Cuenca & Azuay
What's Happening in Cuenca This Weekend?
October 16 – October 18, 2026
Cuenca offers a weekend of music, theatre, art and cultural experiences. From orchestral performances and international traditions to local crafts, exhibitions, cinema and poetry, there's plenty to discover across the city.
Concerts, Festivals & Entertainment
October 16 · 11:00
Elige Crear Closing Symphony Concert
📍 Cuenca · Teatro Pumapungo
The Cuenca Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Andrea Vela, performs at the closing of the Elige Crear cultural and educational fair. Enjoy live orchestral music in one of Cuenca's major cultural venues.
View event details →October 17 · 11:00
Mallku Vocal Ensemble Concert
📍 Cuenca · Auditorio Catalina Sojos — Casa de la Cultura
Discover the expressive power of the human voice with the Mallku Vocal Ensemble, bringing ensemble singing and live vocal music to the stage.
View event details →October 17 · 18:00
Interculturality Day — Kaypimi Kanchik
📍 Cuenca · Teatro Casa de la Cultura
The Kaypimi Kanchik school of dance and traditional arts celebrates Ecuador's cultural diversity through traditional dance and performances reflecting the country's communities and traditions.
View event details →October 17
India Cultural Week
📍 Cuenca · Varias sedes de Cuenca
Explore Indian culture through yoga, meditation and other activities. Saturday's programme includes a free participatory session introducing practices associated with physical well-being and mindfulness.
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October 17 · 18:00
Sinincay Vibra Artesanal: Art, Tradition and Identity
📍 Cuenca · Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana — Núcleo del Azuay
Discover Sinincay's traditional crafts, artistic techniques and cultural heritage through an exhibition celebrating local artisans and the skills passed down through generations.
View event details →October 12 · 09:00
Landscapes for Living
📍 Cuenca · Museo Municipal Remigio Crespo Toral
Artist Ariel Dawi presents a ceramics exhibition developed with Artesa and the Museo Remigio Crespo Toral, exploring contemporary artistic expression through materials, form and design.
View event details →October 17
Ebony Azuay: Cuenca Is Also Written with Afro Roots
📍 Cuenca · Vitrina Galería de Arte — CCE Azuay
Cuenca también se escribe con raíces afro explores Afro-Ecuadorian contributions to Cuenca's cultural identity through histories, experiences and artistic perspectives that form part of the region's heritage.
View event details →October 9 · 09:00
From the Workshop to the Altar
📍 Cuenca · Museo Catedral Antigua
Explore religious art and traditional craftsmanship through works reflecting Cuenca's artistic heritage and the skills behind devotional objects.
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October 17 · 10:00
Awards Ceremony — 4th El Farol Suspense Short Film Festival
📍 Cuenca · Planetario Municipal Ciudad de Cuenca
The fourth edition of El Farol celebrates suspense, horror and film noir short films with its awards ceremony, showcasing emerging filmmakers and creative talent.
View event details →October 17 · 18:00
Theory of Failure — Pablo Mériguet Calle
📍 Cuenca · Sala Alfonso Carrasco — Casa de la Cultura
Poet Pablo Mériguet Calle presents Teoría del fracaso, a work recognized through the 2025 Open Call for Publications, introducing readers to contemporary Ecuadorian poetry.
View event details →October 12
5th La Estrafalaria Performing-Arts Gathering
📍 Cuenca · Varias sedes de Cuenca
A gathering celebrating theatre and the performing arts. Friday's programme includes a stage-direction workshop and a theatrical performance, combining creative learning with live entertainment.
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