We’re nearly halfway through the year, and even though time flies and life does too, don’t miss a thing! There’s plenty to do during this busy time and this fleeting month. So buckle up and think about what you want to do in May in Buenos Aires, because there are plenty of plans and events.
Go see musicals
If you love musical theater, you can’t miss the premiere of any of the musicals setting the tone on Corrientes Avenue this 2026. Buenos Aires is a great theater city, and this year, it’s also home to some of the most important musicals hitting the stage in 2025. Don’t miss Anastacia and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Add a legendary concert to your itinerary: Os Paralamas do Sucesso for 4 unforgettable nights at La Trastienda
An unbeatable opportunity to experience up close the musical connection that remains as alive as ever. If you’re in the mood to escape the cold with live music this May, this plan has a classic vibe: the legendary Brazilian band Os Paralamas do Sucesso returns to Buenos Aires to celebrate their 40-year career with four must-see shows at La Trastienda. Buy your ticket!
Don’t miss the Candlelight tribute concerts
The candlelit concerts that are already famous in other cities around the world are also in Buenos Aires.
Haven’t gone yet? Get your tickets!. Don’t miss the Candlelight tribute concerts, starting thisMay.
The 2026 Book Fair
From April 24 to May 12, La Rural becomes the epicenter of Latin America’s largest book fair. The Buenos Aires International Book Fair celebrates its 49th edition in 2025, with 1,500 exhibitors and 12 halls dedicated exclusively to its extensive cultural program.
La Rural has three different entrances:
📍Avda. Santa Fe 4201
📍Avda. Sarmiento 2704 with parking
📍4474 Cerviño Ave. with parking
The food festivals waiting for you
If you don’t know what to do in May in Buenos Aires and think you’re in for a boring month, we have to tell you that you’re wrong. Whether it’s hot or cold, day or night, this May Buenos Aires offers you more than a dozen food festivals where you can sample all the styles, dishes, and flavors of the world in one place.
If you don’t know what to do in May in Buenos Aires, besides dining al fresco at Bs As Market or the Sabe La Tierra farmers’ markets, May usually features editions of the Picnic Gourmet Fair and the Lucullus French Fair.
Free movies, exhibitions, and workshops—check out the Cultural Centers’ schedule!
Buenos Aires has large and excellent cultural centers that are leaders in theater, special film series, workshops, talks, exhibitions, and many unmissable activities for anyone in the city.
Every month you’ll find something new that’s always worth checking out. If you don’t want to miss a thing, check out the May calendar for these cultural centers.
It’s too cold to go out. How about playing pool?
Going out and sitting on a beautiful terrace having a drink is for the brave when the cold nights set in. So you don’t end up stuck indoors at home, and when you’re thinking about what to do in May in Buenos Aires, seriously consider going to one of the many pool bars where you can play, eat, drink, and stay nice and warm. Seriously, it’s a really interesting fall and winter plan.
Celebrate May 25
This date is one of the most special among the national holidays. You’ll find food festivals featuring traditional dishes: empanadas, locro, and pastries, and many of the buildings associated with May 25, such as the Cabildo, organize guided tours and walking tours for that date.
Plus, that day is a holiday, and even though it doesn’t fall on a long weekend (May 25, 2025, falls on a Sunday), it’s always a great opportunity to plan, even if just a brief getaway near Buenos Aires.
