Free Events in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires Market – Barracas & Caballito (Oct 24–25)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026

Plaza Colombia

Food

Buenos Aires Market returns to Barracas and Caballito, Oct 24–25, turning Plaza Colombia into a curated market of product stalls (no street food), a neighbor-friendly edition with local flair.

Pop Brasil

Thu, 5 Nov 2026

Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA)

Lecture

Join MALBA in Buenos Aires for 'Pop Brasil', the inaugural lecture tracing the rise of Brazilian pop in Latin American art. This formal, intellectual talk at the museum delves into how pop imagery reshaped regional visual culture and signals the start of a new lecture series.

Noche de los Museos (November 07)

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 · All day

Various Museums

Festival

Buenos Aires' Noche de los Museos invites locals and visitors to explore 250+ museums, galleries, and cultural spaces with free entry from 7 PM to 3 AM.

La Noche de los Museos Buenos Aires 2026

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 · All day

Multiple Venues, Buenos Aires

Art

Buenos Aires hosts La Noche de los Museos, a city-wide museum night where 200+ museums and venues open from 19:00 to 03:00 with free entry, exhibitions, and live performances.

Festival del Asado y la Empanada (November 09)

Mon, 9 Nov 2026 at 08:00

Food

Buenos Aires hosts Festival del Asado y la Empanada celebrating Argentina's BBQ and empanadas with live grilling demos by top asadores, empanada contests, food stalls, folk music, and family activities. A government-backed gastronomic celebration highlighting regional traditions.

Semana de la Ciencia

Fri, 13 Nov 2026

Universidad de Buenos Aires

Conference

Semana de la Ciencia at Universidad de Buenos Aires hosts a multi-day science conference inviting the university community to engage with research and experts.

La Noche de las Librerías

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 · All day

Various Bookstores

Festival

Buenos Aires hosts La Noche de las Librerías as bookstores stay open late with author readings, book launches, and cultural activities across the city.

Buenos Aires Market – Parque Chacabuco & Villa Urquiza

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 · All day

Parque Chacabuco; Villa Urquiza

Market

Buenos Aires Market returns with a food-focused outdoor market at Parque Chacabuco and Villa Urquiza this weekend, featuring local vendors and street-food stalls.

Buenos Aires Market - Barracas (Plaza Colombia)

Sat, 28 Nov 2026 · All day

Plaza Colombia

Food

Buenos Aires Market returns to Plaza Colombia in Barracas, a seasonal wander of street eats, crafts, and live music that turns the plaza into a lively, flavorful hub.

La representación de la energía como expresión del movimiento libre

Thu, 3 Dec 2026

Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA)

Lecture

Take a guided tour and lecture at MALBA that explores how energy is depicted as the expression of free movement in contemporary Latin American art. This curator-led session invites you to consider movement, energy, and form within the museum's collection, offering fresh insights into how art embodies dynamism.

Festival del Asado y la Empanada (December 08, 2026)

Mon, 7 Dec 2026 · All day

Dirección

Food

Festival del Asado y la Empanada celebrates Argentinian asado and empanadas in Buenos Aires with family-friendly food, culture, and good company.

Carl Jung: 150th Birthday Lecture

Wed, 9 Dec 2026

Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA)

Lecture

Round-table lecture at MALBA commemorating Carl Gustav Jung's 150th birthday, exploring his impact on psychology and philosophy. Scholars discuss Jung's ideas, legacy, and contemporary relevance in a formal, intellectual setting.

La Milonga del CC25

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 at 13:00

Centro Cultural 25 de Mayo

Music

Weekly tango night at La Milonga del CC25 in Centro Cultural 25 de Mayo's Sala Redonda, Villa Urquiza. Sundays feature puro tango, with live Orquesta del Plata on the last Sunday of each month. Free admission with reservation, seating limited to 100.

Café Proa

Fri, 1 Jan 2027 · All day

Fundación Proa

Art

Casual café talk at Fundación Proa in Buenos Aires, inviting artists and curators to discuss contemporary art in a relaxed, social setting—part of the Café Proa series that blends art, ideas, and conversation.

Anna Bella Geiger en conversación con Rodrigo Moura

Thu, 28 Jan 2027

Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA)

Lecture

A public interview with artist Anna Bella Geiger hosted at MALBA, led by Rodrigo Moura. Explore Geiger's influential work and reflections on Latin American art within the iconic Buenos Aires museum, in an insightful, artist-centered dialogue.

Carnaval Porteño (February 15)

Mon, 15 Feb 2027 · All day

Various Barrios

Festival

Buenos Aires hosts Carnaval Porteño with murga parades, drums, dancing, and colorful costumes across neighborhood streets; free and family-friendly.

Familias: Jornada de Talleres para Despedir la Exhibición

Sat, 6 Mar 2027

Fundación Proa

Family

A family-friendly workshop day at Fundación Proa in Buenos Aires to bid farewell to the exhibition El orden imposible del mundo, offering hands-on activities for kids and families, gallery explorations, and creative sessions throughout the day.

Familias

Sat, 6 Mar 2027

Fundación Proa

Family

Familias at Fundación Proa in Buenos Aires offers a family-friendly art experience with interactive activities and storytelling for kids and parents, turning contemporary works into a shared, engaging gallery outing.

“Penumbra: Dia Art Foundation” inaugura el sábado 28 de marzo a las 17 h

Sat, 27 Mar 2027 · All day

Fundación Proa

Art

Opening night for Penumbra, a Dia Art Foundation project, at Fundación Proa in Buenos Aires. The event debuts Saturday, March 28, 2027 at 5:00 PM at this renowned contemporary art venue, inviting visitors to experience immersive works in a historic waterfront setting.

Buenos Aires Jazz Festival 2027 Day 1 (Friday October 15, 2027)

Fri, 15 Oct 2027 at 15:00

Multiple Venues, Buenos Aires

Music

Buenos Aires Jazz Festival kicks off Day 1 with world-class jazz musicians from Argentina and abroad, pairing free outdoor performances with ticketed shows across multiple venues in Buenos Aires.

La Noche de los Museos 2027 (Monday November 08, 2027)

Mon, 8 Nov 2027 · All day

Multiple Venues, Buenos Aires

Art

Buenos Aires hosts La Noche de los Museos, a city-wide museum night where 200+ museums and cultural spaces open for free from 7pm to 3am, with special exhibitions and performances.

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