What to Do in Córdoba in October 2026: Carreras, Bisbal and Beer
CÓRDOBA · Culture
José Carreras sings his farewell tour at Quality Arena on Wednesday 7 October, Oktoberfest returns to Villa General Belgrano from 9 to 12 October and David Bisbal plays on 14 October. The month, day by day.
CÓRDOBA — This is the monthly culture and events guide for people who live in Córdoba or are staying for weeks, not a one-weekend tourist list. Here are the things to do in Córdoba in October 2026, day by day, with venues and ticket sources. Events before Monday 5 October are left out. More Argentina coverage is on our Argentina hub.
Córdoba is Argentina’s second city and the capital of its province. Two big things have already happened: the FIT children’s theatre festival ended on 4 October, and the first of two Oktoberfest weekends in Villa General Belgrano ran from 2 to 4 October. What is left is a busy run of arena concerts, a municipal orchestra night and a long holiday weekend.
Prices below are in Argentine pesos (ARS) with US dollar values at about ARS 1,524 per US$1 (RT spot rate, 5 October 2026). Peso prices move quickly, so treat the dollar figures as guides.
7 to 14 October: Carreras and Bisbal
Wednesday 7 October, 21:00
José Carreras, farewell tour
Quality Arena, Cruz Roja Argentina 200, Córdoba · Quality Center and ticketing partners
The Spanish tenor brings his farewell tour to Córdoba. Entradafan lists the show as sold out as of 5 October, so any remaining tickets will come through resale at higher prices.
9 to 12 October: the long weekend
Friday 9 to Monday 12 October
Oktoberfest, 63rd Fiesta Nacional de la Cerveza
Bosque de los Pioneros, Villa General Belgrano · Paid entry, tickets through Paseshow
Argentina’s best-known beer festival returns for a second weekend in the hill town of Villa General Belgrano. Press reports list Divididos and Los Caligaris on Friday, Ulises Bueno and Planeador V on Saturday, El Plan de la Mariposa and Los Herrera on Sunday and a Redonditos de Ricota tribute on Monday. Day tickets were reported at up to ARS 91,000 (about US$60), Monday from ARS 20,000 (about US$13) and a weekend pass at ARS 222,000 (about US$146). Villa General Belgrano residents enter free. Walking the town centre and its parades needs no ticket.
Friday 9 to Monday 12 October
28th Fiesta Nacional del Alfajor
La Falda, Punilla valley · Free entry
The alfajor is Argentina’s signature sandwich cookie filled with dulce de leche. More than 90 exhibitors from across the country, live pastry demonstrations and concerts fill the town for four days, the first time the fair runs that long. It is a cheap, family-friendly day trip from Córdoba.
Monday 12 October, all day
National holiday
Nationwide
Monday 12 October is a public holiday in Argentina, which gives a three-day weekend from Saturday 10 October. Banks and government offices close. Book buses and rooms early if you plan to leave the city.
Wednesday 14 October, 22:00
David Bisbal, Tour Eternos 2026
Quality Arena, Cruz Roja Argentina 200, Córdoba · Tickets at qualitycenter.com and the Quality box office
Bisbal says he will mix songs from his new album Eternos with older hits. Quality Center lists sectors from ARS 90,000 to ARS 180,000 (about US$59 to US$118), before service fees. Other listings show earlier times, which may be door times, so check the ticket for the final schedule.
15 to 24 October: orchestra, pop and a Spanish crooner
Thursday 15 October, 20:00
Horacio Burgos with the Orquesta Municipal de Cuerdas
Teatro Comedia, Rivadavia 254, Córdoba · Paid admission, audience aged 16 and over
The guitarist and composer Horacio Burgos blends jazz, folk and tango. He plays with the municipal string orchestra, which turns 70 this year, in arrangements written for the occasion. The municipal agenda does not list a price, so ask the theatre.
Friday 16 October, 22:00
Pimpinela, Noticias del Amor
Quality Arena, Cruz Roja Argentina 200, Córdoba · Tickets at qualitycenter.com
The Argentine sibling duo is known for dramatic love-song duets. Official prices run from ARS 70,000 to ARS 150,000 (about US$46 to US$98), and a VIP box costs ARS 200,000 (about US$131). Resale sites list higher prices, so buy from the official seller.
Friday 16 October, 20:30
Los Pericos
Quality Espacio, Córdoba · Tickets at qualitycenter.com
The Argentine reggae and ska band presents its new album Inmortal, its first studio release in about a decade.
Saturday 24 October, 22:00
Dyango
Quality Espacio, Córdoba · Tickets via Entradafan and Quality Center
The Spanish singer tours Argentina with his Su amigo Dyango show. Quality Center’s first presale listed seats from ARS 60,000 to ARS 100,000 (about US$39 to US$66), before service fees; resale sites charge more.
30 October: family night
Friday 30 October
Harlem Globetrotters
Quality Center, Córdoba · Tickets at qualitycenter.com
The American exhibition basketball team, famous for trick shots and comedy, plays Córdoba. Quality Center lists the date but we found no price or start time, so confirm both when you buy.
Planning your Córdoba in October
October is spring in Córdoba, with warm afternoons and cooler nights. Carry a light jacket for evening events.
Quality Center sells its own shows at qualitycenter.com and at its box office. Oktoberfest tickets go through Paseshow, and city-run events appear on the municipal agenda at cultura.cordoba.gob.ar. Foreign cards sometimes fail on Argentine platforms, so keep a second card or some cash.
What it means for you. A reader in the United States will find prices low in dollar terms, but the peso moves fast and big shows sell out. Buy early and from the official seller. If you travel from the US, the 12 October weekend is the busiest and most expensive moment of the month. For a bigger-city comparison, see our Buenos Aires October guide and the São Paulo October guide.
What is not confirmed. We could not confirm the Harlem Globetrotters start time and price. We also left out the municipal Saturday arts workshop series and other listings we could not confirm with the organiser.
At night, use registered taxis or ride-hailing apps rather than hailing cars in the street. The centre is walkable by day, but keep phones and wallets close in crowded festival areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on in Córdoba in October 2026?
The main dates are José Carreras at Quality Arena on Wednesday 7 October, the second Oktoberfest weekend in Villa General Belgrano from Friday 9 to Monday 12 October, and David Bisbal at Quality Arena on Wednesday 14 October.
Is there a public holiday in Córdoba in October 2026?
Yes. Monday 12 October is a national holiday in Argentina, which creates a three-day weekend from Saturday 10 October.
How much does Oktoberfest in Villa General Belgrano cost?
For the second weekend (9 to 12 October), press reports put day tickets at up to ARS 91,000 (about US$60) and a weekend pass at ARS 222,000 (about US$146). Villa General Belgrano residents enter free. Check the official ticket page before buying.
Where do I buy concert tickets in Córdoba?
Quality Center sells its own shows at qualitycenter.com and at its box office. Oktoberfest tickets are sold through Paseshow, and the municipal agenda at cultura.cordoba.gob.ar lists city-run events.
What happened to the FIT Córdoba theatre festival?
The 13th Festival Internacional de Teatro para la Infancia y la Juventud ran from 1 to 4 October 2026 and has finished.
Sources: Córdoba provincial tourism calendar, Córdoba tourism (Oktoberfest), Perfil Córdoba, Fiesta Nacional del Alfajor, Quality Center (Bisbal), Quality Center (Pimpinela), Quality Center (Los Pericos), Municipalidad de Córdoba agenda, Gobierno de Córdoba (FIT), Entradafan (Carreras), Entradafan (Dyango). Retrieved 5 October 2026.
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