19th OLA Conference Lima 2026
Ópera Latinoamérica has positioned itself as an organization that, through its conferences, provides 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 issues.
From June 16 to 19 in Lima, Peru, leaders of theaters, festivals, and opera companies from across Ibero-America, along with cultural agents from Peru and around the world, will gather once again—this time around the theme: Effective Governance and Leadership.
The conference will place its focus on people, particularly those who lead organizations and teams in times of increasing instability, digitalization and personal disconnection, as well as growing financial and social demands. These are times when 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 who lead 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?
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.
The first block of the conference will focus on the importance of leaders within our organizations, 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, remain grounded in reality, and navigate 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 learn how OLA member organizations have implemented innovative funding models.
The third block, or thematic axis of the conference, will be dedicated to governance and boards of directors, and how their composition influences—or even determines—the direction and work of an organization.
As is now tradition, the conference will also include an internal working day, featuring the association’s General Assembly, the Women’s Forum and the Technical Forum, as well as a space for the OLA Co-production Market, which will conclude with 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.
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.
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Cultural Organizations 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.
The Spanish artistic community will have free access to the activities. Limited space available due to room capacity.
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 at the Palau de les Arts.
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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