The Obelisk is celebrating its anniversary, and Buenos Aires is marking the occasion in style on May 23. To celebrate the Obelisk’s 90th anniversary, Buenos Aires is preparing a special night that combines performances, live music, and even a light show projected onto the Obelisk itself. In addition, subways and businesses will stay open until the early hours of the morning that night.
The Night of the Obelisk: music and a 3D show on the Obelisk to celebrate the anniversary of Buenos Aires’s iconic landmark
Mark your calendar for May 23 because the Obelisk in Buenos Aires is turning 90, and an outdoor party awaits you—a special night where Corrientes Avenue and the Obelisk are transformed so you can enjoy yourself until the early hours of the morning, surrounded by music, 3D art, and fine dining.
On May 23, Buenos Aires celebrates La Noche del Obelisco, and the highlight of the night is a 3D projection show projected directly onto the Obelisk, transforming it into a canvas and a stage where you can discover the night in Buenos Aires with new eyes.
In addition to a projection mapping show on the Obelisk, you’ll find live music and various activities to accompany the celebration all night long.
What the light show on the Obelisk will be like and what time you can see it
One of the highlights of the night is the 3D projection show on the Obelisk, which traces key moments in the monument’s history over its nine decades.
The performances are at 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. and will be accompanied by live performances by the Mahler Orchestra. In addition, 90 people will have the chance to go up the Obelisk and experience the anniversary from its observation deck.
Theaters, bars, and restaurants until the early hours: Corrientes 24hs returns for one night only
During Obelisk Night, a new edition of Corrientes 24 Hours is also celebrated, where Corrientes Avenue becomes an avenue that never sleeps, with theaters offering evening performances, bookstores open late, classic pizzerias and bars operating all night long, and cultural and culinary offerings along the avenue.
On Corrientes Avenue, between Callao and Cerrito, a large cultural corridor will be set up featuring live music, artistic installations, roaming performers, readings, and activities inspired by different eras of Buenos Aires.
At the same time, historic bars, rooftops, classic pizzerias, iconic restaurants, and other dining spots located within the area bounded by Av. de Mayo, Córdoba, Alem, and Callao will offer special promotions and extended hours to mark one of the most important nights of the year in downtown Buenos Aires.
Plus, on these special nights, the subway usually runs until 2 a.m., so you can enjoy everything without worrying about how to get home.
The Obelisk Turns 90: The History of a Buenos Aires Landmark
The Obelisk is not just a tourist attraction: it is the great symbol of Buenos Aires. It was inaugurated on May 23, 1936, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first founding of Buenos Aires and was designed by architect Alberto Prebisch.
Standing 67.5 meters tall, it rises at the intersection of two key avenues: 9 de Julio and Corrientes. Throughout its history, it has been the chosen setting for the city’s major celebrations and a gathering place for Argentines.
📍 Obelisk and Corrientes Avenue
🎟️ Free activities
🌙 Nighttime program extending into the early morning
