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

Buenos Aires Carnival is leveling up. This year, the big closing celebration returns to the Oscar y Juan Gálvez Racetrack, with two nights packed with murga performances and live music in a spacious, comfortable and safe venue. A top-tier plan to experience the celebration in a big way in the city’s southern side.

This Monday, from 6pm to 1am, neighborhood murgas and major music acts will take over the stage to wrap up the festivities with parades and music in a large venue with secure access and improved conditions.

Pro tip: The full Carnival lineup can be checked at this link.

Where: Av. Coronel Roca 6902.

If you’re looking to have fun this long weekend, head to Hache Club in the northern area of the city. This Monday from 11:50pm, a new edition of Fiesta Polenta—one of Buenos Aires’ most popular parties—takes over the dance floor.

A great night follows a foolproof recipe: good music, lights, screens and visuals as the stars of the show, plus the best vibe to enjoy an unforgettable night.

Pro tip: Tickets are available at this link.

Where: Panamericana Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Colectora Este 27559, Don Torcuato.

The party is on! Víctor Audio Bar celebrates its first year making waves in Palermo, and it’s doing so with special guest bartenders behind the bar. This Tuesday from 8pm, Ludovico De Biaggi (from Tegui Barra) and José Luis León (from Baltra Bar) join the celebration to elevate classic cocktails in a space where music, Martinis and premium sound take center stage.

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Created by the minds behind Tres Monos and Niño Gordo, this Buenos Aires hotspot not only made it onto the list of the world’s best bars (ranking No. 87 in The World’s 50 Best Bars in its debut year) but continues to focus on memorable experiences where classic drinks, good vibes and high-fidelity sound blend like nowhere else.

Pro tip: Reserve your spot by emailing reservasvictorbar@gmail.com.

Where: Soler 5130.

Buenos Aires is also preparing to wrap up Carnival weekend with special activities. This Tuesday from 6:30pm, the garden of the Museo de Arte Popular José Hernández welcomes visitors for a full murga celebration.

The Sin Esclavos Percussion Ensemble, directed by Walter Soloaga, will perform. The 18-piece group plays percussion and melodic instruments and incorporates vocals using sign language.

Pro tip: Admission is included with the museum ticket.

Where: Av. del Libertador 2373.

Chacarita goes into Mardi Gras mode to close out Carnival weekend. This Wednesday from 6pm, Punto Mona hosts its own New Orleans–inspired parade with a distinctly Buenos Aires twist. Mona Gallosi’s bar transforms into a party where signature cocktails are the stars: special versions of classics like the Hurricane and the Sazerac join the regular menu, along with a welcome drink and tapas to kick off the night properly.

The experience goes far beyond the bar: masks, beads and face accessories at the entrance, special lighting, games, prizes and surprise tokens for exclusive drinks. All set to the music of Tammy B DJ, bringing rhythm to a Carnival designed for celebrating, interacting and sharing.

Pro tip: You can book your table at this link.

Where: Fraga 93, Chacarita.

The performing arts also take center stage this week. This Wednesday at 7:30pm, “Buenas palabras” premieres—a show that invites you to experience a different kind of stage performance, blending reading, emotion and humor in a one-man show starring Arturo Puig.

It’s a journey through texts that shaped the actor’s memory: songs, poems, theatrical excerpts, short stories and film monologues exploring the human condition from different angles.

Pro tip: Admission is free, but you must reserve your seat at this link.

Where: Av. Corrientes 1530.

A sweet and musical proposal for little ones joins the city’s agenda. Music to Tell Stories is an experience where storytelling and music merge to transform tales into soundscapes that spark children’s imagination.

Designed especially for early childhood (ages 4 to 8), this activity takes kids on a narrated journey through different Argentine settings—like a forest, the Río de la Plata or a small town—each with its own rhythm, atmosphere and music, accompanied by live narration, violin and piano. This Thursday from 5pm, Casa del Historiador welcomes families for children to imagine and enjoy Argentine literature from a fresh perspective.

Pro tip: This activity is free.

Where: Bolívar 466.

This Tuesday marks the start of Chinese New Year 2026, and it’s no ordinary year: the Year of the Fire Horse (火马) arrives with pure energy, passion and movement. The motto says it all: “马到成功” (instant success). It’s a time to move forward, take risks and innovate—but without burning out. The Horse brings opportunity and drive, while Fire adds a transformative spark, encouraging ambition balanced with inner calm.

The main celebration takes place this Saturday at 10pm in Nordelta, with the Chinese Argentine Cultural Association (ACCA) leading the festivities. Expect traditional cuisine—whole fish for abundance, dumplings for wealth, red pork belly for prosperity—along with red envelopes, music, decorations and renewal rituals such as the annual deep cleaning to let go of the old and begin anew.

Pro tip: Admission is free.

Where: Nordelta, Benavídez.

Buena Vibra Festival 2026 brings all the indie, summery energy that has already become a Buenos Aires classic. It takes place this Saturday at Ciudad Universitaria in a single day of outdoor music featuring some of the best names in the local scene: Wos, El Kuelgue, Conociendo Rusia, Marilina Bertoldi, Usted Señalemelo, Emmanuel Horvilleur and more.

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More than just a festival, Buena Vibra is a cultural meeting point where live music blends with good vibes, art, gastronomy and that free-spirited energy that defines the Buenos Aires summer.

Pro tip: Tickets are available at this link.

Where: Pres. Dr. Raúl Alfonsín, Núñez.

A Carnival-meets-summer plan to wrap up February! HAY PLAN lands at La UAT with its Carnival Edition Summer Beach Club. This event combines sandy “tardeo,” DJs and summery energy to enjoy with friends.

It takes place this Sunday from 6pm. Your ticket includes a welcome drink, three DJ sets to dance to summer and Carnival beats, and a surprise-filled karaoke session that adds an interactive twist to the evening.

Pro tip: Tickets are available here.

Where: Thames 1627.