Manabí Coast
What's Happening in Manabí & the Coast This Weekend?
October 16 – October 18, 2026
Portoviejo's independence celebrations lead a busy weekend across Manabí, with live music, parades and cultural activities. Manta offers a fair and museum exhibitions, while coastal communities host environmental projects, animal-care services and outdoor sporting events.
Concerts, Festivals & Entertainment
October 16 · 20:00
Avenidazo 2026 — 16th Edition
📍 Portoviejo · Avenida Manabí — cuatro escenarios
Portoviejo celebrates its independence festivities with eight orchestras performing across four stages along Avenida Manabí. This free outdoor music festival brings live entertainment to one of the city's main avenues.
View event details →October 16
Manta Vive Fair 2026
📍 Mańta · Feria Manta Vive
Explore Manta's commercial and entertainment fair, featuring food, market stalls and activities for visitors. The fair continues through November 10, offering another weekend option for families and groups.
View event details →Art, Theatre & Culture
October 16 · 09:00
Manabí Cultural Unity Parade
📍 Portoviejo · Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana — Núcleo de Manabí
Cultural groups take to Portoviejo's streets in a parade celebrating Manabí's identity and artistic traditions. The procession begins near Casa de la Cultura and continues through the city centre.
View event details →October 17 · 07:00
Student Civic Parade for Portoviejo's 206th Independence Anniversary
📍 Portoviejo · Avenida Universitaria / Urbina
Students and educational institutions participate in Portoviejo's independence celebrations with a parade along Avenida Universitaria. Residents and visitors can watch the procession marking the city's 206th independence anniversary.
View event details →October 18 · 08:00
Civic-Military Parade for Portoviejo's 206th Independence Anniversary
📍 Portoviejo · Avenida Universitaria / Urbina
Portoviejo's civic-military parade brings together military personnel, institutions and community representatives for the city's 206th independence anniversary. Spectators should expect traffic restrictions around Avenida Universitaria.
View event details →October 16 · 08:30
Exhibitions — Museo Manta
📍 Mańta · Museo Centro Cultural Manta
Discover exhibitions exploring Manteña heritage, contemporary art, fishing traditions and documentary photography. The museum lists weekend visiting hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
View event details →Workshops & Experiences
October 16
Padre Matías Mujica Foundation Dessert Fair
📍 Portoviejo · Albergue Fundación Padre Matías Mujica
Support the Padre Matías Mujica Foundation at its dessert fair, raising funds for a shelter serving cancer patients and their companions. Friday is the final scheduled day.
View event details →October 16 · 09:00
Community Clean-Up Minga
📍 San Jacinto · Espacio comunal frente al monumento al barco
Join local residents for a community clean-up in San Jacinto. The minga brings neighbours together to care for shared public spaces and improve the coastal community's surroundings.
View event details →October 17 · 08:30
Planting Awareness — Mangrove Reforestation
📍 San Clemente · Biblioteca Atarraya
Take part in a community environmental activity focused on mangrove restoration and conservation awareness. Local organizations are bringing residents together to support coastal ecosystems.
View event details →October 17
Dog and Cat Spay and Neuter Clinic
📍 San Clemente · Biblioteca Atarraya
A community veterinary campaign offers sterilization services for dogs and cats. Residents interested in participating should check the calendar for registration requirements and available appointments.
View event details →October 18
La Guacharaca Challenge
📍 Jama · Jama
An outdoor sporting challenge brings participants to Jama for a day of physical activity and competition. Check the event listing for registration, route information and participation requirements.
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