Buenos Aires: Tango Porteño Show & Optional 3-Course Dinner

Dancers move across the stage in the restored MGM theater where tango was born again

You sit in a restored Art Deco theater near the Obelisk and watch professional tango dancers and an eight-piece orchestra perform the Golden Age of Tango for an evening. If you choose a dinner option, you get a three-course meal with Argentine wine and unlimited drinks. If you don't, you get the show and a drink. You leave without having arranged a restaurant, a ticket line, or transport. It's all there.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening tango show with optional dinner

• Arrive at Tango Porteño theater
• Enjoy optional three-course dinner
• Watch live tango performance
• Experience orchestra and singers
• Admire dancers' choreography by Mora Godoy

The experience

Hands find each other in the dark. A woman's leg extends. The orchestra (eight musicians and two singers) hits a chord that seems to come from somewhere underneath the city itself. That's the moment you realize you're not watching tango from a distance. You're inside it. Tango Porteño sits in what used to be the Metro Goldwyn Mayer movie theater, a few blocks from the Obelisk, and the whole place has been restored in Art Deco style: all curves and gold leaf and the kind of detail that makes you understand why people say Buenos Aires feels like Paris, but with better music.

The show runs through the evening and recreates what they call the Golden Age of Tango, which means you get the real thing: professional dancers and singers who've trained for years, not a floor show that happens to have tango in it. Mora Godoy, the choreographer, has won awards for this work, and you can see why. The movement is precise but it doesn't feel cold. There's a live orchestra playing, not a recording, and that changes everything. The rhythm shifts slightly, the tempo breathes. You notice things a recording can't do.

The show itself is included no matter which ticket you choose, but you can add dinner if you want it. A three-course meal with Argentine wine and spirits comes with the Dinner or VIP Dinner options. The VIP version gets you better seating and a menu that's a step up. If you just want the show and a drink, that works too. The Executive Dinner option sits somewhere in the middle. Empanadas are available as an add-on if you want something lighter. Everything except the show-only ticket comes with unlimited drinks, which matters when you're sitting there for a few hours.

The theater is wheelchair accessible, and they have infant seats if you're bringing small children. Public transportation is nearby, so you don't need a car to get there. The whole evening is built so you can show up, sit down, and let the night happen: no logistics, no decisions once you're inside.

What’s included

• Tango Porteño show with live orchestra of eight musicians and two singers.
• three-course dinner with Argentine wine and spirits (if Dinner or VIP Dinner option selected).
• VIP seating and premium menu (if VIP Dinner option selected).
• Executive seating (if Executive Dinner option selected).
• two empanadas (if Empanadas option selected).
• unlimited drinks (all options except show ticket only).

Options for this experience

5 options

Ticket only for the Tango Show21:30Dinner and drinks are not included. Any drink can be requested at the venue and paid for at that time.

Empanadas with unlimited drinks21:30All-night free drinks: two traditional empanadas, either meat or ham and cheese. Unlimited beverages include Malbec and Chardonnay wine, beer and soft drinks.

Dinner with unlimited drinks20:30Private table with an à la carte menu and free drinks: a range of starters, main courses and desserts to choose from. Unlimited beverages include Malbec and Chardonnay wine, beer and soft drinks.

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Executive dinner with free drinks20:30Private table in the executive area, with a better view of the stage. À la carte menu and free drinks: a choice of starters, main courses and desserts. Unlimited beverages include Malbec and Chardonnay wine, beer and soft drinks.

VIP dinner with unlimited drinks20:30Private table in the VIP area, with the best view of the stage. À la carte menu and free drinks: a choice of starters, main courses and desserts. Unlimited beverages include Malbec and Chardonnay wine, beer and soft drinks.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 20:30 and 21:30

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Buenos Aires Tour Guide

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see professional tango dancers and a live orchestra in a historic theater without arranging a separate restaurant or transport. The evening is self-contained, and the fixed price means no surprises at the end.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the Dinner and VIP Dinner options?

VIP Dinner includes better seating in the theater and a premium menu. Both come with a three-course meal and unlimited drinks.

Is the show in English or Spanish?

The show is performed in Spanish, but it's a visual performance: the tango dancing and live music tell the story without dialogue.

How long does the evening last?

The full evening, including dinner if selected, typically runs several hours. The show itself is the main event.

Can I buy just the show without dinner?

Yes, the Tango Show Ticket Only option includes the performance and a drink, without the meal.

Is the theater accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are also wheelchair accessible.

Can I bring young children?

Yes, infants and small children can attend. Specialized infant seats and prams or strollers are available.

Where exactly is Tango Porteño located?

The theater is in the restored former Metro Goldwyn Mayer building, close to the famous Obelisk in central Buenos Aires.

What does unlimited drinks include?

Unlimited drinks (wine, spirits, and other beverages) are included with all dinner options. The show-only ticket includes one drink.