Location: El Centro (Downtown)
Top Things to do in El Centro (Downtown)
10 Concerts & Shows in El Centro (Downtown) That You Shouldn't Miss
The birthplace of the tango is, like the dance itself, captivating, seductive and bustling with excited energy. Atmospheric old neighborhoods are rife with romantic restaurants and thumping nightlife, and Buenos Aires' European heritage is evident in its architecture, boulevards and parks. Cafe Tortoni, the city's oldest bar, will transport you back to 1858, and the spectacular Teatro Colon impresses just as it did in 1908. Latin America's shopping capital offers the promise of premium retail therapy along its grand, wide boulevards.
Restaurants in Buenos Aires
1. Teatro Colon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24,085 reviews
The Teatro Colon, in the City of Buenos Aires, is considered one of the best theaters in the world. Acknowledged for its acoustics and the artistic value of its construction, it turned 100 years in 2008.
Reviewed By CanadaPipa1 - Montreal, Canada
I walked into the Teatro Colón box office one morning and was able to book an English speaking guided tour within the hour. It cost $1000 pesos which was well worth the visit. Luckily, the group of this tour was relatively small, which made the visit a more intimate experience. The informative tour gradually led to the exquisite Concert Hall where we were seated in one of the main balconies which overlooked the stage and impressive auditorium. You could only imagine what it would be like to attend a concert, opera or ballet here. Given the time & opportunity, I would have gladly done this.
2. Stand Up Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 78 reviews
Stand Up Club is a Comedy Club which offers Stand Up Comedy Shows. Attended by the owners Kristof, who is a comedian, and Marina, who is an actriz, they deliver a warm service in an intimate surrounding. It is a small club but with international standards.
3. Centro Cultural Borges
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 833 reviews
Reviewed By louisa756 - Dallas, United States
This Argentine tango show is held inside the Borges Cultural Center (BCC) located inside the beautiful Galerias Pacifico shopping center in Buenos Aires. Theater type seats are basic, cushioned, and comfortable. Different performances of tango are scheduled for different days during the week. Three of us went to see Pasion de Tango show on a Tuesday evening. One of the few early tango shows in Buenos Aires central area so you can plan other activities such as wining and dining at other places. One purchases open-seating tickets at least one-hour before the show at their manned kiosk inside the BCC. Cost in Feb 2020 was only $900 Argentine Pesos. Cash only, no credit cards. Theatre is air-conditioned and kept at a comfortable temperature. Lighting is good. Sound is good. No photography or video recording of any kind is allowed during the performance. They sell DVDs after the show however, we never found them. The performance included a small live band which played quite well. The dancers performed historic Argentine tangos covering several periods and costume changes. A solo male singer serenaded the audience between dances. The entire show started early at 8 pm and ended at just over an hour. This allows finding dinner later at a dedicated restaurant. In summary, a great introduction to historic Argentine tangos with no frills (no drinks or food service to gouge patrons).
4. Teatro Astor Piazzolla
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,413 reviews
A majestic display, live music, an excellent "corps de ballet", the excellence of the singers and the most exquisite dishes, accompanying an evening with all the magic, the spirit and the memory of Buenos Aires, Piazzolla and Tango.
Reviewed By aliya_anuar01 - Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
We had tango lesson, dinner and enjoyed the show . I was excited about the lesson, but there were many people, we learned only some basics. I was expecting private lesson and learn more . But watching show after the lesson made me appreciate, admire it a lot more . Dancers so great , I wish I could dance like them ???? hard work. We enjoyed limitless wine , steak was also good . Everything was amazing! They also do transfer from hotel and back, included to the price. Highly recommend!
5. Teatro Nacional Cervantes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By ElenaP2205 - Romania, null
The theatre is absolutely stunning. You cannot miss it because it is such an imposant edifice in the middle of the square.
6. Multiteatro Comafi
7. Complejo Teatral de Buenos Aires
8. Teatro Gran Rex
9. Sergio Souza Teatro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
