Have you ever wondered what magic awaits in the bustling streets of Buenos Aires after the sun sets?
This city, famous for its dynamic culture and unparalleled nightlife, offers more than just a place to visit—it promises an experience to be lived.
Whether you’re a digital nomad in search of the next great story, a traveler craving authentic encounters, or an expat looking to feel at home in a foreign land, Buenos Aires has something special for you.
“The Best Plans to Enjoy The Night in Buenos Aires,” brought to you by ExpatPathways, serves as your exclusive pass to the city’s most exciting nocturnal activities.
Join us as we unveil the secret spots, exhilarating experiences, and the unique rhythm of Buenos Aires that captivates everyone who walks its cobblestone streets.
The Best Plans to Enjoy The Night in Buenos Aires
1) Gastronomic tour
If there is something that distinguishes Buenos Aires from other cities in the world, it is its gastronomic richness. We are referring to the wide variety of culinary proposals. In Buenos Aires no food lover can be dissatisfied. And no matter what your preferences are: pizza, Argentinean asado, empanadas, Asian food and many other options.
You can put together a gastronomic tour taking as central criteria two main parameters:
- Geographical area: Buenos Aires is characterized by its neighborhoods and areas that are well differentiated from each other. For example, Corrientes Avenue is the favorite street for pizza restaurants, while San Telmo and Palermo are neighborhoods where bars are open until late at night.
- Type of gastronomy: As we said, Buenos Aires offers all kinds of culinary proposals, so no food lover will be left without finding his ideal restaurant. You can choose an Italian food tour, Spanish restaurants, Peruvian food and even, why not, try vegan proposals.
2) Tango night
The city of Buenos Aires and the Río de la Plata area are the birthplace of the musical genre that captivates people from all over the world: the tango. Far from being an obsolete musical genre, the city of Buenos Aires reproduces its passion for tango in each of its streets and avenues.
In the city of Buenos Aires you can find from clubs where you can dance with your partner and enjoy a few drinks to places where you can enjoy the luxury of seeing and listening to a first class international tango show.
We recommend you to frequent the areas of Almagro, Abasto, Palermo, Centro, San Telmo and La Boca, as all these neighbourhoods have tango incorporated in their streets and in each of their “beats”.
3) Theatres
The city of Buenos Aires is not just any city: it is a city where culture and art flow through each of its arteries. The theaters of Buenos Aires developed with great vigor throughout the 20th century. Many of them were located in the downtown area of Buenos Aires, with the emblematic Avenida Corrientes as its geographical core.
Did you know that there are more than 300 theaters in the city of Buenos Aires? But you should not only consider the commercial proposals, which are undoubtedly the most attractive for the public. Within this incredible number there are also independent and alternative theaters, which follow a cultural and artistic proposal very different from that of the big theaters.
Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful theater performance, which you can complement with a visit to the first class restaurants that are distributed in different points of Buenos Aires.
Some of the best theaters in Buenos Aires
- Teatro Colón: The Teatro Colón, a jewel in the crown of Buenos Aires, rivals famous opera houses like La Scala in Milan and the Royal Opera House in London, boasting an unparalleled cultural agenda and architectural grandeur.
- Paseo La Plaza: A cultural hub set on the site of an old market, blends historical charm with modern design, offering a variety of high-quality, diverse performances in the Pablo Picasso and Pablo Neruda halls.
- Teatro Ciego: Offers a unique theatrical experience where audiences “see” plays in complete darkness, engaging other senses for a heightened perception of reality and promoting true inclusivity for visually impaired individuals.
4) Cinemas
The city of Buenos Aires has a good number of cinema screens, as well as a community of spectators who do not hesitate to go to the cinema as part of any night out in the city.
Until the end of the last century, Buenos Aires was a disputed ground between the big cinema chains that landed in the country and the independent cinemas that had managed to earn their reputation independently. However, this parity ceased to be so with the advance of the 2000s, with chains such as Hoyts/Cinemark being the real winners in the business.
The above gives a clearer picture of the important incidence of cinema in Buenos Aires. You will find from large cinemas in the most renowned shopping malls (Abasto, Alto Palermo, Dot Baires), to independent cinemas that still maintain their autonomy when it comes to choosing the films on the billboard.
You can opt for a movie night in the most commercial cinemas and then enjoy a shopping trip to the malls, or choose the independent circuit of cinemas and then treat yourself to a delicious dinner.
Featured cinemas in Buenos Aires
- Hoyts/Cinemark: The most important movie theater chain in Buenos Aires. You can enjoy its innovative theaters in different parts of the City and its lineup of latest releases.
- Cinépolis: Another of the most important movie theater chains in Buenos Aires. It has 10 cinema complexes and a total of 79 movie screens.
- Multiplex: Cines Multiplex has complexes in Capital Federal in the neighborhoods of Belgrano and Microcentro, and in Greater Buenos Aires in the main shopping malls and shopping centers of Pilar and Canning (Ezeiza). The complex ticket offices open every day 15 minutes before the first performance.
5) Discos and dance clubs
Nightlife in Buenos Aires is multifaceted. Along with the incessant gastronomic and artistic proposal that captivates foreigners, the variety and quantity of discos and dance clubs open until late at night is also astonishing.
In Buenos Aires, going out dancing is a more common plan than you might think. And although you can find discos and clubs all over the city, the best options to recommend are in neighborhoods such as San Telmo, Centro, Palermo, Recoleta, Villa Crespo, Belgrano and Costanera Norte.
Don’t miss these nightclubs in Buenos Aires
- Bahrein: Set in a stunningly converted 1904 bank building in the heart of the city, offers a triple-tiered entertainment space that combines international music shows, expertly crafted cocktails, and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems to ensure an unforgettable night out.
- Punta Carrasco: Located by the river, encompasses a versatile entertainment complex with venues like Bayside for lively Saturday nights, The Bow for exclusive celebrations with a variety of musical genres and top DJs, and Mandarine Park for outdoor events and festivals that enhance the riverside’s beauty.
- Niceto Club: Known for its eclectic mix of styles, artists, and audiences, Niceto Club is the go-to venue for those looking to dive into a wide range of musical experiences, from indie bands to electronic DJs, in one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
6) Bars & pubs
There are many opportunities and occasions when you want to visit a bar or pub with your partner, friends or work colleagues. Fortunately, in Buenos Aires you will find bars and pubs on every block and street you walk down.
Argentinians are used to staying active until late at night. For this reason, whether on a weekday or during the weekends, bars and pubs are always working.
You can find everything from the classic breweries and pubs offering different varieties of draft beer to signature cocktail bars if you are looking for a more exclusive and less traditional proposal.
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