Audiences at Glyndebourne have recovered strongly since the pandemic and this summer saw the highest paid ticket attendance for the annual Glyndebourne Festival since comparable records began in 2007.
In total, more than 94,000 people attended this year's 90th anniversary Festival.
Among the operas drawing audiences to Glyndebourne were acclaimed new productions of Bizet's Carmen and Lehár's The Merry Widow and a meticulous revival of David McVicar's groundbreaking production of Handel.s Giulio Cesare, one of the most successful productions in Glyndebourne history.
Richard Davidson-Houston, Managing Director of Glyndebourne, said:
"Audiences at Glyndebourne are growing and reached new heights this summer.
"This is good news not just for us but for the sector in general. We hope that a visit to Glyndebourne is just one part of people's wider engagement with opera.
"After a record-breaking first week of public booking in March, high demand continued through the season, resulting in the highest paid ticket attendance at the Festival since 2007.
"It's a fitting result in our 90th anniversary year and an exceptional foundation on which to invest and ensure the company continues to flourish as we advance towards our centenary."