Imagine listening to the anthems of Charly García and Soda Stereo, or tango classics, in an atmosphere lit by thousands of candles. Candlelight concerts are revamping their schedule in Buenos Aires with four tributes dedicated to Argentina’s musical DNA in a string quartet format. The series will tour various historic venues across the city with dates from April through August and tickets starting at $24,000.
Candlelight pays tribute to Soda Stereo, Charly García, and tango with these concerts in Buenos Aires
This new season highlights Argentine culture, adapting generational anthems to the elegance of chamber music. Below are the details of the four confirmed programs:
- Tribute to Charly García: a journey through the discography of the national rock icon. Anthems such as “Seminare,” “Rezo por vos,” and “Demoliendo hoteles” will be performed, adapted exclusively for string quartet.
3 July 2026 21:30 + more dates
- From Pop Music: Gustavo Cerati’s music arrives with a program that revisits his time with Soda Stereo and his solo career. The program includes “Té para tres,” “Crimen,” and “En la ciudad de la furia,” reinterpreted by a string quartet.
24 April 2026 19:00 + more dates
- Classic Tangos: a concert featuring bandoneonist Nicolás Enrich alongside the string quartet to pay tribute to iconic pieces such as Por una cabeza, Sur, and Quejas de Bandoneón.
18 April 2026 19:00
- Tango Classics: an instrumental journey through the history of the genre led by a string quartet and featuring songs such as El Choclo, Libertango, and Adiós Nonino.
6 June 2026 19:00
Historic venues and confirmed local artists: everything you need to know
The concerts take place at key venues throughout the city, such as the Margarita Xirgu Theater, the Chapel of La Salle School, and the Asturian Center. The performances are presented by the Ámbar Quartet, which is joined by bandoneonist Nicolás Enrich for Tangos Clásicos.
It’s important to remember that tickets are sold online only. Performances are usually on Fridays and Saturdays, and punctuality is key: you cannot enter once the show has started so as not to disrupt the candlelit atmosphere.
