This work is framed in an investigation area of creative leisure, which is carried out in the Institute for Leisure Studies of the University of Deusto. Educational programs have, traditionally, been considered a tool to bring opera to new audiences. This article explores the educational initiatives from ten European opera organizations using the content analysis method. We will start from some fundamental principles of the leisure theory and the aesthetic theory, whose mission is to promote more satisfying aesthetic experiences. After evaluating whether these principles are reflected in reality, we will propose some actions that can contribute to furthering the reception process of opera and, thus, improve the operatic experience of the participants in the educational programs.