The Rock en Baradero 2026 festival, held on April 3 and 4 at the Anfiteatro Municipal de Baradero, drew over 25,000 people with sold-out tickets and more than 30 bands across three stages. Rata Blanca and Babasónicos headlined standout moments on Saturday, featuring massive pogos and sets full of classics. The event solidified its status as a hub for Argentine rock.
Rock en Baradero 2026 took place on Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4, in Baradero, Buenos Aires province, attracting over 25,000 attendees with sold-out tickets. More than 30 bands performed across the Pogo, Ritual, and Del Parque stages, including Las Pelotas, Catupecu Machu, Kapanga, Turf, La Vela Puerca, and Eruca Sativa.
On Saturday, Rata Blanca, led by Walter Giardino, kicked off with intense riffs on the Pogo stage, sparking immediate pogos across a packed field. The crowd sang along to anthems like “Talismán”, “Aún estás en mis sueños”, “La leyenda del hada y el mago”, “Mujer amante”, and “Guerrero del arco iris”. The band announced a December show at Movistar Arena, with Pato Sardelli of Airbag watching from the side.
Babasónicos followed with a set starting with “Tiempo Off”, featuring “Putita”, “Yegua”, “Irresponsables”, “La Pregunta”, and closing with “Risa”. Adrián Dárgelos mesmerized with his presence, building toward their June Movistar Arena gig. The band kept the energy high until midnight, preceding Peces Raros and Él mató a un policía motorizado.
The first day emphasized classic rock vibes, with waving flags and hits from bands like Guasones and Kapanga. The festival ensured seamless transitions between stages, allowing attendees to catch all acts without interruptions.
