Cuenca & Azuay
What's Happening in Cuenca This Week?
October 19 – October 25, 2026
Cuenca offers a varied programme this week, from ballet and live jazz to local music, heritage exhibitions, family workshops and artisan traditions. Highlights include Swan Lake on Ecological Ice, a tribute to Soda Stereo, a documentary celebrating a Cuenca rock band and exhibitions exploring the artistic and cultural heritage of Azuay.
Concerts, Festivals & Entertainment
October 21 · 20:00
Swan Lake on Ecological Ice — Cuenca
📍 Cuenca · Teatro Casa de la Cultura
Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake comes to Cuenca in a touring production performed on ecological ice. The show combines classical ballet, elaborate costumes and theatrical staging in an unusual interpretation of the celebrated work.
View event details →October 21 · 15:00
Chamber Concert: 4ríos String Quartet and QIRU
📍 Cuenca · Museo Pumapungo — hall
The 4ríos String Quartet joins QIRU for an afternoon musical performance. The collaboration brings together chamber music and contemporary artistic expression in Cuenca's cultural programme.
View event details →October 23 · 20:00
Second Orchestral Conducting Seminar Closing Concert
📍 Cuenca · Teatro Casa de la Cultura
The Second Orchestral Conducting Seminar concludes with a concert showcasing the work developed during the programme. A chance to enjoy orchestral music and experience the results of specialized musical training.
View event details →October 24 · 20:00
Soda Infinito - Tribute to Soda Stereo
📍 Cuenca · Teatro Casa de la Cultura
Soda Infinito brings the music of Soda Stereo and Gustavo Cerati to Cuenca in a tribute concert featuring memorable songs from the influential Argentine rock group's catalogue. Tickets start at approximately $23.
View event details →October 23 · 20:00
New York-Berlin Connection - Jazz Concert
📍 Cuenca · Antigua Escuela Central
An international jazz quintet featuring musicians from New York, Berlin and Ecuador performs original compositions and improvisations blending jazz, rock and funk. General admission is listed at $15.
View event details →Art, Theatre & Culture
October 23 · 18:00
Sinincay Vibra Artesanal: Art, Tradition and Identity
📍 Cuenca · Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana — Núcleo del Azuay
An exhibition celebrating the craftsmanship and creative traditions of Sinincay. Visitors can discover the work of local artisans and the cultural heritage of one of Azuay's communities.
View event details →October 23
Water: Memories That Meet, Memories That Flow
📍 Cuenca · Casa Patrimonial Municipal de la Lira
An exhibition exploring water, memory and their connections to people and place. The presentation invites visitors to consider how water shapes landscapes, communities and cultural identity.
View event details →October 23
At Last, Lost
📍 Cuenca · Sala Proceso — CCE Azuay
An exhibition by artist Gonzalo Vargas M. offering visitors an opportunity to explore his contemporary artistic work at Sala Proceso.
View event details →October 23
Azogues, Magical Town
📍 Cuenca · Galería Manos Azuayas — CCE Azuay
An exhibition celebrating Azogues and its cultural identity. The display offers a look at the heritage and traditions of the neighbouring provincial capital of Cañar.
View event details →October 23
Ebony Azuay: Cuenca Is Also Written with Afro Roots
📍 Cuenca · Vitrina Galería de Arte — CCE Azuay
An exhibition exploring Afro-Ecuadorian contributions to Cuenca and Azuay's cultural identity, highlighting histories and experiences that form part of the region's heritage.
View event details →October 23 · 09:00
From the Workshop to the Altar
📍 Cuenca · Museo Catedral Antigua
An exhibition exploring the relationship between artistic craftsmanship, religious traditions and sacred heritage. Visitors can discover how works created in workshops become part of religious and cultural life.
View event details →October 19 · 09:00
Between Channels
📍 Cuenca · Galería de la Alcaldía
An exhibition by artist Adriana Sadun at Cuenca's Galería de la Alcaldía. The exhibition forms part of the city's municipal cultural programme, with visiting hours listed for participating days.
View event details →Workshops & Experiences
October 24 · 18:00
HOZTIL - I.N.M.U.N.E 15th Anniversary Documentary
📍 Cuenca · Casa Patrimonial Municipal del Artista
A documentary celebrating 15 years of Cuenca band I.N.M.U.N.E., tracing its musical history and artistic development. The screening offers an opportunity to discover part of the city's contemporary music scene. Capacity is limited.
View event details →October 24 · 10:00
Sabados en Familia - Family Museum Activities
📍 Cuenca · Museo de las Conceptas
A family-oriented museum programme featuring cultural visits and creative workshops. Visitors can explore the Museo de las Conceptas while taking part in activities designed for families. Check with the museum for admission details and workshop availability.
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