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

Lying down to read on a Monday afternoon sounds like a simple plan, but it becomes magical at the Andalusian Garden of the Larreta Museum—an oasis just a few blocks from Barrancas de Belgrano. Even more so if it’s a collective reading gathering. This activity, aimed at young people aged 16 to 23, offers a space to meet, read, and share experiences surrounded by nature.

Filled with historic tiles, a hedge maze, a gazebo, and sculptures, the Andalusian Garden was designed as a place for meditation, following the Hispano-Islamic tradition. A century later, many still choose it to stroll among its trees with the soft sound of fountains in the background. Throughout April, it will be open on Mondays from 3 to 5pm for reading meetups, with free entry.

Good to know: canceled in case of rain.

Where: Av. Juramento 2291.

On Tuesday 31 and Wednesday 1 at 8pm, the Contemporary Ballet of Teatro San Martín performs at Teatro Alvear with Rossini Cards, a piece by Italian choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti that has just premiered.

Set to music by Gioachino Rossini (1792–1868), the piece blends striking imagery, drama, and comic scenes to dive into the universe of the brilliant composer. Expect precise geometric movements, high energy, and a vibrant rhythm, in a show that also hints at Rossini’s passion for cooking and fine dining. Fun fact: legend has it that Rossini invented cannelloni. A performance to spark your appetite for contemporary dance.

Good to know: tickets available via the official link.

Where: Av. Corrientes 1659.

To celebrate Barista Day on April 1, Negro has put together the perfect plan for specialty coffee fans. Under the name “The Barista’s Selection,” they’re launching an experimental line of microlots sourced from Colombia, selected by their team on recent trips.

At Fuego Tostadores—the brand’s in-house roasting project—there will be promos on 125g boxes (including varieties like Chamorro Washed and Natural), plus online discounts. At all Negro locations—Tribunales, Microcentro, and two in Palermo—you’ll be able to enjoy filtered coffee tastings. There’s also 15% off coffee beans and 20% off cappuccinos all day long. A great excuse to discover what’s behind every good cup.

Good to know: Negro was once again recognized in the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops ranking this year.

Where: Suipacha 637, Tucumán 1327, El Salvador 4200 and Avenida Santa Fe 3246.

Starting this Wednesday, from 12 to 7pm, you can visit Penumbra: Dia Art Foundation, newly opened at Fundación PROA in the heart of La Boca. The exhibition was created in collaboration with Dia Art Foundation, a New York organization known for reshaping the relationship between artwork and viewer.

PROA’s modern glass building, with its open views, complements an exhibition that plays with light and shadow. Inside, you’ll encounter works by Andy Warhol, Agnes Martin, and James Turrell, among other artists who led a major aesthetic revolution at the end of the last century.

Good to know: free entry on Wednesdays; Thursday to Sunday tickets are ARS 6000 (general) and ARS 4000 (students, teachers, and seniors).

Where: Av. Don Pedro de Mendoza 1929.

This is the last week to visit Estilo Pilar 2026, a key exhibition for design lovers. Until April 4, the event at Cardinal Shopping brings together interior design, art, architecture, and landscaping through real, livable spaces full of ideas to take home.

Beyond setting trends—ranging from artisanal to minimalist to retro—the expo also features food options and a strong charitable component: all proceeds go toward dental programs for children. If you’ve been putting it off, now’s the time to go and find inspiration to reimagine your spaces.

Good to know: tickets are ARS 15,000 at the box office (free for children under 14).

Where: Domingo Prat 3426, Pilar del Este.

With a caipirinha in hand, Tudo Muito Gostoso offers a Brazilian samba roda where you can dance to your heart’s content. The event has already had several editions and takes place in Chacarita, at the spacious C Art Media venue.

Musicians and singers from Vai Pra Lá—along with surprise guests—will gather in a circle to play samba and get the long weekend started right. Meanwhile, Diyaneiro and La Coneja China will keep the party going all night. With a party like this in Buenos Aires, who says joy belongs only to Brazil?

Good to know: tickets available via the official link.

Where: Av. Corrientes 6271.

Aimed especially at young audiences, the Easter at the Amphitheater festival takes over Plaza Monseñor De Andrea Amphitheater on Friday, April 3, from 3 to 7pm, with a program that blends art and music.

Expect graphic and drawing workshops with a playful, experimental approach, a sound lab, tango and folk shows, and a youth orchestra performing Pirates of the Caribbean. The day closes with concerts by Mora García Médici (electro-pop/rock) and Mía Folino (R&B, urban rhythms, and bossa nova). A cultural afternoon to have fun and tap into the city’s emerging scene. Free entry.

Good to know: full schedule available online.

Where: Av. Córdoba and Jean Jaures.

If you’re team milanesa, mark your calendar for April 3 and 4 from 12 to 11pm at Hipódromo de Palermo. The new edition of the Milanesa Festival brings over 100 varieties to try—from classic diner-style to oyster mushroom versions, with options for every taste, including vegan and gluten-free.

With the support of BA Capital Gastronómica, the festival features over 35 stalls and food trucks serving milanesas on a plate or in sandwiches: beef top round or eye of round, Neapolitan-style or fugazzeta-style, Maryland or Swiss-style, with fries or fettuccine. Which one will you choose?

Good to know: free entry.

Where: Av. del Libertador 4101.

If you’re looking to leave the city and turn Easter Sunday into a full experience, head to Estancia Vigil. Just an hour from Buenos Aires, this wine tourism spot offers a special Easter lunch with a five-course menu and limited seating—designed to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace.

The one-time-only menu includes Galician empanada, ceviche, grilled meats, and classic desserts in elevated versions, with the option to pair wines from Alejandro Vigil’s project. You can also stop by the estate market to pick up chocolate eggs or artisanal Easter breads made for the occasion. Fresh air, thoughtful cuisine, and the perfect excuse for a gourmet getaway.

Good to know: reservations available via the official link.

Where: Route 9, km 60, Los Cardales.

This Sunday at 3:30pm, Centro Cultural de la Cooperación hosts a must-do family plan: The Moon and the Child Play a Game No One Sees, by the award-winning company No Somos Cosas—a puppet and object theater performance that invites audiences to experience language from a new perspective.

The story begins with the moon asking a child to invent words, and from there everything becomes play, poetry, and imagination. On stage, music, shadows, and stories inspired by authors like Federico García Lorca come together to create a sensitive and visually beautiful universe. A show that sparks creativity without becoming heavy-handed.

Good to know: tickets available online.

Where: Av. Corrientes 1543.

This Good Friday marks the start of Tapeando, which in its fifth edition is inspired by the products, recipes, and culinary culture of the Community of Madrid. Organized by the Tourism Office of the Spanish Embassy in Buenos Aires, the festival invites you to spend ten days exploring a series of tapas specially created for the occasion across 50 restaurants throughout the country.

In Buenos Aires, Casa Luis will serve different versions of huevos rotos and pinchos, Pasillito will offer blood sausage empanadas and a garlic shrimp snack, and Canti is going for ham croquettes, tortilla with chistorra, and a layered potato and garlic shrimp skewer.

During the festival, the Tapas Competition will take place, where the public can vote online for their favorite tapa among all participating restaurants.

Good to know: the full list of participating restaurants and the tapas available in each city will be published on Tapeando.ok’s Instagram.

Where: At restaurants across 14 Buenos Aires neighborhoods—including Palermo, Monserrat, Villa Devoto, Chacarita, and San Telmo—and in other Argentine cities such as Córdoba and Rosario.