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.

La historia que nos cuentan los teatros | Columna de opinión en la revista «Ópera Actual»

In her new opinion piece for Ópera Actual, Paulina Ricciardi Mondino, Executive Director of Ópera Latinoamérica, reflects on the role theatres play in shaping Latin American national identities—ranging from Montevideo’s Teatro Solís, which celebrates its 170th anniversary this year, to the major cultural venues of the 21st century. "Today, just

The largest theatre in Peru, located in the Lima district of San Borja, the Gran Teatro Nacional represents the country's commitment to the arts.

OLA cierra su 19ª Conferencia Anual en Lima con llamado a fortalecer la gobernanza y el liderazgo cultural

The conference, which brought together leaders of theatres, festivals and lyric companies from Ibero-America, concluded with a partnership agreement with the Association for Opera in Canada, the opening of the Vissi d'Arte exhibition, and the announcement of Rio de Janeiro as host city for the 20th Annual Conference in 2027.The

Teatro Municipal de Lima: Renacer en la ciudad de los reyes

Opened in 1920 as the Teatro Forero and acquired by the Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima in 1929, the Teatro Municipal de Lima is one of Peru’s leading cultural institutions and a symbol of the capital’s historic centre. Having survived a devastating fire in 1998, the opera house has been transformed

El Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía es el gran teatro de ópera y centro de artes escénicas de Valencia.

La sostenibilidad como política cultural | Columna de opinión en revista «Ópera Actual»

In a new edition of Ópera Actual, our executive director, Paulina Ricciardi, examines the advances and initiatives that various Ibero-American theatres have championed in pursuit of sustainability and more responsible management. "Whilst the 2030 Agenda has made progress, it is proving insufficient. Indeed, 2024 was the warmest year ever recorded.

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

In a new column published in the latest issue of Ópera Actual, our executive director, Paulina Ricciardi, addresses the challenges of gender equity and female participation in cultural organisations. "Within OLA member organisations, parity is observed at the level of general directorships and boards, but glass ceilings persist in the

 El desafío de habitar la incertidumbre | Columna de opinión en «Ópera Actual»

In a new column published in Ópera Actual, our executive director, Paulina Ricciardi, addresses the human factor as a guarantor of sustainability in organisations, particularly in the creative industries. "That is one of the purposes of the Ópera Latinoamérica Annual Conferences: to offer three days of pause so that the

A guide to discovering cultural spaces, architecture, gastronomy, and urban routes during OLA’s 19th Annual Conference.“Filled with rain / And a handful of sand / In the handkerchief. / Sometimes I remember / The light of its cloudy sky / And I caress it / As one caresses a pearl

Lima will be the Ibero-American opera capital during the second half of June. As part of the 19th Annual Latin American Opera Conference, the city's theaters will host a week of complementary activities, including two opera premieres—one by Rossini and a jewel of the American Baroque—the opening of an exhibition

Los miembros de OLA presentan sus temporadas líricas | Especial revista «Ópera Actual»

Ópera Actual, the leading opera magazine in Spanish, publishes its first special issue presenting the programming of more than 40 Ibero-American theatres, festivals, and lyric companies from the Ópera Latinoamérica network. With contributions from organisations across 12 countries in the region and presentations by Ópera XXI, Ópera Europa, and OPERA

The 19th OLA Annual Conference will take place between 16 and 19 June

Seis teatros de la red de OLA implementan XR Stage, una tecnología finlandesa que incorpora la IA y realidad aumentada para el diseño de producciones

El Teatro Municipal de Santiago, Teatro Municipal de Las Condes, Centro GAM, Teatro Regional del Maule, Teatro Biobío y Teatro del Lago implementaron la innovadora plataforma XR Stage.

Interested artists may apply until 5 February through the website of Cia. Ópera São Paulo: www.ciaopera.com.br In 2021, the 19th Festival Callas – Brazilian Singing Competition Maria Callas introduces changes to its structure, and only the preliminary round will be held in person. Participants must submit a video performing an opera

El Teatro Municipal de Lima será el anfitrión de la 19ª Conferencia Anual de OLA en 2026

Recientemente incorporado a la red de Ópera Latinoamérica, el Teatro Municipal de Lima acogerá en junio de 2026 una nueva edición de la Conferencia Anual de OLA que reunirá a representantes de teatros, festivales y compañías de ópera iberoamericanas.

El Programa de Mentorías del Foro de Mujeres de OLA anuncia a las profesionales que participarán como guiadas

Más de 25 mujeres de distintos teatros de Iberoamérica tendrán la experiencia de participar como guiadas en el Programa de Mentorías del Foro de Mujeres de OLA.

“Una comunidad de apoyo mutuo”: OLA finaliza su Programa de Mentorías con la primera generación de mentoras y guiadas

En la primera edición del Programa de Mentorías del Foro de Mujeres OLA participaron más de 50 profesionales de teatros, festivales y compañías de 12 países de Iberoamérica. El inédito programa se desarrolló entre marzo y diciembre de 2025 y ya se perfila como un espacio clave para la formación

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

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