The Glyndebourne Festival is an annual opera festival held in the English countryside, specifically at Glyndebourne, a historic country house in East Sussex. Founded in 1934 by John Christie, the festival showcases a variety of operatic performances, often featuring both classic and contemporary works. It attracts opera enthusiasts from around the world, offering a unique blend of high-quality performances and picturesque surroundings. The festival typically runs from May to August and includes a series of productions performed in a specially designed opera house. Attendees often enjoy picnicking on the grounds before the shows, making it a social and cultural highlight of the summer season in the UK.