Get Out!: Crime storytelling, meats, Borges and electronic music

Get ready to decide your plans for this (long) weekend (remember that Monday is a holiday), because Buenos Aires presents its usual large amount of options for culture buffs, gastro fans and music lovers.

The historical National Library will showcase activity about Jorge Luis Borges, the Güiraldes Library will present authors of fiction and nonfiction crime stories, the Palermo race tracks with feature parrillas, and a winefest will take place around Belgrano and Palermo.

Plus, cumbia, rock and roll, hip-hop, electronica and a poignant singer-songwriter provide great concerts.

As always, the Herald’s got you covered.

Black week BA October 7 to 10

Güiraldes Library (Talcahuano 1261)

Free admission

During four days, the third edition of festival “Semana Negra BA” will bring together writers, journalists, researchers, and readers around crime fiction, true crime, investigative journalism, history, and new ways of telling stories about crime.

Prominent guests include Claudia Piñeiro, Luisa Valenzuela, Juan Sasturain, María O’Donnell, and Guillermo Saccomanno.

Full details at https://buenosaires.gob.ar/gcaba_historico/semana-negra-ba-2026

Meat & Fire Oct. 10–12, noon to midnight

Hipódromo de Palermo (Av. del Libertador 4101)

Admission: Tickets at meatandfire.org and at the box office

The international festival of meat and open-fire cooking born in Barcelona in 2023, arrives in Buenos Aires for its first local edition. The three-day event will bring more than 30 international grill masters and chefs to 20,000 square meters of food stalls, tasting areas, live music, a producers’ market and cooking demonstrations. 

Argentine participants include Pablo Rivero of Don Julio, Juan Gaffuri of Elena, Agustín Conde of Berria by Sagardi, Sebastián Cardamoni of Fogón Asado and Germán Sitz of La Carnicería. International guests include chefs from Italy, Ecuador and Spain, including one-Michelin-starred Hideki Matsuhisa of Koy Shunka in Barcelona.

Borges Book Fair October 9 and 10, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

National Library (Mexico 564)

Admission: Free
Jorge Luis Borges served as director of the National Library, which, forty years after his death, will open its doors for the first “Feria del Libro Borgeano”, with a display of new and used, antique and rare books by and about Borges, as well as a selection of his favorite texts.

There will also be guided tours of the building and talks with experts..

Vintage vinyls and clothes October 10, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Near Obelisco (write a DM to https://www.instagram.com/p/DdjT2zTJLq4/?stkn=dmprZ3Zsb3NzdmU5).

Admission: Free

Both Studio Erté and Lecter Records join forces to open a showroom near Downtown, with a careful selection of vintage clothes and rare records. A treat for those that enjoy browsing around bins.

FOOD
Naranjo Turns Six Oct. 10, from 2 p.m.
Naranjo Bar (Angel Carranza 1059)
Admission: Free

Naranjo Bar turns six with an afternoon party of sandwiches, ice cream, wine and music. The Chacarita wine bar will celebrate its anniversary on the sidewalk as the sun goes down, before moving the party indoors. 

DJs Karen, Delssin, DJ Vecino, Salomé Selecta and Balaciano will provide the soundtrack, with plenty of bottles flowing throughout the day. 

Salvaje Wines Fair October 11 and 12, from 2 p.m.

Gral. Manuel Savio 499

Admission: AR$65,000

Feria Salvaje Vinos returns for two days to meet producers, join guided tastings and talks, and browse a market and food court featuring Buenos Aires restaurants. There will also be coffee, spirits and other artisanal products to discover, with free water throughout the event that takes place all around Palermo and Belgrano.

The fair is dedicated to natural and biodynamic wines, with more than 300 labels from Argentina and abroad. Each ticket includes a collectible Salvaje glass, unlimited tastings of wines, vermouth, beer, cider and sake, plus breads, cheeses and cacao. 

Tickets at https://feriasalvaje.empretienda.com.ar

French Fair October 10 and 11, from 11 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Plaza Francia (Av. Libertador 1400)

Admission: Free

Gastronomy, French products, activities, and open-air entertainment for visitors that can stroll through the various stands and discover everything from boulangerie and pastries to chocolates, cheeses, gourmet products, savory dishes, and specialties. 

MUSIC Gilda Fest October 10, 10 p.m.

C Art Media (Av. Corrientes )

Admission: AR$30,000

A truly memorable cumbia festival, with Latin music, cuarteto and cumbia acts to dance all night long.

Mutek.ar Festival October 7-11

The eighth edition of this fascinating digital art and electronic music festival that is part of the international Mutek network, which focuses on the intersection of sound, music, audiovisual art, technology and experimentation.

Highlights include exhibitions at Teatro San Martin, Teatro Colón’s Experimentation Center and the Planetarium, plus DJ sets at Deseo and open-air live sets at Costanera Norte.

Check the details on its website: buenos-aires.mutek.org

Las Pelotas October 7-8, 9 p.m.

Teatro Vórterix (Federico Lacroze )

Admission AR$35,000

A chance to reconnect with the legendary Argentine rock band led by Germán Daffunchio. These first Buenos Aires shows of the year will feature classic hits from their 38-year career, plus new songs from their upcoming album slated for 2027.

Eslavos October 10, 9 p.m.

Teatro Flores (Av. Rivadavia 7806)

Admission AR$28,000

Rising rock and roll band fronted by Marcos Lescano will present its new EP “Alma”, early hits, as well as songs by La 25, his former band.

Florencia Ruiz October 9, 8 p.m.

La Fábrica (Fitz Roy 1245)

Admission AR$20,000

This talented singer-songwriter tours Japan every year with her exquisite songs and now returns to Buenos Aires, presenting her new album “Plateada.”

Dante Spinetta October 10, 9 p.m.

Teatro Opera (Av. Corrientes 860)

Admission: AR$40,000

A pioneer of hip-hop and funk in Latin America, former member of the famous duo Illya Kuryaki & The Valderramas presents his new solo album, “DIA3”, a powerful blend of musical styles.