Not only is it Pride in Buenos Aires — prepare yourself for the glitter and the Afters — it’s also Halloween and Day of the Dead. Here’s your guide for where to be and how to get in on all the action this weekend.
Halloween
The jury is still out on whether adopting typical US celebrations like Valentine or Halloween is a harmless and fun habit or a purely commercial cipayismo. Meanwhile, sweet tooths and costume lovers will be able to enjoy Buenos Aires versions of two mandatory Halloween features this Friday: candy and partying!.
In Colegiales and Villa Urquiza, neighborhood shops got together to organize trick-or-treating tours for kids, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Details can be found on the Instagram accounts of @somos.colegiales and @somosurquiza.
If you prefer a full-on adult option, you can hit the Hot Halloween party organized by @deseobsas and @0800lineacaliente. The line up includes German DJ Gerd Janson, and back-to-back duos Guido Sartoris & Pabels and Lulu Matheou & B2B Juna. Tickets can be purchased in venti.app.
Pride March
Saturday 1 — 10 a.m. till late
Plaza de Mayo (at the intersection of Avenida de Mayo and Bolívar, Monserrat)
Free event
This Saturday Buenos Aires celebrates Pride with an enormous march among other festivities. Starting at Plaza de Mayo, the day kicks off at 10 a.m. with a bustling fair and live performances from artists including Ángela Torres, Benito Cerati, Massacre, and La Ferni, among many others.
At 4 p.m., the crowd sets off toward Congress, where the evening events continue in celebration. Whether you go to dance, protest, or just stand in solidarity, expect a day filled with joy, pride, community, and lots of glitter.
Pride After Parties
The party doesn’t stop after the march! Here are a few spots that are sure to be popping on Saturday.
11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Marcelo T. De Alvear 980 (Retiro)
Free entry
Expect DJs, performers, VJs, and other artists. Expect music from Paloma, Har, Mauro Medina and Theis. It’s a free event.
Day of the Dead Celebration in Recoleta
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 — 3 to 8 p.m.
Centro Cultural Recoleta (Junín 1930, Recoleta)
Free entry for Argentines and residents, non residents must pay entry fee of AR$6,000
Get ready for a colorful, lively celebration of Día de Muertos, one of Mexico’s most iconic festivals. The cultural center will transform into a vibrant tribute to this ancestral tradition.
In collaboration with the Embassy of Mexico in Argentina and Tlaxcala province, visitors can explore a Huamantla carpet crafted by artisans, a grand altar of the dead, and immersive artistic interventions celebrating the festival’s symbolism and joy. The event also features live music, Mexican food, and face painting for kids inspired by the iconic Catrina skulls.
Highlights include the Orchestra of Indigenous Instruments and New Technologies on Saturday, and performances by Las Adelas and Mariachi “Gigante” de La Plata on Sunday.
