By The Rio Times | Created at 2026-10-04 08:31:48 | Updated at 2026-10-04 10:29:09
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LIMA · Culture
BTS play San Marcos on 7, 9 and 10 October, Iron Maiden fill the Estadio Nacional on 17 October, and the Lord of Miracles processions run on 18, 19 and 28 October and 1 November. The month, day by day.
LIMA — This is the monthly culture and events guide for people who live in the city or are staying for weeks, not a one-weekend tourist list. Here are the things to do in Lima October 2026, day by day, with venues and ticket platforms. Events before 4 October are left out. More Peru coverage is on our Peru hub.
October is a busy month in Lima. The weather stays cool and grey, with the usual coastal garúa drizzle. Thursday 8 October is the Battle of Angamos public holiday, and the streets of the old centre turn purple during the Lord of Miracles processions. The ticket platforms to know are Teleticket and Joinnus. Several of the largest shows are at the Estadio Nacional, the San Marcos stadium and Multiespacio Costa 21 in San Miguel.
6 to 10 October: BTS, a public holiday and Spanish pop
Tuesday 6 October
A Flock of Seagulls
Teatro Leguía, central Lima · Price from the venue
The British new-wave band behind “I Ran” makes a rare Lima appearance in a mid-size theatre. It suits anyone who wants an evening of 1980s pop without a stadium crowd.
Wednesday 7 October
Noche Ayacuchana de Gala — 5.ª edición
Teatro Canout, Miraflores · Price from Teleticket
The fifth edition of a gala night devoted to Ayacucho’s music and Andean performance traditions. It is a good option for residents who want to hear regional Peruvian culture on stage.
Wednesday 7, Friday 9 and Saturday 10 October, 20:00
BTS World Tour ARIRANG
Estadio Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Cercado de Lima · Pre-sale S/483 to S/851 (about US$141 to 248) · Ticketmaster
The K-pop group brings its world tour to Lima for three nights at San Marcos. Expect heavy demand and long queues; plan your journey to the stadium early and agree a meeting point away from the main gates.
Thursday 8 October
Cultura Profética — En Vivo Tour 2026
Multiespacio Costa 21, San Miguel · S/194 to S/338 (about US$57 to 98) · Teleticket
The Puerto Rican reggae band tours material from its seventh studio album. Thursday 8 October is a public holiday, so plan your transport early. See our Cultura Profética Lima concert report.
Friday 9 October
David Bisbal — Tour Eternos
Coliseo Eduardo Dibós, San Borja · Price from Teleticket
The Spanish pop star brings his Eternos tour to a mid-size indoor arena in San Borja. It is the biggest Spanish-language pop night of the first half of the month.
Friday 9 to Sunday 25 October
Fiesta Perú — La Peñita
Teatro Auditorio Miraflores, Miraflores · Price from Teleticket
A recurring Peruvian-themed entertainment programme for local audiences and visitors. It runs for more than two weeks in Miraflores.
16 to 19 October: HUGEL, Iron Maiden and the Lord of Miracles
Friday 16 October
HUGEL
Paradiso Lima · Price from the venue
The French DJ plays one of Lima’s best-known nightlife venues. It is the month’s main club-music date.
Saturday 17 October
Iron Maiden
Estadio Nacional, Santa Beatriz · Price from the organiser
A heavy-metal stadium show and one of the largest concerts of the month. The Estadio Nacional is central but gets very busy on concert nights, so confirm the start time on Ticketmaster (listings differ), allow time to leave and avoid hailing street taxis outside the gates.
Sunday 18 October, 06:00 (also Monday 19 and Wednesday 28 October, and Sunday 1 November)
Señor de los Milagros processions
Santuario de las Nazarenas and central Lima · Free to watch
The Archdiocese of Lima and the Nazarenas brotherhood list five processions in 2026: 3, 18, 19 and 28 October and 1 November. The 18 October procession leaves the Nazarenas sanctuary at 06:00 for the Church of the Carmen, with tributes in the Plaza de Armas. The 19 October procession returns the image at 06:00. The central day is Wednesday 28 October, starting at 06:00 after an open-air Mass led by Cardinal Carlos Castillo. The last procession starts at midday on 1 November. Expect purple clothing and seasonal sweets such as turrón de Doña Pepa; routes vary slightly between outlets, so check the brotherhood’s channels.
Monday 19 October, 15:00
Gosper Fest 2.0 — Planetshakers and Grupo Barak
Multiespacio Costa 21, San Miguel · Price from Teleticket
A large Christian-music event featuring two international worship acts. The start time is confirmed for 15:00. Tickets are on Teleticket.
Halloween weekend: Reggaeton Lima Festival
Saturday 31 October
Reggaeton Lima Festival 7
Estadio Nacional, Santa Beatriz · Price from Teleticket
A Halloween-night reggaeton festival and one of the month’s largest urban-music events. It closes October with a stadium show.
Planning your Lima in October
October in Lima is cool, cloudy and humid, with frequent garúa. Evenings feel cooler, so carry a light jacket. Rain is rare, but the grey can last all day in coastal districts.
Thursday 8 October is the Battle of Angamos public holiday. Banks and many offices close, and some smaller shops may reduce hours. The Lord of Miracles processions on 18, 19 and 28 October and 1 November can disrupt traffic in central Lima, so check routes before driving or taking taxis.
For tickets, check the Teleticket and Joinnus event calendars. Foreign cards sometimes fail on Peruvian ticketing sites, so have a back-up card or ask a local friend to help. Several listings did not publish prices, so confirm with the organiser. Soles prices are converted at about S/3.43 per US dollar (RT, 2 October close).
At night, use registered taxi apps rather than hailing street taxis, especially after stadium concerts. The Estadio Nacional and San Marcos areas get crowded and slow to leave, so plan a meeting point away from the main exit. For weekly listings, check the Municipalidad de Lima cultural pages and the Teleticket and Joinnus calendars.
For weekly listings, check the El Comercio agenda, the Municipalidad de Lima cultural pages, and the Teleticket and Joinnus event calendars. Prices in this guide are in soles; the first time a price appears in each card, the US dollar value is not given because no verified October 2026 exchange rate was available in the research.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest concerts in Lima in October 2026?
BTS play the Estadio San Marcos on 7, 9 and 10 October, Iron Maiden play the Estadio Nacional on 17 October, and the Reggaeton Lima Festival 7 is on 31 October.
Is there a public holiday in Lima in October 2026?
Thursday 8 October is the Battle of Angamos public holiday, and many offices and banks close.
When are the Lord of Miracles processions in Lima?
The five processions are on 3, 18, 19 and 28 October and 1 November 2026. The 18 October procession leaves the Nazarenas sanctuary at 06:00, and the central day is Wednesday 28 October.
Where can I buy tickets for Lima events in October 2026?
Check the Teleticket and Joinnus event calendars for current listings.
