The Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Buenos Aires in San Telmo opens its doors every Saturday at 7:30 p.m. to offer a series of free concerts featuring classical music, opera, tango, and Argentine folklore. If you’ve never been to the blue church in Buenos Aires, you can explore it while enjoying free concerts.
Free concerts at the Russian Orthodox Church in San Telmo: classical, Celtic, and medieval music in a unique church
The Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Buenos Aires is an architectural gem dating back to 1901 and is the first Russian Orthodox church built in Argentina. It features a Muscovite-style façade and blue domes that are clearly visible from Paseo Colón Avenue.
At the top of the church are five golden crosses, which were brought directly from St. Petersburg, and inside, you can see iconostases (walls of religious icons) that were hand-painted and frescoes of Orthodox saints.
Admission to the concerts is free, with entry on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. Additionally, donations of non-perishable food items are requested to support the church’s community kitchen.
What are the free concerts at the Russian church in Buenos Aires from April to July 2026
Here is the schedule with all the concerts month by month at the Orthodox church. All concerts are on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
APRIL
📅April 18: Sacha Trio (Daniel Marti, José Luis Juri, Fernando Núñez). Argentine folklore
📅April 25: Ricardo and Celeste Usciatti (piano and soprano). Mozart, Rossini, Strauss, Chopin, and Schubert
MAY
📅May 2: CAMUBA Orchestra (Cond. Juan Klas). Mozart and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7
📅May 9: Juan Ignacio Álvarez (piano) and Nahuel Godoy (violin). Mozart, Brahms, Kreisler, and Debussy
📅May 16: Schubert Quintet. Schubert’s “The Trout” and “Arpeggione” Sonata
📅May 23: Proyecto Signos presents the JSB Ensemble (Cond. Oscar Romano). Works by J.S. Bach
JUNE
📅June 6: Buenos Aires Sacred Music Choir and Orchestra (Cond. Sandra Pianigiani). J.S. Bach’s Magnificat
📅June 13: International pianist (Spain). Works by F. Chopin
📅June 20: Trío del Este (Sebastián Masci on violin, Alicia Belleville on piano, and Matías Tchicourel on clarinet). Mozart, Schumann, and others
📅June 27: Berisso Symphony Orchestra. Vivaldi and J.S. Bach (Concerto for 2 Pianos)
JULY
📅July 4: Cuarteto del Buen Ayre (Julia Filon and Joaquín Barbo on violins, Gabriela Massun on cello). Dvořák and Beethoven
📅July 11: San Telmo Chamber Orchestra and Tous Ensamble Choir. Telemann, Vivaldi, and Schubert
📅July 18: Coro Rolón (pianist from the Teatro Colón). Haydn, Schubert, and others
📅July 25: Gallerin Folk Band. Celtic and medieval music
This concert series is an unmissable opportunity to experience live music in one of Buenos Aires’ most beautiful and iconic buildings. Ideal for lovers of culture, architectural heritage, and quality music.
🕰️ Every Saturday at 7 p.m.
📍 315 Brasil Street, San Telmo
