With 67 galleries on display, guided tours, and international curators, a new edition of NODO kicks off in Buenos Aires—your chance to discover all the contemporary art hidden in the city’s galleries. This edition runs from June 4 to 6, with free admission.
From June 4 to 6, the streets of Buenos Aires will transform into an open-air museum with free tours of all the art galleries hidden in the city’s neighborhoods. If you’re looking for things to do in Buenos Aires this week, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about NODO 2026.
NODO 2026: A map of free tours of Buenos Aires’ galleries
The main idea behind NODO is that you can create your own itinerary to discover what interests you most about contemporary art in the city. The areas participating in this 2026 edition are:
- Retiro and Recoleta: This is the heart of the classic art circuit and home to long-established galleries. Ideal to combine with a visit to a specialty coffee shop.
- Palermo and Villa Crespo: The focus is on design, emerging trends, and cutting-edge contemporary art.
- San Telmo, La Boca, and Microcentro: You’ll find spaces where historical heritage interacts with the most modern visual expressions.
Event Calendar: Must-See Talks and Guided Tours
In addition to exploring the galleries on your own, NODO offers a program to delve deeper into the behind-the-scenes world of contemporary art through various activities. Some of the highlights include:
- Special Guided Tours: The educational team at “El Moderno” is organizing guided tours as part of the celebrations for its 70th anniversary. A unique opportunity to explore the exhibits through the eyes of experts.
- Friday, June 5: Open discussions with international curators at the Museum of Modern Art in Buenos Aires (San Telmo).
- Saturday, June 6: Panel discussions and talks at Fundación Proa (La Boca).
Plus, here you can check out the full daily schedule and the list of participating galleries.