What is confirmed so far
Notable Bars Night 2026 will hold its fifth edition on Thursday, September 24, 2026, according to information published by Buenos Aires City on Friday, September 18, 2026.
The general announced schedule runs from 5:00 p.m. to midnight. The event brings together more than 75 bars across 25 neighborhoods, with more than 130 cultural activities planned, including concerts, roaming shows, workshops, guided walks, visual arts displays, talks and food-related proposals.
If you want to plan without rushing from one end of the city to the other, the key is not to try to cover everything. It is better to choose one area, mark two or three possible time slots and leave room for travel, waiting and sitting down at each bar.
How to choose a possible route
One way to plan is by proximity. The official source previews guided walks connected with bar circuits on Avenida Callao, the Historic Quarter and an urban drift through the central and Florida Street area. Before joining one, it is still necessary to check whether registration, capacity limits or a specific meeting point apply.
Another option is to organize the night by activity. Among the highlights listed for Thursday, September 24 are Federico Mizrahi Quinteto at 6:00 p.m. at Bar Roma del Abasto, Orquesta del Plata at 7:00 p.m. at Confitería La Ideal, Ana María Cores at 8:00 p.m. at Bar & Despensa Montecarlo, Sol Mihanovich at 8:00 p.m. at Bar Imperio/Hotel Savoy, DJ Vinilos Notables with Tuta Torres at 9:30 p.m. at Café Rivas, and Esteban Morgado and Walter Castro at 9:30 p.m. at Café de García.
Use those times as a planning base, not as a reason to arrive at the last minute. On a night with heavy circulation, it is wiser to choose one main activity and keep a nearby alternative in case of changes, full capacity or delays.
What to check before going out
The full program was announced for Festivales BA, so it is worth checking the final schedule on the day itself or a few hours before leaving. That should confirm final venues, updated times and the conditions for each activity.
Promotions, discounts or special menus also need to be checked separately. The official source mentions food proposals and an interactive map, but it does not publish specific prices in the information reviewed on September 18, 2026. If you are planning around a budget, do not assume any amount until it is confirmed by the organizer or the venue.
To move around more easily, make a short list: one main bar, a second bar within walking distance or with an easy connection, and a backup activity. If your plan includes guided walks, confirm capacity and registration before leaving home.
A simple plan for a long night
If you go out early, you can aim for a 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. activity and then stay in the same area. That structure helps avoid unnecessary travel and lets you enjoy the atmosphere of a notable bar without turning the night into an impossible schedule.
If you prefer to go out later, the 8:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. proposals allow for a more night-time plan. In that case, choose the neighborhood first and the activity second: crossing the city from end to end can take up a large part of the available time.
Notable Bars Night works best as a route with pauses: looking at the architecture, listening to something, sitting down for a while and moving on if it still makes sense. With the final schedule in hand, the best plan will be the one you can actually enjoy without rushing.
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