Buenos Aires: La Ventana Tango Show & Optional Dinner

Tango, Two Orchestras & the Golden Age of Buenos Aires

You get entrance to a 32-artist tango show in a restored San Telmo convent, with two orchestras and Argentine folk dancers rotating through the evening. Add a three-course dinner with wine if you want to eat while the show runs, or book the tango class option to learn the steps yourself. The venue is fully accessible, and the whole experience is built around the golden age of Buenos Aires culture.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend La Ventana Tango Show

• Arrive at La Ventana venue
• Enjoy tango music and dance
• Watch two tango orchestras perform
• See Argentine folk dance by 35 artists
• Optionally have traditional Argentine dinner

The experience

You've just landed in San Telmo, and the street outside La Ventana is already humming with the sound of live music drifting from the restored convent doors. The moment you step inside, you're in a different Buenos Aires: the one that built tango in the 1920s and never quite let it go. The venue opened in 1982, but the building itself is older, and the care they've taken to preserve the original architecture means you're sitting in actual history, not a recreation of it. The show runs with two tango orchestras on stage, 32 artists total, and the energy shifts the second the first violin starts.

What makes this different from a lot of tango shows is the scale and the mix. You get the tango dancers, yes, but also Argentine folk music woven through the evening, singers who've been doing this for decades, and a rhythm that doesn't feel rushed. The orchestras trade off, so there's always something happening on stage: never a moment where you're just sitting in silence between acts. If you add the dinner option, the kitchen works with the timing, so you're eating while the show unfolds around you. The menu leans into Argentine classics: charcoal-grilled meat, international dishes, and the wine list is serious. They've built a proper cellar, not just a few bottles.

The practical side: the venue is wheelchair accessible throughout, and if you're bringing kids, there are specialized infant seats available and room for strollers. Public transport gets you there easily from most of Buenos Aires. If you want to add a tango class before or after the show, that's an extra option: useful if you actually want to understand what your feet are supposed to do. Water, soft drinks, and wine come with the ticket, so you're not hunting down the bar between courses.

What’s included

• Your ticket includes entrance to La Ventana Tango Show, featuring two tango orchestras and 32 artists performing Argentine tango and folk music in a restored San Telmo convent.
• Beverages (water, soft drinks, and wine) are provided.
• If you select the dinner option, a three-course meal is added for an extra cost.
• A tango class is also available as an optional add-on.
• The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, and infant seats and stroller space are available.

Options for this experience

3 options

Tango show, dinner not includedGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 22:00Lasts 1 hour 30 minutes: show at 22:00. Drinks included: water, soda and one bottle of wine per two people.

Dinner and Tango Show, Regular OptionGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 20:00Lasts 3 hours: dinner at 8:00 p.m., show at 22:00 (90 minutes). Dinner and drinks cover entry options, a main course and dessert (choice of tenderloin, sausage steak or salmon), plus free drinks.

VIP dinner and show, plus a tango lessonGuide in English, Spanish or Portuguese · 19:00VIP Sector Tango class starting at 7:00 p.m., a regular tango class with other audience members lasting 1 hour, taught by the teachers. VIP dinner show with an à la carte menu of starters, mains and desserts. Drinks included: water, soft drinks, beer, sparkling wine and wines. Lasts 4 hours: tango class at 7:00 p.m., dinner at 8:00 p.m., show at 10:00 p.m. (90 minutes).

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 day except SaturdayDepartures at 19:00, 20:00 and 22:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (19 and older) · Youth (11 to 18 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5): free

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by La Ventana Tango Show

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to see tango performed at scale (32 artists, two orchestras, the full production) without arranging transport or hunting for a venue in San Telmo. The dinner option lets you eat while the show unfolds, and the venue is accessible for families with infants and wheelchair users.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 18 years); Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5): free.

Is dinner included with the ticket price?

Dinner is optional and costs extra. The entrance ticket includes access to the show and beverages (water, soft drinks, wine).

Can I take a tango class at La Ventana?

Yes, a tango class is available as an optional add-on for an additional cost.

Is La Ventana Tango Show wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Where is La Ventana located?

La Ventana is located in the heart of San Telmo, Buenos Aires. Public transportation options are available nearby.

What kind of food is served at dinner?

The menu includes international dishes and typical Argentine cuisine, featuring charcoal-grilled specialties and selections from a large Argentine wine cellar.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed.