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Cusco’s ticketed October starts with a Disney concert on 11 October and a Planetshakers show on 17 October. Marcos Llunas and a folk night follow on 24 October, and a Halloween candlelight concert closes the month.
CUSCO — October in Cusco offers five verified ticketed events between 11 and 31 October, with seats from S/22.90 (about US$6.65). The biggest nights are Planetshakers on Saturday 17 October and Marcos Llunas on Saturday 24 October.
This guide is for people who live in Cusco or are staying for weeks, not for a weekend visit. Every event below was checked against a ticket seller or venue listing on 5 October 2026. Where a listing gives no time or price, we say so.
Soles are converted at S/3.44 per US$1 (RT spot rate, 5 October 2026). Prices are the lowest listed ticket, so check the seller for the full range.
11 October: a Disney concert
Sunday 11 October, 7:00 p.m.
Cuentos Sinfónicos de Disney en vivo
Teatro Municipal del Cusco, Calle Mesón de la Estrella 149, Historic Centre · From S/22.90 (about US$6.65) · Tickets on Vaope
A live concert of Disney stories set to orchestral music. It is the most child-friendly date of the month, and the entry price is the lowest on this list.
17 October: Planetshakers
Saturday 17 October, 8:00 p.m.
Planetshakers llega por primera vez a Cusco
Coliseo Cerrado, Casa de la Juventud, Wanchaq · From S/35 (about US$10.15) · Tickets on Vaope
Vaope bills this as the first Cusco show by Planetshakers, the Christian worship band. Vaope lists an 8:00 p.m. start; confirm the time with Vaope before you go.
24 October: two shows on one night
Saturday 24 October, 6:00 p.m.
Los Errantes de Chuquibamba y Flor Pucarina
Khatalina Di Gala, Avenida Confraternidad con Infancia 501, Wanchaq · From S/55 (about US$16) · Tickets on Vaope
An Andean folk night with two groups on the bill. Vaope lists it as a folklore show, which suits anyone who wants live regional music rather than a theatre seat.
Saturday 24 October, time not published
Marcos Llunas – Cusco
Teatro Municipal del Cusco, Historic Centre · Price not published in the listing · Tickets on Teleticket
A concert by the Spanish singer at the municipal theatre. Teleticket gives the date and venue but no time or price. The Vaope folk night runs the same evening, so you will need to pick one.
31 October: Halloween and Día de la Canción Criolla
Saturday 31 October, 8:30 p.m.
Candlelight: Clásicos de Halloween
Teatro Municipal del Cusco, Calle Mesón de la Estrella 149, Historic Centre · From S/40 (about US$11.60) · Tickets on Fever
A classical concert by candlelight with a Halloween programme, in a theatre that sits inside Cusco’s historic centre. Fever lists the Teatro Municipal as the venue and S/40 as the starting price.
Saturday 31 October, times vary
Día de la Canción Criolla
Venues across Peru · Not a public holiday
Peru marks criollo song every 31 October. A supreme resolution of 1944 chose the date so as not to clash with the Señor de los Milagros processions. We found no verified Cusco programme for 2026. If a restaurant or peña advertises a criollo night, ask the venue about price and time.
Just after the month: 7 November
Myriam Hernández’s Tauro World Tour reaches Cusco on Saturday 7 November 2026 at the Coliseo Casa de la Juventud in Wanchaq, according to the Teleticket music listing. Tickets are on Teleticket, and we have no verified price.
The Señor de los Milagros and the 8 October holiday
The Señor de los Milagros procession is a Lima event. The brotherhood’s schedule, as reported by Infobae and El Comercio, has the second route on Sunday 18 October, leaving Las Nazarenas church at 6:00 a.m. and passing the Plaza Mayor around midday. We found no verified procession in Cusco on that date, so do not plan around one.
The only national public holiday in October is Thursday 8 October (tomorrow, as of Wednesday evening 7 October), for the Combat of Angamos (1879), a naval battle of the War of the Pacific. Friday 9 October is a normal working day, according to Infobae on 5 October.
What it means for you
If you are coming from the United States, the cheapest verified ticket here costs less than US$7 and the dearest listed starting price is about US$16, so a night out is inexpensive by US standards. Planetshakers and Marcos Llunas are the two biggest names, so check availability early. Remember that Cusco sits above 3,000 metres, and a late theatre night is easier if you have been in town a few days.
For residents, 8 October is the only day off, and the month has no other national holiday. The Candlelight concert on Halloween night is the clearest family-friendly option on that date.
What is not known
The Marcos Llunas listing gives no start time or price. We could not confirm other events that appeared on aggregator pages, so they are left out rather than guessed. Check the venue or ticket seller before you travel, because lineups and times can change.
Planning your October in Cusco
October is a transition month. According to SENAMHI’s normals for Cusco, the normal October high is 21.7°C (about 71°F), the low is 5.4°C (about 42°F) and rainfall is about 48 mm. The rainy season usually starts in late October or early November, so carry a light rain shell. The first days of October 2026 were warmer than normal, with Infobae’s daily forecasts showing highs of 23 to 24°C.
Tickets for this month sell through Vaope, Teleticket and Fever. Always buy from the official seller, and keep the e-ticket on your phone. For related reading, see our report on the Cusco governor race, our update on the regional runoffs count and our comparison of Ecuador and Peru for expats.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Angamos holiday in Peru in October 2026?
Thursday 8 October 2026 is the only national public holiday in October, for the Combat of Angamos. Friday 9 October is a normal working day, according to Infobae on 5 October.
What is the best concert in Cusco in October 2026?
Planetshakers on Saturday 17 October and Marcos Llunas on Saturday 24 October are the two biggest listed concerts. Planetshakers tickets start at S/35 (about US$10.15) on Vaope, and Teleticket sells the Marcos Llunas show.
Is there a Señor de los Milagros procession in Cusco?
We found no verified Cusco procession. The Lima procession has a route on Sunday 18 October, leaving Las Nazarenas church at 6:00 a.m., according to Peruvian media.
Where can I buy tickets for Cusco events in October 2026?
The listings we checked sell through Vaope, Teleticket and Fever. Vaope covers the Disney concert, Planetshakers and the folk night, Teleticket lists Marcos Llunas, and Fever lists the Halloween candlelight concert.
What is the weather like in Cusco in October?
SENAMHI’s normals for Cusco show a normal October high of 21.7 degrees Celsius (about 71 degrees Fahrenheit), a low of 5.4 degrees Celsius (about 42 degrees Fahrenheit) and about 48 mm of rain. The rainy season usually begins in late October or early November.
Sources: Vaope Cusco, Vaope Planetshakers, Teleticket, Fever, Teatro Municipal del Cusco, Concerts50, gob.pe Feriados, Infobae, El Comercio, SENAMHI. FX: RT, 5 October 2026. Retrieved 5 October 2026.
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