Be part of the future of Glyndebourne
The Festival Society was created in 1951 to support the Glyndebourne Festival, which receives no public funding. Each year our 9,500 members make a vital contribution to Glyndebourne’s stability and success through annual subscriptions, donations and buying tickets to new and established repertoire.
What is Associate membership?
Associate Membership is the waiting list for membership of the Festival Society. Associate Members receive benefits including second priority booking for Festival tickets immediately after the Festival Society members’ ticket ballot. They also receive advance information about the Festival each year.
Associate members pay a one-off non-refundable registration fee (which contributes to our New Generation Programme) and an annual subscription. We estimate that Associate Members will have an average wait of ten years for membership of the Festival Society.
How can I apply to become an Associate Member?
As places in the Festival Society become available, Associate Members at the top of the waiting list will be invited to join the Festival Society. A ballot will then be held for the available Associate Membership places. We anticipate that this will be each year or as required. You can register your interest online and we will let you know when the next ballot is being held.