A Cotswold Summer of Song: Longborough Festival Opera 2025

🎭 Now until Sunday, August 2nd
📍 Longborough, Gloucestershire
🔗 lfo.org.uk

Set high on a hillside in the heart of the North Cotswolds, with sweeping views and starry skies, Longborough Festival Opera offers one of the most enchanting musical experiences of the British summer.

Running now until Sunday, August 2nd, this boutique opera festival presents a wide-ranging programme of world-class performances in a uniquely intimate setting—perfect for both seasoned opera lovers and curious newcomers alike.

This year’s festival features an exceptional mix of classic operas, contemporary works, and bold new productions—staged by rising stars and acclaimed international talent. From the grandeur of Wagner and the elegance of Mozart, to more modern and rarely performed pieces, Longborough’s 2025 season is rich, varied, and full of surprises.

The performances take place in a purpose-built theatre on the grounds of a former chicken shed—though you’d never guess it. The acoustics are extraordinary, and the rural charm only adds to the atmosphere.

Half the joy of Longborough is in the full experience. Guests often arrive early to enjoy the grounds, bringing elegant picnics or dining on-site in the festival restaurant and champagne bar. Think flowing dresses, linen suits, and long summer evenings filled with music, laughter, and clinking glasses.

Whether you're seated under a parasol on the lawn or wrapped in a shawl under the stars, it's a truly special way to spend a summer’s night.

What sets Longborough apart is its intimacy and passion. Unlike the vast scale of Glyndebourne or the Royal Opera House, this festival feels personal, local, and beautifully handcrafted—yet the quality of the productions is truly world-class.

Founded as a family-run festival and growing year by year, it has become a hidden gem of the British cultural calendar.

🎟 Plan Your Visit

🗓 When: Now through Sunday, August 2, 2025
📍 Where: Longborough, Gloucestershire
🔗 Tickets & programme: lfo.org.uk

🎫 A limited number of performances remain—book soon to secure your spot.

✨ Experience Opera in the Heart of the Cotswolds

Whether you're escaping for a romantic evening, sharing a cultural moment with friends, or simply curious to try something new, Longborough Festival Opera promises an unforgettable summer night steeped in music, atmosphere, and countryside magic.

Pack your picnic, polish your shoes, and prepare to be transported.

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