Andrés Cepeda Brings 'Nuestra Vida en Canciones' to Cuenca — April 11

One of Latin America's Biggest Names Is Coming

If you know Latin pop and baladas, you know Andrés Cepeda. The Colombian singer-songwriter — a five-time Latin Grammy winner and 2026 Grammy nominee — is bringing his "Nuestra Vida en Canciones" (Our Life in Songs) tour to Cuenca on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM, according to TicketShow.

The venue is the Coliseo Jefferson Pérez, Cuenca's largest indoor arena and the go-to spot for major concerts.

With three decades of music behind him and hits like 'Besos Usados,' 'Lo Mejor Que Hay En Mi Vida,' 'Día Tras Día,' and 'Te Voy a Amar,' Cepeda is one of those artists whose songs you've definitely heard — in restaurants, taxis, at parties — even if you didn't know who was singing them. He's massive in the Spanish-speaking world and has a particularly devoted following in Ecuador.

Why It Was Rescheduled

The Cuenca show was originally scheduled for March, but the entire three-city Ecuador tour was rescheduled due to curfew restrictions that were in effect in some provinces earlier this year, according to Primicias. The new dates put the tour in mid-April:

• Guayaquil: Thursday, April 9
• Quito: Friday, April 10
• Cuenca: Saturday, April 11

The rescheduling actually works out well — April 11 is the eve of Cuenca's Foundation Day, which means the city will already be in full celebration mode. A major concert the night before the anniversary is practically a serenata.

Getting Tickets

Tickets are available through TicketShow (ticketshow.com.ec). Search for "Andrés Cepeda Cuenca 2026" to find the event page. Pricing varies by section — expect a range from general admission to VIP seating.

If you've been to events at the Coliseo Jefferson Pérez before, you know the drill. If not, here are a few tips:

• Arrive early. Entry can be slow, especially for big shows
• Parking around the Coliseo fills up fast. Consider taking a taxi or the tram if the line gets you close enough
• Bring a light jacket. Even indoor venues in Cuenca can get cool at night, and the walk to/from the venue will be chilly
• Food and drinks are available inside, but options are limited and marked up. Eat before you go

Double Feature Night: Devendra Banhart Too

Here's an interesting coincidence for music lovers: Devendra Banhart — the Venezuelan-American indie folk artist — is also performing in Cuenca the same night, April 11, at Teatro Pumapungo, according to Songkick.

So if Colombian pop ballads aren't your thing but quirky, genre-bending indie folk is, you have an alternative. And if you're a couple with different music tastes, you can each go to a different concert and compare notes afterward.

It's not often that Cuenca has two internationally recognized artists performing on the same night. April 11 is shaping up to be a big evening.

Who Is Andrés Cepeda (For the Uninitiated)

For expats who aren't familiar with the Latin music scene, here's the quick version: Andrés Cepeda is a Colombian singer-songwriter who's been making music since the mid-1990s. He specializes in romantic pop and baladas — think beautiful melodies, emotional lyrics, the kind of music that's perfect for a date night.

He's won five Latin Grammy Awards, been nominated for a Grammy in 2026, and has been one of the most consistent hit-makers in Latin pop for nearly 30 years. In Colombia and Ecuador, he's a household name. Songs like 'Besos Usados' and 'Lo Mejor Que Hay En Mi Vida' are the kind of tracks that every Spanish-speaker in the room will sing along to.

Even if you don't speak much Spanish, a Cepeda concert is a great experience — the production values are high, the crowd energy is infectious, and the music is genuinely beautiful.

Sources: TicketShow, Primicias, Songkick