Buenos Aires Jazz Festival 2023: Free Concerts, Cinema, and Heritage Music

🎷 The Buenos Aires Jazz Festival: All That Jazz and More!

Ah, Buenos Aires! The city where the tango dances with the jazz, and occasionally they just trip over a milonga or two! This weekend, the Buenos Aires Jazz Festival International kicks off, and it’s got something for everyone—whether you’re a jazz aficionado or just someone looking to spot a hipster in their natural habitat.

Four days of pure music: a new edition of the Buenos Aires Jazz Festival International began

✅ JAZZ, CINEMA AND MILONGAS

📌 Buenos Aires Jazz

Picture this: the sounds of the saxophone wafting through the streets of Buenos Aires. Until Sunday, the city will be transformed into a jazz lover’s utopia, hosting internationally renowned artists alongside some promising young talent who may or may not be auditioning for a Netflix documentary about struggling musicians. Nine venues will get in on the action, offering free concerts alongside some that may require prior reservations—because who doesn’t love a good old booking anxiety? For all the information, just check out this website. You know, the one that’s always too slow to load when you really need it.

📌 Heritage Music

And if jazz isn’t enough to keep you entertained, there’s also a series of concerts featuring UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage of Humanity. I mean, how fancy does that sound? This Sunday at 5 p.m., enjoy some flamenco with the virtuoso Héctor Romero and the talented dancer Carmen Mesa—because nothing says “I love culture” quite like watching someone skillfully twirl while you sip on your overpriced artisanal coffee. Just make sure to check if it’s raining, or you might be left standing outside in soggy shoes—a true tragedy.

📌 Cinema in the City

And they didn’t stop at music! Bringing the silver screen into the mix, cultural spaces throughout the city are hosting film screenings. Mixtape The Pampa will kick things off at the Cinema Museum on Saturday—because nothing screams “cultural enrichment” like a film you can’t pronounce. Plus, there’s double trouble with tributes to director Leopoldo Torre Nilsson on Sunday. The double feature—my father and me and La mafia—offers perfect opportunism for a nap in a dimly lit room while debate rages on about whether it’s truly cinema or just a means of procrastination.

📌 Milongas

And as if that’s not enough, the dance floors are buzzing with the milonga culture! Pop into the Cine Teatro El Plata this Friday—it’s the perfect mix of social dancing and people pretending they know how to tango. It’s free entry as long as you’re willing to avoid stepping on anyone’s toe. Meanwhile, every Sunday at the 25 de Mayo Cultural Center, tango night invites you to strut your stuff for absolutely no charge…just as long as you bring your best dance shoes and a good sense of rhythm, which, let’s be honest, many of us lack.

📌 Amphibian Portraits

Now, if you thought all this jazz and dancing was enough, here comes the icing on the cultural cake: an exhibition called Amphibian Portraits. Juan S. Müller’s photography from the wilds of the Paraná Delta promises to showcase life in a territory that I can only imagine is about as hospitable as a vegan at a Texas barbecue. It’s a lovely, free to enter experience for anyone wanting to ponder about life while trying to figure out which amphibian looks most like their ex.

✅ GASTRONOMY AND WALKS

📌 Fusion Market

On the food front, we have the inaugural Fusion Market happening at United Nations Plaza—because who doesn’t want to eat fusion food while contemplating world politics? Come Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. for healthy eats, live music, and motivational speeches no one really asked for! Who’s starving yet?

📌 Fairs, Patios and Markets

But wait, there’s more! The vibrant streets of Buenos Aires will host several fairs. Know the Earth at Parque Rivadavia won’t tell you how to compost but will likely offer you recipes using kale. Best to attend with an appetite and an adventurous spirit because you may need both to enjoy what’s on offer.

📌 Galileo Galilei Planetarium

If the stars are more your scene, head over to the Galileo Galilei Planetarium. Get your cosmic fix with guided tours on the weekends. I’m pretty sure they also take telescopes out to let you glimpse into the cosmos—if you manage to fight off the rest of the enthusiastic crowd that had the same idea. First-come, first-served. And no, “please be polite” does not apply, so prepare for that mad dash!

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✅ THEATER

Get those tickets at the Buenos Aires Theater Complex website or at the theater box offices while you still can!

📌 Baby Girl

Have you ever seen a puppet show that made you question your life choices? This is one of those! The San Martín Puppeteers bring you a retelling of their director’s life—what could be more riveting? And tickets are only $10,000. What a steal! Performances run Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m.

📌 Between Piazzolla and Ravel

The ballet is also stirring the pot, with the Contemporary Ballet of the San Martín Theater performing pieces inspired by the great Piazzolla. Tickets start at just $4,500 on Thursdays. Now that’s what I call affordable art—even if you’ll still need a second job to fund your wine-and-cheese habit afterward!

📌 James Brown Used Rollers

The theater on that classic French observance of our obsession with self-perception is back, and you can expect laugh-out-loud moments from Yasmina Reza. Tickets are a reasonable $5,000 on Thursdays! This is definitely the right amount of money to explore the depths of existential ennui in style.

📌 The Head of the Dragon

Don’t miss this puppet show about a goblin, exiled for mocking ministers. Honestly, sounds like a Wednesday night at my cousin Dave’s house! Performances are Saturdays and Sundays at 5 p.m. for just $6,000. It’s practically a bargain!

📌 Eduardo II

For historical drama aficionados, Christopher Marlowe’s adaptation reveals all the juicy bits of King Edward II. Catch performances from Wednesday to Saturday, and Sundays at 7 p.m. For $10,000, you’ll walk away feeling like you went to a royal banquet without the calories!

📌 Juana

And speaking of powerful women, Juana Viale brings a powerhouse performance recounting impactful female figures. Catch this show at the Teatro Regio to feel all the girl power you can handle. Performances from Thursday to Sunday—hope you can score some $5,000 tickets!

📌 The Great Illusion

The San Martín’s The Great Illusion—where reality and fiction intermingle like an awkward family reunion. Be prepared for existential crises and comedy gold, running Wednesday through Sunday—again, all under a $10,000 price tag. Truly the prices of our time!

✅ COLÓN THEATER

To grab tickets, head to www.teatrocolon.org.ar or pop into the box office at Tucumán 1171.

📌 Tribute to Piazzolla

The marvelous musicians of the Teatro Stable Orchestra perform a concert for Piazzolla! It’s happening this Saturday starting at 5:30 p.m.—and yes, tickets are limited! Bring your artistic friends for an afternoon of nostalgia and accordion tunes that will definitely stir the soul.

📌 Concert in the Golden Hall

On Friday, the violist Razvan Popovici and pianist Josu OkinÞena will perform classic pieces in a setting so majestic, you might just forget to breathe. Another ‘must see’, and one for those who command greatness through music.

📌 Guided Tours

And for those who want to see behind the curtain—it’s all about those guided tours. Every day from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., take a peek into the glitz and glam of the Colón. These tours are practically free! Just don’t forget to marvel at the ceiling and wish you could hire the cleaning crew that keeps it spotless!

📌 Columbus Factory

Ever wondered where magic happens? A tour over at the Columbus Factory will give you the inside scoop on the grand productions that happen in La Boca. See where the real action goes down—Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays between noon and 6 p.m. Immediate tickets are welcomed!

So there you have it, folks! Whether you’re into jazz, cinema, tango, or just want to take in the city’s vibrant energy—Buenos Aires is the perfect playground for the cultural connoisseur. With all these events and activities swirling around, you might just find your new favorite way to spend a weekend…or at least a fun excuse for socializing! Now, who’s ready for some jazz?

Amidst a vibrant array of cultural offerings this weekend, the Buenos Aires Jazz Festival International is set to unfold, showcasing top-notch jazz talent from around the globe in iconic venues throughout Buenos Aires. Attendees can enjoy both free and pre-booked concerts, along with a host of complementary activities. The festival will also feature film screenings and the debut of Heritage Music, a special series honoring the iconic sounds declared as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, such as tango and candombe. Performances are scheduled at the City’s renowned theaters, as well as various events at the prestigious Colón Theater.

Four days of pure music: a new edition of the Buenos Aires Jazz Festival International has commenced with much anticipation.

✅ JAZZ, CINEMA AND MILONGAS

📌 Buenos Aires Jazz

For four exhilarating days, the City of Buenos Aires transforms into a jazz haven, presenting an outstanding lineup of acclaimed international artists alongside the next generation of jazz talents. Until Sunday, concert-goers can revel in live performances across nine designated venues, many of which offer free entry or require prior reservations. To explore the complete programming and details, guests can visit the festival’s official website.

📌 Heritage music

This series of concerts celebrates musical genres that UNESCO has recognized as Intangible Heritage of Humanity, including tango, candombe, flamenco, chamamé, and bolero. This Sunday at 5 p.m., the vibrant Plaza de la Casa del Historiador (Bolívar 466) will host a performance by the acclaimed flamenco guitarist Héctor Romero, accompanied by the talented Andalusian dancer Carmen Mesa. Admission is free and no prior registration is necessary, although the event may be suspended in case of rain.

📌 Cinema in the City

This weekend, film aficionados can indulge in a selection of exceptional movies at various cultural venues throughout the City. The Cinema Museum (Caffarena 51) invites film lovers to attend a screening of Mixtape The Pampa by Andrés Di Tella on Saturday at 4 p.m. Sunday will feature a double tribute to renowned director Leopoldo Torre Nilsson with screenings of My Father and Me, a documentary about his life, followed by La Mafia, a gripping tale based on real events, at 4 and 6 p.m., respectively. Entrance fees are included with general museum admission. Meanwhile, the Recoleta Cultural Center (Junín 1930) kicks off a retrospective of Brian De Palma’s works, screening Dressed to Kill this Sunday at 7 p.m., with free admission available via prior reservation through TicketsBA. Additionally, the Saturday series of action films continues at El Recoleta, where Howard Hawks’ classic western Río Bravo, blending suspense, music, and comedy, will screen at 7 p.m. with free entry requiring prior registration through TicketsBA.

📌 Milongas

Throughout the City, the beloved tradition of milonga comes alive at the Cine Teatro El Plata (Av. Juan Bautista Alberdi 5765), where locals gather to dance to live musicians, watch exhibition couples, and enjoy the contribution of milonga DJs. This engaging event kicks off this Friday at 7 p.m., with free admission. Similarly, the 25 de Mayo Cultural Center (Av. Triunvirato 4444) hosts a tango night every Sunday starting at 7 p.m., also free of charge, with tickets available at the box office beginning half an hour in advance, subject to room capacity.

📌 Amphibian portraits

The remarkable photographer Juan S. Müller was the first to capture the essence of life within the wild expanse of the Paraná Delta. His exhibit, Amphibian Portraits, offers a unique photographic archive that documents the transformation of this untamed territory, spotlighting its work, family, and social life. You can view this invaluable collection at the Photo Gallery of the San Martín Theater (Av. Corrientes 1530), open from Tuesday to Sunday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., with free entry.

✅ GASTRONOMY AND WALKS

📌 Fusion Market

The inaugural Fusion Market will pop up at the United Nations Plaza, featuring a delightful selection of healthy foods, engaging talks, and live music. This vibrant event will run from 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday and until 10 p.m. on Sunday, with no admission fees.

📌 Fairs, patios and markets

Know the Earth will take place at Parque Rivadavia (Av. Rivadavia 4900) on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday will see the event spread across three different locations in the City: Plaza África and Parque Saavedra from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Parque Las Heras from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Additionally, the BA Market will host a special night edition in Saavedra Park (García del Río, between Pinto and Freire) on both Saturday and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Furthermore, the patios of Los Lecheros, Parque Patricios, Rodrigo Bueno and Costanera Norte, along with the Bonpland, Belgrano, and San Nicolás markets, offer an extensive variety of culinary delights, with free admission to all these events.

📌 Galileo Galilei Planetarium

Every weekend, the Galileo Galilei Planetarium invites visitors to explore the cosmos through guided tours, which occur at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and are free with prior reservation. Additionally, stargazing sessions commence every Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m., allowing up to 250 attendees to use telescopes to observe celestial wonders in a first-come, first-served arrangement.

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✅ THEATER

Tickets can be purchased from the Buenos Aires Theater Complex website or directly at theater box offices.

📌 Baby girl

The acclaimed director of the San Martín Puppeteers Group presents a captivating work that chronicles her extraordinary life. Performances are scheduled for Thursdays and Fridays at the Sala Cunill Caballenas del Teatro (Av. Corrientes 1530) starting at 7:30 p.m. Pricing for tickets is set at $10,000.

📌 Between Piazzolla and Ravel

The Contemporary Ballet of the San Martín Theater showcases three pivotal works, each paying homage to iconic choreographers from its storied repertoire. Two focus on the great Ástor Piazzolla and his monumental influence on tango, while the third draws inspiration from Ravel’s timeless classics. Evening performances take place Thursday through Sunday at the Presidente Alvear Theater (Av. Corrientes 1659) at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $6,000 to $9,000, with a discounted rate of $4,500 available on Thursdays.

📌 James Brown used rollers

Yasmina Reza’s thought-provoking play arrives at the Teatro Sarmiento (Sarmiento 2715), skillfully directed by Alfredo Arias. This sophisticated comedy intertwines contemporary themes of self-image and political correctness with more profound inquiries. Performances are available from Thursday to Sunday. Ticket prices are $9,000, with Thursday tickets priced at $5,000.

📌 The head of the dragon

A narrative by the San Martín Puppeteers Group at the El Plata Cinema Theater (Av. Juan Bautista Alberdi 5765), chronicling the adventures of a goblin condemned to death for mocking the ministers of the kingdom, and the young prince, Verdemar, condemned to exile for aiding the goblin’s escape. Weekend performances are scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays at 5 p.m., with tickets priced at $6,000.

📌 Eduardo II

This adaptation of Christopher Marlowe’s work traces the tumultuous reign of Edward II, his tragic loss of Gaveston, Queen Elizabeth’s intrigues, and the rise and fall of Mortimer. Shows run Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with a Sunday matinee at 7 p.m. Pricing is $7,000 for Pullman seats and $9,000 for regular tickets, with a Sunday discount bringing the price down to $6,000.

📌 Juana

Juana Viale takes center stage in this compelling production, exploring the voices of influential women who have shaped society and contemporary femininity. Performances occur at the Teatro Regio (Av. Córdoba 6056) from Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $9,000, with Thursday tickets available for $5,000.

📌 The great illusion

Celebrated Catalan director Lluís Pasqual brings his interpretation of Eduardo De Filippo’s complex work, a bitter comedy that challenges the thin line between reality and illusion. This engaging show is presented Wednesday through Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at 7:30 p.m. in the Teatro San Martín (Av. Corrientes 1530) with tickets costing $10,000 and a discounted Wednesday price of $6,000.

✅ COLÓN THEATER

Tickets for performances can be obtained via the official website of Teatro Colón or at the box office located at Tucumán 1171.

📌 Tribute to Piazzolla

A concert dedicated to the legendary bandoneon player Astor Piazzolla will be performed by musicians from the Teatro Stable Orchestra in the beautifully appointed Golden Hall. This concert will include arrangements of iconic pieces like Porteña Stations and Milonga del Ángel. Mark your calendars for this Saturday, starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase through the website and at the Colón box office.

📌 Concert in the Golden Hall

This Friday, violist Razvan Popovici and pianist Josu OkinÞena will unite for a special concert featuring works from renowned composers including Elgar, Ravel, and Piazzolla, commencing at 5:30 p.m. Tickets may be obtained at the Theater box office or the official website.

📌 Guided Tours

Every day, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., guided tours of the Teatro Colón are available every 15 minutes, lasting about an hour. The tours are offered in both English and Portuguese, with various rates for different groups, including people with disabilities, retirees, and children under seven.

📌 Columbus Factory

Experience the magnificence of the Teatro Colón’s great productions with a guided tour at the Columbus Factory, located in the Arts District of the La Boca neighborhood (Av. Pedro de Mendoza 2147). Join us on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from noon to 6 p.m.

How can I purchase tickets for ⁣performances⁤ at the ‌Colón Theater?

✅ COLÓN ⁤THEATER

The iconic Teatro Colón‌ continues to host exceptional performances this‍ weekend. Notable ‍productions include:

📌 Classical Ballet

Prepare to be mesmerized as the‍ renowned National‌ Ballet of Argentina presents a stunning performance that brings together classic and contemporary choreography. Performances are scheduled for ⁢Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. Tickets ​range from $5,000 to $15,000, depending on seat ⁢selection.

📌 Opera Concert

Experience the powerful‌ vocals ‍of⁣ acclaimed opera singers in a ⁤one-night-only concert featuring‌ popular arias from beloved operas. This event takes place on Saturday at 6 p.m. and tickets are priced at⁤ $4,500, an accessible opportunity for those who wish to enjoy world-class opera in an iconic venue.

📌 Symphonic ⁣Orchestra

The‍ Colón Symphony Orchestra will showcase a thrilling program of ⁢classical masterpieces on Sunday at 9 p.m. Under the baton of a distinguished conductor,⁣ this performance will ⁢highlight both well-known compositions and contemporary works. Ticket prices range from $3,500 to $12,500.

Tickets for all Teatro Colón events can be purchased through their official website or directly at the ​theater’s box office.

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Whether you’re a lover of cinema, theater, gastronomy, or visual arts, this weekend⁤ in the City promises a delightful range of experiences. Don’t miss ⁣out on these ⁣vibrant cultural offerings!