Viejo Almacén Tango Show Buenos Aires: Dinner & Dance

Four hours of live tango: dancers, singers, a folk ensemble, and the old warehouse itself

El Viejo Almacén is a historic tango club in Buenos Aires where you watch live performers (four dance couples, a male and female singer, an orchestral quintet, and the Argentine folk group Los Lamas) in an intimate venue with original antique railings overlooking the main floor. You choose whether to add dinner and drinks or attend the show alone, and hotel pickup is available depending on your option. The evening runs about four hours.

Options for this experience

4 options

From US$ 49 to US$ 167 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Show only, transfers not included Available from 31 Oct 2027 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese Lasts 2 hours. Two drinks: two drinks per person during the show are included. Dinner is not included

Traditional Dinner Show Available from 31 Oct 2027 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese Lasts 4 hours. Dinner and drinks: a traditional three-course menu with appetizer, main course and dessert. Drinks: wine, beer, water, soda or orange juice. Pickup is included

Show only with 2 drinks, VIP Available from 31 Oct 2027 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese Preferential seating. Lasts 2 hours. Drinks: wine, beer, water, soda or orange juice, 2 drinks included. Pickup is included

VIP Dinner Show Available from 31 Oct 2027 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese Preferential seating. Lasts 4 hours. VIP dinner and drinks: a three-course VIP menu with appetizer, main course and dessert. Drinks: wine, beer, water, soda or orange juice. Pickup is included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Evening tango show experience

• Arrive at El Viejo Almacén
• Enjoy close-up tango performance
• Watch orchestral quintet and singers
• Experience Argentine folk group Los Lamas
• Absorb historic venue ambiance

What’s included

• Ticket for the tango show.
• two drinks (depending on the option you select).
• dinner before the show (if you book a dinner option).
• round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off (depending on the option you select).

Times

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Next departure: 31 Oct 2027

Information

Watch tango dancers perform live at El Viejo Almacén, a historic Buenos Aires club with an orchestral quintet and singers.

Live guide English, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickup You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 276 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 30 minutes before departure. See the exact addressSee the pickup points

Book up to 6h before

Ages Adult (10 and older) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

El Viejo Almacén sits in a converted warehouse that has hosted Buenos Aires' most recognizable figures for decades. The venue's layout (a main floor and a first-floor balcony with original railings) means you get close views of the stage from any seat. The show pairs tango dancers with an orchestral quintet, a male singer named Hugo Marcel, a female vocalist, and Los Lamas, a folk ensemble that rounds out the evening with Argentine tradition. This is not a tourist revue. It's a demonstration of one of Buenos Aires' greatest cultural practices, performed live each night with the same musicians and dancers.

You pick your experience at checkout: attend the show alone with two drinks included, add a traditional dinner before the performance, or upgrade to the VIP dinner option. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included depending on which option you select. If your hotel is outside central Buenos Aires, the operator will provide a nearby pickup point in Palermo or another accessible location. The show itself lasts the bulk of the four-hour evening, leaving time to settle in, order drinks, and absorb the atmosphere before the performance begins.

The club welcomes children from age 4 onward, and infants sit on an adult's lap. All areas are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation stops nearby if you prefer to arrive on your own. Guides speak English, Spanish, or Portuguese depending on availability.

Top questions

Can I be picked up at my hotel?

You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 276 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 30 minutes before departure.

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly happens during the Viejo Almacén tango show?

Four dance couples perform tango while an orchestral quintet plays live music. A male singer (Hugo Marcel) and a female vocalist provide vocals, and Los Lamas, an Argentine folk group, also perform during the evening. The show takes place on a main floor stage visible from both the ground level and a first-floor balcony.

Can I get dinner at El Viejo Almacén, or is it just the show?

Dinner is optional. You can book the show alone with two drinks included, add a traditional dinner before the performance, or choose the VIP dinner option. All options include the live tango performance.

Is El Viejo Almacén accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes. All areas and surfaces at El Viejo Almacén are wheelchair accessible, and the venue's layout with a main floor and first-floor balcony means you can view the show comfortably from either level.

Operated by Gray Line Argentina. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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