Events

Corpus Christi continues today around the Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion and Parque Calderon. The June 8 schedule includes Masses throughout the day, a 20:00 procession, and castle burning expected after 20:30.

The Cuenca Philharmonic will perform a free concert on June 11 at 20:00 at the Teatro de la Casa de la Cultura. The program brings together Andean sounds, Ecuadorian traditions, blues, funk, samba, festejo and Jazz de Barro.

Cuenca's tram will run commercial service until 22:30 from June 4 through June 12 for Corpus Christi. Final units are expected to leave each terminal station at 22:30, with frequencies reduced to 10 minutes.

Corpus Christi runs around Parque Calderon through June 11, bringing large crowds to the Centro Historico. Police are urging visitors to keep belongings visible, use authorized parking, and teach children how to find help if separated.

Cuenca actress Monserrath Astudillo presents La Tia Cuquita: La rebelion del cucharon on June 4, 5 and 6 at 20:00 in Teatro Pumapungo. Tickets run $20 to $30 and are available through Meet2Go, El Mercurio reports.

El Mercurio reports four streets around Parque Calderon will be pedestrian-only from 19:00 to 22:00 during Corpus Christi, June 4-14. Cuenca's Mobility Directorate also plans two extra tram units at night, with service every 10 minutes.

El Mercurio reports the traditional Corpus Christi sweet stalls officially begin Thursday, June 4, around Parque Calderon. More than 70 vendors are expected, with nightly castillos planned after the liturgies and processions.

El Mercurio's weekend agenda includes a Saturday school parade, Paccha festivities, Ruta de Leyendas, a free Cuenca Symphony concert, Pumapungo Children's Day activities, a Banos parish open house and Corpus Christi sweet blessing.

The University of Cuenca Symphony and Dance Company will present 'Pedro y el lobo, una aventura en El Cajas' on June 1 at 19:00 at Teatro Carlos Cueva Tamariz. El Mercurio reports the family show is free.