Andres Cepeda Concert -- April 11 at Coliseo Jefferson Perez
Cuenca Expat Staff
Andres Cepeda Is Coming to Cuenca
If you're a fan of Latin pop and romantic ballads, mark Saturday, April 11 on your calendar. Andres Cepeda, one of Colombia's most celebrated singer-songwriters, is bringing his "Nuestra Vida en Canciones" (Our Life in Songs) tour to the Coliseo Jefferson Perez Quezada at 8:00 PM.
Cepeda is a five-time Latin Grammy winner with a career spanning over two decades. He's known for hits like "Tengo Ganas," "Un Ratito," and "Dia Tras Dia" -- songs that are staples at Latin American celebrations, weddings, and anywhere romantic music fills the air. If you've spent any time in a Latin American country, you've heard his music, even if you didn't know the name.
Concert Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Artist | Andres Cepeda |
| Tour | "Nuestra Vida en Canciones" |
| Date | Saturday, April 11, 2026 |
| Time | 8:00 PM |
| Venue | Coliseo Jefferson Perez Quezada |
| City | Cuenca |
Tickets
Three tiers are available:
| Tier | Price |
|---|---|
| General | $40 |
| Preferencia | $70 |
| Cepeda Box | $120 |
All prices are subject to IVA (tax) and service charges. Tickets are available through TicketShow (ticketshow.com.ec).
The Ecuador Tour
Cuenca is the final stop of a three-city Ecuador tour:
- Guayaquil -- April 9
- Quito -- April 10
- Cuenca -- April 11
Three cities in three nights is an ambitious schedule, but it means Cuenca gets Cepeda at the end of the tour, when the energy and the setlist have been road-tested. Final-night shows often have a special energy.
About Andres Cepeda
Cepeda is one of those artists who transcends the typical Latin pop mold. He's a genuine musician -- a guitarist and vocalist who writes much of his own material and has earned critical respect alongside commercial success. His five Latin Grammy wins span multiple categories, reflecting the breadth of his musical range.
He's also a familiar face on Latin American television, having served as a coach on "La Voz Colombia" (the Colombian version of The Voice), which introduced him to a new generation of fans.
The "Nuestra Vida en Canciones" tour is billed as a career-spanning retrospective -- meaning you'll hear the hits from across his discography, not just new material. For fans, that's ideal. For newcomers, it's a perfect introduction.
The Venue
The Coliseo Jefferson Perez Quezada is Cuenca's main indoor arena, named after Ecuador's first Olympic medalist (racewalking, 1996 Atlanta). It's located in the southern part of the city and is the standard venue for large concerts and sporting events in Cuenca.
Capacity is around 6,000-8,000 depending on configuration, which means it's large enough to have a real concert atmosphere but small enough that even General admission seats have reasonable sightlines.
What This Means for Expats
- Saturday, April 11 at 8:00 PM. This falls right during Foundation Day week, so the concert is part of a packed events calendar. Plan your weekend accordingly
- Tickets start at $40 (General). For a five-time Latin Grammy winner, that's excellent value. Preferencia at $70 gets you better seating, and the Cepeda Box at $120 is the premium experience. Buy through TicketShow -- don't buy from unofficial resellers
- Buy tickets sooner rather than later. Cepeda has a large fanbase in Ecuador, and Cuenca concerts tend to sell well, especially during Foundation Day week when the city is in a festive mood
- Even if you don't speak fluent Spanish, the concert is worth attending. Music transcends language, and the atmosphere at Latin American concerts -- the singing along, the energy, the crowd participation -- is an experience in itself
- Getting to the Coliseo: It's in the southern part of the city. Taxis are the easiest option for getting there and back. Consider arranging your return taxi in advance, because getting one after a concert lets out can be challenging
- Doors typically open 1-1.5 hours before showtime. If you have General admission, arriving early gives you better positioning. If you have assigned seating (Preferencia or Cepeda Box), you have more flexibility
- The concert is the same night as the "Por Amor a Cuenca" music festival at other venues across the city. Foundation Day week is going to be musically rich
A five-time Latin Grammy winner playing in Cuenca for $40. These are the kinds of events that make living here special.
Sources: Primicias, TicketShow
