🎭 Glyndebourne Opera
Opera house and festival in East Sussex, England, founded 1934
📌 Fast Facts
- Founded: 1934
- Location: East Sussex, South Downs, England
- Summer season: May to August annually
- Estate size: 1,200 acres
Glyndebourne Opera is an opera house in East Sussex that combines professional operatic performance with a country-house setting on a historic estate. Founded in 1934 by John Christie, the venue operates a summer festival season from May through August, featuring productions of canonical works by composers including Mozart, Verdi, and Puccini alongside contemporary commissions. As of 2026, Glyndebourne continues its annual summer festival with performances across two theatres, recent ...