Sibling Duo Pimpinela Close Their Argentina Tour on Mother’s Day

ARGENTINA · MUSIC

The Pimpinela Movistar Arena show on Argentina’s Mother’s Day closes the sibling duo’s “Noticias del Amor” tour in Buenos Aires.

Argentine duo Pimpinela plays the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 9 p.m. local time. Tickets start at ARS 65,000, about US$43, on the arena’s official website.

A duo that has toured since 1982

Pimpinela is a brother-and-sister duo, Lucía and Joaquín Galán. They have performed together for more than 40 years. “We went on tour in ’82 and never stopped,” Lucía Galán told the Argentine site Minutouno.

Their style is unusual. Many songs are sung as a dialogue between a man and a woman in the middle of a quarrel. The best known, “Olvídame y pega la vuelta”, became a standard across the Spanish-speaking world.

The duo has received a Konex award for its career, according to the newspaper Ámbito. The Konex awards are Argentina’s main prizes for cultural achievement, given by a private foundation.

What “Noticias del Amor” is

“Noticias del Amor” means “News of Love”. In the show, the siblings act as presenters of a comic television newscast. Between songs, they look at how relationships between men and women have changed across the decades.

The production mixes music, humour, theatre and screen projections. It includes their classic songs, international covers and songs they had not performed live before. A band, a choir and dancers join them on stage, according to the site CMTV.

The tour opened in Mar del Plata on 10 January 2026. It then visited cities such as Córdoba, Rosario, Mendoza, Salta and Tucumán. The 18 October show is the closing date in Argentina.

Two Buenos Aires dates and a Mother’s Day finale

The Movistar Arena first announced 18 October as the only Buenos Aires date. A second date, on Friday 9 October, was added later at the public’s request. Both dates share the same times and starting price.

Argentina celebrates Mother’s Day on the third Sunday of October. In 2026 that is 18 October. Families usually gather for lunch that day. Holding the finale on a family holiday suits a duo whose songs have circulated in Argentine homes since the 1980s.

Pimpinela’s songs are often played at family parties in Argentina. Their comic quarrels are easy to follow even with basic Spanish. The staging adds visual cues for newcomers.

Tickets and prices

The Movistar Arena sells tickets on its own website, movistararena.com.ar. The starting price is ARS 65,000, about US$43. The venue page lists that figure as the entry price, and higher sections cost more.

The conversion uses the official rate of about 1,515 pesos per US dollar on 22 September 2026. Foreign cards may be charged at a different rate. The arena asks buyers to create a new account on its site before purchase.

Tickets are electronic. The venue sets a maximum number of tickets per purchase and publishes rules on minors, reduced mobility and banned objects. Buy only from the official site to avoid invalid resale tickets.

The Movistar Arena and how to get there

The Movistar Arena opened in November 2019 in Villa Crespo, a residential neighbourhood west of the centre. It holds about 15,000 people. It stands on land that once belonged to the Atlanta football club.

The arena has three entrances: Humboldt 450, Avenida Corrientes 6094 and Avenida Dorrego 489. Your ticket shows which entrance to use. Check it before you arrive, because the entrances are a few blocks apart.

Subte (metro) Line B stops at Dorrego station, close to the arena. The Urquiza train line stops at Federico Lacroze, and the San Martín line at Villa Crespo. More than 20 bus lines also serve the area.

On the night

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. on a Sunday. The next day, Monday 19 October, is a normal working day. Plan your trip home before you go.

Crowds leave all at once after arena shows, so the Subte and nearby streets get busy. Many people walk a few blocks away before calling a ride-hailing car. Keep your phone and wallet in a front pocket in the crowd.

Villa Crespo has many cafés, parrillas (grill restaurants) and bars. Avenida Corrientes near the arena is a good place for an early dinner before the doors open.

Why this show matters to Argentine audiences

Pimpinela belongs to a generation of Argentine artists who reached audiences across Latin America and Spain from the 1980s. Their tours now travel the same circuit of arenas as much younger acts.

The arena itself reflects a change in Buenos Aires. Since it opened in 2019, popular artists often book several indoor nights there instead of one stadium show.

For newcomers, the show offers a direct look at a piece of Argentine family culture. The lyrics are in Spanish, but the comic dialogue and staging are easy to follow.

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FAQ

What time does Pimpinela play the Movistar Arena on 18 October?

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. Buenos Aires time. The times come from the Movistar Arena’s official show page. Check your e-ticket for your entrance.

How much are Pimpinela tickets in Buenos Aires?

Tickets start at ARS 65,000, about US$43, on movistararena.com.ar. Better seats cost more. You need an account on the arena’s website to buy.

How do I get to the Movistar Arena?

Take Subte Line B to Dorrego station, or the Urquiza train to Federico Lacroze. More than 20 bus lines stop nearby. Taxis and ride-hailing cars also serve Villa Crespo.

Is there another Pimpinela date in Buenos Aires?

Yes. The duo also plays the Movistar Arena on Friday 9 October 2026, with the same times. The 18 October show closes the tour in Argentina.

Sources: Movistar Arena – Pimpinela show page · Ámbito – Pimpinela presenta Noticias del Amor · Minutouno – Pimpinela anunció su vuelta en 2026 · CMTV – Nueva función de Pimpinela en el Movistar Arena · Wikipedia – Movistar Arena (Buenos Aires)