Quito
What's Happening in Quito This Weekend?
October 23 – October 25, 2026
Quito's weekend brings design, Ecuadorian cinema, theatre, live music and imaginative Halloween workshops alongside free fairs and two very different ways to get moving. Explore activities across the city, from Itchimbía and La Floresta to northern and southern Quito.
Concerts, Festivals & Entertainment
October 23 · 20:00
Tango and Latin American Music: La Grela
📍 Quito · Casa de la Música — Sala de Conciertos
Ecuador's National Symphony Orchestra joins Argentine quintet La Grela for an evening of contemporary tango and music from the Río de la Plata. The programme brings orchestral scale to a style rooted in intimate ensembles and urban dance halls.
View event details →October 24 · 18:00
Ska Ba Boom — 10th Edition
📍 Quito · La Base
Ecuador's ska festival marks its tenth edition with Mariano Goldenstein and The Rude Monkey Bones, Quito Ska Jazz, Los Barrelshots and other acts. It is one of the weekend's strongest choices for audiences looking for a lively alternative-music bill.
View event details →October 24 · 19:00
Mascarada Opera Show
📍 Quito · Casa de la Música — Sala de Conciertos
Operatic singing, acting and live sculpture come together in a staged experience inspired by the Carnival of Venice. Music by Puccini and other composers gives this production a classical core, while its visual performance makes it more than a conventional recital.
View event details →October 25 · 19:00
José Luis Rodríguez “El Puma” Live
📍 Quito · Teatro San Gabriel
Venezuelan singer José Luis Rodríguez, known throughout Latin America as “El Puma,” closes the weekend with a Quito concert. Consult the official ticket information for seating, current availability and admission conditions before making plans.
View event details →Art, Theatre & Culture
October 23
Quito Design Week 2026 - Radical Design
📍 Quito · Varias sedes en Quito - sede principal en Itchimbía del 23 al 25 de octubre
Quito Design Week explores “Radical Design” through exhibitions, talks, encounters and design routes. The principal weekend programme is based at Itchimbía, while additional activities use other venues, so visitors should check the day's schedule before setting out.
View event details →October 23 · 18:30
MAMA — Supercines Riocentro
📍 Quito · Supercines Riocentro
Ana Cristina Benítez's Ecuadorian film MAMA screens at Supercines Riocentro, San Luis, Quicentro Sur and 6 de Diciembre, plus Multicines Scala and Portal. Choose the cinema and time that suit you, and consult its listing for availability.
View event details →October 23 · 19:00
Schrödinger’s Rabbit
📍 Quito · Studio Theater — Asociación Humboldt
Gato Relato's dance-theatre production follows an astronaut stranded on the moon and Harvey, a giant rabbit who becomes his companion. Its unusual premise offers an imaginative alternative for audiences interested in contemporary movement and theatrical storytelling.
View event details →October 24 · 18:00
MAGICIANS ROAM QUITO — 15TH EDITION
📍 Quito · Teatro Nacional
The fifteenth edition of this performing-magic and illusion festival brings stage magicians together at the Casa de la Cultura. It is a theatrical option for families and anyone who enjoys sleight of hand, visual surprises and live audience interaction.
View event details →October 25 · 11:30
Full Steam Ahead — A Train Adventure
📍 Quito · Teatro Patio de Comedias
This family theatre production builds an adventure around the world's most difficult railway. With a Sunday late-morning performance and an Ecuadorian rail theme, it offers families an approachable cultural outing before the final evening of the weekend.
View event details →Community & Traditions
October 23 · 10:00
European Cinema Festival - Mavka, Guardian of the Forest
📍 Quito · Cine Casa Somos Roldós-Pisullí
The European Cinema Festival reaches northwestern Quito with Mavka, Guardian of the Forest. The animated fantasy provides a family-friendly morning option and brings festival cinema to the Roldós-Pisullí community rather than concentrating every activity in the city centre.
View event details →October 23 · 10:00
COLLECTON — Retro Toys and Collectibles Exhibition
📍 Quito · Centro de Arte Contemporáneo
This benefit mega-exhibition, organized with LILAS en Acción, gathers retro toys and collectible objects for three days. It combines nostalgia, collecting culture and a charitable purpose in a free event suited to curious visitors and families.
View event details →October 24 · 11:00
RARO — Curiosities Fair
📍 Quito · Retina Centro Creativo
RARO mixes art, tarot, tattoos, performances and unusual merchandise with food, music and a costume contest. Activities begin in the late morning, with the formal opening at 6:00 p.m., making it easy to visit during the day or evening.
View event details →Workshops & Experiences
October 23 · 19:00
Japan at Night — Immersive Painting Experience
📍 Quito · Mon Atelier
Create a painting inspired by cherry blossoms and illuminated Japanese landscapes in this guided evening experience. The activity is designed as a social, hands-on alternative to a conventional night out, and advance reservation is required.
View event details →October 24 · 16:00
Design Your Own Tombstone
📍 Quito · L-Edén
Model and paint a miniature tombstone, altar or grave in cold porcelain during this playful seasonal workshop. Materials, guidance, wine and a themed photo session are included, making it a creative lead-in to Halloween week.
View event details →October 25 · 16:00
Make Your Own Halloween Costume
📍 Quito · Destella
Use sewing machines, thread, needles and other provided materials in a guided session devoted to creating a Halloween costume. The workshop offers practical help for anyone who wants a handmade look before the celebrations begin.
View event details →Food, Fairs & Markets
October 24 · 10:00
From Green Plantain to Ripe Plantain Festival
📍 Quito · Plaza El Quinde
Twenty establishments come together for a food and music festival celebrating plantain in its many forms. Competitions, local entrepreneurs and live performances turn Plaza El Quinde into a relaxed daytime meeting place in La Mariscal.
View event details →Sports & Outdoors
October 24 · 19:30
Pet Home Night Route — Fifth Edition
📍 Quito · Veterinaria Pet Home
Choose a 4K or 6K distance for this free night route beginning at Veterinaria Pet Home. The listing confirms the starting point and distances; participants should consult the organizer for the detailed route and any participation requirements.
View event details →October 25 · 07:00
Liga 10K Quito 2026 — 15th Edition
📍 Quito · Salida: Ministerio de Agricultura
The fifteenth Liga 10K begins on Av. Amazonas and finishes at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado. Runners and spectators should review the event information for registration requirements, access arrangements and any road restrictions affecting the route.
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