Quito
What's Happening in Quito This Weekend?
October 16 – October 18, 2026
Quito has a lively weekend ahead, from independent rock and Amazonian cumbia to Ecuadorian opera, experimental theatre, photography and creative workshops. Whether you're looking for entertainment, cultural discoveries or something hands-on, there's plenty to explore.
Concerts, Festivals & Entertainment
October 17 · 16:00
Microfest of Bands at Zíngaro
📍 Quito · Zíngaro
Discover Ecuador's independent music scene with Prado & Regri, Rios, Marietta Eterna, Alkabala and other bands. The festival also features design and entrepreneurial stalls.
View event details →October 17 · 20:00
Los Mirlos 2026 — Quito
📍 Quito · BASE Distrito Creativo
The legendary Peruvian band brings its distinctive psychedelic Amazonian cumbia to Quito, blending tropical rhythms with the electric guitar sounds that made Los Mirlos pioneers of the genre.
View event details →October 16 · 19:00
Where Memory Sings
📍 Quito · Teatro Capitol
Carlos Grijalva joins the Orquesta de Instrumentos Andinos for a concert celebrating Ecuadorian musical traditions. Free admission with an advance entry pass.
View event details →October 17 · 17:00
World Premieres of Ecuadorian Operas
📍 Quito · Teatro México
The Compañía Lírica Metropolitana presents premieres of Ecuadorian operas, bringing new national compositions and vocal performances to the stage.
View event details →October 17 · 19:00
Tushuk Mashikuna Dance Festival
📍 Quito · Teatro Capitol
Traditional dance performances celebrate Ecuador's regional identities, music and cultural heritage. Free admission with an entry pass.
View event details →October 17
Caravan for Juana — Art with Love
📍 Quito · Palenque Casa
Live music, DJ performances and art come together for a benefit event combining entertainment with community solidarity.
View event details →October 17 · 19:30
Mozart Requiem
📍 Quito · Santuario Catolico Maria Auxiliadora El Giron
Experience Mozart's Requiem, one of classical music's most celebrated choral works, performed live in Quito.
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October 17 · 11:00
Intimate Quito — Emilio Barrionuevo
📍 Quito · Centro Cultural Metropolitano — Patio Norte
Photographer Emilio Barrionuevo explores Quito's identity through images that look beyond familiar tourist views, offering a personal perspective on the city and its people.
View event details →October 17 · 18:00
The Public
📍 Quito · Sala El Triciclo — Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana
Theatre company 3ra Campanada presents Federico García Lorca's experimental play exploring identity, love and the tensions between public appearances and private experience.
View event details →October 17 · 18:00
Pobres
📍 Quito · Teatro Malayerba
Teatro Mestizo presents a dark satirical comedy set in a dystopian Ecuador. Directed by José Ignacio de Vries, the production explores society through unsettling humour. Recommended for ages 16 and older.
View event details →October 17 · 11:00
Writing in the Margins: Musical and Literary Traces in the Carmelite Monastery
📍 Quito · Museo del Carmen Alto
Explore the musical and literary heritage of Quito's Carmelite monastery through an exhibition examining the writings and cultural contributions of its religious community.
View event details →October 17 · 18:00
Divergences — Group Exhibition
📍 Quito · Canalla
A group exhibition combining painting, textile art and metal installations, followed by DJ performances. An evening bringing contemporary visual art and music together.
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October 17 · 09:00
Living Roots: Gardening, Composting and Feeding Trees
📍 Quito · Parque Urbano Cumandá — Ágora, huerto y exteriores
Get hands-on with gardening, composting and urban tree care in a free community workshop combining practical activities with environmental education.
View event details →October 17 · 10:00
Horror Screenwriting Laboratory
📍 Quito · Centro Cultural Itchimbía
Explore horror screenwriting through storytelling techniques, suspense and the creative elements behind frightening cinematic narratives.
View event details →October 17 · 15:00
Fragile Bodies, Voices of Our Own
📍 Quito · Centro Cultural Benjamín Carrión — Bellavista
A reading and reflective-writing workshop led by Lucrecia Bone, encouraging participants to explore personal expression, identity and storytelling through literature.
View event details →October 17 · 11:30
Arpi Board-Game Club
📍 Quito · Centro Cultural Benjamín Carrión — Bellavista
Enjoy board games, strategy and social interaction at this free community gathering. A relaxed option for meeting people and discovering new games.
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