19th OLA Conference Lima 2026
Ópera Latinoamérica has established itself as an organisation that, through its conferences, offers spaces for deep reflection, collaborative work, and inspiration.
From the perspective of sustainability — understood as the factors that allow something to endure over time — we have addressed practical, social, and technological topics.
From 16 to 19 June in Lima, Peru, leaders of theatres, festivals, and opera companies from Ibero-America, as well as cultural agents from Peru and around the world, will gather once again, this time around the theme: Governance and Effective Leadership.
This is an invitation to focus on people, particularly those who lead organisations and teams in times of increasing instability, digitalisation and personal disconnection, as well as growing financial and social demands. These are times in which we are required to be and do many things, leaving us with few moments to pause, listen, and reflect.
From boards of directors and governing bodies to executive directors and all those leading teams, we will ask ourselves: What kind of leadership do we need today? What should a leader be like today? What innovative leadership models exist?
The first block of the conference will focus on the importance of leaders within our organisations, featuring a panel dedicated to the role of governance today. In order to lead teams with initiative and motivation, we need leaders who can reconnect with their humanity, who remain grounded in reality, and who are capable of navigating the paradoxes of our time.
Considering that one of the main objectives of these roles is to ensure sustainable and diverse economic models, the second block of the conference will address fundraising strategies. Through case studies, we will explore how OLA organisations have implemented innovative funding models.
The third block, or thematic axis of the conference, will be dedicated to governance bodies or boards, and how their configuration affects or determines an organisation’s work.
As is now tradition, we will also hold an internal working session, which includes the association’s General Assembly, a Women’s Forum and a Technical Forum, as well as a space for OLA’s co-production market, culminating in a global marketplace for artistic projects.
Ópera
Latinoamérica
Ópera Latinoamérica (OLA) is a non-profit organization and the largest network of theaters in Ibero-America, bringing together more than 45 theaters, festivals, and opera companies, as well as institutions from other performing arts disciplines. Its members come from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, the Dominican Republic, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Its mission is to promote the activity of theaters and classical performing arts across the Ibero-American region. Its main areas of action include the creation of networking platforms, the promotion of innovation, digital communication, internationalization and social impact, the sharing of best practices, and collaborative production.
19th OLA Conference Lima 2026
Since 2007, Ópera Latinoamérica has been holding annual gatherings of theaters at rotating venues. Santiago de Chile, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Bogotá, Quito, Montevideo, Barcelona, Manaus, and Santiago have all served as host cities. Over 19 years, these events have brought together hundreds of managers, directors, and cultural agents from the music and performing arts sectors.
From June 16 to 19, 2026, the Teatro Municipal de Lima, Peru, will welcome professionals from more than 12 countries.
2026 Host
Teatro Municipal de Lima, Peru
Inaugurated in 1920 as the Teatro Forero and acquired by the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima in 1929, the Teatro Municipal de Lima is one of the central hubs of Peru’s cultural life and a symbol of the historic center of the capital. After surviving a fire in 1998, the theater’s reconstruction and modernization have made it home to resident companies and a gathering place for some of the greatest voices on the international stage.
Expand your schedule in Lima
Ópera "Tancredi", Rossini
A new production by the Teatro Municipal de Lima of one of the most emblematic operas by the genius of Pesaro, Tancredi, which returns to the stage in Lima after 192 years.
17, 19, 21 and 24 June
Cast
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Tancredi: Anna Doris Capitelli
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Amenaide: Iolanda Massimo
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Argirio: Matteo Roma
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Orbazzano: Gianluca Margheri
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Roggiero: Maia Aramburu
Musical Director: Alessandro Bonato
Stage Director: Matteo Anselmi
Opera La púrpura de la rosa, by Tomás de Torrejón y Velasco
Libretto by Pedro Calderón de la Barca
A new production by the Teatro Principal Manuel A. Segura, the oldest theatre in the Americas, of a fundamental title in the history of opera on our continent: La púrpura de la rosa, a Baroque opera by Tomás de Torrejón y Velasco.
The work was premiered in Lima on 19 October 1701 at the Palace of the Viceroys, as part of the celebrations for the birthday of the first Bourbon king, Philip V of Spain.
12, 14, 16 and 18 JuneCast
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Venus: Lucía Iglesias
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Adonis: Raphael Quirant
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Mars: Cameron Shahbazi
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Chato: Wilson Hidalgo
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Celfa: Rosa Parodi
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Amor: Érika Camacho
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Belona: Bettina Victorero
Musical Director: Aurelio Tello
Stage Director: Jean Pierre Gamarra
Participants
MORE THAN 40 OPERA THEATERS
Theaters and festivals from 12 countries across Latin America, Spain, and the United States
80% of attendees
Decision-makers in Ibero-American theaters
General directors
Artistic directors, communications and marketing directors, among others
Artists and managers
From the Ibero-American music field and representatives of local institutions
Let’s build together the creative and sustainable future of Ibero-America – be part of our 2026 Conference!
The OLA Annual Conference brings together the decision-makers of the Ibero-American spaces and organizations that are part of the network. It is a platform designed to discuss the future challenges and opportunities for the sector and, consequently, for its audiences. By participating in the OLA Conference, your organization will have the opportunity to take part in these debates, as well as to establish new working networks and gain in-depth knowledge of the cultural sector.
Below, discover the ways to participate—whether you are a cultural agent, a cultural organization, a service company associated with our sector, or a company interested in sponsoring the event.
Discover the ways to take part
Cultural Organisations and Agents
This category is aimed at all professionals, artists, and individuals who wish to expand their network, connect with peers, and gain a better understanding of sector trends.
Participation in conference activities:
1. Access to all conference activities, except for the General Assembly and private OLA meetings.
2. Coffee breaks.
3. One ticket for a performance, one per person during the conference days.
Valor: $400 USD per person
Additional participant from the same organization: $300 USD per person.
Peruvian artistic community will have free access to the activities. Limited space available due to room capacity.
Organisations and Local Cultural Agents
This option is free for the Peruvian artistic community.
- Free access to the conference on 18 and 19 June
- This option does not include opera tickets or participation in activities exclusive to the OLA network on 17 June
Sponsoring Companies
This category is specifically aimed at companies looking to be part of an international network of cultural organizations that connect with thousands of people in their territories through music and the performing arts. Organizations whose work contributes to the integral development of individuals and the sustainable development of Latin America.
Participation in conference activities:
1. Access to all conference activities, except for the General Assembly and private OLA meetings.
2. Attendance at the welcome cocktail and coffee breaks.
3. The possibility to present at one of the talks, subject to the analysis of the curatorial committee regarding the program content.
4. Tickets for 2 company representatives to attend the conference’s opera performance.
Brand Presence:
1. Company booth in one of the conference rooms.
2. Inclusion of a promotional item in the welcome bag given to directors invited by OLA.
3. Company logo and mention in the conference dossier, website, newsletter, and OLA social media platforms in the months leading up to, during, and after the conference. Approximately 6 months.
For more information, contact : Florencia Sánchez
fsanchez@operala.org
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