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Severe Storm Topples Main Stage at San Nicolás Costume Festival, New Date Set for Nov. 22

Organizers blame powerful wind gusts, with safety inspections underway before the rescheduled date.

Overview

  • The structure collapsed at Autódromo San Nicolás during an overnight storm that swept the northern Buenos Aires region.
  • Organizers reported an orderly evacuation and confirmed no injuries among attendees, staff or artists.
  • The event was suspended and reprogrammed for Saturday, Nov. 22, with all previously purchased tickets remaining valid.
  • Refund options will be announced for those unable to attend, and access to damaged sectors is closed during assessments and repairs.
  • Technical teams cited wind—not rainfall—as the chief cause, after the national weather service issued an orange alert for gusts potentially above 90 km/h.