In 2016, the iconic Royal Opera House, Mumbai was restored and reopened after a hiatus of 25 years. To complement the remarkable restoration work that had revived this beautiful structure, it was imperative to re- energize and redefine the space with a robust curation and programming philosophy. Asad Lalljee, CEO of Avid Learning, was invited to become the curator of this prestigious venue. Since then, the Royal Opera House, Mumbai has positioned itself as not just a spectacular location and heritage landmark, but more so as a proactive partner and catalyst in the propagation and revival of arts and culture in the city. With Avid Learning at the helm of programming, the Royal Opera House, Mumbai has played host to some of the biggest names within the arts and culture fraternity, both in India and abroad have presented performances spanning the breadth of the arts.