Chorus Auditions: Glyndebourne Festival 2027
Find out how to audition for the Glyndebourne Chorus
We are now accepting applications to audition for the Glyndebourne Chorus in Festival 2027. Please download and complete the application form and submit it via the form below including your current CV, recent headshot, and an audio clip/online link to a recent recording of operatic repertoire. Recordings should preferably be within the last year.
The deadline for applications is 16 August 2026. Auditions will take place in Central London, near London Victoria, on the following dates:
Monday 7 September
Monday 14 September
Thursday 17 September
Monday 21 September (afternoon only)
Friday 25 September (morning only)
Monday 28 September (morning only)
Please specify which dates you are available for (as many as possible).
Please ensure that you have submitted the application form, current CV, recent headshot and video/audio. All file names should include your full name. We cannot access applications in Pages (Apple), please convert to PDF instead. We are unable to process incomplete applications.
Auditionees will be considered for the Jerwood Young Artists Programme – which supports up to five exceptionally talented singers from the Festival Chorus – providing additional coaching and development opportunities, as well as consideration for small roles and covers. Find out more about the programme here.
If you have any queries please email Hannah Cooper (chorusauditions@glyndebourne.com).
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Here you can see the Chorus in action in Handel’s Saul:
