Musicals were made to take over Corrientes Avenue, but in 2026 there are so many that you’ll also find them at other major theaters. Here’s a rundown of the musicals in Buenos Aires that you can already see, as well as those yet to be confirmed, so you can start planning your schedule. Discover them, mark them on your calendar, and enjoy them!
Invasiones I: Don’t Bomb Buenos Aires
Produced by the Complejo Teatral de Buenos Aires, this rock opera starring Elena Roger recounts the British invasions of 1806 through the songs of Charly García. The production brings together more than thirty performers on stage and a live band to offer a contemporary take on a defining episode in Argentine history.
Annie
The Broadway classic about the orphan who dreams of finding a family has arrived at the Teatro Broadway with a cast led by Lizy Tagliani as Miss Hannigan, Miguel Ángel Rodríguez as Oliver Warbucks, and Julieta Nair Calvo as Grace Farrell. This musical features such well-known songs as “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard Knock Life.”
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
This musical currently playing in Buenos Aires is based on Roald Dahl’s novel and has arrived at the Teatro Gran Rex with Agustín “Rada” Aristarán in the role of Willy Wonka. He is joined by Mery del Cerro as Mrs. Bucket and Sebastián Almada as Charlie’s grandfather, along with a rotating children’s cast for the five kids who find the Golden Ticket. It is one of the strongest family-friendly offerings on the Buenos Aires musical theater calendar for winter break.
Anastasia
The musical *Anastasia* is set to hit the stages of Buenos Aires in 2026, transporting you on a fascinating adventure from Russia to Paris. With a blend of history, romance, and unforgettable melodies like “Journey to the Past,” this production could be one of the most innovative on Corrientes Avenue.
Billy Elliot
The musical *Billy Elliot* has graced stages in London and New York and is set to do the same in Buenos Aires in 2026. If you’ve never seen the movie, it tells the story of a boy who fights for his dream of becoming a dancer, defying the expectations of his family and those around him. *Billy Elliot* promises to be one of the season’s favorite musicals in Buenos Aires.
Hairspray
This Broadway classic set in the 1960s arrived at the Teatro Coliseo with the surprise of Damián Betular’s acting debut in the role of Edna Turnblad. He is joined by Alejandra Radano, Sofía Morandi, and Belén Bilbao as Tracy Turnblad, under the direction of Fer Dente. With its message of inclusion and diversity, *Hairspray* has earned a place among the most highly recommended musicals in Buenos Aires for those seeking an afternoon full of energy and color.
The movie *Rocky* comes to the stage at the Teatro Lola Membrives, brought to life by talented actors who give it their all to step into the shoes of Rocky Balboa. One of the most anticipated musicals of 2025—you can already see it and get tickets. Nicolás Vázquez and Daiana Fernández star in the story of Rocky, Adrian, and boxing, portraying Rocky better than even the movie itself could.
When Frank Met Carlitos
Inspired by an urban legend, *Cuando Frank conoció a Carlitos* imagines the encounter between Carlos Gardel and a young Frank Sinatra in New York, around 1934. This isn’t a tango show—it’s a musical featuring an intimate, mischievous, and down-to-earth Gardel alongside a Sinatra in the prime of his youth. All of this, with a Broadway flair, at one of the best theaters in Buenos Aires. If you’re looking for a unique musical that will surprise you, be sure to give this one a chance.
Alberdi
Alberdi, the musical, tells the story of Juan Bautista Alberdi by combining rap with Argentine folk rhythms. The show traces his life from his arrival in Buenos Aires to his exile, highlighting his role as the principal architect of the 1853 Constitution.
The Opera Locos
The Opera Loco is a comic-operatic show that came to Buenos Aires courtesy of Juan José Campanella, featuring a cast of Argentine opera singers trained at the Teatro Colón. Five singer-actors combine arias from *La Traviata* and *Madama Butterfly* with songs by Whitney Houston, Mika, and Frank Sinatra.
The Next Sensation
This is the first musical by the Los Pipis Teatro company, and it is a production that emerged from an artist-in-residence program at the Empire Theater. El Próximo Furor tells the story of a mother and daughter seeking to connect, set against the rise of a boy band during a time of crisis in Argentina: fanaticism, looting, and repression—all presented in a tone that pays homage to the various forms of popular expression through music.
The Wizard of Oz
The Teatro Nacional Cervantes premieres its own version of this classic at the Sala María Guerrero, with original music by Ángel Mahler and Martín Bianchedi, a libretto by Marisé Monteiro, and general direction by Sebastián Irigo. The cast is led by Albana Fuentes as Dorothy, alongside Vanesa Butera and Pablo Fusco, among others.
