August 24

Established to encourage listeners to explore music outside mainstream genres, International Strange Music Day falls on August 24 each year. The event was popularized by music historian Irwin Chusid, who coined the term 'strange music'. Participants are invited to play bizarre or obscure tracks, share discoveries online, and celebrate the diversity of musical creativity. Radio stations and streaming platforms often feature special programming highlighting oddities and avant-garde compositions. This observance challenges audiences to broaden their musical horizons and appreciate the art of innovation. Fans worldwide mark the day with listening parties, themed playlists, and discussions about their favorite experimental artists.

Known locally as 'Noche de la Nostalgia', this celebration invites Uruguayans to dance to music from past decades every August 24. First organized in 1978, radio stations began special programming featuring nostalgic tracks, sparking a cultural phenomenon. Nightclubs, bars, and community venues host themed parties where attendees dress in retro styles and relive the tunes of yesteryear. The event marks the eve of Independence Day, adding historical significance to the musical celebration. From tangos of the 1940s to pop anthems of the 1990s, the playlist spans generations, uniting people through shared memories. Nostalgia Night has become one of the country's most beloved annual festivities, celebrated nationwide.