The history of the theatres

Do you know the landmarks, architectural heritage, anecdotes, and some curious facts about the different theatres associated with OLA? Here you will find a series of articles and features that explore the history of Ibero-American theatres that are members of the network.

The Teatro del Bicentenario, under the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport of San Juan, officially presents its 2026 Season, a special programme celebrating the cultural venue’s 10th anniversary, now established as one of the leading production centres in Argentina and the region. The programme will bring together productions, world

One year after its sold-out performances, Mozart’s Requiem returns on 27 and 28 March to the Teatro Universidad de Concepción as the highlight of one of the most anticipated concerts of the 2026 Symphonic Season, conducted by Spanish maestro Javier Fajardo, making his Chilean debut.For the second consecutive year, the

Romper techos de cristal | Columna de opinión en revista «Ópera Actual»

In a new column published in the latest issue of Ópera Actual magazine, our Executive Director, Paulina Ricciardi, addresses the challenges surrounding gender equity and women’s participation in cultural organisations. “Within OLA organisations there is parity in general management and on boards, but glass ceilings persist in the core areas:

As part of Book Month, the Municipal Theatre of Santiago, in collaboration with Fundación La Fuente, will offer a space to discuss the books that inspired titles in its 2026 Season, including Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, and Martín Rivas by Alberto Blest

In a new edition of the Spanish magazine Ópera Actual, our Executive Director, Paulina Ricciardi, offers an overview of contemporary Latin American opera and the stories told by recent works premiered in countries such as Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, and Chile. “Listening to these operas—whether in a theatre or on

Teatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez de Medellín, Colombia.

Inaugurated in February 1987, the Teatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez was the dream of a group of business leaders and cultural figures in Medellín who sought to provide the city with a modern venue capable of hosting major music, opera, dance, and theatre productions. Named in tribute to one of