Christmas in Buenos Aires may not come as a surprise to you. It’s very hot, you eat almost always the same and you get together with family or friends. But it doesn’t have to be like that. You are wondering how to celebrate Christmas in Buenos Aires and what Christmas plans and events there are in Buenos Aires. Great, we answer your questions with all the things to do for Christmas in Buenos Aires with these Christmas plans and events.
And remember: the Christmas tree is put up on December 8 (not before or after). And we also leave you with some good options of Christmas decoration places to make your tree and your Christmas even cooler this 2024.
1. Did you know you can ice skate?
In Caballito and Villa Devoto there are two of the few ice rinks in Buenos Aires.
In Caballito you have Margal and in Devoto, Fantasy Skate. They are your chance to skate all year round and especially at Christmas. Their ice rinks are huge (the one in Villa Devoto is one of the biggest in the country) and there are special offers so you can take full advantage of them. Besides, your ticket includes the equipment and after you get tired of skating, you can enjoy a drink in the cafeteria. Would you like to have a cold Christmas? Now you know what to do for Christmas in Buenos Aires.
📍Margal: Yerbal 1617
📅Every day from 11 am
📍Fantasy Skate: José Pedro Varela 4650
🕕From 07am to 01am
2. A Christmas Fair not to be missed
The British Embassy Christmas Fair arrives with a varied program. The day begins at 12 noon and lasts until 6 pm with the “Christmas Corner”, a space dedicated to children with creative activities such as writing a letter to Santa, putting it in the mailbox and making crafts to decorate the tree.
From 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., the event continues with a Storytelling session. Then, from 15:30 to 16:30, Santa Claus will make his appearance around the Fair’s gardens, giving children the opportunity to give him their letters and have their pictures taken.
For adults, you will find a Tea Tasting scheduled from 4 to 5 pm. At 5pm, an Orchestra is expected to perform, and the closing of the main activities is from 6pm to 6:30pm with the “Santa Singers & Carols”.
📅 December 6. 21hs to 03hs.
📍British Embassy Gardens
3. Stroll under the Christmas lights
Every year the city of Buenos Aires covers some of its most important streets and avenues with Christmas lights. Avenida de Mayo and Avenida Corrientes are two of the main arteries where you will be able to stroll through the night with a special Christmas illumination.
Enjoy going out to eat a good pizza on Corrientes, go to see theater and simply walk along the avenue at night with the Christmas charm of its lights. The Obelisk is also often decorated and dressed in lights to celebrate Christmas in Buenos Aires, as well as other buildings and landmarks of the city. Don’t miss it!
4. See the Obelisk dressed up for Christmas
If you pass by the Obelisk on Avenida Corrientes and 9 de Julio at night you will surely be able to take the best Christmas pictures because the letters of BA are always decorated with lights, Christmas hats and at night the Obelisk is transformed into a spectacle of lights and colors.
5. Christmas Park
The Parque Navideño of the city of Buenos Aires is already a part of every Christmas in Buenos Aires. You will be able to enjoy it from December 18 to 21 at Plaza Sicilia on Del Libertador Av. and Sarmiento Av.
If you want to celebrate Christmas in Buenos Aires, you can’t miss the Christmas Park and discover the magic of Santa Claus’ House, where children can meet Santa Claus and give him their letters.
They will also be able to participate in Christmas workshops, spaces for all ages with manual activities and festive learning. In addition, enjoy daily live shows on the main stage, with music, dance and entertainment for the whole family.
6. Take your Christmas photos with kids
Don’t miss the unveiling of the Carolina Herrera Tree at Bocha Polo. Take your pictures in the ideal Christmas scenery for photos, especially at night, when the CH tree is fully illuminated. In addition to the decoration, the space offers you a double proposal that combines tempting gastronomic options with activities designed especially for the little ones and the whole family.
💸Free admission.
⏰Friday to Sunday from 12hs to 21hs.
📍 Av. del Libertador 4096, Palermo
7. Visit the giant Christmas tree at Galerias Pacifico.
Galerias Pacifico installs its spectacular Christmas tree every year . Not only is it a giant Christmas tree, but the decoration also includes huge gifts as decoration.
You can take the opportunity to take pictures, have a coffee surrounded by giant Christmas presents (the tables in one of their cafeterias dream to be right next to the tree) or have a snack with the kids to make it a very special snack (only Santa Claus is missing). You will be able to visit this giant Christmas tree until the first days of January 2025.
📍Cordoba 550
Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 4:40pm.
8. Experience the Christmas lights switch-on
Experience the lighting of the Giant Christmas Tree with Santa Claus at Alparamis in Olivos. The lighting of the Christmas tree is held at set times so that no one misses it. From November 1 to December 8, the tree lighting takes place on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays at 8:30 pm. From December 10 to December 23, the Christmas lighting is every day at the same time (8:30 p.m.), with the only exception of Monday, December 15, when there is no performance.
📍2229 Libertador Av.
9. Bridgerton Christmas Ball
The most Bridgerton-style Christmas Ball ever is coming to Buenos Aires. If you know the show, you know it’s a gala night to dance and conquer and nothing like Christmas to do both.
It’s a unique night to dress up like in the 19th century, travel back to the Victorian era and be part of the most famous story in literature: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. For more information, check the IG of @emeraldancelp
📍Alejandro Casona Hall: Solís 485
🗓️6 December
10. Candlelight Christmas Music
The candlelight concert series, Candlelight, expands its program in Buenos Aires with its most special edition: Candlelight Christmas. A selection of the best classical Christmas songs, performed by a string quartet, will surprise even that grinch in your family or group of friends. Tickets are already on sale and you can book them here!
🗓️14, December 20 and 21
11. Have breakfast with Santa Claus
Paramis is known in the North Zone for organizing various activities for Christmas. Among the activities to celebrate Christmas 2024 with children, you can have breakfast with Santa Claus, see the lighting of a big and beautiful Christmas tree and live magical moments with the little ones among activities and playful objects designed to celebrate a very entertaining Christmas.
📍2229 Libertador Av. Olivos
12. Christmas with children at Bocha Polo
Bocha Polo is the gastronomic and playground of Campo Argentino de Polo. It has many options for family fun and games for the kids. With Christmas just around the corner, Bocha Polo has already dressed up for the New Year and is the perfect place to enjoy the Christmas spirit in Buenos Aires outdoors with the kids.
📍Libertador Avenue 4096
13. Y Por Qué No? Christmas Ball at the Obelisco
From Monday December 15 to Friday December 19, the dance group Y Por Qué No? presents a Christmas show full of energy, music and choreographies to fill the holiday spirit to those who pass by the corner of Corrientes Ave. and 9 de Julio Ave.
🕒 From 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
📍 Corrientes Ave. and 9 de Julio Ave.