What’s On in Latin America: the week of August 31 – September 4
Latin America · What’s On Key Facts —What happened Argentina’s lower house approved the central bank charter reform 144–102 on 26 August; the bill now moves to the Senate, where Milei’s bloc does not hold a majority (US$0, but your peso purchasing power is watching). —How big a jump Rock in Rio 2026 opens on Friday […] The post What’s On in Latin America: the week of August 31 – September 4…
What's Happening in Latin America: August 31 - September 4
The week of August 31 to September 4 is packed with major events across Latin America. The festival season kicks off with Rock in Rio 2026 opening its gates in Rio de Janeiro on Friday, September 4 at Cidade do Rock. The headliner is Foo Fighters, joined by Rise Against, The Hives, and Nova Twins. Other notable acts to perform include Avenged Sevenfold, Bring Me the Horizon, Calvin Harris, Black Eyed Peas, Elton John, Gilberto Gil, Stray Kids, Maroon 5, Demi Lovato, Twenty One Pilots, and Halsey.
Tickets for the opening weekend and the second Sunday are still available through Ticketmaster Brasil, while two dates are sold out.
Moving on to Bogotá, Gastrofest 2026 is underway from Thursday, September 3 and will run until Sunday, September 20. The flagship event, Feria del Hogar, features twelve curated establishments at the fairgrounds. There are also Territorios Gastrofest routes spreading across the city throughout September. Dish prices at the festival venues typically range from COP 12,000 to 15,000 (US$3.85 to US$4.80), although individual restaurants set their own prices.
No reservation is required for the public routes, where you buy a dish at each stop and move on. Registration for the free Instituto Capim Santo "Cozinha do Amanhã" cooking course in Belo Horizonte opens on Sunday, August 31, and runs one hundred hours over roughly two months. The curriculum covers kitchen technique, food safety, waste reduction, and workplace readiness.
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