Tango Shows in Buenos Aires

A tango show in Buenos Aires is a fascinating experience that will allow you to immerse yourself in Argentine culture through dance, music and history. Whether enjoying a tango show at the Café de los Angelitos or experiencing a tango show at the Teatro Piazziolla, the experience will not leave you indifferent.

To enjoy a tango show in this place is to live a magical experience in one of the most respected and important places in the city. But be sure to book your tickets for the tango show at the Piazzolla Theatre as early as possible, because seats sell out very quickly.

In this live show you will live a unique experience with live music, dancers on stage and the professional performance of the tango singers. The show, which you will see during the evening, is based on the traditional songs of Astor Piazzolla and other great Argentine composers.

In addition, this experience can be completed with a 3-course dinner and hotel pick-up and drop-off to create a perfect evening that captures the magic, spirit and memory of Buenos Aires.

Details of interest

• Price: From 36 euros per person.
• Hours and duration: depends on the option chosen.
• Location: Florida 165, Galería Güemes, Caba, Buenos Aires.

If you want to enjoy a traditional Argentinean experience, be sure to book tickets for a tango show at the Café de los Angelitos, where for approximately 3 hours you will witness a tango show in this unique establishment in Buenos Aires accompanied by an orchestra playing live music.

This activity includes transport to and from the hotels in the centre and, if you wish, you can also book a delicious dinner with drinks to enjoy the experience even more.

Details of interest

• Price: From 101 euros per person.
• Time and duration: 3 hours.
• Location: Avenida Rivadavia, 2100.

To experience the best of Argentina, I recommend you to enjoy a dinner and show at the Casa del Tango, which is located in the historic centre of Buenos Aires.

The driver will pick you up at your hotel to start the tango evening. As a first stop, you will go to a tango place that will make you travel back in time to the origins of the city of Buenos Aires and the old houses that forged the popular culture of Argentina.

Then you'll head to the historic city centre to watch a tango and folklore show while sampling local foods and Argentine wines, in the midst of what could be one of the best food tours in Buenos Aires. At the end of the experience, the driver will take you back to your accommodation.

Interesting details

• Price: From 45 euros per person.
• Time and duration: 4 hours.
• Location: The tour takes place in the historic centre of the city.

In this experience you can enjoy the music, lyrics and dance of classic Argentine tango at La Ventana Barrio de Tango. It is a place located in the heart of San Telmo and has been open since 1982, offering a classic journey through the porteño culture through time.

You can also enjoy a wide gastronomic offer, which includes international and typical Argentinean dishes, while you watch the show.

This show takes you back to the golden age of tango, so you shouldn't be surprised if it leaves you wanting to book a private tango lesson in Buenos Aires.

Details of interest

• Price: From 185 euros per person.
• Timetable and duration: Between 3 and 5 hours.
• Location: Balcarce 425, CABA.

Experience the magic of tango with an evening show in Buenos Aires, where you can also take part in a tango class to learn some dance moves, savour a delicious Argentinean dinner and enjoy a spectacular tango performance. This experience takes you on a tour of Buenos Aires and all of Argentina through music.

The tour starts in the afternoon, when your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or accommodation to take you to enjoy a three-course dinner of Argentinean cuisine, accompanied by drinks.

After dinner, you will go to see an Argentine tango show that ranges from traditional to modern, featuring a live orchestra. An experience that highlights the Porteño culture of tango.

Details of interest

• Price: From 110 euros per person.
• Timetable and duration: 4 hours.
• Location: You will go to some of the most important tango restaurants in the city.

With this experience to enjoy a tango show, you will be able to live a night out without worrying about transport, because the price of the show includes the transfer between the port and the centre of Buenos Aires to go and see the show in an intimate cabaret theatre. Once there you can enjoy the tango music and dance show.

This experience can be enhanced by including a fine Argentinean dinner during the performance. What you will love most about this tour is watching the tango choreographies and appreciating the dazzling and traditional costumes of the dancers, while the live musicians play to transport you to another glamorous era.

Interesting details

• Price: From 285 euros per person.
• Hours and duration: 3 hours.
• Location: In a traditional cabaret in the centre of Buenos Aires.

In this experience you will discover the Argentinian tango during an exciting night show at the Güemes Gallery. You'll love getting to know the luxurious downtown theatre as you prepare to enjoy the dramatic Estaciones Porteñas show, which features four pairs of dancers, two singers and a six-piece orchestra.

This picturesque theatre is located in the heart of the downtown district and is lovingly restored in French style, with a luxurious salon and excellent acoustics for an incredible evening. The show Estaciones Porteñas, which you will see during this experience, was composed by Astor Piazzolla at different times in his life, so it has a very high artistic value.

Interesting details

• Price: From 65 euros per person.
• Time and duration: 1 hour and a half.
• Location: Florida 165, San Martín 170, 1005 Buenos Aires.

During this experience you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the glamour of early 20th century Buenos Aires with the traditional tango show El Querandi. You will love how the professional dancers and musicians will take you straight back to the "belle époque" to show you some of the most incredible tango steps and dances of that era.

You also have the option to include in your experience, a set of three courses to complete this special evening in style. In addition, this experience will help you to learn more about the Porteño tango culture in a historical and authentic environment. There is no doubt that going to a show like this is one of the best things you can see and do in Buenos Aires at night.

Interesting details

• Price: 57 euros per person.
• Time and duration: 1 hour and a half.
• Location: Perú 322, C1067 CABA.

With this experience you can enjoy a splendid dinner and a tango show in one of the most exclusive ambiences of the Buenos Aires nightlife, where you can witness a show with professional tango singers and dancers. El Viejo Almacén is the most traditional tango show, the pioneer and the one that has preserved the identity of tango through the years, that is why it is a must when you visit the city.

Inside the place you will be able to enjoy its intimate atmosphere, where you can feel close to the artists while you enjoy the unique experience of the porteño tango culture.

The best thing about this experience is that a shuttle will pick you up in the evening at your hotel or place of accommodation to take you to the Viejo Almacén, and the time will depend on the option you choose, either dinner and show, or drinks and show. The show lasts approximately two hours, and once the show is over, the shuttle will take you back to your accommodation.

Details of interest

• Price: From 99 euros per person.
• Time and duration: 4 hours.
• Location: Balcarce 799 and Independencia, San Telmo.

If you are in Buenos Aires for 3 days, I recommend you to sign up for a two-hour Bomba de Tiempo show. The plan is at night, so you can go with friends or with your partner to enjoy the local music culture. This is an amazing tango experience. You will love to see this kind of show where the music is generated live on stage through the dialogue between the musicians and the director.

The show is basically a kind of improvisation using a code of more than 70 hand signs. In each performance the percussionists on stage interact with the audience, which makes the show a magical and participatory experience.

La Bomba de Tiempo was an initiative that was born in 2006 by Santiago Vázquez, who thought it would be a good idea to use rhythm as a resource to generate powerful and danceable music that represented the influences of the members and the multicultural identity of the inhabitants of Buenos Aires, through improvisation.

Details of interest

• Price: From 15 euros per person.
• Time and duration: 2 hours.
• Location: Depending on the time of year, you can enjoy this show in the Patio de Konex or the Sala de las Columnas.

In the middle of this activity you will have the opportunity to go and enjoy a show in the traditional neighbourhood of San Telmo, one of the most picturesque places in the city.

The tango show refers to the early 20th century in the city, the life of the immigrants, and the conventillos. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a special boleadoras performance, and a gauchos show.

In the middle of the show you will also have the opportunity to taste some Argentinean gastronomy dishes, among which stand out the delicious empanadas, soup and main dishes, such as mini chorizo steak, grilled chicken, and homemade pasta. To end the tango show and the meal, you can try some desserts, such as American cream ice cream with berries and Italian meringue.

Interesting details

• Price: From 55 euros.
• Hours and duration: 2 hours.
• Location: San Telmo neighbourhood in Buenos Aires.