Events

Holy Week runs March 29 to April 5 this year. The spectacular Procesión de los Pasos features 17 religious images on March 31. Here's your complete guide — including the long weekend and travel tips.

Five-time Latin Grammy winner Andrés Cepeda brings his 'Nuestra Vida en Canciones' tour to Coliseo Jefferson Pérez on April 11. Tickets run $40-$120 via TicketShow. Ecuadorian legend Sergio Sacoto opens.

April 12 is Cuenca's biggest civic celebration — the anniversary of the city's Spanish founding in 1557. The city is assembling its official events agenda now. Expect parades, concerts, fireworks, and a very proud city.

The XV Festival Madre Tierra runs March 14-22 in Cuenca, with the big public celebration happening this Saturday and Sunday at Parque La Libertad. Free concerts, an intercultural parade, and artists from Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Cuba, the US, Canada, Finland, and more. Here's the full rundown.

Looking for something meaningful to do on the equinox? A traditional Andean Pawkar Raymi ceremony is happening March 21 in Sigsig — about 90 minutes from Cuenca. Led by Tayta Iván, with English-language orientation for newcomers. Here's what to know.

The Archdiocese of Cuenca just announced the details for the Procesión de los Pasos — the centerpiece Holy Week event. March 31 at 6 PM, 17 religious floats (up from 14 last year), starting at República Park and winding through the historic center to the Cathedral. Here's the route, the history, and why this one's not to miss.

Holy Week runs March 29 through April 5 this year, and Cuenca goes all in. Candlelit processions through the historic center, fanesca at every restaurant, hotels already filling up. Whether you're staying or hosting visitors, here's everything you need to plan now.

Looking for something to do this weekend? A baroque music gala is happening Saturday, March 14 at 6 PM at Esquina de las Artes. General admission is $15, students $10. It's one of the more polished cultural events on the calendar this week.

Friday night football under the lights. Deportivo Cuenca — riding high in 4th place with a Copa Sudamericana qualification in the bank — hosts newly promoted Leones FC at the Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar. March 13, 7 PM. Here's the matchup, the standings, and everything you need for your first match.