Cuenca Religious Music Week Announces 63rd Edition with ‘PAX’ as Central Theme

The Cuenca Religious Music Week will hold its 63rd edition from March 28 to April 4, 2026, centered around the theme of ‘PAX’ (Peace in Latin). The festival, now in its seventh decade, continues to solidify its position as a leading event for sacred music in Europe.

A Legacy of Sacred Music

With over 60 years of history and more than 900 concerts performed, the Cuenca Religious Music Week is the fourth oldest music festival in Spain SMR Cuenca. The event showcases a diverse program of performances in various locations throughout Cuenca, including the Cathedral and the José Luis Perales Auditorium Theater, as well as venues across the province.

Featured Performers and Program Highlights

This year’s program features a lineup of acclaimed groups and soloists, including:

• Ensemble Strikes, directed by Paul van Nevel
• Elisabeth Hetherington and the Pergamum Ensemble, presenting a tribute to Isabella Leonarda
• Pluralensemble with Fabian Panisello
• The Twins performing Monteverdi’s Vespers of the Blessed Virgin
• The Insula Orchestra, Chorus Stress, and the Monteverdi Choir, led by Laurence Equilbey, performing Bach’s Mass in B minor
• Fervor presenting Reinhard Keiser’s Passion according to Saint Mark

Recent Events and Community Engagement

The festival continues to build on recent successes, including the V Cycle of Advent held from November 5-7, 2025, which was praised for uniting the community through sacred music Instagram. The Coro Fraternidad Coral de Quito – Ecuador also participated in the Cuarto Festival Internacional de Música Coral de La Paz – 2025 Instagram.

Artistic Direction

The 63rd edition is under the artistic direction of Andoni Sierra Facebook.

More information about the Cuenca Religious Music Week and its program can be found here.