October kicks off with news for the Argentine rock scene: in the month of Charly García’s birthday—he turns 75 on October 23—Buenos Aires pays tribute to him with a series of candlelight concerts beginning this Saturday, October 3. As part of the renowned Candlelight series, the Centro Asturiano and the Automóvil Club Argentino will open their doors to reinterpret his greatest hits arranged for string quartet.
A different way to experience his songs—up close and with new nuances—that also connects with Charly’s roots, having been trained in classical piano from childhood.
Centro Asturiano: the first venue to hear Charly amid thousands of candles
The first concert in the series will take place this Saturday, October 3, at the historic Centro Asturiano in Buenos Aires. Its Alejandro Casona Hall—an iconic period theater declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 2013—will be illuminated by thousands of candles to welcome the audience for a single performance scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
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Opened in the early 20th century as a tribute to Spanish architecture—with direct nods to the University of Salamanca and the Cathedral of Burgos—the Centro Asturiano is a heritage landmark in downtown Buenos Aires.
This historic setting, combined with the soft glow of candlelight, creates the perfect atmosphere for rediscovering Charly’s songs arranged for violin, viola, and cello, with tickets available starting at $23,500.
A final concert at the ACA to bid farewell to Charly Month
To close out October, the Candlelight series dedicated to Charly García moves to the historic headquarters of the Automóvil Club Argentino. The closing concert will take place on Saturday, October 31, at 9:30 p.m.
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The performance will take place at the Dr. César C. Carman Auditorium, a venue renowned for its acoustics and for the murals by Argentine artist Emilio Centurión that adorn the space.
With tickets starting at $30,000, the October 31 performance will be the last chance this month to hear García’s classics in an acoustic setting, in an atmosphere lit exclusively by candles.
Which songs will be played and how to plan your visit
The series will trace the different stages of Charly García’s career, from his beginnings with Sui Generis and Serú Girán to his greatest hits as a solo artist. Performed by the Cuarteto Ámbar, the set list includes “Demoliendo hoteles,” “Seminare,” “Canción para mi muerte,” “Promesas sobre el bidet,” and “Rezo por vos,” among other must-hear hits.
Each show lasts 60 minutes, and it’s a good idea to keep these details in mind when planning your visit:
- 📍 Where: Centro Asturiano (Solís 475) and Automóvil Club Argentino (Av. del Libertador 1850)
- 🕒 Punctuality: Doors open 45 minutes before the show. It’s essential to arrive early, as once the show starts, no one will be admitted.
- 🪑 Seating: Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis within the zone selected when purchasing the ticket.
To attend the first concert at the Centro Asturiano, you can easily get there via Subway Line E (Entre Ríos station) or Line A (Congreso station), as well as by taking one of the many bus lines that run along Entre Ríos and Belgrano avenues (such as lines 2, 12, 37, 84, 103, and 150).
Meanwhile, for the closing performance at the Automóvil Club Argentino, transportation options include Subway Line H (Facultad de Derecho station) and buses running along Avenida del Libertador and Las Heras (lines 67, 92, 93, 102, 110, and 130).
