Events

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.

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.

Cuenca's biggest celebration (alongside November 3) is coming up fast. The 469th Foundation Day festival runs April 6 through April 29, with over 100 events including concerts by Andrés Cepeda and Devendra Banhart, parades, food fairs, and more. April 12 is a local holiday. Here's what we know so far.

Cuenca's Orquesta Sinfónica just kicked off a massive March lineup with Carmina Burana — and the best is still coming. Pink Floyd Sinfónico on March 20, a Dvořák and Mahler concert on March 13, a chamber recital at Pumapungo Museum, and Pergolesi's Stabat Mater inside Santo Domingo Church. Here's the full schedule.

March 8 is International Women's Day, and Cuenca has a full slate: a health walk tonight, a bike ride at dawn, a women's march through El Centro, a piano recital at the Museum of Modern Art, and iconic buildings lit up in purple. Here's the full rundown.

Cuenca's municipal government is offering free cultural workshops through March 27 at centers around the city — guitar, toquilla straw weaving, painting, macramé, and metalwork. No cost, no catch. Here's the full schedule and how to sign up.