Membership and Support
Festival Membership
Discover how you can join as an Associate Member and receive priority booking for Festival tickets.
Staging the Glyndebourne Festival would not be possible without the support of our Members, a society of generous individuals who share a passion for opera.
To ensure our Members receive the best possible level of service, we limit the number of Membership places. Each year, when places become available, we welcome new Associate Members into our family of supporters.
By joining as an Associate Member, you receive second priority booking for Festival tickets, as well as a place on the waiting list for full Membership and a number of other benefits, outlined below. Once promoted to full Festival Society Membership, you will have first priority in the ballot for Festival tickets.
Under 40? You may also be interested in Fortissimo – our new Membership for under 40s – find out more here
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Associate Membership benefits
Apply for up to 24 Festival tickets (spread across the Festival productions) in the second priority ballot immediately after the Festival Society Members’ ticket ballot. A new Associate Member will be eligible for a £150 credit towards their Festival 2020 ticket ballot purchase. For full details see our terms and conditions.
The Glyndebourne newsletter posted to you three times a year.
Regularly receive information about the Festival and special events by email.
…and your place on the waiting list for lifelong Festival Society Membership. The estimated wait is currently 10 to 12 years long.
How much does it cost?
Secure your place by paying the one-off £500 joining fee, online or over the phone
There is an annual subscription which is £83 this year
How can I join?
A limited number of Associate Membership places are available now, ahead of Festival 2020. Join today to avoid disappointment.
Gift Memberships are available to buy online. If you would like to purchase more than one Gift Membership please call 01273 815 400
What else do I need to know?
There is an estimated 10–12 year waiting period for full Festival Society Membership
Associate Members must be 18 years old or over
Gift Memberships are available – please contact us for more details
Read the full terms and conditions of Associate Membership
You can find more information on Associate Membership in our frequently asked questions.
More Membership options
Funding Membership
Looking for guaranteed access to tickets?
Join as a Funding Member to enjoy the highest ticket priority, invitations to exclusive events, and personal assistance when making your Glyndebourne plans.
Groups and events membership
Specially designed for larger parties looking for the highest level of priority booking
Support Glyndebourne from the United States
Glyndebourne America (GA) is a US-based charitable organisation supporting Glyndebourne and its productions.