What to Do This Weekend in Buenos Aires

Attention to those ready to start saying goodbye to 2025. This Friday, from 9 pm, COSTA7070 gears up for an unmissable night of great food, cocktails and nonstop partying. The space, created by Pedro Bargero and Inés De Los Santos, offers an experience that begins in the gardens with a welcome reception and pairings, continues with a multi-course dinner designed especially for the occasion, and ends late into the night with a special party.

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The menu is carefully thought out, with a welcome cocktail, pincho bites, a first course featuring trout as the star, and a second course cooked with Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve. Performers’ shows, surprises and a celebration that lasts until sunrise round out the night.

Good to know: you can book your spot via this link.

Where: Av. Rafael Obligado 7070, Costanera Norte.

For those who love cumbia—or want to wrap up the year with a fun plan—this is a great option. This Saturday, from 7 pm, Estadio GEBA will host the 15th anniversary of La Mágica, one of Buenos Aires’ most powerful parties.

Damas Gratis, Karina, Jambao, Amar Azul, Banda XXI, El Original and Los del Fuego are just some of the artists set to get everyone dancing. In between, DJs will keep the music going nonstop.

Good to know: tickets are available via this link.

Where: Av. Coronel Marcelino E. Freyre 3831.

An ideal activity to enjoy with kids and get into the Christmas spirit. This Saturday and Sunday, Usina del Arte presents programs designed for early childhood, along with plenty of activities for the whole family.

One of the highlights is iUpiiiii, the cultural space for children aged 0 to 3—a safe, sensory universe where play, textures and curiosity lead the way (with time slots and prior booking). There’s also the Ludo Space, featuring board games for all ages, plus guided tours that invite visitors to discover the Usina through sound, history and architecture.

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On Sunday, the Christmas vibe is in full swing with creative workshops, stations to write letters to Santa, make decorations and become Santa’s helpers for a while. Santa will also be there to receive letters and take photos, and the day wraps up with Querido Papá Noel, a musical full of humor and emotion.

Good to know: all activities are free of charge.

Where: Agustín R. Caffarena 1, La Boca.

This Saturday, December 20, cumbia gets another exciting chapter with the return of Buenos Aires Cumbia, one of the most powerful festivals in Argentina’s tropical music scene. Dance, sing and let yourself go during an endless night of partying at Club Ciudad de Buenos Aires.

The lineup is explosive: from Damas Gratis to La Delio Valdez, plus DJs like DJ Pipo and Sugar Baby. The event promises pure rhythm from 6 pm until dawn.

Good to know: tickets are available via this link.

Where: Av. del Libertador 7501.

For those looking to give conscious gifts this Christmas, this fair brings it all together: 25 stands featuring brands with social, environmental and economic impact. It’s the Ecofair organized by the City Government in partnership with Ofelia, a sustainable market that connects conscious buyers with responsible sellers.

This Saturday and Sunday, from 11 am to 7 pm, Plaza Clemente will turn into a place to browse and find everything from plantable calendars and tote bags to natural cosmetics and much more—all in one spot. Some of the products available through Ofelia can be seen via this link.

Good to know: free admission. Cancelled in case of rain.

Where: Enrique Martínez and Concepción Arenal, Colegiales.