Salta & the Andean Northwest
For more than 40 years, indigenous local hero Froilán González has been making drums from the trunks of the ceibo tree. They're used by some of the…
Must-see entertainment in Salta & the Andean Northwest
Salta
The best-established of the Balcarce peñas (folk music clubs), this place is a professional operation featuring an atmospheric dining room with twinkling…
Salta
This former mansion, about 20 blocks west of Plaza 9 de Julio, is a Salta classic. Several spacious rooms feature performers who work around the tables…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
An untouristy parrilla, locally popular for its Friday and Saturday night live folklórico (folk music); there's also a Sunday lunchtime session. The food…
Salta
This brick and adobe haunt is a good choice for peña music. The singers all wear traditional garb and a crew of dancers entertain as well. You'll need to…
Jujuy
Drop by this attractive enclosed plaza next to the city's major theater; there are often cultural events, handicraft shows or food stalls. There's also a…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
This historic spot hosts traditional music on weekend nights. It starts soft and slow, but gets loud and burns late into the night.
Salta & the Andean Northwest
Decked out with exposed brick and beams, this handsome restaurant specializes in local cuisine and live music. There are shows on Friday and Saturday…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
Named for the city's favorite balladeer, this mid-century theater welcomes musicians and artists of all stripes. At the time of research their calendar…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
This big barn of a peña (folk music club) has live folk bands Friday and Saturday (AR$50 cover) and cheap parrilla and empanadas any time. The music kicks…
Jujuy
Friday and Saturday nights are the best times to head over to this popular spot, which stages live Jujuy folklórico bands on weekends. It does decent…
Salta
This theater in a historical 1940s building on Plaza 9 de Julio stages mostly classical and occasional popular-music acts.
Salta
This central performing-arts venue has regular ballet performances and concerts.
