Must-Go Events in Buenos Aires in 2015

The beginning of the year always has that new smell in the air: of high expectations and the desire to improve on the previous year. To help you with this quest, we will do our part for your planning, so that you spend your money in the best way possible on an incredible journey through Buenos Aires. To this end, it is important you know in advance what sensational options are available in this new year. Here are our must-do events in Buenos Aires in 2015:

January

How about an independent French film festival in the Argentine capital? That's the idea of My French Film Festival, which begins on 16 January and runs until 16 February. The event takes place around the world and you can watch it through numerous online platforms or even see it in the cinema here in the city, where films will be screened. For more information, visit www.MyFrenchFilmFestival.com. [caption id="attachment_3611" align="aligncenter" width="610"] Mademoiselle Kiki et les Montparnos" is one of the films selected for the festival receiving rave reviews / Source[/caption] Foo Fighters return to Argentina! Touring with their latest album "Sonic Highways", the group will perform at Estadio Single de la Plata, on 18 January. The band is famous for doing an amazing show lasting around 3 hours. Definitely worth checking out! Tickets are available on Ticketek. [caption id="attachment_3612" align="aligncenter" width="610"] Foo Fighters’ epic show will kick 2015 off with a bang! / Source[/caption] If you want to spend this summer at the beach, enjoy the Armada Beach Festival on 24 January, at Club del Mar in Mar del Plata, just a short trip from Buenos Aires. With an international line-up of DJs, including: Aly & Fila, Cosmic Gate, Andy Moor, Heatbeat and Ruben de Ronde, this night of electronic music promises to be as hot as summer in the city! [caption id="attachment_3613" align="aligncenter" width="610"] Summer, beach and electronic music! The Armada Beach party has arrived. / Source[/caption]

February

Attention rockers: from 5 to 8 February,  Rock BA festival takes places in la Ciudad Park in Villa Soldati. Illya Kuryaki & The Valderramas, Eruca Sativa, Los Cafres, Los Pericos, La Beriso, and many others will perform live. Remember that the entrance to the event is free! [caption id="attachment_3614" align="aligncenter" width="610"] February means it’s time to rock BA! / Source[/caption] The Argentina Open starts this month! The professional tennis tournament starts on February 23 and runs until March 1st. This year, competing for the trophy will be the renowned tennis players Rafael Nadal, Leonardo Mayer and Fabio Pognini. Tickets to attend the event are selling on Ticketek. [caption id="attachment_3615" align="aligncenter" width="610"] Who will take the title in 2015? / Source[/caption] On 20 and 21 February, Ultra Festival will take place in Ciudad del Rock. In this edition, the DJ line-up is even more amazing, with big names like Hardwell, Nicky Romero, Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto, Steve Aoki and Showtek. Tickets are on sale on Ticketek. [caption id="attachment_3616" align="aligncenter" width="610"] Only good vibes at this music festival! Book now for an ultra experience! / Source[/caption]

March

Lollapalooza is back in Argentina this year. On 21 and 22 March, some of the biggest names in music come to the city, including Jack White, Pharrell, Smashing Pumpkins, Interpol, Calvin Harris, Foster the People, Skrillex and more. Tickets are on sale on the music festival's website. Ensure you get your ticket because we have some surprises in store for people coming to the city for the event. [caption id="attachment_3618" align="aligncenter" width="594"] This international music festival is back in Argentina in 2015 / Source[/caption] In addition to being man's best friend, dogs can also be lovely contestants, as they compete in various categories at the dog show, Nuestros Perros (Our Dogs). A renowned event for canine race, with a full programme of activities and exhibitions, it will take place from 25 to 29 March. For more information visit the event website. [caption id="attachment_3619" align="aligncenter" width="610"] How can you not love these furry creatures?! / Source[/caption] The month of March will be paradise for those addicted to music concerts. Currently, the following artists are already confirmed: Slash, James Blunt and Joss Stone. In addition to these, there are more artists that are still to be confirmed, including Grimes, Ringo Starr and Bob Dylan. So if you are a fan of any of these bands, March will be your month! [caption id="attachment_3620" align="aligncenter" width="610"] End the month off with a flourish with Slash and more! / Source[/caption]

April

Classic Rock band KISS comes to Buenos Aires! On April 16, at River Plate Stadium, the group will do a performance to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band. Entries are now on sale through TopShow. [caption id="attachment_3622" align="aligncenter" width="610"] Classic rock never died! Relive the old days when KISS comes to Buenos Aires! / Source[/caption] Do you like to read and be informed of all the latest releases in the world of books? Then you will enjoy the Feria Internacional del Libro (International Book Festival), from April 21 to May 11, at La Rural. An annual event since 1975, the book fair in Buenos Aires is considered the largest in Latin America and attracts over 1 million visitors a year. Worth checking out! [caption id="attachment_3623" align="aligncenter" width="610"] Try not to get lost among the books at the Book Festival / Source[/caption] Ed Sheeran’s tour announcement to Argentina was met with a quick response by fans, with tickets selling out. Since the April 25 show’s tickets ran out so quickly, the British singer has scheduled an extra concert on April 26. So snap up your tickets quickly! [caption id="attachment_3624" align="aligncenter" width="610"] At the height of his success, Ed Sheeran will tour Argentina / Source[/caption]

May

May begins with a heavy program: the return of the Monsters of Rock festival 2015. The rock concert at the Teatro Vorterix, will see performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest and Motörhead, and there are rumous of an appearance by Accept or Manowar. The event will take place on May 2 and entries will be on sale soon on FullTicket. [caption id="attachment_3625" align="aligncenter" width="610"] Calling all headbangers: Monsters of Rock is coming! / Source[/caption] For those who like decoration and interior design, Feria Puro Diseño at La Rural takes place between 19 and 26 May. Considered to be the largest design and decoration fair of Latin America, the event will have different categories from clothing design and accessories to lighting and crafts. Highly recommended! [caption id="attachment_3626" align="aligncenter" width="610"] This design festival is a must for followers of trends and fashions / Source[/caption]

June

If you are in Buenos Aires in June, you need to go in Festival Ciudad Emergente in the Recoleta Cultural Center. Between 17 and 21 June, the festival will bring a cultural avalanche with music, poetry, books, concerts of different musical genres, from hip hop battles to rock, photo exhibitions and visual arts, and film and theatre. What makes this amazing initiative even better? It’s free! [caption id="attachment_3627" align="aligncenter" width="610"] Ciudad Emergente is a free festival celebrating all things music, art and culture related / Source[/caption]

July 

It may be mid-year, but the city’s events are still going strong with ArteBA kicking off this month. This celebration of art in Buenos Aires includes several shows, exhibitions and opportunities to buy art. If you are a lover of fine art, don’t miss this cultural high point between 3 and 7 July at La Rural. [caption id="attachment_3629" align="aligncenter" width="610"] ArteBA celebrates fine art in Buenos Aires / Source[/caption] If you like the country life, pay a visit to the Rural Exposición at La Rural, between July 23 and August 2. The idea of the event is not only to present the best and most efficient agricultural machinery and distinguished and different breeds of animals, but also to create a family atmosphere with activities and entertainment for everyone. [caption id="attachment_3630" align="aligncenter" width="610"] This agricultural festival is an event for the whole family! / Source[/caption]

 August

To come to Buenos Aires in August and not go to the Tango Festival is like going into a football stadium and not seeing the game. The traditional Tango Festival in Buenos Aires will take place between 12 and 25 August throughout the city, visiting different milongas every day and several neighborhoods. Our tip is to check the schedule on the event website and choose where to start. This is one event not to be missed! [caption id="attachment_3631" align="aligncenter" width="610"] Tango BA: the most exciting festival on the calendar for the city of tango. / Source[/caption]

 September

rock bands are being confirmed for tours to the country of tango. If you thought of System of a Down and Nightwish, then you guessed right! At the moment, the dates are speculated to be 16 and 19 September, respectively. The good thing is that you still have time to save and come head bang with them. Be sure to check the bands’ official websites to confirm the dates. [caption id="attachment_3633" align="aligncenter" width="610"] Bands like System of a Down bring heavy rock to Buenos Aires. / Source[/caption] For everyone who loves to eat well, there is nothing better than an event filled with the crème de la crème of Argentine cuisine: Buenos Aires Food Week. Going into its 5 edition, BA Food Week is held in the first half of September and gives you a chance to visit the city's best restaurants at reasonable prices. Closer to the event, the list of restaurants and specific dates will be announced. Don’t miss this gastronomic experience! [caption id="attachment_3634" align="aligncenter" width="610"] Gourmet food has never been this accessible and affordable! / Source[/caption]

October 

"Have you ever felt curious about someone else's house?" That is the question behind 48H Open House, which once a year opens the doors of buildings and public and private homes to the general public. These are places that do not normally allow public access and that for a weekend can be discovered. This architecture initiative takes place in late October and is a must. [caption id="attachment_3635" align="aligncenter" width="610"] Explore the city's architecture with this urban initiative: 48H Open House. / Source[/caption] The great bands and artists just keep coming to Buenos Aires. There are many concerts lined up for October, although they still need to be confirmed, but negotiations have started and fans are already looking forward to the possible coming of Taylor Swift, Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains. Keep your fingers crossed and keep saving to visit the city during this exciting month! [caption id="attachment_3637" align="aligncenter" width="610"] Pearl Jam knows how to put on a spectacular show. / Source[/caption] A visit to Argentina requires a wine tour, whether its to a winery or to a wine fair. Luckily Buenos Aires hosts the 14th edition of the Vinos & Bodegas Expo, a true meeting point for worshippers of Argentine wine and their producers. This is a real must for anyone who is here in October and enjoys a good wine. The fair will be between 29 and 31 October, at La Rural. [caption id="attachment_3638" align="aligncenter" width="610"] It's not everyday you get to be surrounded by so much great wine! / Source[/caption]

 November

La Noche de los Museos (the Night of the Museums) in Buenos Aires provides a night of museum visits, lasting into the early hours of the morning. To encourage local culture and artistic expression, as well as general public awareness, the Buenos Aires government organizes an annual event with numerous museums and cultural centers throughout the city keeping their doors open late. The cultural exchange is amazing and the fusion of art, music, photo exhibitions and film in the same night is sensational. Keep an eye on the event website to check the exact date in November. You will not regret it! [caption id="attachment_3639" align="aligncenter" width="610"] The city transforms into one big museum on the Night of the Museums. / Source[/caption]

December

How about attending a gaucho party in the Buenos Aires neighbourhood? Enjoy the country weather and participate in the Fiesta Nacional del Gaucho (National Gaucho Festival). The event includes a great show of Creole skills, Argentine folklore bands and parade riders with old carts. In addition to a plenty of delicious typical foods and numerous choices of crafts and regional products. If you want to get to know the culture of the Pampas, do not miss this event in the first half of December. [caption id="attachment_3640" align="aligncenter" width="610"] A little gaucho tradition to finish the year with some mate and stories from the pampas. / Source[/caption] With so many great events in Buenos Aires in 2015, you'll be sure to have an incredible visit! For more things to do in Buenos Aires, visit our website.

By Thalles Santos | Adaptation Nicole Eberhard