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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."

Contact other event organizers to confirm dates and information. Scheduling, content, and details may change without notice. Check with organizers regarding their COVID-19 safety requirements.
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2024

Wednesday, July 24

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

7:00–10:00PM | Santa Fe

Tango at Cafecito, 922 Shoofly St. Santa Fe, 87501. Host: 8th Style Tango. Lesson, 7:00-8:00PM; Milonga, 8:00-10:00PM. Light refreshments and snacks. Lesson + milonga $20; Milonga only $10. Weekly on Wednesdays. Website

Friday, July 26
7:00–10:00PM | Santa Fe
Meg-a-Milonga at Meg & Teddy's, 2300 Calle Halcon 87505. 7/26 DJ: Fer. This is an outdoor event. (Moves indoors in case of rain.) $5 admission supports the DJs. BYOB and snack to share. Carpool if possible. Please park in one of our driveways or along ONE SIDE of Calle Halcon, on the same side as our house. Please do not park on West Zia. Practice shoes suggested for wood deck. 2nd and 4th Fridays. Next dates: 8/9 & 23; 9/13 & 27. Email

Saturday, July 27

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

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

11:00AM–2:00PM | Taos
Tango technique intensive with Carrie Field (visiting from San Francisco) at Casa Gallina Studio, 609 Callejon Rd. 87571. A two-hour workshop followed by a one hour practica. $40 for intensive + practica; $5 practica only. RVSP is greatly appreciated: Email or on Facebook (Joshlyn Marino).

Sunday, July 28

7:00–9:30PM | Albuquerque
TCA Old Town Gazebo Milonga, Tango por la Tarde at 200 N. Plaza St. NW 87104. DJ: Michelle McRuiz. Second and fourth Sundays with some exceptions. Free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. Bring your own water bottle. Parking available around or near the Plaza. Next date: 8/11.

Monday, July 29

7:00PM | Los Alamos (email or check Facebook to confirm)

Los Alamos Argentine Tango Group Practica at Betty Erhart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row 87544 in Los Alamos. Free event. Weekly event on Mondays. Email | Atom City Facebook Group

Tuesday, July 30
7:30–9:00PM | Albuquerque

Práctica Didí, at Las Puertas 1500 1st St. NW 87102, is open to the community to practice the art of social Argentine tango. "The floor is split into halves — one for dancing en ronda (practice floorcraft) and the other as an open space to work on ideas, exchange experience, tango therapy, basically talk and figure things out..." All are welcome. $10 (cash please). Hosted by: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford. Website | Email | Facebook | Facebook event | Instagram | Map link

Saturday, August 3

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

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

7:00–10:00PM | Santa Fe

Santa Fe Tango Milonga at Dance Station, 947 W. Alameda St., Ste. B 87501 in Santa Fe. DJ: Sohrab Soltani. $10 SFT members; $15 non-members; $5 local tango teachers. Light refreshments served. You may bring a bottle of wine to share. Email | Website

Sunday, August 4
Albuquerque Tango Festival 2024 One-day Pass Sale
Facebook event | Website

Friday, August 9
7:00–10:00PM | Santa Fe
Meg-a-Milonga at Meg & Teddy's, 2300 Calle Halcon 87505. DJ: TBA. This is an outdoor event. (Moves indoors in case of rain.) $5 admission supports the DJs. BYOB and snack to share. Carpool if possible. Please park in one of our driveways or along ONE SIDE of Calle Halcon, on the same side as our house. Please do not park on West Zia. Practice shoes suggested for wood deck. 2nd and 4th Fridays. Next dates: 8/23; 9/13 & 27. Email

Saturday, August 10

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

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

6:00–6:45PM | Albuquerque

Free Introductory Class at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. Experience social Argentine Tango. 2nd Saturdays monthly. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610)462-6392 | Email | Webpage | Map link

6:00–8:00PM | Santa Fe

Santa Fe Tango Iconic Red Practica at 1366 Cerrillos Rd. 87505. Free beginner lesson with Crista, 6:00-7:00PM; Free practica, 7:00-8:30PM. Second Saturdays. Email | Website

7:00–10:30PM | Albuquerque
Milonga Onda at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. A relaxed milonga with community-spirited ronda vibe. 3-song tandas. All good souls & soles welcome. $15. 2nd Saturdays monthly. DJ & Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610)462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Map link

Sunday, August 11

7:00–9:30PM | Albuquerque
TCA Old Town Gazebo Milonga, Tango por la Tarde at 200 N. Plaza St. NW 87104. DJ: Simona Faro. Second and fourth Sundays with some exceptions. Free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. Bring your own water bottle. Parking available around or near the Plaza. Next date: 8/25.

7:00–9:30PM | Santa Fe

Milonga Aldea at Aldea Community Center, 3 Nuevo Milenio 87507. DJ: TBA. Hosts: Stephanie, Carol, & Fer. $10 cover includes snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. Alcohol is not permitted at the venue. Ample free parking. 2024 milongas on second Sundays of the month. Email | Map link

Saturday, August 17

| Albuquerque

No TCA Practica today. Practica resumes 8/24.

Friday, August 23
7:00–10:00PM | Santa Fe
Meg-a-Milonga at Meg & Teddy's, 2300 Calle Halcon 87505. DJ: TBA. This is an outdoor event. (Moves indoors in case of rain.) $5 admission supports the DJs. BYOB and snack to share. Carpool if possible. Please park in one of our driveways or along ONE SIDE of Calle Halcon, on the same side as our house. Please do not park on West Zia. Practice shoes suggested for wood deck. 2nd and 4th Fridays. Next dates: 9/13 & 27. Email

Saturday, August 24

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

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

Sunday, August 25

7:00–9:30PM | Albuquerque
TCA Old Town Gazebo Milonga, Tango por la Tarde at 200 N. Plaza St. NW 87104. DJ: George Simmons. Second and fourth Sundays with some exceptions. Free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. Bring your own water bottle. Parking available around or near the Plaza. Next date: 9/8.

Saturday, August 31

| Albuquerque

No TCA Practica today. Practica resumes 9/14

Monday, September 2

7:00–9:30PM | Albuquerque

Amilonga at JUNO Brewery, 1501 1st St NW 87102. DJ: Kipp Chynoweth. $15 cover includes drink ticket. A community milonga for local and visiting dancers.

Saturday, September 7

| Albuquerque

No TCA Practica today. Practica resumes 9/14.

Sunday, September 8

7:00–9:30PM | Albuquerque
TCA Old Town Gazebo Milonga, Tango por la Tarde at 200 N. Plaza St. NW 87104. DJ: Kipp Chynoweth. Second and fourth Sundays with some exceptions. Free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. Bring your own water bottle. Parking available around or near the Plaza. Next date: 9/22.

7:00–9:30PM | Santa Fe

Milonga Aldea at Aldea Community Center, 3 Nuevo Milenio 87507. DJ: Sofia Home. Hosts: Stephanie, Carol, & Fer. $10 cover includes snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. Alcohol is not permitted at the venue. Ample free parking. 2024 milongas on second Sundays of the month. Email | Map link

Friday, September 13

7:00–10:00PM | Santa Fe
Meg-a-Milonga at Meg & Teddy's, 2300 Calle Halcon 87505. DJ: TBA. This is an outdoor event. (Moves indoors in case of rain.) $5 admission supports the DJs. BYOB and snack to share. Carpool if possible. Please park in one of our driveways or along ONE SIDE of Calle Halcon, on the same side as our house. Please do not park on West Zia. Practice shoes suggested for wood deck. 2nd and 4th Fridays. Next date: 9/27. Email

Saturday, September 14

9:30AM–Noon | Albuquerque

Morning Milonga at marketplace, 8600 Pan American Freeway NE, 87113. DJ: Kipp Chynoweth. Hosted by McCarson. Cost: $5 donation with cafe purchase. "Our retail host is fabulous with cafe and GF pastries as well as really good shopping. We will be dancing outside while the weather is sunny (dance floor installed) and moving indoors for the winter. This will be once a month Milonga held on random Saturday mornings."

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

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

6:00–6:45PM | Albuquerque

6:00–8:30PM | Santa Fe

Santa Fe Tango Iconic Red Practica at 1366 Cerrillos Rd. 87505. Free beginner lesson with Crista, 6:00-7:00PM; Free practica, 7:00-8:30PM. Second Saturdays. Email | Website

Saturday, September 21

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

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

Sunday, September 22

7:00–9:30PM | Albuquerque
TCA Old Town Gazebo Milonga, Tango por la Tarde at 200 N. Plaza St. NW 87104. DJ: Max Cubillos. Second and fourth Sundays with some exceptions. Free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. Bring your own water bottle. Parking available around or near the Plaza. Last 2024 Gazebo Milonga. Join us next year!

Friday, September 27

Saturday, September 28

| Albuquerque

No TCA Practica today due to TCA Picnic tomorrow. Practica resumes Saturday, October 5.

Sunday, September 29
TBA | Albuquerque
Save the date! TCA Picnic/Milonga at Gail & Richard Womack's. DJ: Paul Akmajian. Free to TCA members; Non-members $20 (renew or join TCA for $25; SFT members $15). More details TBA.

Friday-Sunday, October 11-13
Schedule on Webpage | Albuquerque
Fluid Dynamic immersive, all-level and inclusive weekend of workshops with Puerta al Tango on Practi*Longa weekend. Class descriptions, prices and more details on website link. Registration is now open. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford. Webpage | Email | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Saturday, October 12

Sunday, October 13

7:00–9:30PM | Santa Fe

Milonga Aldea at Aldea Community Center, 3 Nuevo Milenio 87507. DJ: Kipp Chynoweth. Hosts: Stephanie, Carol, & Fer. $10 cover includes snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. Alcohol is not permitted at the venue. Ample free parking. 2024 milongas on second Sundays of the month. Email | Map link

Wednesday, October 30

(6:50)7:00PM–Midnight | Albuquerque

1st Street mini-pre-tango-fest! 7:00–9:30PM class & alternative with OpenTango at Juno Brewery (1501 1st St. NW) and directly across the street traditional milonga 9:00PM–Midnight at Las Puertas (1500 1st St. NW). "2 events ~ 2 independent groups ~ 1 love (tango) ~ 1 street (1st St NW) ~ 1 fine evening!"

6:50–9:30PM

Free Tango at JUNO at 1501 1st St. NW 87102. Albuquerque Tango Festival Special Edition with guest instructor and DJ Marco Antonio Licon. Host: Albuquerque OpenTango. Tango warm-up starts at 6:50PM, class at 7:00PM, and dance (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. Website | Facebook | Instagram | Email

9:00PM–Midnight | Albuquerque

Milonga Puertitas ("little doors") Pre-Albuquerque Tango Festival at Las Puertas, 1500 1st Street NW 87102. DJ: TBA. "Kick off a great festival weekend with a mini-festival on 1st street! Early Alternative OpenTango Juno and late with us directly across the street... don't even have to change your shoes!" $20 entrada ($5 discount for either a food/drink receipt from Juno or Día de Muertos or Halloween costume.) Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford. More info: (610)462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Map link

October 31-November 3, 2024
Albuquerque Tango Festival 2024
Facebook event | Website

Monday, November 4

7:00–11:00PM | Albuquerque
Milonga Puertitas ("little doors") Post-Albuquerque Tango Festival at Las Puertas, 1500 1st Street NW 87102. DJ: TBA. "Why not sleep in on Monday morning, explore Albuquerque in the afternoon and then come dance at our venue known for its warmth, hospitality, great sound, and uniqueness!" $20 entrada. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford. More info: (610)462-6392 | Website | Facebook | Map Link

Sunday, November 24
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: Jeff Wallace. ATA's milongas are "mixed music" — a mix of traditional/Golden Era (no more than 1/3), alternative, and Nuevo — DJ’s choice. "Shorter tandas for more turnover... ATA's milongas are relaxed and informal, welcoming all styles of dancing and all kinds of music." Light snacks and drink provided. Please BYOW (Bring Your Own Water.) Still only $5. Email Cynthia

2025

Saturday-Sunday, April 5-6, 2025

11:00AM–5:00PM both days | Albuquerque

Save the dates: Joaquín Amenabar musicality workshop intensive weekend at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. "Joaquín Amenabar is a world-class musician, professor of musicality and author of several books. We are honored to host his return to Albuquerque." More info: Webpage. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610)462-6392 | Email | Facebook | Map link

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 & Thursday April 10, 2025
7:30-9:30PM | Albuquerque
Guided (by Joaquín Amenabar) practicas at Las Puertas 1500 1st St. NW 87102. in conjunction with (but not exclusive to) Joaquín Amenabar's April 5-6 workshops. Musicality practice and how to incorporate the classes into exploring this dance on a daily basis. More info: Webpage. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610)462-6392 | Email | Facebook | Map link

Tango Events in New Mexico is compiled and maintained by Karen Reck.
Please send any additions/corrections to her at webmaster@abqtango.org.