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Even if the milonga is a musical genre closely related to habanera and tango, in Argentina it also refers to the place where tango lovers go dancing. In the hall, there are orchestras or musicians playing live and some of them offer tango lessons even if this is a specific practice in the academies. The milonga porteña has its own codes and rituals, but it also defines a tango style: the tango milonguero, which differs from stylized tango, more characteristic of tango shows.
Many places in Buenos Aires invite visitors to enjoy tango dinner shows in which, along with a national and international gastronomic proposal introduce dancers, singers and orchestras displaying the grace and the glamour of this musical genre from the Río de la Plata area. Here, tango shows off before those who come along to appreciate its charm. And logically, it gets all the applause.

Tango Shows

Piazzolla Tango    |   E-mail
Florida 165 - Galería Güemes, Microcentro, Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4344-8200
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Art and show center in the historical General Güemes porteño gallery. Tango academy, art gallery and store. Café Triunfal for conventions and events. Show and dinner at the Astor Piazzolla Theater, from $180.
Complejo Tango    |   E-mail
Av. Belgrano 2608 – Balvanera, Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4941-1119
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Tango show with orchestras directed by great masters, dancers and singers. The menu includes international and typical dishes. Dancing academy with private and group lessons (Mondays thru Saturdays from 1pm to 8.30pm). Dinner from Mondays thru Sundays from 8.30pm thru 10pm, shows as from 10pm. Show drinks as from 8.30pm (tango lessons included as from 7.30pm).
Boca Tango    |   E-mail
Brandsen 923 – La Boca, Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4302-0808
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Next to the mythical Boca Juniors Stadium, BocaTango offers dinner in a spectacular restaurant serving typical countryside meals, an amusing farce in the conventillo and a spectacular tango show at Café de los Vitraux, the most beautiful cabaret in Buenos Aires. Enjoy a unique night in the company of more than 30 artists.
Taconeando - La vereda de Beba    |   E-mail
Balcarce 725 - San Telmo, Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4307-6696
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One of the most typical places in Buenos Aires pays tribute to tango singer Beba Bidart. Show with dancers and singers that mingle what is traditional and what is modern in the genre. Classical international menue. From Thursdays thru Sundays: dinner at 9pm, show at 10.30pm and dancing as from 11.45pm. Show and dinner rate $110, drink and show $80.
Señor Tango    |   E-mail
Vieytes 1655, Barracas - Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4303-0231
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Inspired by the tango singer Fernando Soler. Live shows with excellent staging. Its large halls can accommodate 1,500 people. Neat gastronomy. Show and dinner from $190. It is advisable to make a reservation in advance.
Rojo Tango
Martha Salloti 445 - Puerto Madero, Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4010-9200
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At the exclusive Hotel Faena, an international show displays the beginnings of tango in 1900 to the times of Piazzolla. From Mondays thru Sundays at 8.30pm.
Michelangelo    |   E-mail
Balcarce 433 - San Telmo, Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4342-7007
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In the center of San Telmo's historical shell, a proposal to enjoy a memorable tango night. A show with renown celebrities and more than 30 artists on stage. A demanding menu that merges typical flavors with gourmet cuisine. From Mondays thru Sundays, dinner at 8.30pm and show at 10.10pm. Dinner and show rates from $300, show only from $200.
Madero Tango    |   E-mail
E. Rawson de Dellepiane 150 - Dique 1, Puerto Madero - Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4314-6688
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The best tango artists and orchestras live, accompanied by exquisite Argentinian signature cuisine. Show and dinner from $200. Parking space. Reservations: 11 5239 3009.
La Ventana    |   E-mail
Balcarce 431 - San Telmo, Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4334-1314 / 1315
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Tango show and dinner in an old restored conventillo. Four rooms with tango singers and orchestras, bands and folk ballet. Classical grilled meat, international menu and regional dishes. Everyday, dinner at 8pm and show at 10pm, from $150. Parking space.
Esquina Homero Manzi    |   E-mail
Av. San Juan 3601, Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4957-8488
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A place where an art gallery, shows, tango lessons and international cuisine co-exist. Show and dinner from $200. Dinner every day at 9pm, show at 10pm. Duration of the show: 1.30 hours. Fridays and Saturdays, after-midnight show at 12.30am and 1.30am. Tango show and lunch on Sundays from 2pm. Private parking and trasportation service.
Esquina Carlos Gardel    |   E-mail
Carlos Gardel 3200, Almagro - Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4867-6363
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Opposite the Abasto, classical tango place. Live shows with dancers, singers and orchestras. Cuisine with renovated Creole and international dishes. Show and dinner from $210. Show only $140.
El Viejo Almacén    |   E-mail
Balcarce e Independencia - San Telmo, Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4307-7388
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A traditional tango place, founded by tango singer Edmundo Rivero in 1969. National and international à la carte gastronomy. Private parking. Show dinner $240 (drinks included), show only $165.
El Querandí    |   E-mail
Perú 302 - Monserrat, Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 5199-1770
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A large house from 1920 declared historical monument. Dinner with delicious international à la carte menu and exclusive wines. "Nuestro tango" show presented by excellent dancers. Dinner at 8.30pm, $230. Show at 10.15pm, $170 (it includes a drink and a cold meat board snack).

Milongas

Tango Ideal
Suipacha 380, San Nicolás - Prov. de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 5265-8069
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live orchestras and dancers show at the Ideal coffee-shop, declared historical heritage. Milonga: Thursdays from 10pm. Lessons: Thursdays at 9pm. Ticket: $7 (it includes orchestra and show). Dinner service.
Sunderland Club
Lugones 3161, Villa Urquiza - Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4541-9776/4605-8234
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club with a family atmosphere. Dancing on Saturdays from 10pm to 5am, Sundays from 8pm to 1am (ladies $4 gentlemen $6). Tango lessons $5. Dinner service.
Sin Rumbo
José P. Tamborini 6157, Villa Urquiza - Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4574-0972/4571-9577
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Traditional large room with great masters. Milonga Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10pm (ticket $4). Tango lessons: Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8.30pm to 10pm (ticket $5). Buffet and bar service. Surveilled parking.
Salón Canning    |   E-mail
Scalabrini Ortiz 1331, Palermo - Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4832-6753
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Tango and other rhythms with live orchestras. Dancing: Wednesdays from 4pm to 11pm, Fridays from 11pm to 4am and Sundays from 8pm to 3am. Tango lessons: Fridays and Sundays from 8pm. Ticket: $5.
Rouge Tango    |   E-mail
Scalabrini Ortiz 1331, Palermo - Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4832-6753
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t the Canning Dancing Hall. Milonga: Thursdays at 10.30pm (ticket $7). Lessons: Thursdays from 8.30pm to 10.30pm (ticket $10 dancing included). Air conditioning.
Porteño y bailarín    |   E-mail
Riobamba 345, Balvanera - Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4372-6080 Cel: 15 5153-8626
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Conditioned hall. Programs with musicians, singers and career artists. Dancing: Tuesdays at 10:30pm, Sundays from 7pm (entrance free of charge). Lessons: Tuesdays 9pm (ticket $5).
Parakultural (La Catedral)    |   E-mail
Sarmiento 4006, Almagro - Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Cel: 15-53251630
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For 25-year-olds onwards. Milonga: Tuesdays 11pm. Tango lessons: all days at 9pm. Ticket $5. Contemporary Art Museum.
Niño bien    |   E-mail
Humberto Primo 1462, Constitución - Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4147-8687
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Milonga Thursdays from 10.30pm to 4.30am. tango lessons: Thursdays 9.30pm thru 10.30pm. Ticket $5. Snacks and drinks.
Malevaje    |   E-mail
Venezuela 2939, Balvanera - Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4957-2823 Cel: 15 5221-4624
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at the Carbonería, a hall from 1901, tango milonguero and tango de salón. Young orchestras, plastic artists and singers. Bar with homemade dishes and Italian menu. Milonga from 10pm to 2am. Tango lessons: Mondays from 8pm to 10pm.
La Marshall (Milonga gay)    |   E-mail
Yatay 961, Almagro - Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4774-5470 Cel: 15 5406-9784
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Milonga from 10pm. Tango lessons: Wednesdays from 8.30pm to 10pm. Intensive courses and artistic and cultural display.
La Baldosa    |   E-mail
Ramón L. Falcón 2750, .
Phone: 4601-7988
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El Arranque    |   E-mail
Bartolomé Mitre 1759, San Nicolás - Prov. de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4371-6767
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Milonga Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3pm to 10pm, Saturdays from 3pm to 9pm (ladies $3 gentlemen $5). Tango lessons Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 4pm to 6pm (rate $6).
Club Gricel    |   E-mail
La Rioja 1180, San Cristobal - Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4957-7157/8398
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Milonga on Fridays and Saturdays at 11pm, Sundays at 8.30pm (Fridays $5 - weekends $3). Tango lessons: everyday (Mondays at 6pm $2, the rest of the week $5).
Centro Cultural Torcuato Tasso    |   E-mail
Defensa 1575, San Telmo - Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Phone: (011) 4307-6506
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Legendary place where the tango was born over a hundred years ago. Live orchestras. Fridays and Saturdays from 11pm (ticket $10), Sundays from 10pm (milonga $1). Lessons everyday, ask about timetables and teachers (rate $5).

Times and prices have been provided by each venue and they are subject to modifications without prior notice.


Small tavern of Buenos Aires
1948
Lyrics:
Enrique Santos Discépolo.
Music: Mariano Mores

In my childhood I stared at you
as those things I would never possess
the nose against your window
in an iced blue feeling
that only later, living,
was the same in my soul.
As a school that teaches all things,
in my youth you gave me in wonder
a good smoke...
a faith in my dreams
and a hope for love.

How can I forget you in my lament
"cafetín de Buenos Aires"?
If you are the only one in life
who resembled my mother.
In your strange association
of smart guys and self-killers
I learned philosophy... dice... gamble
and the bitter poetry
of not to think of myself.

You gave me in gold a fistful of friends
the same who cheer my life and my hours
José the one with dreams
Marcial who still believes and hopes
and skinny Abel... who's gone
but still he guides me.
On your tables that never ask questions
I wept some day my first disillusion
I knew of pains,
I drank my years
And I gave up with no fight.

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