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Image from the story on the BITBANG International Animation Festival in Buenos Aires
Culture

BITBANG festival brings animation to seven Buenos Aires venues

The BITBANG animation festival holds its twelfth edition from October 27 to 31 in Buenos Aires, with short film premieres and most events free to attend.

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A lowered barrier on a snowy Andean road, with vehicles waiting.
City

Cristo Redentor crossing closed: what to check before travelling from Mendoza to Chile

The Cristo Redentor crossing was listed as closed because of adverse weather, with a total closure reported at the International Tunnel section. Here is what to check before leaving.

· 2 min read
A cinema lobby with anonymous audience members before a screening, illustrative and not documentary.
Culture

Lisandro Alonso’s Double Freedom competes at the Tokyo Film Festival

Lisandro Alonso’s film is listed in Competition at the 2026 Tokyo International Film Festival, with screenings scheduled for October 26, October 28 and November 1.

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A literary talk in a cultural room, with a seated audience and warm light; illustrative scene, not a real festival photo.
Culture

Festival Borges 2026: six days of literature and artistic crossings in Buenos Aires

Festival Borges 2026 was scheduled to begin on Monday, October 26, at 2 p.m. in Buenos Aires, with in-person talks at the Alianza Francesa, online sessions and free activities requiring prior registration.

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People walking through a gallery and public-art area at dusk in Rosario.
Guides

Rosario Art Week: how to plan a route from October 30 to November 6

Rosario will hold its 2026 Art Week from October 30 to November 6, using museums, galleries, squares, shop windows and public spaces across the city.

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Youth players training on a reduced-size pitch, with no logos or identifiable faces.
Sports

Argentina U-15 closes its Baku group stage against Suriname and Malawi

Argentina’s men’s U-15 team will play its final two group-stage matches on October 26 at FIFA’s U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan.

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A Rosario avenue with people walking and cycling during a recreational morning.
City

Rosario schedules Calle Recreativa on Sundays from November

The municipal agenda lists Calle Recreativa from November 1 to December 27, free of charge on Sunday mornings, with recreational activities and Tango en Calle.

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Fans near a stadium in La Plata at night.
Culture

BTS in La Plata: three official dates for ARIRANG

BIGHIT Music and DF Entertainment listed BTS with three “ARIRANG” dates at Estadio Único de La Plata: October 21, 23 and 24, 2026.

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Image, not documentary, showing a keyboard, vinyl records and books in a Buenos Aires cultural scene.
Culture

Charly García at 75: Semana Charly and Buenos Aires’ official tribute

Charly García turned 75 on October 23, 2026, and the City of Buenos Aires marked the date with Semana Charly, a program running through Sunday, October 25.

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Sports.

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Youth players training on a reduced-size pitch, with no logos or identifiable faces.
Sports

Argentina U-15 closes its Baku group stage against Suriname and Malawi

Argentina’s men’s U-15 team will play its final two group-stage matches on October 26 at FIFA’s U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan.

· 2 min read
Youth women footballers training on a pitch, used as an illustration for Argentina U-17’s upcoming match.
Sports

Argentina U-17 draw Ghana in Women’s World Cup last 16

Argentina’s women’s U-17 team will face Ghana on Wednesday, October 28 at the Mohammed VI Complex. AFA listed 3 p.m., but FIFA’s schedule for the 2A v 2C match lists 6 p.m.

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A goalkeeper saving a penalty in a nighttime stadium.
Sports

Muslera carried Estudiantes in the shootout as they reached the Libertadores final

Estudiantes knocked out Flamengo on penalties in the 2026 Copa Libertadores semifinal. Fernando Muslera saved three spot kicks, and the La Plata club will face Palmeiras for the title.

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Culture.

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Image from the story on the BITBANG International Animation Festival in Buenos Aires
Culture

BITBANG festival brings animation to seven Buenos Aires venues

The BITBANG animation festival holds its twelfth edition from October 27 to 31 in Buenos Aires, with short film premieres and most events free to attend.

· 4 min read
A cinema lobby with anonymous audience members before a screening, illustrative and not documentary.
Culture

Lisandro Alonso’s Double Freedom competes at the Tokyo Film Festival

Lisandro Alonso’s film is listed in Competition at the 2026 Tokyo International Film Festival, with screenings scheduled for October 26, October 28 and November 1.

· 2 min read
A literary talk in a cultural room, with a seated audience and warm light; illustrative scene, not a real festival photo.
Culture

Festival Borges 2026: six days of literature and artistic crossings in Buenos Aires

Festival Borges 2026 was scheduled to begin on Monday, October 26, at 2 p.m. in Buenos Aires, with in-person talks at the Alianza Francesa, online sessions and free activities requiring prior registration.

· 2 min read

City.

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A lowered barrier on a snowy Andean road, with vehicles waiting.
City

Cristo Redentor crossing closed: what to check before travelling from Mendoza to Chile

The Cristo Redentor crossing was listed as closed because of adverse weather, with a total closure reported at the International Tunnel section. Here is what to check before leaving.

· 2 min read
A Rosario avenue with people walking and cycling during a recreational morning.
City

Rosario schedules Calle Recreativa on Sundays from November

The municipal agenda lists Calle Recreativa from November 1 to December 27, free of charge on Sunday mornings, with recreational activities and Tango en Calle.

· 2 min read
Residents in a Buenos Aires province square during a cultural festival.
City

Azul enters Cervantino week: how the festival is moving the city

The 20th Festival Cervantino de la Argentina began on October 23 in Azul and runs through November 1 with more than 75 official activities.

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People walking through a gallery and public-art area at dusk in Rosario.
Guides

Rosario Art Week: how to plan a route from October 30 to November 6

Rosario will hold its 2026 Art Week from October 30 to November 6, using museums, galleries, squares, shop windows and public spaces across the city.

· 2 min read
Fans arriving at an Argentine stadium at night for a football match.
Guides

Atlético Tucumán vs Platense in Salta: ticket guide for the semifinal

Copa Argentina published the ticket-sale plan for the Wednesday, October 28 semifinal at Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena. Dates, box offices, prices and disability-access procedure.

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Festivalgoers entering an urban outdoor festival site at dusk.
Guides

Festival Bandera in Rosario: a Saturday guide for Parque Estación Central Córdoba

The festival takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Rosario. Gates, venue, stages, cashless payment and entry details to plan the day.

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City

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Guides

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