Buenos Aires is overflowing with festivals! Here you’ll find something for all interests, from jazz and tango to electronic music and film! Check out eight of the top festivals in Buenos Aires here:
1 – Lollapalooza Argentina
March 27th, 28th, 29th in 2020 @ Hipódromo de San Isidro
Argentina is one of 6 countries to host Lollapalooza, the festival with something for everyone, regardless of your taste in music! Past year’s headliners include: the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chance the Rapper, The Killers, Lana del Rey, LCD Soundsystem and David Byrne. Info and tickets here!
2 – BAFICI International Film Festival
Every April
BAFICI, the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema takes place every April offering international premieres, screenings, talks and presentations throughout the city, and competitions in various categories. More information here.
3 – Soundhearts Festival
Check website for 2020 dates
Soundhearts Festival’s past headliners have been Radiohead, Flying Lotus, Junun and Rocco Posca. Information here.
4 – Buenos Aires International Book Fair
April 21 – May 11, 2020
La Feria del Libro, Buenos Aires’ international book fair, attracts more than a million people every April/May to browse publishers’ stands and attend talks and interviews with distinguished authors.
The featured authors of the 46th edition taking place in 2020 have not yet been released. For more information, visit the Feria del Libro website.
5 – International Tango Festival
Every August
Every August thousands of dancers and fans of tango music converge on Buenos Aires, the birthplace of tango, for a two-week extravaganza of free concerts, classes, milongas, and other events. Info here.
If learning how to dance tango intreagues you, don’t miss checking out Mente Argentina’s Tango Program.
6 – Ciudad Emergente Festival
Every September
Ciudad Emergente presents the best and latest of the city’s up-and-coming young talent, covering everything from alternative rock and electronic music to photography, film, stand-up comedy, poetry, and dance.
7 – BA International Jazz Festival
Every November
Everything from classic bebop, to jazz fusion, swing and nuevo tango is celebrated at the annual BA International Jazz Festival. The Festival’s been going since 2008 and hosts some of the best international talent as well as welcoming home many local artists who live abroad. Many events are free of charge. Info.
8 – Festival Bue
Dates TBD (in 2017 it was held in December)
2017 headliners included Arcade Fire, Gorillaz & Major Lazer. Info and tickets here!
Creamfields (Montevideo, Uruguay)
Creamfields is an international dance & electronic music festival. (In case you needed a good excuse to get away to Uruguay for a weekend!) Info and tickets here!
Whether you plan to study Spanish abroad, volunteer, or do a Graduate program in Buenos Aires with Mente Argentina, don’t forget to check out the various cultural events the city has to offer!
Updated by: Rachel Orga