Join and support us
“A way of supporting the music and artistes I love” Current member
If you want to enrich lives through Handel’s incredible musical legacy, then this is the time to join us in our mission and become a member of the London Handel Festival where your support will really make a difference.
Be part of something special
** We are the only organisation that focuses on Handel’s life and music in London
** We celebrate Handel with an annual Festival of 30+ concerts and an International Singing Competition which is often the launchpad for the careers of young artistes
** Our Opera Studio produces refreshing interpretations of rarely performed Handel works
** We’re not just a Spring Festival, but also have an Autumn series of concerts
** You will be supporting our Creative Learning Programme for all
We are committed to keeping ticket prices accessible and bringing Handel’s music to the widest possible audience. But as a charity we do all this without regular public subsidy so our members provide incredible support and are at the heart of our London Handel Festival community.
“The time after the last note has faded away feels more like the drawing to a close of a private party than a concert.” Current member
Ready to join?
We have a range of membership options and all our members benefit from priority booking and invitations to members-only events. If you choose to join us at one of our higher tiers you will have a range of opportunities to meet musicians, tour backstage, attend rehearsals and regularly meet with the Festival Director. A summary of benefits is below and the details are available in our benefits-checker.
Annual membership starts from as little as £50 per year with options for higher levels from £300 upwards for supporters who wish to donate more and become more involved in our innovative work. If you are eligible for Gift Aid then please let us know as we can claim a further 25p for every £1 of your donation. Higher rate taxpayers may claim a tax credit on their donations in their tax return.
To join, renew or upgrade your membership, please click here Become a Member
or email Head of Development, Andrea Lee: andrea.lee@londonhandelfestival.org.uk
Director’s Circle – £5,000
Become part of the LHF family and enjoy a personalised relationship based on your interests with the opportunity to mould the artistic ambitions of LHF, exclusive VIP performances and regular meetings with the Festival Director to discuss programming alongside all the benefits of the other membership tiers.
Gold Patron – £3,000
Help shape the development of the Festival and meet artists, creatives and attend rehearsals and tour backstage at our opera production plus regular contact with the Director and LHF team.
Patrons Circle – £1,500
Have the opportunity to attend private events and performances, tour the opera production and attend rehearsals as well as complimentary drinks and programmes at London Handel Festival events and personal communications with the Festival Director and LHF team
Festival Benefactor – £600
Forge a close relationship with the company and enjoy exclusive invitations, behind the scenes tours, personal communication and complimentary festival programmes and discounts at Festival bars.
Associate Benefactor – £300
Enjoy invitations to all our pre-concert talks, complimentary Festival programmes, discounts on our Festival bars, an invitation to members-only events, regular updates and priority booking.
Friend – £50
Friends are invited to pre-concert talks and members-only events and have discounts on the Festival programme, regular updates and priority booking before the general public.