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 Argentina's Independence Day, will be held on Thursday, July 9th and Friday, July 10th 2026, from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm, at Hipodromo de Palermo, with free entrance to the public.

More than 35 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, among many other local specialties and traditional Argentine products, like yerba mate, dulce de leche, wines, cold cuts, cheese, preserves, spices, honey, alfajores, and much more.

Location: Hipodromo de Palermo, Av. Del Libertador & Dorrego.
The Event may be suspended in case of rain.





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Exposición Rural 2026: Cattle Breeding & Agriculture Exhibition


The traditional Livestock and Agriculture Exhibition ("La Rural"), held every year in Buenos Aires for over a century, is one of the most important of its kind worldwide, bringing together more than a million visitors among producers, tourists and general public. 

The 2026 edition will take place from July 16th through July 26th. More than 4500 animal exhibitors and 400 commercial brands will be showing their products: laboratories, leather goods, banks, automotive industries, farm machinery, and providers of services and goods for the agricultural industry.


Visitors will have the opportunity to attend the many activities that take place every day during the Fair, such as:

° Cattle and equine competitions
° Cattle and equine auctions
° Cattle and horse breed exhibitions
° Traditional folk costumes contests
° Rein skills
° Polo exhibitions
° Indoor Pato (Horseball) exhibition
° Show jumping competitions
° Carriage exhibitions
° Military bands
° Farm machinery exhibition
° Live music shows
° Activities and workshops for kids

As well as exhibitions of all kinds of farm animals, sale of Argentine crafts, folk shows, and tastings of traditional products at the exhibition´s pavilions.







Location: La Rural Exhibition Center. Av. Santa Fe & Sarmiento
Dates: July 16th through July 26th, 2026
Opening hours: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Admittance Fees:

Online through this link
General admittance: AR$ 16500 + service charge.
Family pack 4×3: AR$ 49500 + service charge.

At the venue's box office:
General admittance: AR$ 20000.-
Seniors and Pensioners: Monday & Tuesday: Free - Wednesday to Sunday: AR$8500 (only at the venue)
Children under 8: Free every day

More information: Exposicion Rural official website

French Market in Recoleta celebrating Bastille Day


Celebrating the anniversary of the French Revolution, another edition of the authentic French Market will be installed in Plaza Francia, on Av. Del Libertador between Dr. Luis Agote & Av. Pueyrredón on Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Over 30 gastronomic stalls run by some of the most renowned French chefs and restaurants in Argentina will be offering their special dishes characteristic of the French cuisine, such as boeuf bourguignon, carbonade flamande, crêpes, raclette, quiches, onion soup. 

Visitors will also have the chance to taste and purchase French bakeries and different specialties, like macarons, croissants, éclairs, croque-monsieur, pains au chocolat, crème brûlée, tarte Tatin, Paris-Brest, as well as artisan cheese, cold cuts, bread, mustard, jams, among many other delicacies!




Live French music shows, talks, tastings, cooking classes and activities for kids will be presented during the weekend.

Free entrance
May be suspended in case of rain

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.