Buenos Aires celebrates the 90th Anniversary of The Obelisco


The Obelisco, symbol of the City of Buenos Aires was built in 1936 to commemorate the 400 years of the first foundation of the city. Its construction started on March 20th, 1936, on the same spot where the National Flag was raised for the first time in the city in 1812. It was inaugurated on May 23rd the same year. 

To celebrate its 90th anniversary, Buenos Aires invites you to experience La Noche del Obelisco (The Night of the Obelisk) on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, from 7 PM,  with a special event that will transform one of the city's most iconic avenues into a grand open-air party. 

Corrientes Ave, between Callao and Cerrito Ave, will be filled with activities to enjoy a unique night: musical performances, street artists, special events, and many surprises. 

In addition, bars, restaurants, and theaters will extend their hours until 2 AM. 

The highlight of the night will be a stunning 3D mapping show on the Obelisk, with an audiovisual presentation that will review the history of the monument and its connection to Buenos Aires over the past 90 years. There will be two shows, at 9 PM and 10 PM, accompanied by live performances by the Chamber Orchestra conducted by Damián Mahler.

Live Music shows: 
11 PM: Por siempre Astor: A tribute orchestra to the work of Astor Piazzolla, offering a journey through his most emblematic compositions such as Adiós Nonino, Balada para un loco, and Libertango, among others. 
12 AM: Joaco Burgos: Argentine singer, songwriter, and musician who with a deep connection to the tradition of Argentine rock. 
1 AM: No Name: An Argentine duo of DJs and producers who have developed a distinctive sound within the contemporary electronic music scene.
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Festival Sabores de la Patria 2026


A new edition of the Festival dedicated to the traditional Argentine gastronomy "Sabores de la Patria" ("The flavors of our Homeland"), celebrating May Revolution, will be held on Sunday, May 24th, and Monday, May 25th 2026, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, at the park located on Av. del Libertador & Av. Pueyrredon (opposite the Fine Arts Museum) with free entrance to the public.

Numerous food stands will be offering a great variety of the most representative typical dishes of our country, such as: locro, carbonada, choripan, humita, tamales, pastelitos, empanadas, asado, churros, picadas, lentil stew, meat & potato pie, among many other local specialties.

There will also be a sector with stands selling all kinds of traditional Argentine products, like yerba mate, dulce de leche, wines, cold cuts, cheese, preserves, spices, honey, alfajores, and much more.

The Event may be suspended in case of rain.





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2026 Spring Polo Season & Triple Crown


The Argentine Polo Association (AAP) has announced the Schedule the 2026 Triple Crown, made up by three of the most important, highest-handicap Polo tournaments worldwide: Hurlingham Club Open - the oldest Polo tournament in the world; Tortugas Country Club Open; and the world-class Argentine Open Championship, played every year at the Cathedral of Polo in Palermo.

The teams already confirmed to participate in the Triple Crown are:

La Natividad La Dolfina (40): Adolfo Cambiaso (10), Poroto Cambiaso (10), Camilo Castagnola (10), Bartolomé Castagnola (10).
Ellerstina-Indios Chapaleufu (37): Facundo Pieres (10), Gonzalo Pieres (9), Antonio Heguy (9), Cruz Heguy (9).
Las Monjitas (35): Rufino Bensadón (8), Lucas Monteverde (9), David Stirling Jr (9), Juan Martin Nero (9).
La Hache Polo Team (34): Hilario Ulloa (9), Carlos M. Ulloa (8), Benjamín Panelo (8), Tomás Panelo (9). 
La Ensenada (33): Juan Britos (8), Diego Cavanagh (8), Juan M. Zubía (9), Jerónimo del Carril (8). 
Híper Polo Club (33): Victorino Ruiz Jorba (8), Gonzalo Ferrari (8), Francisco Elizalde (9), Teodoro Lacau 8. 
Haras San Pedro (32): Bautista Bayugar (8), Alfredo Bigatti (8), Ignacio Laprida (8), Joaquín Pittaluga (8).
Don Ercole (31): Facundo Llosa (8), Kristos Magrini (7), Pedro Zacharias (8), Felipe Vercellino (8). 
 
The qualifying tournament for the Remonta and Veterinaria Cups, that will take place on September 24, 28, and October 2, will award the two remaining places.


SCHEDULES
(Updates and results will be published in red)

September 22 - October 3
133rd HURLINGHAM CLUB OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
The Ayrshire Cup - Organized by Hurlingham Club. Hurlingham
QUARTERFINALS: September 22 & 23
SEMI FINALS: September 26 & 27
FINAL DRYSDALE CUP: Thursday, October 1 
FINAL OPEN: Saturday, October 3
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October 6 - November 11
86th TORTUGAS COUNTRY CLUB OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Emilio de Anchorena Cup - Organized by Tortugas Country Club
DATE 1: Wednesday, October 7
DATE 2: Thursday, October 8
DATE 3: Saturday, October 10
DATE 4: Sunday, October 11
DATE 5: Saturday, October 17
DATE 6: Sunday, October 18
DATE 7: Saturday, October 24
DATE 8: Sunday, October 25
DATE 9: Saturday, October 31
DATE 10: Sunday, November 1
FINAL: Saturday, November 7
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November 10 - December 12
133rd ARGENTINE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Organized by Argentine Polo Association
DATE 1: Tuesday, November 10
DATE 2: Wednesday, November 11
DATE 3: Saturday, November 14
DATE 4: Sunday, November 15
DATE 5: Saturday, November 21
DATE 6: Sunday, November 22
DATE 7: Saturday, November 28
DATE 8: Sunday, November 29
DATE 9: Saturday, December 5
DATE 10: Sunday, December 6
FINAL:  Saturday, December 12
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Information about tickets, hospitality packages, and final schedules will be announced in the upcoming weeks.
Don't hesitate to contact me through this Contact Form, or by email: sandra@batravelguide.com for further enquires. 

Schedules subject to change. Please check periodically on this post for updates.
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Football Soccer in Buenos Aires - Calendar of matches 2026


The fixture of matches in the local 1st Division futbol championship to be played in Buenos Aires on the first half of the year 2026 has been announced.

Don't miss the opportunity of attending one of these exciting games the easiest and safest way, with a service that includes tickets, transfers, and permanent bilingual host, provided the leading companies in football tours. Contact me and make your reservation!

Ask for matches in the Campeonato Carioca in Rio de Janeiro as well!

FIXTURE

JANUARY 2026
Friday 23: San Lorenzo vs Lanus
Friday 23: Independiente vs Estudiantes de La Plata
Saturday 24: Gimnasia de La Plata vs Racing Club
Sunday 25: Argentinos Juniors vs Sarmiento
Sunday 25: Boca Juniors vs Deportivo Riestra
Tuesday 27: Velez Sarsfield vs Talleres
Tuesday 27: Huracan vs Independiente Rivadavia
Wednesday 28: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Boca Juniors
Wednesday 28: Racing Club vs Rosario Central
Wednesday 28: River Plate vs Gimnasia de La Plata
Saturday 31: San Lorenzo vs Central Cordoba
Saturday 31: Independiente vs Velez Sarsfield

FEBRUARY 2026
Sunday 1: Boca Juniors vs Newell's Old Boys
Monday 2: Argentinos Juniors vs Belgrano
Saturday 7: River Plate vs Tigre
Saturday 7: Racing Club vs San Lorenzo
Sunday 8: Huracan vs San Lorenzo
Monday 9: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Deportivo Riestra
Thursday 12: Argentinos Juniors vs River Plate
Friday 13: Independiente vs Lanus
Saturday 14: Huracan vs Sarmiento
Monday 15: Boca Juniors vs Platense
Thursday 19: San Lorenzo vs Estudiantes De Río Cuarto
Friday 20: Boca Juniors vs Racing Club
Sunday 22: Argentinos Juniors vs Lanus
Sunday 22: Velez Sarsfield vs River Plate
Tuesday 24: San Lorenzo vs Instituto de Córdoba
Wednesday 25: Gimnasia de La Plata vs Rosario Central
Thursday 26:  Racing Club vs Independiente de Rivadavia
Thursday 26: River Plate vs Banfield
Saturday 28: Independiente vs Central Cordoba
Saturday 28: Boca Juniors vs Gimnasia de Mendoza

MARCH 2026
Sunday 1: Argentinos Juniors vs Barracas Central
Monday 2: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Velez Sarsfield
Tuesday 3: Huracan vs Belgrano
Tuesday 10: Independiente vs Union
Wednesday 11: Boca Juniors vs San Lorenzo
Wednesday 11: Argentinos Juniors vs Rosario Central
Friday 13: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Lanus
Sunday 15: Gimnasia de La Plata vs Independiente Rivadavia
Sunday 15: River Plate vs Sarmiento
Monday 16: San Lorenzo vs Defensa Y Justicia
Monday 16: Racing Club vs Estudiantes De Río Cuarto
Saturday 21: Independiente vs Talleres
Sunday 22: Argentinos Juniors vs Platense
Sunday 22: Boca Juniors vs Instituto de Cordoba
Monday 23: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Central Cordoba
Thursday 26: Argentinos Juniors vs Lanus
Tuesday 31: Argentina vs Zambia (Friendly match)

APRIL 2026
Friday 3: San Lorenzo vs Estudiantes de La Plata
Sunday 5: Independiente vs Racing Club
Sunday 5: River Plate vs Belgrano
Sunday 5: Gimnasia de La Plata vs Huracan
Monday 6: Argentinos Juniors vs Banfield
Saturday 11: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Union
Saturday 11: Boca Juniors vs Independiente
Sunday 12: Huracan vs Rosario Central
Sunday 12: Racing Club vs River Plate
Tuesday 14: Boca Juniors vs Barcelona (Ecuador) - Copa Libertadores
Wednesday 15: River Plate vs Carabobo (Venezuela) - South American Cup
Saturday 18: Independiente vs Defensa Y Justicia
Saturday 18: Argentinos Juniors vs Atlético Tucuman
Sunday 19: Gimnasia de La Plata vs Estudiantes De Río Cuarto
Sunday 19: River Plate vs Boca Juniors
Monday 20: San Lorenzo vs Velez Sarsfield
Friday 24: Racing Club vs Barracas Central
Saturday 25: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Talleres
Saturday 25: River Plate vs Aldosivi
Wednesday 29: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Flamengo (Brazil) - Copa Libertadores

MAY 2026
Saturday 2: Racing Club vs Huracan
Sunday 3: River Plate vs Atletico Tucuman
Sunday 3: San Lorenzo vs Independiente
Sunday 10: Argentinos Juniors vs Lanus
Sunday 10: River Plate vs San Lorenzo
Wednesday 13: River Plate vs Gimnasia de La Plata
Saturday 16: River Plate vs Rosario Central
Wednesday 17: Argentinos Juniors vs Belgrano
Tuesday 19: Boca Juniors vs Cruzeiro (Brazil) - Copa Libertadores
Wednesday 20: River Plate vs Red Bull Bragantino (Brazil) - South American Cup
Tuesday 26: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Deportivo Independiente Medellín (Colombia) - Copa Libertadores
Wednesday 27: River Plate vs Blooming (Bolivia) - South American Cup


Schedule subject to change of dates and addition of new matches depending on the progress of the tournaments, please check regularly for updates.

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