Tango Porteño Show with Dinner & Transfers in Buenos Aires

Three hours of tango's golden age: dancers, live band, Argentine steak and wine

Tango Porteño is an evening show in Buenos Aires featuring over 40 dancers and musicians performing "Bailando Tango," a production by choreographer Mora Godoy that blends tango's melancholy with acrobatics and elevations. Hotel transfers are included; you choose between show-only or show with a three-course dinner and unlimited drinks. The performance takes place in a restored MGM art-deco movie theater near the Obelisk.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening tango show with optional dinner

• Transfer from hotel to Tango Porteño
• Watch authentic Argentine tango show
• Enjoy live band and dancers
• Optional three-course dinner with wines
• Transfer back to hotel

The Experience

The show runs three hours and starts with hotel pickup, so you arrive at the Tango Porteño theater without arranging your own transport. The venue itself is part of the experience—a transformed art-deco movie palace from the era when tango was considered too daring to perform in public. Once inside, the stage fills with more than 40 artists: dancers in elaborate costumes, a live band, and the energy that made tango Buenos Aires' defining art form.

"Bailando Tango" captures the melancholy of tango's golden age but does not stay there. The choreography layers in leaps, elevations and acrobatics that keep the evening moving between the sensual and the athletic. The live band accompanies every moment, so the music and movement stay locked together instead of feeling like a performance layered over a recording.

If you book the dinner option, a three-course meal arrives during the show—Argentine steak, a selection of wines and dessert. The show-only option lets you watch without the meal but still includes unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks throughout the evening. Either way, the return transfer to your hotel is included, so the night ends without negotiating a ride home.

What’s included

• Hotel transfers to and from the theater.
• show admission with seating.
• a live performance by over 40 dancers and musicians.
• unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks.
• three-course dinner with Argentine steak and dessert (on the dinner option only).
• air-conditioned vehicle for transport.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book the dinner show if you want the full evening experience with a meal and drinks included in one price; choose show-only if you prefer to eat elsewhere or keep the cost lower, though you'll arrange your own transport to the theater.

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Top questions

What exactly happens during the Tango Porteño show?

More than 40 dancers and musicians perform "Bailando Tango," a production that blends the melancholy of tango's golden age with acrobatic leaps, elevations and contemporary choreography, accompanied by a live band throughout the evening.

Can I get dinner at Tango Porteño or is it show-only?

You choose at checkout: the dinner option includes a three-course meal with Argentine steak, wines and dessert served during the show; the show-only option includes unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks but no food.

Does the price include getting to and from my hotel?

Hotel transfers are included in the dinner show package; the show-only option does not include transfers, so you arrange your own transport to the theater.

Where is Tango Porteño located in Buenos Aires?

Tango Porteño is housed in a restored MGM art-deco movie theater located near the Obelisk, one of the city's most recognizable landmarks in the heart of Buenos Aires.

How long does the entire evening take?

The show itself runs three hours; with hotel pickup and return, plan for approximately four to four and a half hours from the time you leave your accommodation.

Is the theater accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, Tango Porteño is wheelchair accessible throughout, including all areas, surfaces and transportation options; specialized infant seats are also available if needed.