Festival Ecuador Jazz 2026 in Quito, Ecuador: Two Weeks of Concerts from September 10 to 26
Festival Ecuador Jazz 2026 runs September 10–26 in Quito, Ecuador, with Cuban star Alaín Pérez at the Teatro Sucre on September 17 and a MultiJazz pass for four concerts at USD 40. The post Festival Ecuador Jazz 2026 in Quito, Ecuador: Two Weeks of Concerts from September 10 to 26 appeared first on The Rio Times .
From September 10 to 26, 2026, Quito, Ecuador transforms into the Andean capital of jazz during the Festival Ecuador Jazz 2026. The event, held at the historic Teatro Nacional Sucre, features more than two weeks of concerts showcasing international headliners, Latin American jazz, and Ecuadorean projects.
The festival's centerpiece is Cuban bassist and singer Alaín Pérez, a leading figure in timba and Latin jazz. Pérez and his orchestra take the main stage at Teatro Sucre on Thursday, September 17, alongside Blues S.A. at 7:00 p.m.
For budget-conscious attendees, the MultiJazz pass offers access to four Ecuador Jazz 2026 concerts for USD 40. This affordable option enhances the festival's appeal as one of the best-value live-music deals in the Andean region this season.
In addition to the main venue, the festival program extends to intimate settings. On September 21, Brazilian piano-and-voice duo Salomão Soares & Vanessa Moreno perform at the Quito Jazz Club. The Andrew Wagner Quintet brings the festival to the same venue on September 22.
Quito, at 2,850 meters above sea level, offers a cool climate during September evenings. Visitors are advised to bring a jacket when attending concerts at Teatro Sucre, located in the UNESCO-listed historic center of Quito's beautiful old town. The festival provides a compact crash course in Latin American jazz, featuring Cuban, Brazilian, and Ecuadorean artists.
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