Quito
What's Happening in Quito This Week?
October 26 – November 1, 2026
Quito moves from Mozart and new Ecuadorian opera to arena rock, intimate theatre and gallery exhibitions this week. Def Leppard supplies the stadium-scale spectacle, while historic churches, Teatro Nacional Sucre and MicroTeatro UIO offer rewarding alternatives—including several events with free admission.
Concerts, Festivals & Entertainment
October 29 · 21:00
RHYE — Joy Tour (Acoustic)
📍 Quito · Quito
RHYE brings the acoustic Joy Tour to Quito. Check the calendar for ticket and access details.
View event details →October 30 · 19:00
Def Leppard Live in Quito 2026
📍 Quito · Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa
Def Leppard performs with Extreme as special guest in one of the week’s largest concerts.
View event details →Art, Theatre & Culture
October 28 · 18:00
Mozart Requiem — Gala Concert
📍 Quito · Iglesia de Santo Domingo
A gala performance of Mozart’s Requiem in one of Quito’s historic churches, preceded by an optional guided visit.
View event details →October 28 · 19:00
Our Music: World Premieres
📍 Quito · Teatro Nacional Sucre
The Metropolitan Lyric Company presents world premieres of Ecuadorian operas. Admission is free; obtain passes in advance.
View event details →October 29 · 20:00
Chopin Soirée — Piano Recital by Joseph-Maurice Weder
📍 Quito · Casa de la Música — Sala de Conciertos
Pianist Joseph-Maurice Weder offers a focused evening devoted to Chopin.
View event details →October 26 · 10:00
Meeting of Two Cultures
📍 Quito · Sala Goethe — Asociación Humboldt
A six-day cultural programme with exhibitions and encounters. Consult the calendar for each day’s schedule.
View event details →October 26 · 08:00
The Persistence of Craft
📍 Quito · Centro Cultural Benjamín Carrión — La Mariscal
A weekday exhibition that places sustained artistic practice and craftsmanship at the centre.
View event details →October 27
Introspecto — Stefano Rubira
📍 Quito · N24 Galería de Arte
A contemporary exhibition by Stefano Rubira running through Saturday.
View event details →October 27 · 19:00
Bernice
📍 Quito · Teatro San Gabriel
The curtain rises at Teatro San Gabriel for a Tuesday-night production that puts live performance at the centre of the evening.
View event details →October 28 · 20:00
Dead in Love
📍 Quito · MicroTeatro UIO
A compact midweek stage production in MicroTeatro UIO’s intimate format.
View event details →October 29 · 20:00
My Ex’s Corpse
📍 Quito · Teatro San Gabriel
A darkly comic theatre production with performances on three consecutive nights.
View event details →October 29 · 19:00
Afraid of Commitment
📍 Quito · MicroTeatro UIO
Three short productions—Afraid of Commitment, Afraid of Falling in Love and Afraid of Separating—offer a flexible theatre night.
View event details →Community & Traditions
October 27 · 08:00
Reputation Day Ecuador 2026
📍 Quito · Centro de Convenciones Metropolitano de Quito
A professional gathering focused on reputation, communications and institutional trust.
View event details →October 31 · 11:00
Zenon Farm — In Search of the Treasure — Quito
📍 Quito · Teatro Bolivar
A touring family stage show and treasure-hunt story for younger audiences.
View event details →October 26
Halloween Park Quito
📍 Quito · Explanada de la Plaza de Toros Quito
A multi-day seasonal attraction. Hours vary, so consult the calendar before travelling.
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