Festivals in Argentina

Argentina is a varied and beautiful country. Argentina is a festivity place and attending one of its several festivals is a ideal way of gaining a better understanding of the culture.

There are a large range of festivals during the year from very old religious traditions to contemporary art exhibitions to fiestas which just seem to be an excuse for a bit of fun and socializing. You can find plenty of local festivals like some typical food and drink, dance to traditional music and party. In Argentina roughly 150 days per year are dedicated to sacred celebrations, to the honor of historic events or people, and to honors family or professions. Argentina most famous festival are:
National Folklore Festival - January

The festival is observe to some of the most popular musician and dancers within Argentina. It usually celebrate in January.

Tango Festival- March

Tango is, essentially, an art of synthesis. This is an exciting festival in Argentina, in which event attendees can witness the tango dance in its original Argentina birthplace.

Gualeguaychu Carnival - January & February

The Gualeguaychu Carnival is one of the largest carnivals festival in Argentina. This festival contain groups of people dancing glad music and dressed in colorful suits, the another features is murgas bands of street musicians and other artists participate in giant parades or Corsos, along the streets.

Festival del Vinador - March

It is one more wine fuelled event at the starting of March and another great excuse for wine tasting and fun.

Dia de la Vrgen de Lujan - May

It means huge celebrations in this pretty religious city in the region of Las Pampas. It is an absolutely giant arts festival where high quality exhibitions spring up all over the city.

Some of the big and well known festival are like Buenos Aires Tango Festival, Arte Buenos Aires - Contemporary Art Fair, Festival Latinoamericano de Video Rosario, Fiesta del immigrante, Semana Musical Llao Llao, OktoberFest Argentina, Creamfields Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Gay Parade, Club Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Festival de Chamame, Gay Pride festival.