Carlos Gardel Tango Show Buenos Aires & Dinner

The Night Tango Was Still Alive in Downtown Buenos Aires

You arrive at a historic Art Nouveau theatre in downtown Buenos Aires and watch professional tango dancers perform live with a full orchestra. The 3-course dinner option includes an open bar. The show-only ticket comes with two drinks. The whole evening runs about three hours, and the venue is wheelchair accessible with infant seating available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Carlos Gardel Tango Show and Dinner

• Attend 3-course dinner
• Watch professional tango dancers
• Enjoy live tango orchestra
• Experience authentic Argentine tango

The experience

The usher had to repeat the table number twice because the music was already loud when we walked in, and I realized I'd been expecting something smaller, quieter: maybe a tourist thing in a basement. Instead the Art Nouveau theatre opened up around us, all gilt and red velvet, and the orchestra was already tuning. This is where Carlos Gardel actually performed in 1917, which is the kind of detail that doesn't hit until you're sitting in the same room where it happened, watching the stage lights come up.

The tango show itself doesn't announce itself. The dancers just start, and there's no moment where you think "okay, now I'm watching tango". It's already happening, and you're already in it. The professional dancers move like they're arguing with the music and losing on purpose, and the orchestra (not a recording, actual musicians) plays like they're trying to keep up. A man in a suit and a woman in a black dress do something that looks like it could break both of them, and then they stop, and the next couple comes out and does it differently. You watch four or five of these pieces, and by the end you understand why people in Buenos Aires talk about tango like it's a language they speak with their bodies.

If you book the dinner option, the 3-course meal arrives between sets. Nothing fancy, but solid, and the open bar means you're not doing the math on drinks. The show-only option comes with two drinks included, which is enough if you're not planning to stay after. Either way, the whole thing runs about three hours, and you're in the downtown theatre district, so there's a walk back through the city afterward if you want it. The venue is wheelchair accessible and has infant seats if you need them, which matters more than it sounds when you're trying to actually relax and watch something.

Book this if you want to see tango performed by people who know how to do it, in a room that has the history built into the walls, without having to figure out the logistics yourself. The theatre handles the timing, the food, the drinks. You just show up and sit down.

What’s included

Your evening includes tango show entry, live entertainment from professional dancers and a full orchestra, soft drinks, and either two drinks (show-only) or a 3-course dinner with an open bar (dinner option). The venue is in downtown Buenos Aires and is wheelchair accessible with infant seating available.

Options for this experience

4 options

Tango Show Only21:30Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Two drinks included: wine, beer, bottled water, sodas, coffee or tea.

VIP upgrade for the tango show only21:30Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Drinks included: wine, beer, bottled water and soda.

Dinner and tango show20:15Duration: 3 hours. Three-course menu with a dozen options to choose from, plus an open bar offering wine, bottled water, beer and sodas.

Tango show with dinner, VIP upgrade20:15Duration: 3 hours. Three-course menu with a dozen options to choose from, and an open bar of drinks: wine, bottled water, beer and sodas.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day at 20:15 and 21:30, from US$ 69.50 per person and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 20:15 and 21:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 150

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.5 with pickup ›

AgesAdult (18 to 51 years) · Senior (52 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Private Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see tango performed at a high level in a room with actual history, without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing. The theatre handles all three, which is what makes an evening like this possible on a night you're visiting the city.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What's included with the tango show ticket?

Tango show entry, live entertainment with professional dancers and orchestra, and two drinks. The dinner option adds a 3-course meal and an open bar.

Where is the Carlos Gardel theatre located?

In downtown Buenos Aires, in the heart of the historical district. It's the same Art Nouveau theatre where Carlos Gardel performed in 1917.

How long does the show last?

About three hours total, including the tango performances and dinner (if selected).

Can I upgrade my seating?

Yes, a VIP upgrade is available, which includes a preferential table location and menu.

Is the venue accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, the theatre is wheelchair accessible. Infant seats are also available at the venue.

What's the difference between the dinner and show-only options?

The dinner option includes a 3-course meal and an open bar. The show-only option includes two drinks with your ticket.

What kind of music and dance will I see?

Classical Argentine tango performed by professional dancers and musicians. The show features multiple tango pieces with different dancers and choreography.