Buenos Aires Events

The Feria del Libro annual book fair draws over a million book fans to Buenos Aires during April, with Latin American literature most widely represented. The event takes place at the sprawling Centro Municipal de Exposicions. In mid-May, the Ark BA features exhibitions from over 80 different galleries and showcases a variety of influences from Argentina and around the world.

Buenos Aires is famous for its tango heritage, and on June 24 each year locals celebrate the anniversary of the death of Carlos Gardel, the man who took tango to the world. Many events take place around the city to mark the occasion and the singer's tomb at Chacarita draws Elvis-like worshipping hordes. For those interested in Argentina's traditional gaucho (cowboy) heritage, the Campeonato Abierto Argentino de Pato in December is the championship play-off for the pato crown; it's a bit like watching a game of horseback rugby. Also in December is the Campeonato Abierto Argentino de Polo, the slightly more highbrow polo championship season finale.