This May 23, the Obelisk in Buenos Aires is celebrating its birthday and deserves a grand celebration. 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. Celebrate Obelisk Night on May 23.
Obelisk Night: music and a 3D show on the Obelisk to celebrate the anniversary of Buenos Aires’s iconic landmark until dawn
Mark your calendar for May 23 because the Obelisk in Buenos Aires turns 90, and the city is celebrating in style with a special night where Corrientes Avenue and the Obelisk are transformed so you can enjoy a party until dawn surrounded by music, 3D art, and fine dining.
On May 23, Buenos Aires celebrates Obelisk Night, and the highlight of the evening 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 fresh eyes.
In addition to a light show on the Obelisk, you’ll find live music and various activities to accompany the celebration all night long.
Corrientes 24-hour celebration of the Obelisk: theaters, bars, and restaurants until dawn
During Obelisk Night, a new edition of Corrientes 24-Hour is also taking place, 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.
Plus, on these special nights, the Subway usually runs until 3 a.m., so you can enjoy everything without worrying about how to get home.
The Obelisk Turns 90: The Story of a Buenos Aires Symbol
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 until the early hours of the morning
