The best musical shows to enjoy this summer

The Festival Nacional de Doma y Folklore de Jesús María is a classic, reaching its 59th edition. It has been the stage for the most important folk artists in the country, although over time it has expanded to other genres, making it an event that brings together the best of Argentine popular music, always accompanied by traditional activities such as the National and International Rodeo Championship and the Color and Courage Championship.

In summer 2025, the festival will take place from January 9 to 20, and over 12 nights, the famous Martín Fierro stage will feature names like Luciano Pereyra, Los Nocheros, La K’onga, Los Tekis, Diego Torres, Luck Ra, Chaqueño Palavecino, Soledad, Abel Pintos, Nahuel Pennisi, and Los Palmeras, among others. Purchase your tickets here.

Fun fact: The first day, January 9, is free of charge.

Where: Cleto Peña 82, Anfiteatro José Hernández, Jesús María, Córdoba.

On January 11, the Festival Bum Bum will take place, organized by Carlos “La Mona” Jiménez to celebrate his birthday. The event started in 2022 to mark the return of the cuarteto legend to the stage after the Covid-19 pandemic. It was so successful that it was repeated three times that year, with different musicians, always hosted by the Cordoban star.

The sixth edition will take place for the first time at the Kempes Stadium in Córdoba and will feature international artists like Residente, American DJ Steve Aoki, Mexican band Molotov, and Brazilian band Os Paralamas do Sucesso, returning to the province after 38 years. The lineup also includes Dread Mar-I, Damas Gratis, and the recently reunited Indios. Purchase your tickets here.

Fun fact: Unlike other festivals, Bum Bum is family-friendly. There are different ticket prices for children up to 5 years old, 6 to 11 years old, and those over 12.

Where: Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, Córdoba city.

British DJ John Digweed, considered one of the best in the world and an icon of progressive house, is practically a staple of Argentina's summer season. He has visited the country almost every year since 2017, performing in different cities.

On January 24, he will be one of the stars to make tourists dance in Mar del Plata, during a season packed with renowned national and international DJs, including Hozho (3/1), Eelke Kleijn (10/1), Miss Monique (11/1), Solomun (18/1), and Agents of Time (23/1). Purchase your tickets here.

Fun fact: John Digweed will also perform on January 18 in Alta Gracia, Córdoba, at Predio Berta, where he recorded a live album in 2012, on January 23 at Club AMK in Buenos Aires, and on January 25 in Rosario, Santa Fe, at the Metropolitano.

Where: Av. de los Trabajadores 6230, Sonora Park, Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires province.

The Festival Nacional del Folklore Cosquín 2025 is celebrating its 65th edition with nine exciting dates between January 25 and February 2. As always, the top folk artists will perform alongside the new talents from the Pre Cosquín contest, which will take place from January 4 to 19 in the same venue, the iconic Plaza Próspero Molina. Artists like Abel Pintos, Jorge Rojas, Destino San Javier, Soledad, and Nahuel Pennisi will be present.

What makes this edition especially interesting are the celebrations for some legendary artists’ careers on the Atahualpa Yupanqui stage: the 40th anniversary of Dúo Coplanacu and Chaqueño Palavecino, the 30th anniversary of Los Tekis’ rise to fame, and 50 years of Peteco Carabajal's music. Purchase your tickets here.

Fun fact: The opening night will feature a special show called “Luna Cautiva,” bringing together Ángela Leiva, Julia Zenko, Juan Carlos Baglietto, Lito Vitale, and Rodrigo Tapari. There will also be tributes to Mercedes Sosa, who would turn 90 in 2025, and Horacio Guarany, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday.

Where: Plaza Próspero Molina, 38, Cosquín, Córdoba.

After their long-awaited return in December, 15 years after their breakup, Los Piojos will perform two more concerts at the Estadio Único in La Plata on January 25 and 26, making it seven sold-out shows.

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As demonstrated, the band's return to the stage caused a frenzy among fans, and they responded with a two-and-a-half-hour show that revisited all their classics. Despite some controversies surrounding their reunion, the group showed why they were key to the development of Argentine rock in the '90s. These will be the last chance to see them before their performances at Cosquín Rock 2025 and Quilmes Rock 2025. Purchase your tickets here.

Fun fact: Tickets for the Quilmes Rock date, where Los Piojos will close the event on April 13, will also be available at the stadium's box office.

Where: Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona, La Plata, Buenos Aires province.

After headlining Lollapalooza 2023, the Ohio duo of Josh Dun and Tyler Joseph returns for their fourth time to Argentina, presenting their new album Clancy. This will be their first solo tour in Latin America, as they had previously always come as part of the festival lineup. Since their debut here in 2016, their audience has grown, so their two shows at Movistar Arena on January 28 and 29 will showcase the major moment they’re going through. Purchase your tickets here.

Fun fact: Twenty One Pilots' shows feature a great visual display, and the duo often gets very close to the audience. Those who have seen them at previous Lollapalooza editions know that even drummer Josh Dun ends up playing his instrument above the crowd.

Where: Humboldt 450, Movistar Arena, Buenos Aires City.

La Renga kicks off 2025 with a show in San Rafael, Mendoza, on February 1st as part of their "Totalmente Poseídos" tour. During the tour, they are showcasing the documentary of the same name, a road movie released this year about how their return to the stage in 2022 came about when they released their first album in 12 years, Alejado de la Red.

The power trio is focusing their set on Despedazado por Mil Partes, their breakthrough album from 1996, but they also cover their entire discography, including some of the songs written for the movie’s soundtrack, such as "Buena Ruta Hermano" and "La Banquina de Algún Lado." Buy your tickets here.

Fun fact: La Renga will also perform in El Calafate on March 22.

Where: Comandante Salas y Belgrano, Polideportivo Municipal 2, San Rafael, Mendoza.

Few plans to celebrate Valentine’s Day can surpass attending a show by the Mexican Marco Antonio Solís, who is about to mark fifty years of his career. The founder of Los Bukis will bring his "Más Cerca de Ti World Tour 2025" to Argentina on February 14 at the Jorge Newbery venue of GEBA, and he will repeat the performance the following day. Buy your tickets here.

Fun fact: The Latin superstar will also perform in other places in the country. On February 8, he will stop in Tucumán, on February 21 in Córdoba, and on February 23 in Chaco.

Where: Av. Dorrego 3680, Estadio GEBA, Ciudad de Buenos Aires.

Cosquín Rock 2025 is celebrating its 25th anniversary on February 15 and 16 with a spectacular lineup for all tastes. Over 100 artists will perform across seven stages, including Los Piojos (their only show in the country's interior), Babasónicos, Divididos, Airbag, Wos, Nicki Nicole, and No Te Va Gustar.

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Additionally, the festival will feature prominent trap artists like Bhavi and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, as well as new rock bands like Conociendo Rusia, Winona Riders, and Bandalos Chinos. There will also be cuarteto music by Luck Ra. Buy your tickets here.

Fun fact: Among the international artists will be the DJ Deadmau5, the French electronic duo Popof x Space 92, the alternative rock band Vapours Of Morphine, Chilean Javiera Mena, and Mexican band Genitallica.

Where: Aeródromo Santa María de Punilla, Santa María de Punilla, Córdoba.

La Joaqui is the leading female icon of RKT, a genre that merges urban music with cumbia villera. After selling out Luna Park in 2023 and opening for Karol G at Vélez, the singer will perform the biggest show of her career on February 21 at Movistar Arena, where she will present her new album TU PATRONA DE LUJO. Buy your tickets here.

Fun fact: The single "SAN TURRONA" was one of the hits of 2024 and is about to reach 50 million streams on Spotify.

Where: Humboldt 450, Movistar Arena, Ciudad de Buenos Aires.

A decade after their last visit to Argentina, The Chemical Brothers, the pioneering electronic duo of big beat music, returns to the country in a DJ Set format on February 22. Long before the explosion of pop DJs in the 2000s, Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons from Manchester brought rave sounds to the mainstream in the '90s with hits like "Hey Boy Hey Girl," "Galvanize," and "Block Rockin’ Beats" through their explosive live performances. Buy your tickets here.

Fun fact: The duo will perform the day before, on February 21, at La Estación in San Roque Commune, Córdoba province.

Where: Av. Coronel Roca 6902, Autódromo de Buenos Aires, Ciudad de Buenos Aires.

Sting returns to Argentina eight years after his last visit and more than 45 years after his debut in the country with The Police. He will perform on February 23 and 24 as part of the "Sting 3.0" tour, where he will present his greatest hits as a solo artist and from his old band in a trio format, accompanied by his longtime guitarist, Argentine Dominic Miller, and the virtuoso drummer Chris Maas. Buy your tickets here.

Fun fact: To hear how this new trio of Sting sounds, just listen to his latest single, "I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart)." It’s the rockiest Sting in a long time.

Where: Humboldt 450, Movistar Arena, Ciudad de Buenos Aires.