Asunción is expecting a programme full of fun activities for Friday 13, and Saturday, 14 November 2026. The schedule includes concerts, literary presentations, dancing, tours of historical sites and The Asunción Times‘ very own pub crawl. The 13-14 November programme events will take place primarily at the Port Cultural Centre of Asunción and other cultural venues in Paraguay’s capital.
Friday 13 November: Concert, books, and theatre performances
The programme begins on Friday at 19:00 with the concert “Talents of ONAMP,” performed by the National Orchestra of Popular Music in the Auditorium of the Port Cultural Centre. The performance is part of the “El Puerto Suena” series and admission is free until capacity is reached.
Simultaneously, the National Library of Paraguay will host the launch of the book “What I Couldn’t Say: Side A – Side B,” by author Juan José Galeano. The event will include a presentation by Zeudi Ibarra.
Friday’s schedule also includes the play “The Wedding of the Year,” by JOAPY Estudio de Teatro & Cía., which will be performed at 21:00 at the Staudt Cultural Centre in downtown Asunción. The play will continue on Saturday with performances at 19:00 and 21:00. General admission is ₲35,000 (approximately US$5.50).
Saturday 14 November: Vinyl fair, murals and dance workshops
On Saturday, activities at the Port Cultural Centre will begin at 15:00 with the “Embarcate x Vinilo Cooltural” fair, which will bring together 25 exhibitors of vinyl records, CDs, and cassettes, as well as food vendors and musical performances. Admission is free.
At 16:00 on Saturday, the unveiling of five restored historical murals in the Port of Asunción will take place: “The Hunter,” “The Girl with the Pitcher,” “The Grandmother,” “The Cart,” and “The Serenade.” The works, attributed to the artist Adolfo Alberto Díez Gómez and dating from the 1950s, remained hidden for decades and were recovered through research and restoration work. The event will include a free guided tour.
At the same time, from 16:00 to 18:00 p.m., a Paraguayan Dance Workshop will be held, organised by the National Ensembles Directorate of the National Secretariat of Culture (SNC) and coordinated by Víctor Rodríguez. This workshop will allow participants to explore traditional expressions of Paraguayan dance.
Saturday night: Pub Crawl!
They dancing continues at 19:00 sharp at The Asunción Times‘ very own Pub Crawl! We meet at Mamba Carmelitas at 19:00. From there the group moves together through some of Asunción’s best bars, with a host to keep everyone together and make the introductions. Expect fun and games along the way, with prizes for the winning team!
Tickets are ₲150,000 (approximately US$24) and include four drinks. VIP Members of The Asunción Times pay half price. Pay in cash on the night, or get your ticket in advance from Barbie, our charming Pub Crawl host, on WhatsApp at +595 982 991432.
Come on your own or bring friends. Most people arrive not knowing anyone, and that is half the fun. The crawl is in English, and everyone is welcome.
Exhibitions and museum visits
The exhibition “Masters of Popular and Indigenous Art of Paraguay: The Fire That Remains” will also continue to be open at the Itaú Cultural Space, from 14:00 to 20:00. The exhibition brings together works by 14 artists in different disciplines and can be visited until 28 November 2026. Visitors can also explore La Recova in the Port, where handicrafts, textiles and national products are offered, in the Central Hall of the building.
The weekend’s cultural agenda includes visits to the House of Independence Museum, which will be open this Saturday from 08:00 16:00, with free admission. In the interior of the country, the Dr. Francia Museum in Yaguarón, the Casa Oratorio Cabañas Museum in Caapucú, and the Cerro León Camp Museum will also be open. All three sites receive visitors from Wednesday to Sunday, from 08:00 to 16:00.
