Buenos Aires: Tango Porteño New Year's Eve Dinner & Show

The orchestra tunes up as midnight approaches in a restored MGM theater

You arrive by transfer, sit down to a three-course dinner with free wine and beer, watch tango dancers and a live orchestra recreate Buenos Aires' Golden Age, then dance with an open bar until after midnight. The fixed price includes everything (transport, food, drinks, the show), so you show up and the night unfolds without negotiation or surprises.

Step-by-step itinerary

New Year's Eve Tango Dinner and Show

• Arrive at Tango Porteño venue
• Enjoy New Year's Eve dinner
• Watch tango show with dancers and orchestra
• Celebrate New Year at the event

The experience

The strings start first: eight musicians and two singers filling a room that used to show films, now draped in art-deco gold and deep red velvet. It's December 31st in Buenos Aires, and Tango Porteño sits a few blocks from the Obelisk, waiting for you to walk in and stay until the clock turns. The show recreates the Golden Age of tango, which means you're not watching a performance designed for tourists. You're in the room where Mora Godoy, a multi-award-winning choreographer, has built something that feels like it belongs to the city itself, not to a calendar date.

Your evening starts with round-trip transfer from your hotel, so you don't navigate the streets on New Year's Eve or worry about getting back after midnight. Once you arrive, the 3-course menu lands in front of you: starter, main, dessert, all included. Wine, beer, mineral water, soft drinks flow freely: no tab, no decisions about what to order next. The tango dancers move across the stage in pairs, their bodies telling stories that don't need translation. An orchestra that size, eight pieces plus vocals, doesn't play in the background. It drives the whole room forward. You feel the rhythm before you think about it.

When the clock hits midnight, the DJ takes over and the open bar stays open. There's a toast, a desserts table, and the kind of controlled chaos that happens when a room full of strangers becomes a room full of people celebrating the same moment. The theater's wheelchair accessible throughout, and if you're traveling with an infant, specialized seats are available: the logistics don't get in the way of the night itself.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel transfer.
• 3-course dinner with starter, main course and dessert.
• free wine, beer, mineral water and soft drinks throughout the evening.
• live tango show featuring professional dancers and an orchestra of 8 musicians and 2 singers.
• DJ party with open bar after midnight.
• toast and desserts table.
• New Year's Eve celebration in the restored art-deco Tango Porteño theater.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 20:00

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Buenos Aires Tour Guide

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to spend New Year's Eve in a room where tango feels like the city's heartbeat, not a tourist attraction: the fixed price and included transfer mean you arrive, sit down, and let the night happen without managing logistics or a bill.

Top questions

What time does the New Year's Eve show start?

The itinerary shows the event runs on December 31st, but specific start and end times are not listed. Contact the provider for exact timing so you can plan your evening.

Is the dinner included in the ticket price?

Yes. The 3-course menu (starter, main, dessert), all beverages (wine, beer, water, soft drinks), round-trip transfer, the tango show, DJ party, open bar, and desserts table are all included.

Can I get to Tango Porteño without the transfer?

Round-trip transfer is included in the package. Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to arrange your own travel.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible as well.

Are children allowed?

The event is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with a baby.

What is Mora Godoy's role in the show?

Mora Godoy is the multi-award-winning dancer and choreographer who created the show's unique style and directs the tango performances.