A guide to Carnaval 2023 in Buenos Aires
This year's carnival celebrations officially started last Saturday, February 4, but people across the country will keep the party alive every weekend until the upcoming national holidays on February 20 and 21; Buenos Aires' closing party will take place March 6 on Avenida de Mayo with a Fiesta Bresh DJ set and a performance from singer Karina La Princesita.
arnival 2023 started last Saturday, February 4, but Argentines across the country will keep the party alive every weekend until the upcoming national holidays on February 20 and 21.
With every weekend of the month dedicated to King Momo, the Times has compiled a guide for joining the festivities in the nation's capital.
In Buenos Aires City, though a smaller celebration than other provinces in the country, you can find a bit of everything. Across the capital, more than 100 murgas (a coordinated style of dance and music popular during carnaval season), will be performed, with many neighbourhoods presenting their own distinct local troupe. Across every barrio, there will be lots of music, dancing, options for street food, and of course, drinks. Performances will take place on Saturdays from 7pm to 2am and Sundays from 7pm to midnight, until the end of the season. Read More…