Things to do · Buenos Aires
Things to do in Buenos AiresBuenos Aires
What's on tonight and this weekend, then every evening option by kind: bars, shows, cinema, spas, sport, classes, markets, family and rainy-day picks, with times, prices and whether to book.
Key facts
- Picks
- 15
- With set times
- 0
- Categories
- 5
- Checked
- From guide data
Tonight
What is on now and later today in Buenos Aires, from picks with set times. Your device clock is converted to Buenos Aires time.
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None of the picks for Buenos Aires have set times in our data yet; see the lists below.
Evening light
- Puente de la Mujer, Puerto MaderoLate afternoon into blue hourThe white cable-stayed footbridge reflects well off the dock water at dusk.
- Obelisco at duskBlue hourShoot from the pedestrian islands on Avenida 9 de Julio, not from the traffic lanes.
- Palacio Barolo's lighthouse levelSunsetA 360-degree view over the historic centre; book the tour slot for late afternoon.
Plan tonight
Dinner, then a show or activity, then a bar or night market, built from picks with times. Walk and ride minutes are straight-line estimates.
Working out tonight from the Buenos Aires clock…
This weekend
Weekend-only markets, walking streets and shows for the coming Saturday and Sunday in Buenos Aires, plus festivals that usually fall this month.
Working out the dates…
Nightlife & bars
Bar streets, rooftops, pubs and late spots, with closing times and the usual traps.
There is no fixed closing time culture the way some cities have one; bars and boliches (nightclubs) often do not fill until after midnight and can run until dawn on weekends. Cafés and bars close earlier on weeknights.
Wine tasting
IndoorVinotecas and wine bars run tastings focused on Mendoza Malbec and other Argentine regions.
- Price
- 2026 estimate; confirm locally
- Where
- Palermo and citywide
Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood bars
EveningLateCocktail bars, craft beer, late dinners. The densest concentration of bars and restaurants in the city.
- When
- Until Late; weekends run past 02:00Until Late; weekends run past 2:00 AM
San Telmo tango bars and cafés
EveningLateWine, beer, live tango on some nights. Mix of tourist-oriented and neighbourhood spots; check which before committing to a dinner show.
- When
- Until Varies by venue
Map ↗Times and prices: check
Recoleta cafés (La Biela and others)
EveningLateCoffee, wine, an old-money atmosphere. Quieter and more expensive than Palermo.
- When
- Until Evening
Puerto Madero waterfront bars
EveningLateCocktails with a view. Smart-casual and pricier than elsewhere; a pleasant evening walk either way.
- When
- Until Late
Café con leche and medialunas
MorningAfternoonMilky coffee with small sweet croissants, the standard breakfast · Any café
- When
- Until Morning through afternoon
Traditional performances
Folk theater, music and ritual shows: usually short, seated and easy to book.
Tango show (dinner show)
EveningIndoorA staged, polished performance aimed at visitors, usually with dinner included; the easiest way to see tango danced well in one evening.
- Price
- 2026 estimate; confirm locally
- Where
- San Telmo / Abasto
Milonga (social tango dance hall)
EveningIndoorWhere porteños actually dance tango; some run beginner classes before the floor opens to experienced dancers. A different experience from a tourist dinner show — go to watch or to try a lesson.
- Price
- Entry, 2026 estimate; confirm locally
- Where
- San Telmo, Almagro and elsewhere
Tango show with dinner
EveningLateA polished, easy-to-book first look at tango for visitors with limited time.
- When
- Evening
- Price
- 2026 estimate; confirm locally
- Booking
- A few days, more around the August Tango Festival
Sport & fitness
Matches to watch, runs, rides and lessons.
Football match (Boca Juniors or River Plate)
Tickets for foreigners are usually sold through official club channels or organised match-day tour packages rather than at the gate; book ahead and travel with the tour for the "Superclásico" and other high-tension fixtures.
- Price
- 2026 estimate; confirm locally
- Where
- La Boca / Núñez
Map ↗Times and prices: check
Classes & workshops
Cooking, crafts and guided tastings: a morning or evening you learn something in.
Milonga with a beginner class
EveningThe real, social version of tango rather than a staged performance; a good way to try a lesson.
- When
- Evening; classes often run before the floor opens
- Price
- 2026 estimate; confirm locally
- Booking
- Not usually needed; check the schedule for the night
Wine tasting (Argentine Malbec and beyond)
EveningAn easy, unhurried way to taste Argentine wine beyond a single restaurant glass.
- When
- Early evening
- Price
- 2026 estimate; confirm locally
- Booking
- A day or two
Rainy day
Indoor picks for a wet afternoon.
El Ateneo Grand Splendid
IndoorA former theatre turned bookshop; browsing works well as a wet-weather stop.
Teatro Colón
IndoorThe guided tour is entirely indoors.
MALBA (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires)
IndoorLatin American art collection in Palermo; a solid rain-day museum.
How this page is built
Built from Voykit's data; times and prices change
The rest are drawn from this guide’s own Buenos Aires lists: the things-to-do list, experiences and tours, drinking spots, weekly events, the rainy-day plan and the like-a-local picks. A city gets this page with at least 6 picks across 3 kinds.
“Tonight” and “this weekend” use your device clock converted to Buenos Aires time (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) and only list picks with set times in our data. Walk and ride times in the planner are straight-line estimates. The rain switch uses a live Open-Meteo forecast. Prices are local currency with an approximate conversion; anything marked check can change, so confirm on the venue’s own site before you go.