What to Do During the Week & the Weekend in Buenos Aires

Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, cannoli—one of Sicily’s most beloved pastries—gets its own celebration on June 16. Restaurants across the city are marking the occasion with special offerings. At L’Adesso in Palermo, chef Leonardo Fumarola prepares cannoli following the classic recipe from his native region: fried pastry shells with their signature bubbles, premium ricotta, candied orange peel, and pistachios. From June 16 to 21, order one serving and receive another free.

At Biasatti Colegiales, chef Milton Bertoni serves two handmade versions inspired by his grandmother María’s recipes—one with sheep’s milk ricotta, chocolate chips, and cinnamon, and another with pistachios and powdered sugar—perfect alongside Puerto Blest specialty coffee. At Ciro, with locations in Puerto Madero and Palermo, cannoli are filled to order. Choose between the traditional ricotta-and-orange version or a creative twist filled with artisanal gelato, including pistachio, mascarpone with berries, or zabaglione with dulce de leche.

At Enero, along the waterfront, chef Gastón Di Giorgio serves mascarpone-filled cannoli with pistachios or caramelized citrus peel as a petit four alongside coffee. On June 18, cannoli will also take center stage during the restaurant’s “Italia en Enero” series featuring guest chef Gino El Capo. Further north, in Tigre, Italian pastry shop Sole di Parma offers a weekend-only specialty made with almond dough, organic sugar, and orange, filled with either tiramisu cream or dark chocolate and pistachios.

Tip: Arrive early if you want to secure your dessert—these handmade creations often sell out.

Where: Various restaurants and pastry shops around the city.

Argentina kicks off its World Cup campaign on Tuesday, June 16 at 10 PM against Algeria in Kansas City. If you’d rather watch with fellow fans than at home, here are a few great options. Roma del Abasto, a historic bar dating back to 1927, offers a comfortable viewing experience alongside different styles of pizza and draft vermouth. Rabia, a Palermo Soho favorite with a rooftop terrace and three floors, has installed a massive 98-inch television and broadcasts every match from Tuesday through Sunday starting at 6 PM.

Meanwhile, 878, one of Buenos Aires’ most iconic cocktail bars, joins the World Cup spirit for the first time with XL screens and complimentary shots or drinks whenever Argentina scores. La Boque de Palermo is going all in with a giant screen and projector, plus a special menu featuring a sandwich, burger, or choripán with a side and drink for ARS 15,000.

Tip: Roma del Abasto offers 2-for-1 draft Quilmes and 3-for-2 pizza slices during every match; Rabia serves pints for ARS 4,000; 878 has 2-for-1 aperitifs; and La Boque features happy-hour 2-for-1 beer and aperitif deals from 5 to 8 PM, Tuesday through Sunday.

Where: Various bars across Buenos Aires.

On Wednesday, June 17, cinema turns sky blue and white. As part of the 2026 World Cup celebrations, Centro Cultural 25 de Mayo presents a special screening of El Documental del 10 (2024) at 8 PM, followed by a conversation with co-director Damián Originario.

The documentary explores Diego Maradona’s human, cultural, and artistic legacy through more than 45 interviews with musicians, journalists, writers, photographers, and artists. Rather than focusing on football alone, it paints a collective portrait of Maradona as a popular symbol and a cornerstone of Argentine and Latin American identity.

Tip: Admission is free, but reservations are required.

Where: Av. Triunvirato 4444, Villa Urquiza.

A must for lovers of tango and classic cinema. From June 17 to 19, Sala Leopoldo Lugones at Teatro San Martín presents restored prints of three feature films starring Carlos Gardel, along with the compilation Así cantaba Carlos Gardel, restored by Fundación Cinemateca Argentina.

On June 17 at 3 PM: The Day You Love Me (El día que me quieras, USA, 1935), featuring Gardel’s iconic performances of “Sus ojos se cerraron” and “Volver,” plus a brief appearance by a young Astor Piazzolla.

On June 18 at 6 PM: Tango Bar (USA, 1935), including the classics “Por una cabeza” and “Lejana tierra mía.”

On June 19 at 3 PM: a double feature with Así cantaba Carlos Gardel (Argentina, 1935), followed by Cuesta abajo (USA, 1934), which features “Mi Buenos Aires querido.”

Tip: Tickets are available online.

Where: Av. Corrientes 1530, San Nicolás.

On June 18, Buenos Aires celebrates sushi with special deals across the city. Fabric is offering 30% off, which can be combined with a 25% Santander Select discount on selected 15-, 20-, and 30-piece assortments. Customers who pre-order before 6 PM on June 18 can also access a limited-edition selection featuring specialties such as spicy tuna, truchón, Nikkei pistachio rolls, and lime nigiri. Fabric will also provide a 15% dining voucher valid through June 30.

SushiClub joins the celebration with a one-day 2-for-1 promotion on selected rolls, including Celerity, Citrus, SC Evolution, Soul, Tiger, Sweet, Merken, Feel, and Huancaina Black. The offer applies both in restaurants and at Deli & Take locations and can only be combined with Galicia Éminent benefits.

Fun fact: International Sushi Day began in 2009 when an American blogger informally proposed the celebration. It has since become a global phenomenon.

Where: Various sushi restaurants throughout the city.

One of independent theater’s biggest hits of 2025 continues its successful run. Winner of three ACE Awards and two Independent Theater Awards, Arthur Miller’s Incident at Vichy will be performed on June 18 at 8 PM.

Set in a police station in Vichy, France, during the Nazi occupation, the play follows ten detainees—nine men and one teenager—who slowly realize the true reason for their detention. Under Pablo Gorlero’s direction, Miller’s text becomes a chilling reflection on denial, cowardice, individualism, and the normalization of horror.

Tip: Tickets are available online.

Where: Sarmiento 2037, Balvanera.

An entire evening spent hopping from restaurant to restaurant. On June 18, Calesita returns for its fifth edition, bringing together top local chefs and culinary stars from Mexico, Panama, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Chile, and Costa Rica. The format is simple: no reservations required. Create your own route, choose your stops, and pay per dish, with prices ranging from ARS 20,000 to 35,000.

Participating venues include Niño Gordo, featuring renowned Colombian chef Harry Sasson; Víctor Audio Bar; Gran Dabbang; José El Carnicero; Julia; Mercado de Liniers; and 3 Monos. The night concludes with a large party at La Uat in Palermo.

Tip: Luigi Bosca wines and cocktails by Grupo Cepas will be available at every venue.

Where: Various restaurants across Buenos Aires.

What happens when the music of Patricio Rey y Sus Redonditos de Ricota meets tango? Criminal Tango has been answering that question since 2021 through a traditional tango quintet featuring violin, bandoneón, guitar, double bass, and vocalist.

On June 19, the group performs at La Cuadra, a cultural center housed in the former Pigni bakery in Victoria. The venue preserves original architectural details, including display cases, an old iron oven, and even the boat once used to deliver bread throughout the Delta.

The concert also serves as a tribute to Indio Solari, coming just days after his passing.

Tip: Tickets are available online.

Where: Brandsen 2839, Victoria.

On June 20, the Galileo Galilei Planetarium hosts a free day of activities dedicated to the oceans.

The program begins at 10:30 AM with The Universe in Your Hands, an inclusive workshop and planetarium show designed for blind visitors and the general public. At 2 PM, live music and a talk by Fundación Por el Mar take over the park.

From 4 to 6 PM, visitors can contribute to a collaborative art installation inspired by marine ecosystems while artist Valentina Pinorini paints whales live. At 5 PM, the documentary Sei, the Unknown Whale will be screened, and at 6 PM the day concludes with telescope observations of Venus and Jupiter.

Tip: Outdoor activities will be canceled in the event of rain.

Where: Av. Sarmiento & Av. Figueroa Alcorta, Palermo.

To wrap up the week, Kinzen—a cultural space and Asian tea house—opens its garden for an independent illustration and comics fair on June 21 from 3:30 to 7:30 PM.

Local artists will showcase fanzines, stickers, and self-published works, alongside publishers Comic Legends, D9, and Blackbird. International guest Viola Acciaretti, an illustrator from Italy, will also participate.

It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new artists, browse independent publications, and take home a unique winter read.

Tip: Admission is free.

Where: Migueletes 1857, Belgrano.