From lanterns and lion dances to drums and DJs, Buenos Aires offers a packed lineup for the XL weekend of carnaval, as Monday and Tuesday’s holidays ensure everyone can join on the fun across the city. Among other things, you’ll find a traditional Chinese parade, Argentine horses, martial arts demonstrations, traditional and contemporary music, DJs, and live performances. Coronel Roca 4151)Two-day tickets available hereUltra Buenos Aires will bring together more than 20 genres and subgenres of electronic music across two days and four stages, offering a true map of the global electronic music scene. In 1997, the murgas (neighborhood street bands that work year-round for the Carnival) were declared Buenos Aires City cultural heritage. The 158th Buenos Aires Carnival comes to the neighborhoods with murga performances, as well as music, dance, and culinary offerings.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald February 11, 2026 18:50 UTC