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 17 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. Dining by the river at Osten
One of the best Christmas dinners you will find at Osten, with a three-step menu. First, among a tasting of a variety of cheese, prosciutto and dates, sourdough bread and homemade butter. A must, the Vitel toné of Black Angus loin, burrata and tomatoes.
As main course, you will be able to choose between three incredible and delicious dishes, drink and tasting complement this Christmas dinner that ends with handmade nougat, Nespresso coffee and a special toast to close the evening. Are you looking for Christmas dinners to go with children? Osten has a children’s menu. Book now for this December 24 at Osten.
📅 December 24th. From 21hs to 03hs.
📍Juana Manso 1890
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 can enjoy it from December 14 to 23 at Plaza Intendente Seeber 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. Make your Christmas shopping more special.
Besides going to the Buenos Aires Shoppings to take advantage of the offers and celebrate Christmas, think about spending some Sunday at the Mataderos fair, where you can always enjoy live gaucho shows, but also eat and buy handmade products with a Christmas touch this 2024, from the end of November.
📍Lisandro de la Torre Ave. and Corrales Ave.
📅Every Sunday from 11hs to 19hs
7. Giant Christmas tree at Galerias Pacifico.
Galerias Pacifico has already installed its spectacular Christmas tree. Not only is it a giant Christmas tree, but the decoration also includes huge gifts as decoration.
You can take pictures, have a coffee surrounded by giant Christmas presents (the tables in one of their cafeterias dream of being 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. Christmas lights switch-on
In San Isidro, several events are organized for the whole family. You will be able to enjoy the lighting of the Christmas lights on a Christmas tree, a beautiful show of lights and music that you can enjoy from November 3 to December 3: every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays, at 8.30 pm. From December 8: Tuesdays to Sundays at 8.30 pm.
📍2229 Libertador Av.
9. Bridgerton Christmas Ball
The Bridgerton Christmas Ball is coming to Buenos Aires. If you know the show, you know that it is a gala night to dance and conquer and nothing like Christmas to do both.
It is a unique night to dress up like in the 19th century, travel to the Victorian era and be part of the most famous story in literature: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
📍Alejandro Casona Hall: Solís 485
🗓️7 December
🕕17 to 22 hs
10. A Disney Christmas show
This outdoor Disney Christmas show brings you Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Daisy, Goofy and some of the Disney princesses. These characters are joined by Topa and Laurita Fernandez in a great show that brings together more than 40 dancers, singers, live musicians and surprise guests.
📍Ciudad Universitaria Sports Field
🗓️12, December 13, 14 and 15
11. Christmas music by candlelight
The candlelight concert series, Candlelight, expands its program in Buenos Aires with its most special edition: Candlelight Christmas. A selection of the best Christmas themes of classical music, performed by a string quartet, will surprise even that grinch in your family or group of friends.
📍Centro Asturiano de Buenos Aires and Palacio San Miguel
🗓️15 and December 19
12. Christmas dinner in an elegant and natural setting.
The Howard Johnson Hotel in Pilar celebrates Christmas in Buenos Aires with a special and elegant dinner. If you want a Christmas dinner in an elegant and natural place, don’t miss this Christmas dinner that includes 3 steps, drinks bar, a special show, to see and ask Santa Claus not to leave without your gift and as if that were not enough, a Christmas table with toast.
Howard Johnson 📍Ruta N°8 Panamericana Ramal Pilar Km. 52
📅 December 24.
👉 More info and reservations: +54 9 112566-6816
13. A free immersive experience
The kids in the family will be amazed with this plan for Christmas. Unicenter Shopping has prepared for this Christmas 2024 an immersive experience totally free of charge on Level 1. It is an experience full of colors, Christmas objects, music and all the spirit of Christmas, condensed in a tour that lasts 10 minutes. In addition, children will be able to write a letter to Santa Claus and leave it.
Until November 29 from noon to 7 pm / From November 30 to December 23 from 10 am to 9 pm / December 24 from 10 am to 5 pm.
From December 26 to December 30 from 10 am to 9 pm / December 31 from 10 am to 5 pm / From January 2 to 5 from 10 am to 9 pm.
🧑🎄 LETTER FOR Santa Claus (Level 3) Weekends in November from 12 am to 8 pm / From November 29th to December 23rd from 10 am to 10 pm / December 24th from 10 am to 6 pm.
📍Paraná 3745, Martinez
14. Have breakfast with Santa Claus
Paramis is well known in the northern area of the city 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 with the little ones magical moments among activities and playful objects designed to celebrate a very entertaining Christmas.
📍2229 Libertador Av. Olivos
15. 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 outdoors with children in Buenos Aires.
📍Libertador Avenue 4096
16. Free Christmas movies
A must to celebrate Christmas in Buenos Aires and the Christmas spirit is a free cinema cycle with Christmas movies that always arrive at this time of the year. This time, for free, and in a perfect theater to enjoy Christmas and escape the heat. Your date for this cycle is at Centro Cultural Recoleta. Book your tickets at EntradasBA. Don’t miss Fridays in December:
📅 Plácido. Fridays. December 13 at 7 pm
📅 Gremlins. Friday. Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.
📅 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Friday. Dec. 27 at 7 p.m.
17. Christmas fair and market in a palace.
The Balcarce Palace celebrates this December 3,4 and 5 the second Christmas edition of its Great Bazaar Walk with more than 80 brands of design, decoration, fashion, accessories, gifts for children and much more! You want to do Christmas shopping, do it in this porteño palace.
Balcarce Palace. Quintana 161. 12pm to 8pm.
18. Christmas market with an eighties touch.
The Centro Cultural Marco del Pont has this December 14th a Christmas market where you can buy gifts for this Christmas, decorations for your tree and also collaborate with a foundation. All, in addition, with a touch of the eighties for an unusual Christmas. Don’t miss the Christmas fair Luz infinita at Centro Cultural Marcó del Pont from 12hs to 19hs.
📍Gral. José Gervasio Artigas 202
19. Greet Santa Claus at Caballito Shopping Mall.
The Caballito Shopping awaits you with someone special, Santa Claus! Kids can visit Caballito Shopping from December 1 to 13 and have their picture taken with Santa Claus. You will find him on Level 1, in front of the toy world.
📍5108 Rivadavia Ave.