Pink Floyd Goes Symphonic Tonight — Cuenca's Orchestra Teams Up with Sobrepeso
Cuenca Expat Staff
What's Happening
Tonight (March 20), the Orquesta Sinfónica de Cuenca is teaming up with local rock band Sobrepeso for a symphonic tribute to Pink Floyd at the Teatro Casa de la Cultura.
If you've ever wanted to hear "Comfortably Numb" or "Wish You Were Here" performed by a full orchestra with a live rock band layered on top — this is your night.
The Details
- Date: Tonight, March 20, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Venue: Teatro Casa de la Cultura (Calle Sucre & Benigno Malo, near Parque Calderón)
- Tickets: $22-32 depending on section
- Note: Upper level is sold out — lower level and mezzanine tickets still available as of this morning
Who's Performing
Orquesta Sinfónica de Cuenca is one of Ecuador's premier symphony orchestras, based right here in the city. They regularly perform at Teatro Casa de la Cultura and have been expanding into genre-crossing collaborations like this one.
Sobrepeso is a well-known Cuenca rock band that's been part of the local music scene for years. Their style blends rock, progressive elements, and Latin rhythms — making them a natural fit for Pink Floyd's expansive sound.
Why Expats Will Love This
This is one of those uniquely Cuenca experiences — world-class musical talent performing iconic Western rock, in a beautiful colonial-era theater, at a price that would barely buy you a cocktail at a comparable venue in the US.
The Teatro Casa de la Cultura itself is worth the visit. It's an intimate theater right in the heart of El Centro, with excellent acoustics and the kind of ornate architecture that makes everything sound better.
Getting There
The theater is on Calle Sucre, half a block from Parque Calderón — you can't miss it. If you're coming from the El Centro area, it's an easy walk. From other neighborhoods:
- Tram: Take it to the Parque Calderón stop, then walk one block
- Taxi: Tell them "Teatro Casa de la Cultura" or "Calle Sucre y Benigno Malo" — should be $2-3 from most neighborhoods
- Parking: Street parking around El Centro is tight on event nights — the tram or a taxi is your best bet
Doors open at 7:30 PM. Don't be late — these events tend to start close to on time.
Source: CuencaHighLife
