Glyndebourne audience style through the decades
Historically, going to the opera meant dressing up, with audiences going to ‘see and be seen’. Even in the 20th century, many opera-goers use the opportunity to dust off the gladrags and dress to impress.
Black tie and Glyndebourne are synonymous. Our audiences have been adding flair to formal wear since we opened, nearly 100 years ago. Here, we will look at how our audiences have been dressing through the decades, to give you some inspiration of what to wear for your visit this summer.
Because, if you can’t dress up when you come to Glyndebourne, when can you?
1930s
Photo: Sport & General / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
Photo: London News Agency / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
1950s
Photo: Guy Gravett / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
Photo: Cornell Capa / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
1960s
Photo: Guy Gravett / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
Photo: Guy Gravett / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
Photo: Guy Gravett / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
1970s
Photo: Guy Gravett / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
Photo: Guy Gravett / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
1980s
Photo: Ira Nowinski / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
Photo: Ira Nowinski / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
1990s
Photo: Mike Hoban / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
Photo: Mike Hoban / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
2000s
Photo: Mike Hoban / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
Photo: Mike Hoban / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
Photo: Mike Hoban / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
Photo: Mike Hoban / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
2010s
Photo: James Bellorini
Photo: James Bellorini
Photo: James Bellorini
Photo: James Bellorini
2020s
Photo: Philip Volkers
Photo: Philip Volkers
Photo: Philip Volkers
Photo: Philip Volkers
