18 Things to do in Buenos Aires at night

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Buenos Aires has a fantastic nightlife with many restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Everything starts a bit later here so people usually eat around 9/10 pm and go out around 12/1 am.

 If that is too late for you, you can get serious discounts if you book dinner between 6 pm and 8 pm (check out “La Cabrera” and “Cabernet” for up to a 50% discount!).

Argentinians love to socialize so you can certainly soak up the atmosphere. We have noticed it to be particularly busy on Sunday evenings and it can be difficult to get a table in a restaurant.

✨ Here is our list of things to do in Buenos Aires at night ✨

1 Go see a Tango show 

The world-famous Tango dance originated in the 1880s in Buenos Aires(and Montevideo) so where else to see a show of this elegant dance? There are many theatres where you can watch an intimate show and our pick is the Teatro Astor Piazzolla. The theatre is intimate and the show gives a nice overview of the history and passion of Tango in Argentina 

The prices of Tango shows in Buenos Aires usually cost around 75-100 USD for just the show and around $100 for a show with a dinner. 

2 Go to A Milonga

Okay, so you have heard so much about Tango and already been to a show, well why not get involved yourself? There are a few Milongas in San Telmo where you can get involved (or just watch!).

The Milonga Placita del Pañuelo Blanco has folklore classes and live music and singing on Sundays on Plaza Dorrego. 

If you can’t make Sunday, then try Maldita Milonga which takes place on Wednesdays from 9pm and you can find more information here

3 Take a night city tour

If you want to see the city in a different light, then you can also take a tour at night. This tour starts in the center at Plaza de Mayo and includes some of the main sights (Floralis Genérica, The Planetarium, Pink House, Puerto Madero) lit up at night. 

You can book your tour with Getyourguide here

Puerto Madero it’s worth visiting at night

4 Take an E-scooter tour

An E-scooter is a great way to see the city and they offer tours in the evening/night. The tour takes place in the south of the city so it is perfect to find another bar/nightclub afterwards. The tour takes 2 and a half hours and a drink is included. 

🛴 You can book a tour here.  

5 Try some of Argentina’s famous wines

I have traveled all around the world and in my opinion, the wine in Argentina is the best (followed by Bulgaria and Georgia!). The difference between Argentina and other places is that even the very cheap wine is delicious. 

If you know about Argentine wine, then you have heard about Malbec. If you want to know more about wine and taste some wine and yummy cheese, then I recommend this tasting experience. 

6 Sample an Argentine Barbeque at Fogón Asado

Barbeque is an extremely common cultural event here in Argentina and it may be one of the first experiences you meet when you arrive in Argentina as there are people cooking meat everywhere in Buenos Aires. 

Argentinians are very very proud of their meat and if you want to taste some of the best cuts, you can check out this 8-course tasting menu at Fogón Asado. If you are looking for a Barbeque restaurant, you should look for the word “parrilla”. 

7 Go to a themed or hidden bar

Themed bars are an interesting idea, choose something from popular culture and make a bar with that theme! Some themed bars include a prison, vintage, the Simpsons, 80’s, Hawaiian, pop culture collectibles, New York subway, world traveler.

Be warned, some bars may appear not as they seem and may need a password to enter.

8 Watch a soccer match in La Bombonera, the home of  Boca Juniors

Soccer (or Football!) is the national obsession in Argentina. The 5 biggest teams all reside in Buenos Aires and the two biggest teams are River Plate and Boca Juniors.

Try a ‘choripan‘ at the stadium!

The games usually take place at night but tickets to the games are very difficult to get as you need to be a “socio”(partner) to buy one. If you are a soccer fanatic then you can take a tour of the stadiums and learn about the history of Boca and River Plate. 

We were lucky enough to get tickets from friends but there seem to be tickets available for selected games here

We had an amazing time at Boca Juniors Stadium!

9 Eat at Don Julio’s Restaurant

Don Julio’s is a must for foodies who visit Buenos Aires. The restaurant was crowned the best restaurant in Latin America in 2021 and is always busy. Expect great steaks and a long wine list and great customer service.

We recommend booking a table at least a month in advance since it’s usually fully booked. 

10 Live Music in Buenos Aires Jazz Clubs

There are plenty of live music venues in Buenos Aires and jazz fans are especially in for a treat. 

Most of the clubs are in Palermo and we went to the Bebop club where they did the Jazz standards. Also, check out the Thelonius club and The Backroom Bar which have 2 shows per evening at the weekend. 

11 Dance the night away at a Nightclub

Buenos Aires has a great nightlife so why not dance and drink the night away at one of the nightclubs here in town.  Some of our recommended nightclubs include “Kika”, “Terrazas del Este” and “Ink”.

12 Do a Pub Crawl

Why not do a pub crawl around Palermo and check out the bars and meet new people and the same time?  

Two options you have are “Fiesta Bar Tour” and “Out in BA”. You can also just go to the Irish bars “Temple” or “Sullivans”

13 Eat Pizza at La Guerrin

Pizza seems to be more important here than anywhere outside of Napoli! The oven at “Guerrin” has been on the go for 90 years (literally!) and the pizza there is fantastic. 

You may have to queue as it is extremely popular but it is huge and has a new patio out back so you won’t have to wait long. Highly Recommended!

Guerrin is a great pizzeria with friendly staff and amazing pizzas! Highly recommended!

14 Planetarium Galileo Galilei

The Planetarium is a great place to visit at nighttime but it closes at 7pm on Saturdays. The building itself looks very nice at night and there is a beautiful park for you to go for a late evening walk or run. They also hold concerts and you can find more information here.

15 Visit a Magic show Bar

If you are looking for something different,then you can always check out a magic show at “Bar Magico”. 

The show is interactive and caters to English speakers. This is one you can bring the kids too but adults will also enjoy the show and the drinks. 

16 Trade Sky Bar

This bar has one of the best views in Buenos Aires. It is a bar but it is also a restaurant so you can also have your dinner with a beautiful view. Try to make a reservation before you go. 

They have nice cocktails and steak and the prices are higher than other places but not extremely expensive.  

Discover bars in downtown Buenos Aires

17 Polo at night

If you want to see how the sport of polo works, then you can also take a night tour and see the sport being played at night. There is also a traditional barbeque for you to enjoy and you can find more information about this night here. 

18 Night of the Museums/Bookstores/Temples

If you are lucky enough to be in Buenos Aires in May then you can take part in the “Night of the Museums” where all the museums open their doors for free at night. 

There is also the “Night of Books” which takes place in October where you have book fairs near the Obelisk and in SanTelmo. Last but not least is the “night of the temples” which takes place in December and you can visit different temples for free. 

Does Buenos Aires have a good nightlife?

Yes, Buenos Aires has a great nightlife with a great selection of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. 

You can really enjoy yourself in Buenos Aires if you enjoy different types of music or if you are a foodie and enjoy a nice steak and a glass of wine. 

Where can I go in Buenos Aires at night?

There are many places for you to go at night in Buenos Aires depending on your preference. I hope I have provided a wide variety of things to do in Buenos Aires at night above. 

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