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Latest News: Tango Events in New Mexico

A chronological list of upcoming tango events (milongas, practicas, workshops) in New Mexico.
Tango Club of Albuquerque events are listed as "TCA."

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2026

Saturday, March 14
2:00-4:00PM | Santa Fe

Queer Tango Class & Practica at 1189 Parkway Dr. Suite E2, 87507. "Come learn tango in a safe space free of gender roles. Class by Lacie Forde and Kaatje Jones, followed by a practica. Both queer folk and allies are welcome, so please come if you’re curious about exploring dual role dancing!" Class 2:00-3:00PM; Practica, 3:00-4:00PM. $10 for class or practica; $20 for both. Presented by Tango Arcoiris. 2nd Saturdays. Facebook | Email Kaatje

Saturday, March 14

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St., 87109. DJ: Kipp Chynoweth. $5 everyone. Map link

Saturday, March 14
7:00-10:00PM | Santa Fe
SFT Práctica Nueva Lesson & Práctica at Odd Fellows Hall, 1125 Cerrillos Rd. 87505 in Santa Fe. DJ/Teacher: TBA. Beginner-friendly lesson with rotating teachers, followed by DJ’d Practica (mix of alternative/traditional music with no cortinas). $5-$10 cover; free if this is your first tango lesson. Next dates: (none on 4/11), 5/9, 6/13, 7/11. Second Saturdays monthly. Email | Website

Monday, March 16
6:30-10:00PM | Taos
Tango at Casa Gallina at 613 Callejon Rd. 87571. All Levels Tango Lesson, 6:30-7:30PM; Beg/Int Tango Lesson, 7:30-8:30PM; Practica, 8:30-10:00PM. Weekly on Mondays, Host: 8th Style Tango. Website

Monday, March 16
7:00PM (email or check Facebook to confirm) | Los Alamos
Los Alamos Argentine Tango Group Practica at Betty Erhart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row 87544. Free event. Weekly on Mondays. Email | Atom City Facebook Group

Wednesday, March 18

6:50–9:30PM | Albuquerque
Free Tango at JUNO, 1501 1st St. NW, 87102. Host: Albuquerque OpenTango. Tango warm-up starts at 6:50PM, class at 7:00PM, and dance (with traditional and alternative music, no tandas) at 8:00PM. Free, but please support the venue with food and beverage purchases. All are welcome. No partner necessary. Weekly event on Wednesdays. Website | Facebook | Instagram | Email

Wednesday, March 18

7:00-10:00PM | Santa Fe
Tango at The Hut, 1285 Clark Rd, Unit 1, 87507. Host: 8th Style Tango. Lesson, 7:00-8:00PM; Open dancing, 8:00-10:00PM. Light refreshments and snacks. Lesson + milonga $20; Milonga only $10. Weekly on Wednesdays. Website

Thursday, March 19

6:00–8:30PM | Albuquerque

Practica + Optional Practice Challenges (all levels all welcome) with Puerta al Tango at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. "Practice as you wish OR join our optional 6:00-6:30PM Tango warm-ups and skills; 6:30PM, 5-10min Tango Puzzle move to figure out with friends; 7:30PM, 5-10min Puzzle reveal." Next date: 4/2. Hosted by Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford. (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Friday, March 20
7:00PM–Midnight | Santa Fe
Milonga at the Hut, 1285 Clark Rd, Unit 1, 87507. DJ: Paul Akmajian. Host: 8th Style Tango. Monthly on 3rd Fridays. Website

Saturday, March 21

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St., 87109. DJ: Max Cubillos. $5 everyone. Map link

Saturday, March 21
7:30–10:30PM | Santa Fe
Two Moon Tango Milonga at 16 Camino Largo 87507. DJ: Shahin Medghalchi. Host: Liz Haight. $15. Limited parking; please carpool. Monthly on 3rd Saturdays. Website | Directions

Sunday, March 22
1:00-4:00PM | Santa Fe
Two Moon Tango Sunday Workshop, 16 Camino Largo 87507 in Santa Fe. Open to anyone wanting to build skills in Milonguero style close embrace tango. "The intention of these workshops is to develop a deeply pleasurable, natural, and lush quality in our dance." Two 1.25 hour workshop classes with a tea break in between. $65 per person. Text Liz Haight at (505) 699-0106 if you plan to come.

Sunday, March 22

4:00-7:00PM | Albuquerque

ATA's (All Tango Albuquerque's) Mixed Music Alternative Milonga at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal Ave SE 87108 (near San Mateo & Central). DJ: Regina Held. ATA's milongas are "mixed music" — a mix of traditional/ Golden Era (no more than 1/3), alternative, modern, and Nuevo — DJ’s choice. Light snacks and drink provided. Please BYOW (Bring Your Own Water.) $5. Next dates/DJs: 5/31 Kaatje Jones; 8/30 Uma Pattabhiraman; 10/25 Simona Faro; 11/22 Elizabeth Auden. Email (Cynthia)

Monday, March 23
6:30-10:00PM | Taos
Tango at Casa Gallina at 613 Callejon Rd. 87571. All Levels Tango Lesson, 6:30-7:30PM; Beg/Int Tango Lesson, 7:30-8:30PM; Practica, 8:30-10:00PM. Weekly on Mondays, Host: 8th Style Tango. Website

Monday, March 23
7:00PM (email or check Facebook to confirm) | Los Alamos
Los Alamos Argentine Tango Group Practica at Betty Erhart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row 87544. Free event. Weekly on Mondays. Email | Atom City Facebook Group

Wednesday, March 25

Saturday, March 28

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St., 87109. DJ: Michelle McRuiz. $5 everyone. Map link

Saturday, March 28

7:00–10:30PM | Albuquerque

Milonga Suerte Loca at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. DJ: TBA. A welcoming milonga with room for all levels of dancers." $15 entrada. Monthly, usually on 4th Saturdays. Next dates: 4/25, 5/30, 6/5, 6/27, 7/25. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Thursday, April 2

6:00–8:30PM | Albuquerque

Practica + Optional Practice Challenges (all levels all welcome) with Puerta al Tango at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. "Practice as you wish OR join our optional 6:00-6:30PM Tango warm-ups and skills; 6:30PM, 5-10min Tango Puzzle move to figure out with friends; 7:30PM, 5-10min Puzzle reveal." Next date: 4/16. Hosted by Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford. (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Saturday, April 4

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St., 87109. DJ: Kipp Chynoweth. $5 everyone. Map link

Monday, April 6
6:30-10:00PM | Taos
Tango at Casa Gallina at 613 Callejon Rd. 87571. All Levels Tango Lesson, 6:30-7:30PM; Beg/Int Tango Lesson, 7:30-8:30PM; Practica, 8:30-10:00PM. Weekly on Mondays, Host: 8th Style Tango. Website

Monday, April 6
7:00PM (email or check Facebook to confirm) | Los Alamos
Los Alamos Argentine Tango Group Practica at Betty Erhart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row 87544. Free event. Weekly on Mondays. Email | Atom City Facebook Group

Wednesday, April 8

April 10-12 (Friday-Sunday

)Ines Muzzopappa and Corina Herrera in Albuquerque. Five class workshop and milonga with performance. Details TBA. Host: Daniel Boardman. Email | Facebook

Saturday, April 11
2:00-4:00PM | Santa Fe

Saturday, April 11

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St., 87109. DJ: Richard Womack. $5 everyone. Map link

Sunday, April 12

7:00-9:30PM | Santa Fe

Milonga Aldea at Aldea Community Center, 3 Nuevo Milenio 87507 in Santa Fe. DJ: Sofia Home. Hosts: Stephanie, Carol, Fer, & Orlando. $10 cover includes snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. Alcohol is not permitted at the venue. Ample free parking. Second Sundays monthly (none in July; alternate date in December). Email | Map link

Monday, April 13
6:30-10:00PM | Taos
Tango at Casa Gallina at 613 Callejon Rd. 87571. All Levels Tango Lesson, 6:30-7:30PM; Beg/Int Tango Lesson, 7:30-8:30PM; Practica, 8:30-10:00PM. Weekly on Mondays, Host: 8th Style Tango. Website

Monday, April 13
7:00PM (email or check Facebook to confirm) | Los Alamos
Los Alamos Argentine Tango Group Practica at Betty Erhart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row 87544. Free event. Weekly on Mondays. Email | Atom City Facebook Group

Wednesday, April 15

Thursday, April 16

6:00–8:30PM | Albuquerque

Practica + Optional Practice Challenges (all levels all welcome) with Puerta al Tango at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. "Practice as you wish OR join our optional 6:00-6:30PM Tango warm-ups and skills; 6:30PM, 5-10min Tango Puzzle move to figure out with friends; 7:30PM, 5-10min Puzzle reveal." Next dates: 5/7, 5/21. Hosted by Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford. (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Friday, April 17
7:00PM–Midnight | Santa Fe
Milonga at the Hut, 1285 Clark Rd, Unit 1, 87507. Host: 8th Style Tango. Monthly on 3rd Fridays. Website

Saturday, April 18

| Albuquerque

No TCA Practica today. Practica resumes 4/25.

Saturday, April 18

7:30–10:30PM | Santa Fe

Two Moon Tango Milonga at 16 Camino Largo 87507. DJ: Michelle McRuiz. Host: Liz Haight. $15. Limited parking; please carpool. Monthly on 3rd Saturdays. Website | Directions

Monday, April 20
6:30-10:00PM | Taos
Tango at Casa Gallina at 613 Callejon Rd. 87571. All Levels Tango Lesson, 6:30-7:30PM; Beg/Int Tango Lesson, 7:30-8:30PM; Practica, 8:30-10:00PM. Weekly on Mondays, Host: 8th Style Tango. Website

Monday, April 20
7:00PM (email or check Facebook to confirm) | Los Alamos
Los Alamos Argentine Tango Group Practica at Betty Erhart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row 87544. Free event. Weekly on Mondays. Email | Atom City Facebook Group

Wednesday, April 22

Saturday, April 25

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St., 87109. DJ: George Simmons. $5 everyone. Map link

April 25-26

Albuquerque

Weekend immersive workshops with Joaquín Amenabar. "We had such an awesome weekend learning verifiable musicality that Puerta al Tango is thrilled to have him return to further our enjoyment and understanding in 2026." Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Saturday, April 25

7:00–10:30PM | Albuquerque
Milonga Suerte Loca + live music tanda with Joaquín Amenabar at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. DJ: Paul Akmajian. A welcoming milonga with room for all levels of dancers." $20 special milonga entrada. Monthly, usually on 4th Saturdays. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Monday, April 27
6:30-10:00PM | Taos
Tango at Casa Gallina at 613 Callejon Rd. 87571. All Levels Tango Lesson, 6:30-7:30PM; Beg/Int Tango Lesson, 7:30-8:30PM; Practica, 8:30-10:00PM. Weekly on Mondays, Host: 8th Style Tango. Website

Monday, April 27
7:00PM (email or check Facebook to confirm) | Los Alamos
Los Alamos Argentine Tango Group Practica at Betty Erhart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row 87544. Free event. Weekly on Mondays. Email | Atom City Facebook Group

Wednesday, April 29

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Friday, May 8

7:00–10:00PM | Santa Fe

Meg-a-Milonga at Meg and Teddy's, 2300 Calle Halcon 87505. "You may bring a friend if you like. Please bring a drink or small bite to share. We will have wine glasses ready. Carpool if possible, parking is limited. Please park along ONE SIDE of Calle Halcon, on the same side as our house. This is an outdoor event...however, we may move it indoors if weather is unfavorable or we want to continue after 10:00PM. 2nd & 4th Fridays. Next dates: 5/22, 6/12, 6/26, 7/10, 7/24, 8/14. Email

Saturday, May 9
7:00-10:00PM | Santa Fe
SFT Práctica Nueva Lesson & Práctica at Odd Fellows Hall, 1125 Cerrillos Rd. 87505 in Santa Fe. DJ/Teacher: TBA. Beginner-friendly lesson with rotating teachers, followed by DJ’d Practica (mix of alternative/traditional music with no cortinas). $5-$10 cover; free if this is your first tango lesson. Next dates: 6/13, 7/11. Second Saturdays monthly. Email | Website

Sunday, May 10

7:00-9:30PM | Santa Fe

Milonga Aldea at Aldea Community Center, 3 Nuevo Milenio 87507 in Santa Fe. DJ: Sohrab Soltani. Hosts: Stephanie, Carol, Fer, & Orlando. $10 cover includes snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. Alcohol is not permitted at the venue. Ample free parking. Second Sundays monthly (none in July; alternate date in December). Email | Map link

Sunday, May 24

7:00-9:30PM | Albuquerque
TCA Old Town Plaza Gazebo Milonga, Tango por la Tarde at 200 N. Plaza St. NW, Albuquerque 87104 . Second and fourth Sundays with some exceptions. Free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. Bring your own water bottle and chair(s). Parking available around or near the Plaza. Next dates: 6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/23, 9/13, 9/27.

Friday, May 29 - Monday, June 1
Santa Fe

Gabi Mataloni afternoon workshops at Odd Fellows Hall, Saturday/Sunday 5/30-31. Private lessons at Dance Factory, Friday 5/29 & Saturday 6/1. Hosts: Carol & Fernando Robles.
More info: Elli Hindmarch

Sunday, May 31

4:00-7:00PM | Albuquerque

ATA's (All Tango Albuquerque's) Mixed Music Alternative Milonga at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal Ave SE 87108 (near San Mateo & Central). DJ: Kaatje Jones. ATA's milongas are "mixed music" — a mix of traditional/ Golden Era (no more than 1/3), alternative, modern, and Nuevo — DJ’s choice. Light snacks and drink provided. Please BYOW (Bring Your Own Water.) $5. Next dates/DJs: 8/30 Uma Pattabhiraman; 10/25 Simona Faro; 11/22 Elizabeth Auden. Email (Cynthia)

June 4-11

Albuquerque

Weekend immersive workshops and weekly labs with Olivia & Fernando. "It was such a blast learning from them this year that Puerta al Tango & Lacie Forde are thrilled to have them return -- twice -- in 2026!" Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Friday, June 5

7:00–11:00PM | Albuquerque

Sunday, August 2

Albuquerque Tango Festival one day only half-price pass sale. Festival: October 29-November 1. Website

Monday, September 7
6:00-9:00PM | Albuquerque

Labor Day Milonga by Amilonga at Outpost 1706 in Old Town, 301 Romero St. NW, Suite 205, Albuquerque 87104. "Outpost is a modern NM themed bar known for its craft beer, wine, cocktails, and fun local vibe with a large patio overlooking the historic plaza. The wood floors make for an exceptional dance experience." DJ and details TBA. Always sells out; reserve when announced. $20 payable in advance. Facebook

September 12-13
Albuquerque

Maria Olivera returns to New Mexico. Host: Tango Club of Albuquerque. Details TBA.

Sunday, September 20

TCA Picnic/Milonga at Gail & Richard's. DJ: TBA. Free to TCA members; non-members $25 (or join for $25). Barbecue + cake from Whole Foods and gluten-free brownies. Details TBA.

September 24 - October 1

Albuquerque

Weekend immersive workshops and weekly labs with Olivia & Fernando. "We are fortunate to have the opportunity to host them twice in 2026. Puerta al Tango & Lacie Forde welcome you to join us learn from this dynamic duo!" Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Thursday, October 29 - Sunday, November 1

Albuquerque Tango Festival. Website

Monday, November 2
6:00-9:00PM | Albuquerque

Milonga (after Albuquerque Tango Festival) by Amilonga at Outpost 1706 in Old Town, 301 Romero St. NW, Suite 205, Albuquerque 87104. DJ and details TBA. Always sells out; reserve when announced. $20 payable in advance. Facebook

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