Archive for the ‘Events’ Category
BAFICI – Buenos Aires Festival of International Independent Film
The BAFICI always brings a lot of hype, for its importance as one of the worlds top film festivals. It provides residents and tourists of Buenos Aires to see a huge selection of international independent movies. There are over 1000 events including seminars, round tables, and presentations, attended by over 220,000 people. You get to [...]
Dakar Rally Buenos Aires
The Dakar Rally is an intense off-road race that goes from Argentina to Chile and back to Argentina. It was inaugurated in 1978, and was originally between Paris and and Dakar. Unfortunately, due to politics, terrorist threats, and basic security issues, the race was deemed too dangerous to continue with the same route. The race [...]
Argentine Polo Open Championship
At the end of December, one of the most important Polo tournaments in the world happens in Palermo. Not only is it one of the most important, it is also one of the oldest in the world (started in 1893). Although this is an important event for Polo lovers, it is also a great chance [...]
BAFIM – Buenos Aires International Music Festival
The BAFIM is a fairly new event (started in 2006), but has grown incrementally in three years. Attendance in 2008 was over 100,000, which is nearly triple the 35,000 people that attended in 2006. As a music lover, the main draw to the BAFIM is the selection of “nearly” free live shows. I say nearly [...]
Vinos de Lujo – Luxury Wine Tasting Event
Taking place in the famous Alvear Palace Hotel, this is another wine event you can´t miss. Vinos de Lujo in English means Luxury Wines and that´s what this event is all about. You get to try wines you probably never knew existed, let alone considered buying. Here´s how it works. You pay an entrance fee [...]
FIBA – International Performing Arts Festival
Buenos Aires, often considered the cultural capital of Latin America, has a thriving performing arts scene. Back in 1997, a handful of Argentine visionaries had an idea…to show the world the importance and the quality of contemporary performing arts in Buenos Aires. They decided to create a festival dedicated to the display of Argentina´s performing [...]
SAMC – South American Music Conference
The South American Music Conference first started in 2004, and is the most important electronic music event in South America. Over 40 national and international DJs play in 3 different rooms, but what really makes this event is important, is that it is a conference to exchange information about electronic music, and network with DJs [...]
Fiesta de la Tradición
If you are lucky enough to be here at the beginning of November, this is an event you should not miss!! This is the BEST opportunity you will have to see the gaucho culture, and get a feel for country life in Argentina. The Fiesta de la Tradición is an event that lasts 10 days [...]
Quilmes Rock
Sponsored by Quilmes beer, this is the biggest rock event of the year, and a must-attend for anyone who likes rock music. The festival is spread out over various nights, and each one starts in the afternoon and goes until after midnight. Numerous bands perform to over 40,000 people in different stadiums throughout Buenos Aires, [...]
Events you Shouldn’t Miss in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is often considered the cultural capital of South America and after a visit to Argentina´s capital, it is obvious as to why. Every week there are dozens of events to choose from. Small art shows, big concerts, private wine tastings, folk music dance classes, poetry readings, underground reggae shows, international expos, local cumbia [...]
