Things to do in Buenos Aires in April

From April 1st to 13th, the great celebration of independent cinema arrives in Buenos Aires. The 26th edition of BAFICI will feature an incredible program of 298 films from 44 different countries—wow!

During the 13 days of the festival, films will be shown at various venues across the city, such as Cine Teatro Alvear, Cultural San Martín, Cinépolis Plaza Houssay, Espacio INCAA Cine Gaumont, Cinearte Cacodelphia, Museo del Cine "Pablo Ducrós Hicken", and Teatro San Martín. The latter will also host meetings with directors, special activities, a working area, and exchange spaces.

BAFICI is the perfect opportunity to enjoy cinema and culture deeply, at affordable prices, and even with some free screenings.

Tip: General tickets will cost $3,000, with discounts for students and retirees at $2,000, and there will be a 2x1 offer if you pay with a Banco Ciudad debit or credit card. You can get them in person or through the website. Make sure to reserve your tickets for free screenings 48 hours in advance.

Where: Cine Teatro Alvear, Cultural San Martín, Cinépolis Plaza Houssay, Espacio INCAA Cine Gaumont, Cinearte Cacodelphia, Museo del Cine “Pablo Ducrós Hicken” and Teatro San Martín.

Looking for a creative, relaxed, and safe space to enjoy with the little ones after school? Then you’ll love Punkids. It’s a family program offering cultural entertainment held in the gardens of the Museo Fernández Blanco.

Every week, the artistic proposal, led by artists with experience in the children’s world, changes. Each edition includes face painting, delicious treats to share, and raffles. The goal of these events, organized by the Asociación Amigos Fernández Blanco, is to encourage quality time between adults and children with a cultural and fun focus.

At PUNKIDS, kids dance, sing, jump, play, and share time with their peers, parents, grandparents, or uncles. What could be better? On Thursday, April 3rd, the invited artist is Hola, soy CHIQUITO!, who will perform a show with humor, magic, and music. Chiquito promises an afternoon of fun with some of his songs and lots of good energy.

Tip: "Hola, soy Chiquito!" will be performing on Thursday, April 3rd, from 16:30 to 18:30. Get your tickets and check out the upcoming event schedule here.

Where: Museo Fernández Blanco.

The third edition of the RoJazz cycle arrives at the Centro Cultural Rector Ricardo Rojas, featuring a broad program where artists from this iconic musical genre will present new materials, albums, and repertoires.

On Friday, April 4th, starting at 20:00, the duo formed by Sergio Wagner (trumpet player and composer) and Andrés Beeuwsaert (pianist and composer) will kick off the cycle with a concert featuring original music, jazz standards, as well as Argentine, European, and Brazilian music.

This presentation will take place during the inauguration of the exhibition “Two Views, Two Styles, Two Eras” by photographers Alejandro Pihué and Pablo Astudillo.

Tip: You can find the full program throughout April and May on the official website, where you can also reserve your tickets.

Where: Av. Corrientes 2038, Centro Cultural Rector Ricardo Rojas.

The fourth edition of Tapeando is coming from April 4th to 13th! Organized by the Tourism Department of the Spanish Embassy in Buenos Aires, this festival celebrates Spanish gastronomy through delicious tapas in cities such as Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Córdoba, Rosario, and, for the first time, Mar del Plata. Find all participating restaurants in Tapeando 2025 here.

Also of interest: 12 tapas you can’t miss in Tapeando 2025 outside Buenos Aires

The gastronomic festival will also include the Concurso de la Tapa, where participating restaurants will compete for the title of Best Tapa of Tapeando 2025. The public will decide! Through an online vote, you can choose your favorite tapa, and the winner will receive a special prize. Additionally, all voters will enter a raffle for two tickets to Spain. Don’t miss this flavor-packed event that will take you on a culinary journey through Spain without leaving the city.

Tip: Find out which tapas you can try in Buenos Aires here.

Where: Various locations in Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Córdoba, Rosario, and Mar del Plata.

Quilmes Rock 2025 is generating great excitement among music fans, eager for its return after a three-year absence. This year, the festival will take place at Tecnópolis on April 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th. As always, attendees can plan their visit and create their daily schedule according to the recently published timetable on the official page.

The lineup of artists for this edition is truly exciting. Among the performers during the two weekends of the festival are Los Piojos, Andrés Calamaro, Miranda!, Dillom, and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs. Also performing will be Las Pelotas, Las Pastillas del Abuelo, Los Auténticos Decadentes, La Vela Puerca, El Kuelgue, Conociendo Rusia, Babasónicos, No Te Va Gustar, and many others. Tickets are still available, and you can purchase them here. Don’t miss the exclusive interview with Fernando Ruiz Díaz and Juanchi Baleirón, artists of Quilmes Rock 2025.

Tip: For those who can’t attend in person, all the shows will be broadcast live on Flow and Disney+.

Where: Tecnópolis.

Cinema lovers, from April 10th to 16th, the Italian Cinema Week returns to Cinépolis Recoleta for its 11th edition, celebrating the best films from Italy.

For a week, you’ll find incredible films from Italy, such as Diamanti, Another End, Diva Futura, Campo di Battaglia, L'orto Americano, and many more. The event will also feature prominent directors like Ferzan Ozpetek of Diamanti and Mine Vaganti, Margherita Vicario of Gloria!, and Maura Delpero of Vermiglio. Don’t miss it!

Tip: Find the full program and get your tickets here.

Where: Vicente López 2050, Cinépolis Recoleta.

In celebration of World Malbec Day on April 17th, the Positive Malbec Night returns on Wednesday, April 16th, to the Buenos Aires Marriott Hotel. This fair brings together the most sustainable Malbecs in the country. It’s the only event dedicated to Malbec wines with a positive impact: organic, biodynamic, sustainable, and Fair Trade wines.

The fair, held since 2018, will run from 19:00 to 23:00 at the exclusive deck of the Buenos Aires Marriott Hotel, just steps from the Obelisk. This edition will bring together more than 20 wineries offering a special selection of wines with a positive impact, with Malbec as the star of the evening: there will be more than 25 different Malbecs and over 60 organic, biodynamic, Fair Trade, B Corporation, and sustainable wines.

Although Malbec will be the main attraction, attendees can also try other varietals and pair the wines with specially crafted food.

Tip: Buy your tickets here. The ticket includes wine tastings from 19:00 to 23:00.

Where: Buenos Aires Marriott Hotel.

On April 17th, El Jefe del Jefe, the play by Lars von Trier based on his movie The Boss of It All, will arrive at Paseo La Plaza, directed by Javier Daulte and starring Diego Peretti, Federico D’Elia, and a great cast.

Also of interest: The best theater shows on the Corrientes street

This comedy tells the story of Gabriel, the owner of a company who invented a fictional president to avoid taking responsibility for uncomfortable decisions and to stay in his employees' good graces. The problem arises when foreign buyers want to negotiate face-to-face with "The Boss." Gabriel then hires an actor to pretend to be "The Boss." Get ready for lots of laughs!

Tip: Get your tickets through Plateanet.

Where: Av. Corrientes 1660, Paseo La Plaza.

In April, Easter arrives, and it’s the perfect time to take that getaway you’ve been thinking about. We suggest visiting Howard Johnson in Chascomús, located just 120 km from Buenos Aires.

This hotel offers spacious areas to relax and disconnect with family, friends, or a partner. You'll find a pool, spa, green spaces with amazing views of Chascomús Lagoon, recreational options for kids, and a broad gastronomic proposal. The perfect spot to enjoy nature’s tranquility without straying too far from CABA.

Tip: You can book through the website, by email at reservas@hjchascomus.com.ar, or by calling 2241 687563.

Where: Lobería 738, Chascomús, Buenos Aires Province.

Attention, fans! Hincha! Ritual Show, the new play by Pichón Baldinu, the renowned director behind La Organización Negra, De La Guarda, and OJALÁ, is coming. This exciting show premieres on April 25th, 2025, at Polo Cultural y Deportivo Saldías and promises to be a unique sensory experience, honoring the passion of football fans and celebrating Argentina’s World Cup victory in 2022.

Baldinu, a pioneer in unconventional aerial experiences, invites us to immerse ourselves in an interdisciplinary journey where the audience interacts directly in this transformed space turned into a football field. With an innovative approach, Hincha! breaks the barriers between actors and spectators, creating an immersive and festive atmosphere that elevates the emotion of football fervor to new heights. Don’t miss it!

Tip: Tickets available on Livepass.

Where: San Pedro de Jujuy 4, Polo Cultural y Deportivo Saldías.