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What to Do in Buenos Aires in June

Winter is arriving, but the city isn’t slowing down: musicals, a chocolate festival, a yerba mate world championship, art fairs, and more.

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The cold weather is a good excuse to stay home, but this month Buenos Aires offers even better reasons to get out: a journey through the best artisanal chocolate, origami at the Japanese Garden, live ’90s music, and the premiere of the most anticipated family show of the season. There’s also wine from the Uco Valley poured by the people who make it, mate elevated to world-class competition, and an immersive experience that transports visitors to Ancient Egypt.

Throughout the month, you can also visit two art fairs featuring innovative proposals and enjoy a film and nature festival that brings together sharks, glaciers, and the Misiones rainforest in a single venue. A month to bundle up and get out more than ever.

1. Michelini and Mufatto at Nika Omakase

A night to discover what happens when two people who share a life, a land, and a passion create together. On June 3 at 8pm, Nika Omakase welcomes Andrea Mufatto and Gerardo Michelini—the duo behind Trinchera, a restaurant in the Uco Valley—for an exclusive pop-up featuring four courses of her honest and precise cuisine paired with nine wines presented and poured by him, who will share the story behind each label. A one-night-only experience arriving from Mendoza.

Good to know: Reserve your table via WhatsApp at +54 9 11 3021-5648.

Where: Nicaragua 5952.

2. Sudamérica Salvaje Fest

A festival that treats nature as an urgent topic while presenting it as a cultural experience. On June 3 and 4, Teatro del Globo hosts the first edition of Sudamérica Salvaje Fest, featuring international films, Argentine documentaries, and talks by conservation specialists. June 3 marks the Buenos Aires debut of the Ocean Film Festival World Tour, with six short films about the ocean and marine life. There will also be a talk on sharks in the Argentine Sea and a discussion on trawl fishing and marine protected areas. On June 4, the focus shifts to the Misiones rainforest, jaguars, and glaciers, with filmmakers present to engage with audiences. Each screening includes an intermission with complimentary beer.

Good to know: Talks are free with prior registration; film screenings require a paid ticket.

Where: Marcelo Torcuato de Alvear 1155.

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3. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Gran Rex

The biggest family plan of winter 2026 premieres on June 4 at Teatro Gran Rex. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory comes to the stage from the producers of Matilda, The Little Mermaid, and School of Rock—shows that have attracted more than 500,000 spectators—featuring over 20 performers, four children’s casts, and a technical production designed to amaze. Agustín “Rada” Aristarán stars as Willy Wonka, alongside Mery Del Cerro, Sebastián Almada, and others. The story of Charlie Bucket and the five golden tickets comes to life with plenty of music.

Good to know: Tickets are available online.

Where: Av. Corrientes 857.

4. Tutankhamun: The Experience

More than a century after the discovery of his tomb, history’s most famous pharaoh arrives in Buenos Aires. From June 4 to 28, El Cubo in Vicente López hosts Tutankhamun: The Experience, a journey through 11 themed rooms spanning more than 1,500 square metres, featuring 150 certified replicas, a recreation of the tomb exactly as Howard Carter found it in 1922, immersive audiovisual content, and curation by Egyptologist Andrea Zingarelli. There’s also themed food, a children’s activity area, and merchandise. A plan for all ages combining history, mystery, and fun.

Good to know: Tickets are still available.

Where: Av. Libertador 101, Vicente López.

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5. Yerba Mate World Championship

From June 5 to 7, the Yerba Mate Museum hosts the first-ever Yerba Mate World Championship, a competition designed to position yerba mate in international markets with the same seriousness applied to wine and spirits. The event already features 160 entries from Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay, a panel of 30 specialists from six countries—including the United States and several European nations—and technical direction by sommelier Marcos Francisca, who will oversee blind tastings.

For the general public, there will be talks by industry leaders, interactive experiences with brands and mate influencers, and activities showcasing trends and new launches. If you want to go beyond everyday mate drinking, the Daily Pass and Full Mate Experience Weekend Pass provide access to the event’s most exclusive experiences.

Good to know: Tickets are available online.

Where: Av. de Mayo 853.

6. Origami Festival at the Japanese Garden

Few combinations work better than autumn and the Japanese Garden. On June 6 and 7 from 11am, the garden hosts Origami Matsuri: two days of workshops for all ages, express origami sessions, a large exhibition dedicated to the art of paper folding, and Japanese drum performances at 4pm each day. There will also be Suminagashi workshops—a traditional Japanese marbling technique—from 2pm to 5.30pm on both days. Admission for Argentine residents is AR$8,000 with ID. Children under 12 enter free when accompanied by an adult. Ticket offices open at 10am and visitors may stay until 6.30pm.

Good to know: The event takes place rain or shine.

Where: Av. Casares 3450.

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7. Arte Pequeño Formato

The concept is simple: artworks that fit inside a backpack without sacrificing quality or ambition. From June 10 to 14, the Museum of Architecture and Design (MARQ) hosts the fifth edition of Arte Pequeño Formato, a contemporary art fair where every work measures no more than 50 by 50 centimetres. More than 30 national and international galleries will participate, and this year’s guest of honour is Marcos López, one of Argentina’s leading photographers. The fair also includes a Fundación Medifé space, an outdoor design deck, talks, and wines from Zuccardi. Arte Pequeño Formato will be open from 3pm to 8pm, except for the special opening night on June 11 from 7pm to 10pm.

Good to know: Admission is free.

Where: Av. del Libertador 999.

8. MAPA Art Fair

Returning for its eighth edition, MAPA remains one of Argentina’s most important art fairs. From June 25 to 28, La Rural’s Pavilion 8 brings together more than 40 national and international galleries in an edition packed with new features: an entire section devoted to collectible design, a partnership with São Paulo’s MADE fair that brings a delegation of Brazilian designers, a programme of talks, and a digital art section curated by Mariela Baladán. There will also be a shop dedicated to art publications and artist books. Four days to explore, discover, and perhaps take something home.

Good to know: Tickets are available online.

Where: Av. Sarmiento 2704.

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9. Dimensión 90’s Festival

This is not a tribute act. These are the original artists, performing live the songs that defined the 1990s. On June 26, Complejo C Art Media opens its doors at 9pm for a night featuring El Símbolo, La Zimbabwe, Diego Frenkel, Machito Ponce, Jazzy Mel, King Africa, Twiggy, Leo García, and Seducidas y Abandonadas on the same stage. Alongside the live performances, BB Sanzo hosts the evening while DJ Aldo Haydar keeps the dance floor moving.

Good to know: Tickets are available online.

Where: Av. Corrientes 6271.

10. La Chocolaterie

Two days dedicated to taking chocolate as seriously as it deserves. On June 27 and 28, La Rural hosts the sixth edition of La Chocolaterie, the largest artisanal chocolate event in Buenos Aires. Visitors can explore stands from the country’s leading chocolatiers, take part in tastings, pairings, masterclasses, and pastry workshops, and discover the latest launches and trends in a market that continues to grow. A must for anyone who knows chocolate is far more than just a chocolate bar.

Good to know: Tickets are available online.

Where: Av. Sarmiento 2704.

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