What to Do This Weekend in Buenos Aires

This Saturday from 5 p.m., there’s a must-see date at Ciudad Cultural Konex: alternative music takes center stage with a vibrant experience that brings together several generations of artists and audiences in a shared space of creation and connection at Festival Nuevo Día.

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With two active stages, fairs, and DJ sets, the festival features a diverse lineup that combines local hardcore, emo, and post-hardcore pioneers with emerging new acts, reaffirming its role as a platform for independent music in Buenos Aires. Some of the artists performing include Eterna Inocencia, WRRN, Cursi no muere, Marina Fages, Clamor, and Fuun.

Good to know: tickets are available at this link.

Where: Sarmiento 3131.

This Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Extraordinary Cosplay Contest “Anime y Manga Taikai” takes over Buenos Aires’ iconic Japanese Garden, turning it into the venue for one of the country’s most important pop culture events. Organized by the Argentine–Japanese Cultural Foundation with the collaboration of the fan club “En el nombre de la Luna,” the competition brings together manga and anime fans and character performers in an event that blends creativity, art, and passion for contemporary Japanese culture.

Across both days, there will be pre-selection rounds and a grand final on Sunday, where participants will impress with elaborate costumes and faithful portrayals of their favorite characters. The grand prize is a trip to Japan for participants aged 18 and over.

Good to know: the Kyoto Tent will host complementary activities such as drawing workshops, trivia games, and anime music, enhancing the overall experience. Tickets are available via WhatsApp at +54 11 2257 2130.

Where: Av. Berro and Av. Casares, Palermo.

This Saturday and Sunday, Buenos Aires’ Costanera invites you to a different kind of plan: Parque Saint Tropez turns into an open-air experience that combines food and live music, with the river and iconic Buenos Aires sunsets as the backdrop.

From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., this spot becomes an ideal meeting point to relax, share, and enjoy summer in a unique setting, just as the sun goes down and the city slows its pace.

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

Where: Av. Rafael Obligado and La Pampa.

This weekend, El Rosedal fills with flavor thanks to a new edition of the Feria Nuevos Sabores. Local producers and cooks come together to offer original proposals. The fair will feature eight stands with Venezuelan arepas and tequeños, Mexican tacos and quesadillas, Spanish tortilla tapas (gluten-free), Thai-style artisanal ice cream, classic burgers, Argentine empanadas and pork sandwiches, artisanal alfajores, baked goods, coffee, and a wide variety of juices, among other options.

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Beyond the culinary offerings, the fair includes activities designed to encourage interaction between producers and visitors, strengthening local gastronomic identity and family-friendly enjoyment.

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

Where: Av. Sarmiento and Av. Iraola.

Ending the week by watching a movie in an unexpected setting can be a great plan. Here are two options. On one hand, every Sunday the Centro Cultural Munro becomes a family-friendly cinema showcasing productions by Don Manuel García Ferré, the Spanish-born artist and cartoonist. This Sunday from 5 p.m., “¡Fu-Fu y Chucu Chucu Chucu!: Hijitus vuela otra vez – Episode Program 2” will be screened.

The second option is open-air cinema at the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, featuring classic films inspired by Egypt. Screenings take place in the Sculpture Walk behind the museum building. This Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m., “Cleopatra” will be shown, while on Saturday at the same time it will be “The Mummy.”

Good to know: admission is free for both options.

Where: Centro Cultural Munro, Vélez Sársfield 4650; and Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Av. del Libertador 1473.