Cuenca
The performance venue of the Jazz Society of Ecuador provides soothing aural therapy with Ecuadorian musicians, as well as international artists. The Jazz…
Must-see entertainment in Ecuador
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Quito
This Floresta film house shows art films (often in English) and has occasional dance, theater and live music. There’s a great cafe attached.
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Guayaquil
A funky micro-theater and cafe that attracts a hip crowd who come to watch short performances throughout the evening. An audience of around 20 people…
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Quito
Live music, poetry readings, discussions, contemporary dance, tango, jazz and other performances draw an arts-loving crowd to this long-running venue…
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Quito
One of the city’s most illustrious and important theaters, the Teatro Bolívar stages dance performances, concerts and plays. The wonderful art deco…
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Quito
Built in 1878, this stately, beautifully restored building in the lively Plaza del Teatro hosts Quito’s best theater, dance and music productions…
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North Coast & Lowlands
This former museum is now an arthouse cinema and performance hall with daily film screenings (at 4pm, 6pm and 8pm). Some films are only in Spanish, while…
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Quito
In an old converted house, La Juliana is a colorfully decorated space with a good mix of bands (rock, salsa, merengue) lighting up the dance floor most…
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Quito
Top-flight orchestras, including Quito's own philharmonic, and musicians from around the world perform at this contemporary hall with great acoustics.
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Cuenca
Get your stadium seats, buckets of popcorn and blockbuster Hollywood flicks in English (with Spanish subtitles).
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Cuenca
The place to show off or refine your salsa moves, but don't expect to get going until late.
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North Coast & Lowlands
For salsa dancing, hail a taxi to Salsoteca the Jungle, east on Avenida Quito.
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Quito
Alternative live music (think salsa and Latin jam sessions, jazz-ska nights and flamenco guitar improvisations) and DJs keep the dance floor packed at…
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Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo
Guayaquil
Home to Guayaquil's soccer champions Barcelona, the most accomplished team in Ecuadorian soccer history, with 14 titles under their belt. You can buy…
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Quito
This space, attached to La Bodeguita de Cuba, comes alive on weekend nights when it's transformed into a lively salsateca. If you're lucky you'll catch a…
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Guayaquil
A modern 350-seat theater for plays, concerts and films, housed inside the Museo Antropológico y de Arte Contemporáneo. It also hosts film festivals like…
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Guayaquil
Guauaquil's other champion soccer team, Emelec, has won 13 national titles, and plays at the George Capwell Stadium. Recently remodeled, it's been dubbed …
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Quito
The city's main soccer stadium, opened in 1951, seats 37,750. Ecuador's national team, Deportivo Quito and El Nacional play here. Nearby is the shopping…
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Ballet Folklórico Nacional Jacchigua
Quito
This folkloric ballet is as touristy as it is spectacular. It is presented at the Teatro Demetrio Agilera in the Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana and is…
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Otavalo
A long-running favorite with locals. Head to this club for a mix of salsa, merengue, rock en español and folklórica (folk music); usually doesn't get…
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Fundación Cultural Humanizarte
Quito
This excellent theater and dance group presents sporadic Andean dance performances, usually on weekend nights in La Ronda. You can also inquire about…
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Tena
Found next to Hotel Pumarosa, La Gallera has a fun but grown-up atmosphere, even though there’s an attached roller-rink. Hotel guests enter for free.
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Quito
Presents plays and performances Thursday through Sunday nights, usually at 8pm. It’s near the Mariscal between Calle 9 de Octubre and Av Amazonas.
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Quito
Multiscreen cinema at the Centro Comercial Iñaquito showing the latest Hollywood movies.
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Guayaquil
For Hollywood fare downtown, check out the IMAX theater on the malecón, connected to the MAAC.
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Otavalo
Live Andean music, generally after 10pm, is performed at this basement space in the center of town.
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Baños
This kids’ arts-and-reading program puts on plays and hosts movie nights in its small theater.
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Quito
The most recent Hollywood blockbusters are shown here (usually subtitled rather than dubbed).
