Manabí Coast
What's Happening in Manabí & the Coast This Week?
October 26 – November 1, 2026
Manabí’s strongest choices stretch well beyond Manta. Portoviejo hosts five days of theatre, dance and storytelling; Manta adds student choreography, a city fair, live entertainment, local food and an early-morning endurance challenge.
Concerts, Festivals & Entertainment
November 1 · 15:00
Mariana Fest 2026
📍 Mańta · Playa El Murcielago
Mariana Fest brings live entertainment to Sunday afternoon and keeps Manta moving through the final hours of the weekend.
View event details →Art, Theatre & Culture
October 26
12th San Gregorio Theatre Festival
📍 Portoviejo · Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo
Five days of theatre, workshops, dance, choral music, monologues and oral storytelling.
View event details →October 30 · 16:00
Majorettes Festival
📍 Mańta · Megateatro
Music and choreography bring together teams from more than ten Manta schools.
View event details →Community & Traditions
October 26
Manta Vive Fair 2026
📍 Mańta · Feria Manta Vive
The extended city fair continues with daily activities; check the calendar for the current programme.
View event details →October 31 · 17:00
Halloween Grill Fest
📍 Mańta · Parqueadero La Quadra
A local grill and food festival with a light seasonal theme.
View event details →Sports & Outdoors
October 31 · 07:00
Aeorman Manta 2026
📍 Mańta · Manta
The day starts early for this Manta endurance challenge, with athletes taking on the coast from 7:00 a.m. Confirm the starting point in the calendar listing.
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