What to Do in Cuenca This Weekend: August 15–16

Cuenca's weekend calendar for Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16, 2026, includes cultural and recreational activities for different ages. Here are the most practical details from the city's published agenda.

Saturday, August 15

Bailotón: Vaqueros Fest begins at 8:30 a.m. at Parque La Alborada.

At 3:00 p.m., Ecuadorian films Un cuarto de equipaje and Sansón, by Pável Quevedo, will be presented at the Auditorio de la Iglesia San José de la Merced in El Vecino.

The Taller Sensorial Cerámica also begins at 3:00 p.m. at the Casa Patrimonial Municipal del Artista. The activity connects ceramics with reflection on environmental care and conservation.

Family theater is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at Casa Barojo, Calle Daniel Alvarado 187. The Argentine company Trifásica Producciones will present Los Viajeros del Tiempo y la Historia Elemental with the Colectivo Artístico Barojo. Tickets are USD 7 for adults and USD 5 for children. Reservations are listed at 099 900 3134.

The Fiestas de San Roque begin at 7:00 p.m. at San Roque. The program includes a lantern procession, artists, fireworks, and chamiza.

Sunday, August 16

El Cajuelazo runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Plaza Otorongo, with the buying, selling, and exchange of collectible cars.

Pet adoption is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Parque El Paraíso. The activity is intended to help rescued dogs and cats find homes and promote responsible ownership.

At 8:00 p.m., ACE of K-pop group VAV will perform as a solo artist at Teatro Sucre Cuenca. The agenda lists ticket information through Meet2go and the contact number 096 750 0936.

Museums

The same agenda recommends Cuenca's museums for the weekend, including the Museo de las Conceptas, Planetario Municipal, Museo Municipal Remigio Crespo Toral, Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno, Museo Municipal de la Paja Toquilla y el Sombrero, Museo Pumapungo, and Museo de la Moneda.

Hours vary by museum. The source lists Saturday hours of 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the Museo de las Conceptas, weekend hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for several municipal museums, and weekend hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for Museo Pumapungo and Museo de la Moneda.

Source: El Mercurio