If you’re looking for ideas to make the most of winter in Buenos Aires, as well as things to do with kids during the holidays, you’ve come to the right place. We’re highlighting events so you can plan your winter activities and know what to do in Buenos Aires this winter, week by week or day by day.
This winter, take the time to discover the best art exhibitions the city has to offer. If you don’t know what to do in Buenos Aires this winter, check out the city’s art museums (Malba, Macba, Mamba) and, why not, the Recoleta Cultural Center as well.
What to do in Buenos Aires this winter? Well, July 20 is Friendship Day, and there are so many great options for hanging out with friends in Buenos Aires. You can visit the city’s best pool bars and play a few games while having a beer. That same day is Gin Fest, a tasting of the best gins and, of course, the best gin and tonics in Buenos Aires, which ends with a party. All this at the Soho Market.
If you like gin and tonic and don’t want to wait until Friday, Tuesdays feature Botanical Tuesdays at the Duhau Palace: gin and tonic tastings in the gardens of this majestic hotel, all accompanied by live music.
Mark your calendar for the Alfajor Championship
In August, more specifically from August 15 to 17, the Alfajor World Championship is held at La Rural. This national classic needs this championship because few things are as delicious and essential for winter as the alfajor.
If you don’t have plans for this winter and want to do something different, this is the event you have to attend this winter: get ready to see the best and most delicious alfajores and taste as many as you can. Any weight you gain that day will come off easily once spring begins. Now you know what to do in Buenos Aires in winter.
Alfajor Championship
📍La Rural – 2704 Sarmiento Avenue
August 15, 16, and 17
Major events don’t stop just because it’s cold, and these winter months are packed with concerts by international artists in Buenos Aires. If you love music and want to go out in Buenos Aires this winter but haven’t decided who to see yet, remember that 2026 is loaded with international concerts. If your budget is tight, you should know that there are plenty of places to go to free concerts as well —and in such spectacular venues you never knew existed.
August 1 is International Beer Day, and on that day you’ll find special promotions and tastings at all the best breweries in Buenos Aires. Many are concentrated in the Palermo neighborhood, so if you don’t have plans for that winter day, your day is already booked.
If it’s a nice day, we recommend grabbing a few beers at one of the most incredible beer gardens so you can drink under the stars. You can also pair a good beer with an amazing burger at the best burger joints in Buenos Aires, and you’ve got yourself a great plan for this winter in the city.
If you don’t know what to do this winter in Buenos Aires, don’t miss the chance to warm up with Candlelight concerts, by candlelight. In beautiful and iconic locations throughout Buenos Aires, let yourself be enveloped by thousands of candles while you listen to your favorite music masterfully performed by a string quartet. Can you imagine the best of Taylor Swift, Adele, Queen, or Coldplay played on the violin? Buy your ticket now.
Athletes: the 21K marathon is coming
On August 23 in Buenos Aires, the 21K Marathon takes place (right on the cusp of spring). If you run, you can’t miss adding this event to your winter calendar in Buenos Aires. This half marathon is the fastest course in the Americas. And even if you’re not much of an athlete, you’ll likely see lots of people running through the Bosques de Palermo area that day (the start and finish are at Figueroa Alcorta and Dorrego).
Celebrate July 9
Celebrating July 9th has to be part of your winter plans. In addition to the traditional dishes for the occasion to enjoy with family, in Buenos Aires there are always fairs and special events to spend July 9th outdoors, despite the cold.
In addition to the Bs As Market fair, there will surely be an edition of Sabor a Buenos Aires, where you can sample the best of our local dishes and flavors.
What better plan for winter in Buenos Aires than to go out for a well-deserved afternoon snack or set aside an afternoon to try a thick hot chocolate accompanied by churros? It’s a simple yet unbeatable pleasure, and to do it right and turn it into a winter outing, you have to choose the best places for afternoon tea in Buenos Aires. Hearty afternoon teas like those at Las Violetas or Confitería La Ideal.
If you know you want churros, play it safe and try the best churros in Buenos Aires, in all their varieties and sizes. Luckily, Buenos Aires is full of great spots. And if you don’t want to go out this winter without your pet, we recommend excellent pet-friendly cafes.
It’s true, there are plenty of great things you can do for free in Buenos Aires. Here’s a list of 20 things you can enjoy without spending a dime in the city. There are incredible places to visit, and there are even places where you can watch movies on the big screen without paying a thing.
Join the Minecraft Experience: Moonlight Trail Buenos Aires (an ideal nighttime activity for winter)
Experience Minecraft in real life under the stars on an interactive, family-friendly tour at Ciudad Universitaria. If you’re looking for a unique outing for cold nights, this immersive, nighttime outdoor tour inspired by Minecraft takes place in Pavilion 5 at Ciudad Universitaria. It lasts about an hour, includes interactive stations, and a final battle against mobs. It’s in Buenos Aires every day until June 21, 2026, with 30-minute sessions between 6:30 PM and 11:00 PM; tickets start at $34,500.
