Must-see entertainment in Salta & the Andean Northwest

  • El Patio del Indio Froilán

    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…

  • La Vieja Estación

    Salta

    The best-established of the Balcarce peñas (folk music clubs), this place is a professional operation featuring an atmospheric dining room with twinkling…

  • La Casona del Molino

    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…

  • La Casa de Yamil

    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…

  • Nora Julia

    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…

  • Alto de la Lechuza

    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.

  • El Aljibe

    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…

  • Teatro Mercedes Sosa

    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…

  • La Casa del Folclorista

    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…

  • Teatro Provincial

    Salta

    This theater in a historical 1940s building on Plaza 9 de Julio stages mostly classical and occasional popular-music acts.

  • Casa de la Cultura

    Salta

    This central performing-arts venue has regular ballet performances and concerts.