Submerge yourself in the leading institution of the performing arts in Spain during the Opening Ceremony & Walking dinner of the 62^nd AIJA Annual Congress at the Teatro Real, the foremost national opera house and one of the most important Spanish cultural institutions.

The first stone of the Teatro Real was laid on 23 April 1818, during the reign of Fernando VII, and it was formally inaugurated by his daughter, Queen Isabel II, on 19 November 1850. The artistic project behind the Teatro Real has led to its current position as one of the main international opera centres and a benchmark for Spanish cultural institutions. Its artistic programme seeks excellence, with an interest in both traditional repertory and contemporary forms, including 20th-century music and the newest avant-garde, with a firm commitment to providing the public with a place where they can discover the best artists and creators of today.

Dress code: Business formal