Tango Shows in Buenos Aires

Tango is an expression that combines music, dance and culture, while reflecting the life of 20th century immigrants. Here are some of the best tango shows in the Argentine capital.
Tango Shows in Buenos Aires

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A tango show in Buenos Aires is a fascinating experience that will allow you to immerse yourself in Argentine culture through dance, music and history. Whether enjoying a tango show at the Café de los Angelitos or experiencing a tango show at the Teatro Piazziolla, you will not be left indifferent.

Tango show at the Piazzolla Theater

Tango Show at the Ástor Piazzolla Theater| ©Teatro Pablo Tobón Uribe
Tango Show at the Ástor Piazzolla Theater| ©Teatro Pablo Tobón Uribe

Enjoying a tango show in this place is to live a magical experience in one of the most respected and important places in the city. But be sure to book your tickets for the tango show at the Piazzolla Theater as far in advance as possible, because seats sell out very quickly.

In this live show you will live a unique experience with live music, dancers on stage and the professional performance of tango singers. The show, which you will see during the evening, is based on the traditional songs of Astor Piazzolla and other great Argentine composers.

In addition, this experience can be completed with a 3-course dinner and hotel pick-up and drop-off to create a perfect evening that captures the magic, spirit and memory of Buenos Aires.

Details of interest

  • Price: From 36 euros per person.
  • Hours and duration: depends on the option chosen.
  • Location: Florida 165, Galería Güemes, Caba, Buenos Aires.

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Tango show at the Café de los Angelitos

Café de los Angelitos| ©Jennifer Morrow
Café de los Angelitos| ©Jennifer Morrow

If you want to enjoy a traditional Argentine experience, be sure to book tickets for a tango show at the Café de los Angelitos, where for approximately 3 hours you will witness a tango show in this unique establishment in Buenos Aires accompanied by an orchestra playing live music.

This activity includes transportation to and from the downtown hotels and, if you wish, you can also book a delicious dinner with drinks to enjoy the experience even more.

Details of interest

  • Price: From 101 euros per person.
  • Hours and duration: 3 hours.
  • Location: Avenida Rivadavia, 2100.

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Dinner with show and private transfer

Tango Show| ©deepfoto
Tango Show| ©deepfoto

To experience the best of Argentina, I recommend you to enjoy a dinner and show at the Casa del Tango, located in the historic center of Buenos Aires.

The driver will pick you up at your hotel to start the tango evening. As a first stop, you will go to a tango place that will take you back in time to the origins of the city of Buenos Aires and the old houses that forged the popular culture of Argentina.

Then you will go to the historic center of the city to see a tango and folklore show while tasting local foods and Argentine wines, in the middle of what could be one of the best gastronomic tours in Buenos Aires. At the end of the experience, the driver will take you back to your accommodation.

Details of interest

  • Price: From 45 euros per person.
  • Hours and duration: 4 hours.
  • Location: The tour takes place in the historic center of the city.

La Ventana Tango Show

La Ventana Tango Neighborhood| ©DieselDemon
La Ventana Tango Neighborhood| ©DieselDemon

In this experience you can enjoy the music, lyrics and dance of classic Argentine tango at La Ventana Barrio de Tango. It is a place located in the heart of San Telmo and has been open since 1982, to offer a classic journey through the porteño culture through time.

You can also enjoy a wide gastronomic offer, which includes international and typical Argentinean dishes, while watching the show.

This show takes you back to the golden age of tango, so you shouldn't be surprised if it leaves you wanting to book a private tango lesson in Buenos Aires.

Details of interest

  • Price: From 185 euros per person.
  • Hours and duration: Between 3 and 5 hours.
  • Location: Balcarce 425, CABA.

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Porteño tango show with dinner

Tango dancers| ©Tango, Milongas & Buenos aires
Tango dancers| ©Tango, Milongas & Buenos aires

Experience the magic of tango with an evening show in Buenos Aires, where you can also participate in a tango lesson to learn some dance moves, savor a delicious Argentine dinner and enjoy a spectacular tango performance. This experience takes you on a tour of Buenos Aires and all of Argentina through music.

The tour begins in the afternoon, when your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel or accommodation site, to take you to enjoy a three-course dinner of Argentine cuisine, accompanied by drinks.

After dinner, you will go to see an Argentine tango show that ranges from traditional to modern, featuring a live orchestra. Quite an experience that highlights the porteño culture of tango.

Details of interest

  • Price: From 110 euros per person.
  • Hours and duration: 4 hours.
  • Location: You will go to some of the most important tango restaurants in the city.

Rojo Tango show with transfer from the port

Tango Steps| ©Wikimania2009
Tango Steps| ©Wikimania2009

With this experience to enjoy a tango performance, you will be able to live a night out without worrying about transportation, because the price of the show includes the transfer between the port and downtown Buenos Aires to go see the show in an intimate cabaret theater. Once in this place you will enjoy the tango music and dance show.

This experience can be enhanced if you include the tasting of a good Argentinean dinner during the performance. What you will enjoy most about this tour is watching the tango choreographies and appreciating the dazzling and traditional costumes of the dancers, while the musicians play live to transport you to another glamorous era.

Details of interest

  • Price: From 285 euros per person.
  • Hours and duration: 3 hours.
  • Location: In a traditional cabaret in downtown Buenos Aires.

Piazzola Tango Show in Buenos Aires

Tango at Piazzolla Tango| ©Patricio Espigares
Tango at Piazzolla Tango| ©Patricio Espigares

In this experience you will discover the Argentine tango during an exciting night show at the Güemes Gallery. You'll love getting to know the luxurious downtown theater as you prepare to enjoy the dramatic Estaciones Porteñas show, which features four pairs of dancers, two singers and a six-piece orchestra.

This picturesque theater is located in the heart of the downtown district and is carefully restored in French style, with a luxurious salon and excellent acoustics that will allow you to enjoy an incredible evening. The show Estaciones Porteñas, which will be the one you will see during this experience, was composed by Astor Piazzolla at different times in his life, so it has a very high artistic value.

Interesting details

  • Price: From 65 euros per person.
  • Hours and duration: 1 hour and a half.
  • Location: Florida 165, San Martín 170, 1005 Buenos Aires.

El Querandi tango show with option of dinner.

Dinner at El Querandi| ©Blog Viagem
Dinner at El Querandi| ©Blog Viagem

During this experience you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the glamour of early 20th century Buenos Aires with the traditional tango show El Querandi. You will love how the professional dancers and musicians will take you straight back to the "belle époque" to show you some of the most incredible tango steps and dances of that era.

You also have the option to include in your experience, a set of three courses to complete this special evening in style. In addition, this experience will help you learn more about the Porteño culture of tango in a historic and authentic environment. There is no doubt that going to a show like this is one of the best things you can see and do in Buenos Aires at night.

Details of interest

  • Price: 57 euros per person.
  • Hours and duration: 1 hour and a half.
  • Location: Perú 322, C1067 CABA.

Tango show at the Viejo Almacén in Buenos Aires

Tango Show| ©David Gilford
Tango Show| ©David Gilford

With this experience you will enjoy a splendid dinner and a tango show in one of the most exclusive ambiences of the Buenos Aires nightlife, where you will be able to witness a show with professional tango singers and dancers. El Viejo Almacén is the most traditional tango show, the pioneer and the one that has preserved the identity of tango through the years, that is why it is a must when you visit the city.

Inside the place you will be able to realize its intimate atmosphere, where you can feel close to the artists while enjoying the unique experience of the porteño tango culture.

The best thing about this experience is that a shuttle will pick you up in the evening at your hotel or place of accommodation to take you to the Viejo Almacén, and the time will depend on the option you choose, either dinner and show, or drinks and show. The show lasts approximately two hours, and once it is over, the transportation will take you back to your accommodation.

Details of interest

  • Price: From 99 euros per person.
  • Hours and duration: 4 hours.
  • Location: Balcarce 799 and Independencia, San Telmo.

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Bomba de Tiempo Show

People Dancing Tango| ©Manuel ROMARIS
People Dancing Tango| ©Manuel ROMARIS

If you are in Buenos Aires for 3 days, I recommend you to sign up for a two-hour Bomba de Tiempo show. The plan is at night, so you can go with friends or with your partner to enjoy the local music culture. This is an amazing tango experience. You will love to see this kind of show where the music is generated live on stage through the dialogue between the musicians and the director.

The show is basically a kind of improvisation using a code of more than 70 hand signs. In each performance the percussionists on stage interact with the audience, which makes the show a magical and participatory experience.

La Bomba de Tiempo was an initiative born in 2006 by Santiago Vázquez, who thought it would be a good idea to take advantage of rhythm as a resource to generate a powerful and danceable music that would represent the influences of the members and the multicultural identity of the inhabitants of Buenos Aires, through improvisation.

Details of interest

  • Price: From 15 euros per person.
  • Hours and duration: 2 hours.
  • Location: Depending on the season of the year, you can enjoy this show in the Patio de Konex or the Sala de las Columnas.

Previous tango show by Aljibe with optional dinner in Buenos Aires

Dinner and Tango Show| ©staudio20032003
Dinner and Tango Show| ©staudio20032003

In the middle of this activity you will have the opportunity to go and enjoy a show in the traditional neighborhood of San Telmo, one of the most picturesque places in the city.

The tango show refers to the early 20th century in the city, the life of the immigrants, and the conventillos. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a special performance of boleadoras, and a gaucho show.

In the middle of the show you will also have the opportunity to taste some dishes of Argentine gastronomy, including delicious empanadas, soup and main dishes, such as mini chorizo steak, grilled chicken, and homemade pasta. To end the tango show and the meal, you will be able to taste some desserts, such as American cream ice cream with berries and Italian meringue.

Details of interest

  • Price: From 55 euros.
  • Hours and duration: 2 hours.
  • Location: San Telmo neighborhood in Buenos Aires.

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    Very good introduction to tango. It is clear that no dance in the world can be learned 100% in just one class, but there is no doubt that we learned a lot. In addition, he gave us historical data that made it even more interesting.
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    The teacher was a sweetheart, really very professional and patient. It was an experience to remember.
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    We had a wonderful time, a very nice cultural experience.
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    Super entertaining, I took the class to do something different but I really learned a lot! Unfortunately I am going back to my country soon but when I come back I will definitely take it again.
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    We were very satisfied with the class, the teacher is very professional, so it is totally worth what we paid.