Ruta del Rock Turns Three Tonight — Santamuerte Headlines 'El Ritual' at Hacienda San Diego

Tonight: Live Rock Anniversary Show

Ruta del Rock celebrates three years tonight with a concert called "El Ritual" at Hacienda San Diego, Friday, April 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM (source).

The Lineup

Santamuerte headlines and will play their third album, Krankenhaus, live in full. Support from:

• As de Picas
• Black Purple
• Boca de Serpiente (from Colombia)

Tickets

• $20 at the door or online
• Online purchase: ticketin.ec

What This Means for You

• If you're looking for Cuenca's live rock scene, this is a rare multi-band night. Most weekends lean folkloric, jazz, or electronic — an actual rock concert with an international act is not the standard playbill.
• Hacienda San Diego is outside the main El Centro nightlife zone. Plan your ride both ways — Uber or taxi is the simplest call at night.
• Doors at 8, but Ecuadorian show times run late. Don't expect Santamuerte to hit the stage at 8:01.
• $20 is real money for a local show. That tells you the production value and the international guest are being taken seriously.

Source: El Mercurio