A Free Brass Band Concert Lands at Pumapungo Today

If you want a no-fuss cultural plan for today, this one is easy.

The Brass Band OSC from the Orquesta Sinfonica de Cuenca performs a free chamber concert today, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 15:00 in the hall of Museo Pumapungo.

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026

• Time: 15:00

• Place: Museo Pumapungo

• Cost: Free admission

The concert is coordinated by David Bermeo Peralta and is part of the orchestra's chamber-music outreach programming.

What You Will Hear

The program covers a broad mix: contemporary fanfare, jazz, popular music, Ecuadorian music, tango and cinematic sounds.

The performing group is the Brass Band OSC, an ensemble of brass and percussion from the Orquesta Sinfonica de Cuenca. The repertoire includes works by Desmond, Armstrong, Jenkins, Matamoros, Piazzolla and Bermeo.

Why Expats Should Care

Pumapungo is one of the easiest cultural venues in town to recommend because you can pair a concert with a museum visit and keep the plan simple. A free mid-afternoon performance also works well if you do not want to commit to a late-night event.

The practical move: arrive a little early, especially if you want a good seat in the hall. Free events at Pumapungo can fill faster than you expect when the orchestra is involved.