Noche de la Nostalgia

View on map
MusicNationwide
Dates24 August 2026Confirmed listing
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsWhat began as a single promotional party at
Language["es"]Currency: UYU
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Noche de la Nostalgia in Nationwide

Noche de la Nostalgia is a nationwide Uruguayan celebration held every August 24, the eve of Independence Day, when nightclubs and discotecas across the country play exclusively oldies music from past decades. Originated in 1978 by radio entrepreneur Pablo Lecueder to promote a radio program, it became an officially recognized national tradition under law 17,825 in 2004.

On August 24, 1978, a radio entrepreneur named Pablo Lecueder threw a party at a discoteca called Ton Ton Metek, located near the Puente Carrasco on the outskirts of Montevideo.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What began as a single promotional party at the Ton Ton Metek discoteca near the Puente Carrasco in 1978, organized by radio businessman Pablo Lecueder to promote his oldies program Old Hits on CX 32 Radiomundo, spread organically until nightclubs across the entire country adopted the same August 24 date and the same retro music format

02

The mystery stays covered

The date's proximity to the eve of Uruguay's Independence Day holiday, a non-working day, made it practical for late celebrations, and in 2004 the Ministerio de Turismo formalized the tradition through law 17,825, committing to promote it both domestically and internationally, an unusually direct example of a grassroots nightlife tradition becoming codified national policy

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Descends directly from a single 1978 promotional radio event at the Ton Ton Metek discoteca and has since become law-recognized national heritage

Water and renewal

Living ritual

celebrated by nightclubs nationwide playing oldies music from the 1960s through 1990s on the eve of Uruguay's Independence Day

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

24 August 2026

Getting around

For Noche de la Nostalgia, transport depends on the local program area; choose that site before booking the return route.

What to wear

Late August is winter in Uruguay, so warm layers are essential for the walk to and from venues, even though club interiors will be warm; smart-casual nightlife attire suits most venues.

Safety

At Noche de la Nostalgia, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Noche de la Nostalgia does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["es"] · UYU

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map34.90 S, 56.19 WOpen in Google Maps

Nationwide, Nationwide, Uruguay

Nearest airportMVD — Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso
TransportFor Noche de la Nostalgia, transport depends on the local program area; choose that site before booking the return route.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Noche de la Nostalgia does not become the hardest part.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Nationwide via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Nationwide, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearLate August is winter in Uruguay, so warm layers are essential for the walk to and from venues, even though club interiors will be warm; smart-casual nightlife attire suits most venues.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Uruguay and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

We may earn a small commission from trusted travel partners at no extra cost to you.

FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Noche de la Nostalgia?

Noche de la Nostalgia is listed for 24 August 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Noche de la Nostalgia take place?

The festival is listed in Nationwide, Uruguay. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Nationwide, Nationwide, Uruguay

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLsalto.gub.uy
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed dates24 August 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
Related festivals

Continue the route.

Photo pending

Rock in Rio

4–13 September 2026

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Photo pending

Montreal International Jazz Festival

Past edition: 25 June–4 July 2026

Montreal, Canada
Photo pending

Tomorrowland Brasil

Past edition: 10–12 October 2025

Itu, Brazil
Photo pending

Glastonbury Festival

23–27 June 2027

Pilton, United Kingdom

Spotted something out of date? Submit a correction →