What to Do in Buenos Aires in November

Pause, breathe and let go. On November 7, from 10am to 7pm, the popular yoga and wellness gathering returns for its ninth edition with an outdoor event by the river in Vicente López. Expect yoga classes, meditation, mantra chanting, dancing and plenty of other activities designed to help you break away from your routine, get moving and discover new practices, all in a natural setting welcoming people of all ages.

There will also be a large market featuring products and services, alongside food stalls offering vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Founded by Patrizia Camponovo, an artist and yoga advocate, the festival continues to grow year after year. Its previous edition brought together 2,500 visitors and 50 stalls, including teachers, entrepreneurs and artists. This year, the event is supported by the Municipality of Vicente López.

Good to know: Admission is free, but advance registration through 4upass is required.

Where: Urquiza and the river, Vicente López.

From November 9 to 14, Espacio Callejón hosts the ninth edition of Festival Callejón, a performing arts marathon that has become a leading platform for contemporary creation and experimentation within Buenos Aires' independent arts scene over nearly a decade.

Curated by Ramiro Bailiarini and Zoilo Garcés, the festival brings together theatre, dance and music, spotlighting emerging artists and the intersections between different artistic disciplines.

The programme includes premieres, guest performances and experimental stage projects. Highlights include Cae diagonal, pisa palito, a dance work in progress by Milva Leonardi and Abril Lis Varela; El hijo de, the story of a young actor struggling with the burden of having a famous father; Fronter, a humorous road trip through an Argentina that imagines itself as American, which was presented as a work in progress in 2025 and now returns as a complete production; and Archivo de proyectos no realizados, inspired by a box discovered in the Instituto Di Tella archives, which brings unrealised artistic projects to the stage.

The festival wraps up at midnight on November 14, ahead of its tenth anniversary, with a big closing party at Maquinal featuring a live set by Uruguay's Dani Umpi, plus Trucha, a DJ set by Viejo Kaos and Marques Desastre (Felipe Saade).

Good to know: Tickets for the performances are available through Alternativa Teatral, while tickets for the closing party can be purchased through Revamos.

Where: Humahuaca 3759, Almagro; Anchorena 364, Balvanera.

Get ready to dance from day to night. On November 14, the electronic music festival returns for its 18th edition at Parque de la Ciudad, featuring multiple stages running simultaneously, spectacular large-scale visuals and high-fidelity sound.

The event kicks off under the Buenos Aires sunshine and keeps the party going well into the night, all in an open-air setting. Produced by Fenix Entertainment, the festival has a remarkable history: in 2001, Buenos Aires became Creamfields' first international location, attracting an even larger crowd than the original UK edition.

The line-up includes Charlotte de Witte, the first woman and first techno artist to close Tomorrowland's main stage, who has also performed at Coachella, Awakenings and Electric Daisy Carnival. FISHER will also be taking to the stage, bringing his irreverent humour and high-energy sets. With over 500 million streams to his name, his latest crowd-pleasing hit, "Rain", is sure to get hands in the air.

Good to know: Tickets are available through Venti, with three interest-free instalments using any bank card through MODO, or up to six interest-free instalments with ICBC or YOY Visa and Mastercard cards, also through MODO.

Where: Av. Gral. Francisco Fernández de la Cruz 4000, Villa Soldati.

On November 14, from 7pm to 2am, one of Buenos Aires' biggest cultural celebrations returns, with more than 250 museums, cultural centres, historic buildings and institutions opening their doors for exhibitions, guided tours, music, performances and special activities.

Last year's edition attracted more than 1.2 million visitors, who explored the city through neighbourhood-based and themed routes covering art, science, history, design, heritage and more. It's the perfect opportunity to create your own cultural itinerary and discover Buenos Aires from a different perspective.

Good to know: Admission is completely free.

Where: Museums and cultural venues across Buenos Aires.

Here's an event for those who see football as much more than just a game. On November 14 and 15, from 2pm to 9pm, Ciudad Cultural Konex hosts Latin America's first festival dedicated to exploring football through creativity, innovation and contemporary culture, connecting the beautiful game with fashion, design, music, photography, art and gaming.

Expect talks, conferences, an art exhibition, a football shirt market and a variety of experiences featuring national and international guests.

Among the special guests is FTBLITO, who was born in Peru and has lived in Ecuador, Chile, Argentina and the United States. For more than a decade, he has documented the region's football culture through his photography.

Mexican photographer Gonmoc will present his book featuring 80 grassroots football shirts photographed in streets, markets and schools. Chilean artist Valentina Gálvez will showcase "Camisetas rosadas" (Pink Shirts), a series of paintings exploring femininity in football, while South Korea's Nivelcrack will set up a stand featuring an exclusive collection inspired by stories from Argentine football.

Good to know: Tickets are available through Venti, with up to three interest-free instalments using ICBC Visa or Mastercard cards, or YOY Mastercard.

Where: Sarmiento 3131, Abasto.

If you love films that send shivers down your spine, this one's for you. From November 19 to 29, the festival returns for its 27th edition at Atlas Caballito.

It's Latin America's oldest fantasy film festival, having operated as a competitive festival since 2004. With more than two decades of history, Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre (BARS) is a meeting point and showcase for fantasy and genre cinema from around the world, as well as a vital platform for Argentine genre filmmakers.

An unmissable event for fans of the genre and anyone eager to discover films rarely screened at other festivals.

Good to know: The festival began in 2000 as a small screening event for just 50 people at the microcinema of the University of Buenos Aires' Faculty of Social Sciences.

Where: Av. Rivadavia 5071, Caballito.

On November 21 and 22, Parque de la Ciudad welcomes a new addition to Argentina's tradition of more than 500 folk music festivals, with over 50 artists performing across three stages and more than 12 hours of live music each day.

The line-up features some of the genre's biggest names, including Abel Pintos, Soledad, Chaqueño Palavecino, Los Nocheros, Jorge Rojas, Lázaro Caballero, Teresa Parodi, Peteco Carabajal, Nahuel Pennisi, Los Tekis and Los Manseros Santiagueños, alongside Cazzu and a new generation of performers.

Beyond the main stages, visitors can enjoy intimate folk music gatherings known as peñas, a traditional pulpería, a regional food court and a Paseo de las Provincias, showcasing crafts, local industries and tourism from across Argentina.

Open classes, outdoor dance floors and traditional Argentine games complete an experience that puts the audience at the heart of the celebration.

And Argentine folk music is enjoying a major resurgence: according to Spotify, the genre grew by 85% between 2020 and 2025.

Good to know: Tickets are available through AllAccess, with up to six interest-free instalments using Macro Visa cards.

Where: Av. Gral. Francisco Fernández de la Cruz 4000, Villa Soldati.

On November 22, from 3pm to 11pm, Ciudad Cultural Konex hosts the first edition of the Buenos Aires International Vinyl Festival, bringing together DJs, collectors, record shops, record labels, artists, music journalists and music lovers to celebrate vinyl culture through DJ sets, talks, art and food.

The festival will feature more than 60 exhibitor stands, talks and conferences, and three stages hosting DJs simultaneously, with sets played entirely on vinyl throughout the day and a special closing performance.

Whether you're a lifelong collector, just starting your collection or simply love listening to, discovering and sharing music, this event is for you.

Good to know: Enjoy 20% off tickets when paying online with Galicia Visa cards through the Galicia app and/or MODO.

Where: Sarmiento 3131, Abasto.

Dogs, cinema and a red carpet? Yes, it's a thing! On November 28 and 29, Festival de Canes returns to Parque Thays for its fourth edition.

Billed as the world's first film festival dedicated to dogs, its name is a playful nod to the famous French film festival, with a canine twist. In 2025, the event attracted more than 6,000 visitors.

This year, expect two days packed with films and furry friends, including the international final of Paticortos, featuring short films submitted by participants from around the world, alongside their creators and four-legged stars. There will also be the iconic pet carpet, delicious treats, gifts, screenings, surprises and adoption opportunities.

Created by communications professional Paz Varales in partnership with Cinéfilos, Latin America's most-read film and television media outlet, the festival's jury is headed by Charo López, who continues to lead the short film selection alongside Néstor Frenkel and Fausto Duperré.

Together, they selected the finalists from 439 submissions received from around the world.

Good to know: Admission is completely free.

Where: Av. del Libertador 2048, Recoleta.

Get ready for two days of unforgettable live music. On November 28 and 29, Club Ciudad de Buenos Aires welcomes Gorillaz, The Strokes, FKA twigs, Yung Lean, Lily Allen, Courtney Barnett and CMAT, among others.

The festival also features a strong selection of local talent, including Santiago Motorizado, Juana Molina, Marilina Bertoldi, Juliana Gattas and the long-awaited return of Jaime sin Tierra.

And there's an unmissable bonus: Primavera en la Ciudad's side shows kick off on November 30 and continue until December 3.

There's also Club Primavera, a free community offering exclusive benefits at bars, cafés, record shops and stores.

Good to know: Tickets are available through Enigma Tickets, with six interest-free instalments using BBVA cards.

Where: Av. del Libertador 7501, Núñez.

Here's the perfect excuse to head out for ice cream (and share a quarter-kilo tub with someone special).

On Wednesday, November 18, more than 500 ice cream shops across Argentina will take part in Noche de las Heladerías, offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal on quarter-kilo tubs from 7pm until closing time at participating locations.

The event celebrates its tenth edition as part of Semana del Auténtico Helado Artesanal (Artisanal Ice Cream Week), running from November 16 to 22.

The initiative celebrates the flavours that are part of Argentina's culinary identity and the craftsmanship of the country's artisanal ice cream makers.

Good to know: This year, AFADHYA introduces Maní Split, a combination of roasted peanut cream, dulce de leche swirls, chocolate shards and salt crystals.