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Stray Kids Buenos Aires: STRAYCITY Opens Tomorrow at San Isidro, Argentina, 14-15 September

By · September 13, 2026 · 6 min read

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ARGENTINA · MUSIC

Key Facts

  • What happened Stray Kids play two nights at the Hipodromo de San Isidro, outside Buenos Aires, on 14 and 15 September.
  • How big Tickets ran from about US$84 for standing to about US$274 for the best seats.
  • What it means A major K-pop act plays Argentina for the first time, midway through its Latin American run.
  • The catch Monday sold out in May, and All Access may show no payment method for your country.
  • Who it affects Anyone heading north of the city needs the Mitre train or a long, slow drive.
  • What comes next The first show starts tomorrow evening, and the second follows on Tuesday night.

The Stray Kids Buenos Aires shows open tomorrow night at a racecourse in San Isidro, Argentina. Two dates, one headline act, and a name that misleads a lot of people.

Aerial view of the Hipodromo de San Isidro racecourse and the surrounding suburbs north of Buenos Aires.
The Hipodromo de San Isidro from the air. The infield of this racecourse in Greater Buenos Aires holds both concert nights. (Photo: “DSC01704 – San Isidro Hippodrome (49005478637)” by Dennis G. Jarvis, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.)
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The Stray Kids Buenos Aires run starts on Monday 14 September at the Hipodromo de San Isidro in Argentina. A second show follows there on Tuesday 15 September.

What is happening in San Isidro

Stray Kids are a South Korean group with eight members. They sing in Korean, English and Spanish, and they write much of their own material.

The shows carry the name STRAYCITY, and DF Entertainment is the local promoter. Both nights are at the Hipodromo de San Isidro, the racecourse in the northern suburbs.

StubHub lists an 8pm start for the second night. Organisers had not published a confirmed door time, so check your own ticket.

The venue sits about 25 kilometres north of central Buenos Aires. That is a real journey, not a taxi hop across town.

STRAYCITY is a one-night bill, not a multi-day festival

The name sounds like a city-wide event with a long line-up. It is not one.

STRAYCITY is the group’s own show format. Organisers describe it as a special series staged with the band’s own festival production.

The bill names NEXZ, the Argentine girl group K4OS and the Argentine DJ Cocho. Organisers have not published a full stage schedule.

Even so, each night is a single bill on one date. You buy one night, you watch one bill, you go home.

What Campo and Platea actually mean

Campo is the standing field in front of the stage. Campo General is the general standing area, and Campo Delantero is the front section, closer to the stage.

Platea means seating. The Platea sectors are numbered, with Platea 1 closest to the stage and Platea 3 furthest back.

Standing at a racecourse means grass, dust and no shade once the sun drops. Seats cost more but give you a fixed place for three hours.

If you are travelling with children or you dislike crowds, Platea is the calmer choice. Campo Delantero is where the queueing starts in the morning.

What the tickets cost

Published prices already include the service charge. Campo General was ARS 126,500 (about US$84) and Platea 3 ARS 207,000 (about US$137).

Platea 2 was ARS 253,000 (about US$168) and Campo Delantero ARS 333,500 (about US$221). Platea 1 topped the list at ARS 414,000 (about US$274).

All Access also listed an Experiencia Early Entrance package at ARS 790,000 (about US$523). It bundles a Campo Delantero ticket, early entry and a gift item.

That package is not refundable and cannot be resold. Currency conversions use the 13 September 2026 rate of 1,509.9 pesos to the US dollar, from er-api.com.

Buying late, from abroad or on resale

The official seller is All Access, at allaccess.com.ar. The Monday show sold out in about three hours in May, so a second night was added.

Resale listings appear on StubHub for Tuesday and on viagogo for Monday. Resale prices move with demand and are not capped by the promoter.

All Access carries a checkout notice saying no payment methods are available in your country of residence. That gate can stop a foreign buyer before any card is tried.

The site also verifies the card holder after purchase. You enter a six-digit code from your card statement within ten days, or the order is not confirmed.

The two nights are sold as separate events. A ticket for Monday will not get you through the gate on Tuesday.

How to reach the Hipodromo de San Isidro

The Mitre commuter rail line runs from Retiro station in central Buenos Aires to San Isidro. Trains are cheap, frequent and the safest bet on a concert night.

The Tren de la Costa is the other rail option. It is a short tourist line along the river between Olivos and Tigre, with a stop in San Isidro.

Driving is possible but slow. Panamericana and Avenida del Libertador both clog badly in the evening rush.

Taxis and apps such as Cabify work, though surge pricing after the encore is brutal. Our guide to concerts in Buenos Aires this year covers the same routes.

Why K-pop draws these crowds in Argentina

Argentina has had organised K-pop fan clubs for well over a decade. They run dance contests, cover groups and album listening parties all year.

Buenos Aires is also a standard stop on Latin American tours. The city has the venues, the airport links and a young audience that buys fast.

The STRAYCITY series also covers Colombia and Mexico. Bogota came on 9 September, and Mexico City follows on 25 and 26 September.

Expect the streets around the racecourse to fill from early afternoon. Our Ronnie Wood concert guide shows how these big nights usually run.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Stray Kids concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina?

The two STRAYCITY shows are on 14 and 15 September 2026 at the Hipodromo de San Isidro. StubHub lists an 8pm start for the second night.

Is STRAYCITY a festival?

Not as a multi-day festival. Organisers call it a special series staged with the band’s festival production, on a single-night bill.

What is the difference between Campo and Platea?

Campo is standing room on the field, split into general and front sections. Platea is numbered seating, with Platea 1 nearest the stage.

How do I get to the Hipodromo de San Isidro?

Take the Mitre commuter line from Retiro to San Isidro, or the Tren de la Costa from Olivos. Driving means heavy evening traffic.

Sources: All Access (allaccess.com.ar), DF Entertainment, Live Nation, StubHub, viagogo, Exitoina (Perfil), Via Pais, C5N; see https://www.allaccess.com.ar/event/stray-kids and https://www.stubhub.com/straycity-san-isidro-tickets-9-15-2026/event/161254524/ and https://exitoina.perfil.com/noticias/musica/revelaron-los-precios-para-straycity-el-show-de-stray-kids-en-argentina.phtml

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