performance(s)
Optional additional services:
- Traditional Afternoon Tea before the opera performance(s) (etagère with sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam as well as pastries, tea) - surcharge (each opera visit): £ 30 per person
- ½ bottle of champagne per person - surcharge (each opera visit): £ 60 per person
Accommodation and meals
- 2 or 3 nights in a standard double room in the hotel or B&B of your choice (other room categories are available at an extra charge).
- Breakfast
- Dinner on the day of arrival can be booked for an additional charge
Transfers with exclusive chauffeur service
- From your hotel or B&B to the Glyndebourne Opera Festival and return
- From London Gatwick (other airports at extra cost) to your chosen hotel or B&B and return. You will be met by a driver directly in the arrivals hall of the airport (meet & greet) and driven to your hotel or B&B
Financial guarantee certificate
HOTELS - carefully selected for you:
Please select your preferred type of accommodation first and then choose your favourite performance(s) out of the 6 operas on offer.
Enquiry for a tailor-made tour (individual or group)
Haven't found the right trip yet? We would be delighted to tailor-make your trip to Glyndebourne just as you want it! Please contact us, you could simply use our Glyndebourne enquiry form or call us on +44 1202 287576 or send us an email to info@carus-travel.com.
Schedule 2025
Parsifal
New production by Jetske Mijnssen
Glyndebourne’s first ever production of Wagner’s epic final opera Parsifal will be staged at Festival 2025. Featuring a cast of nearly 200 performers and orchestra, this production will be a landmark moment in our 90 year history.
The title role will be taken by leading Swedish tenor Daniel Johansson, with acclaimed Dutch soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek as Kundry, John Relyea as Gurnemanz, Johannes Martin Kränzle as Amfortas and Ryan Speedo Green as Klingsor.
May: 17., 21., 25., 29.
June: 2., 6., 11., 15., 19., 24.
Le nozze di Figaro
New production by Mariame Clément.
The new staging will be directed by French director Mariame Clément whose productions are known for their wit, intelligence and musicality; a fitting combination for an opera that is both charming and subversive in its portrayal of social hierarchies.
Italian conductor Riccardo Minasi conducts the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and an exciting young cast that includes Huw Montague Rendall and Louise Alder as Count and Countess Almaviva, Michael Nagl as Figaro and Anna El-Khashem as Susanna.
June: 29.
July: 1., 5., 7., 11., 15., 17., 20., 22., 25., 27., 30.
August: 2., 5., 8., 10., 13., 16., 18., 21.
Il barbiere di Siviglia
Revivals of Annabel Arden’s lively and colourful production
First staged in 2016, this revival will be conducted by Rory Macdonald, leading the London Philharmonic Orchestra and a cast that includes Cecilia Molinari as Rosina, Germán Olvera as Figaro, Jonah Hoskins as Count Almaviva and Fabio Capitanucci as Dr Bartolo.
May: 16. (opening night), 18., 22., 24., 27., 30.
June: 1., 4., 7., 14., 18., 21., 27.
July: 3.
Saul
Revival of Barrie Kosky’s sensational staging of Handel’s Saul
Barrie Kosky’s sensational staging of Handel’s Saul has travelled to opera houses all around the world since it premiered at Glyndebourne in 2015. Ten years on, Christopher Purves and Iestyn Davies, who starred in the original production, return to the roles of Saul and David, alongside Sarah Brady as Merab and Soraya Mafi as Michal. Early music specialist Jonathan Cohen conducts the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
June: 8., 13., 17., 20., 22., 28.
July: 4., 6., 9., 12., 16., 19., 24.,
Falstaff
Revival of Richard Jones’s 2009 production of Falstaff
Richard Jones’s 2009 production of Falstaff transforms Verdi’s Elizabethan comedy into a quick-footed post-war romp. Sian Edwards conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra and a cast that includes Renato Girolami as Falstaff, Anna Princeva as Alice Ford and Rodion Pogossov as Ford.
July: 13., 18., 23., 26., 29.
August: 1., 7., 11., 15., 19., 22., 24.
Káťa Kabanová
Revival of Damiano Michieletto’s intense 2021 production of Janáček’s Káťa Kabanová
Conductor Robin Ticciati reunites with Kateřina Kněžíková, who returns to the title role, and Nicky Spence, who performs the role of Boris following his appearance as Tichon in 2021. New to the cast are two eminent British singers with long-standing Glyndebourne connections – mezzo soprano Susan Bickley as Kabanicha and bass John Tomlinson as Dikój. Miles Mykkanen makes his Glyndebourne debut as Tichon.
August: 3., 6., 9., 12., 14., 17., 20., 23.
Impressions
...because pictures say more than 1000 words
FAQs - Good to know:
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
What is the dress code at the Glyndebourne Festival?
The official dress code is ‘formal evening dress’. For men, this means ‘black tie’ (black suit or dinner jacket with black bow tie) and a correspondingly elegant evening or cocktail dress (long or short) for the ladies. The ‘little black dress’ or a smart trouser suit are of course also suitable. This dress code is absolutely usual, but not mandatory. You will occasionally see men wearing a white dinner jacket and very rarely a tie. We recommend that ladies do not wear pumps, but flat shoes so you do not sink into the grass when strolling across the grounds.
Why is there a dress code?
The tradition of wearing festive evening dress when attending the Glyndebourne Festival can be traced back to its founder John Christie. He saw this as a way of showing the audience respect for the artists. Even today, Glyndebourne asks its visitors to wear festive evening dress, not only paying tribute to the artists, but also making a decisive contribution to the very special atmosphere of this opera festival.
Picnic - What if it rains?
If the weather is not quite as you wish it should be, don't worry,, you don't have to seek shelter under a tree or umbrella. In this case, your picnic table will be set up in a sheltered area under the arcades of the opera house before you arrive. Plastic covers will also be lowered to protect you from the wind and weather.
As the covered area is limited compared to the picnic area, we would like to note that in this case you may be seated in a somewhat crowded area. By the way, the atmosphere is generally not dampened - even when it rains. On the contrary, the fun-loving English love their picnics and don't let a bit of rain spoil their good mood.
Are there alternatives to the picnic?
If you don't trust the English weather or prefer a fine dinner in a restaurant, the elegant Middle & Over Wallop Restaurant offers a very good alternative.
How long does the long performance interval last?
The famous long performance interval after the 1st or 2nd act lasts approx. 90 minutes
Is Glyndebourne suitable for people with reduced mobility?
In principle, yes!
Please check with us before booking what requirements we need to take into account when organising your visit. Glyndebourne has a team of assistants who will make your visit as easy and enjoyable as possible. For example, you can be collected from the car park and driven to the Opera House in a golf buggy. Although most seats in the auditorium are accessed via several flights of stairs, we can arrange seats for you where this is not necessary. Easy access to the restaurants and toilets is also guaranteed.
Is taking photos allowed?
Photography and the use of recording devices is prohibited in the auditorium - even after the performance.
Is smoking permitted?
Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited in every building, including the Long Bar and terraces.
Are there changing facilities?
There are on-site changing facilities, located in the Plashett building at the foot of the car park
Can I bring my dog with me?
With the exception of guide dogs or dogs for the deaf, no dogs may be brought onto the site. For the welfare of the dogs, it is also not permitted to leave them in the vehicle in the car park. Guide dogs and dogs for the deaf may of course be taken into the auditorium.
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