Tango Porteño Show with Optional Lesson in Buenos Aires

Learn the steps, then watch the golden age of tango come alive on stage

Tango Porteño is a tango show and optional lesson in a restored theater steps from Buenos Aires’s Obelisk, where you can take a one-hour beginner class with professional dancers before the main performance. On stage, over 30 artists share the spotlight with 12 live musicians, all in period costume and set design. Dinner, hotel transfers, and the tango lesson depend on the option you book.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tango lesson, dinner, and show

• Attend optional tango lesson
• Enjoy three-course dinner (if selected)
• Watch tango show at 10 PM

The experience

The venue sits in a beautifully restored former movie theater just steps from the Obelisk on 9 de Julio Avenue, in the heart of Buenos Aires. If you book the optional tango lesson, professional dancers walk you through the basic steps in a welcoming one-hour class before the main event. The lesson gives you a real sense of what you're about to watch (the balance, the frame, the way the rhythm moves through your body), so the performance lands differently once you're in your seat.

Then the lights dim and the show begins. You’re watching more than 30 world-class performers and 12 live musicians on stage, backed by powerful vocals and set design that pulls you into tango’s golden age. The costumes and staging are detailed enough to transport you. The choreography ranges from intimate duets to ensemble pieces that fill the whole stage. If you chose the dinner option, you've already eaten a three-course meal beforehand (Argentine steak, fine wines, and desserts), so you arrive at the show fed and settled. If you picked show-only, you come straight to your seat. Either way, the performance is the centerpiece.

The venue is wheelchair accessible, a wheelchair can be provided on request, and guide dogs are welcome. Vegetarian, vegan, and celiac menus are available. Let them know your dietary needs when you book. Dress code is smart casual.

What’s included

• The tango show with more than 30 performers and 12 live musicians.
• a one-hour tango lesson with professional dancers (if selected at checkout).
• a three-course dinner with Argentine steak, fine wines, and desserts (if selected).
• soft drinks plus one bottle of wine shared between two (if selected).
• hotel pickup and drop-off (if selected).

Options for this experience

8 options

Show Only, Transfers Not IncludedGuide in English or Spanish · 21:30Tango show admission only (transfers, dinner and beverages not included). Stalls seating.

Show Only, Preferential SeatingGuide in English or Spanish · 20:00Preferential tango show only: a tango show with free drinks (wine, beer, water, or soft drinks). Preferred seating. Pickup is included.

Show Only, Transfers IncludedGuide in English or Spanish · 20:00Tango show admission only (dinner and beverages not included). Stalls seating. Includes pickup.

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Tango Show and Dinner, Stalls SeatingGuide in English or Spanish · 20:00Dinner and tango show with a 3-course dinner and free drinks (wine, soft drinks, or mineral water). Stalls seating. Pickup is included.

Tango Show and Dinner, Executive SeatingGuide in English or Spanish · 20:00Dinner and tango show with a 3-course dinner, with free drinks (wine, soft drinks, or mineral water). Executive seating. Pickup is included.

Tango Show and Dinner, VIP SeatingGuide in English or Spanish · 20:00VIP dinner and show: a tango show with a 3-course dinner and free drinks (wine, beer, water, or soft drinks). VIP seating. Pickup is included.

Tango Lesson Combined with Dinner ShowGuide in English or Spanish · 19:30Dinner, show and tango lessons: a tango show with a 3-course dinner that includes free drinks (wine, soft drinks, or mineral water). Stalls seating. Transfers not included.

Tango Show for New Year's EveGuide in English or Spanish · Available from 31 DecIncludes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

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 19:30, 20:00 and 21:30

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tangol

Is this one for you?Book the lesson if you want to understand the dance before you watch it performed. Skip it if you'd rather arrive fresh and let the spectacle speak for itself. The dinner option gives you the full evening experience. Show-only works if you want the performance without the meal commitment.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

Can I take a tango lesson before the show at Tango Porteño?

Yes, the tango lesson is optional at checkout. Professional dancers teach you the basic steps in a one-hour class before you move to the main salon for dinner (if selected) or the show itself.

Is dinner included with the Tango Porteño show?

Dinner is optional at checkout. If you select it, you get a three-course meal with Argentine and international dishes, fine wines, and desserts before the performance.

Where is Tango Porteño located in Buenos Aires?

Tango Porteño is located steps from the Obelisk on 9 de Julio Avenue in central Buenos Aires, in a beautifully restored former movie theater.

How many performers are in the Tango Porteño show?

The show brings more than 30 performers and 12 live musicians to the stage, with detailed costumes and set design that evoke tango’s golden age.