Under 40s
Our new membership for those aged 16-39.
Discover Our new membership for under 40s.
Whether it’s making memories with friends or catching a production of the opera you love, join Under 40s to secure Festival tickets before public booking and enjoy up to 50% off a pair of tickets.
There is an annual subscription of £70 this year.
You can purchase a Gift Membership by calling +44(0)1273 815400
Please purchase by Monday 16 December for your recipient to receive their welcome pack in time for Christmas (UK).
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Under 40s Membership benefits
Priority booking: Book an unlimited number of Festival tickets (after Festival Society and Associate Member priority booking), subject to availability.
Subsidised tickets: Enjoy up to 50% off two Festival tickets, subject to availability.
Members’ magazine: bringing you closer to the people and the stories that make Glyndebourne unique.
Email news: Regularly receive information about the Festival and special events by email.
Please note that Under 40s discounted tickets may only be used by those aged 16–39 and you may be asked to provide proof of age with a discounted Under 40s ticket.
FAQ about Under 40s
Under 40s is Glyndebourne’s newest Membership for those aged 16-39. There is no initial joining fee. Under 40s members will pay an annual subscription in return for a number of benefits.
Under 40s Members enjoy priority booking (after Festival Society and Associate Members) when they can book as many tickets as they would like, subject to availability. They can also enjoy up to 50% off a pair of Festival tickets.
Under 40s Members pay an annual subscription, which is currently £70.
We will review the annual subscriptions for Under 40s Membership on a regular basis. Notification of a subscription increase will be posted to all subscribers at least 4 weeks before the subscription is due.
We are not able to claim Gift Aid on the annual subscription of Under 40s.
The subscription is due in the autumn each year for the following Festival. Annual subscription requests are sent out in November giving you the option to renew online or set up a Direct Debit to automatically renew your subscription each year.
We regret not. All Under 40s Members are required to pay the full subscription.
No. Glyndebourne Memberships cannot be transferred other than between spouses or life partners.
Under 40s Membership places are allocated on a first come/first served basis. Applicants must be 16 years of age or over.
After we have received your payment we will email confirmation within five working days. Full booking information and details about making your priority ticket application will be emailed to you in January each year.
Priority booking through an Under 40s Membership offers a very good opportunity to secure tickets to the Festival before public booking opens but tickets are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. Some productions and performances may be oversubscribed as Festival Society and Associate Members tickets will already have been allocated. You will be able to see up to date availability when you book online.
Yes. Under 30s membership is free to join and is open to anyone aged 29 or under. Under 30s membership gives you access to Glyndebourne offers throughout the year, including tickets at subsidised prices thanks to our New Generation Programme.