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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.
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2026

Friday, August 14

7:00–10:00PM | Santa Fe
Meg-a-Milonga at Meg and Teddy's, 2300 Calle Halcon 87505 in Santa Fe. DJ: Michelle McRuiz. "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." Email

Saturday, August 15

| Albuquerque

No TCA Practica due to ASDC event. Practica resumes 8/23.

Saturday, August 15

7:30–10:30PM | Santa Fe
Two Moon Tango Milonga at 16 Camino Largo 87507 in Santa Fe. DJ: Sohrab Soltani. Host: Liz Haight. $15. Limited parking; please carpool. Monthly on 3rd Saturdays. Next dates/DJs: 9/20, Shahin Medghalchi; 10/17, George Simmons; 11/21, Shahin Medghalchi; 12/19, Paul Akmajian. Website | Directions

Monday, August 17
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, August 17
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, August 19

6:00–8:15PM | Albuquerque

Wednesday, August 19

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, August 19

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

Friday/Saturday, August 21-22

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

Saturday, August 22

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, August 22

7:00–10:30PM | Albuquerque
Milonga Suerte Loca at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. DJ: Sohrab Soltani. "A welcoming milonga with room for all levels of dancers." $15. Monthly, usually on 4th Saturdays. Next dates: (none in September); 10/24, Michelle McRuiz; 11/28, Graham; 12/26, TBA. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Sunday, August 23

1:00-4:00PM | Santa Fe

Two Moon Tango Sunday Workshop, 16 Camino Largo 87507. 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. Next dates: 9/27, 10/25, 11/29.

Sunday, August 23

8:00-10:00PM | Albuquerque
TCA Old Town Plaza Gazebo Milonga, Tango por la Tarde at 200 N. Plaza St. NW 87104. DJ: George Simmons. 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. Second and fourth Sundays with some exceptions. Next dates: 9/13, 9/27.

Monday, August 24
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, August 24
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, August 26

6:00–8:15PM | Albuquerque

Wednesday, August 26

Saturday, August 15

| Albuquerque

No TCA Practica due to Milonga Secreto. Practica resumes 9/26.

Saturday, August 29
6:00-10:00PM | Los Alamos

Milonga Secreto at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave., Los Alamos, NM. DJ: Fernando Robles. Hosted by Santa Fe Tango and Tango Club of Albuquerque. $20. Hors d'oeuvres & refreshments. (This is a no alcohol event.) Facebook event

Monday, August 31
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, August 31
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

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Wednesday, September 2

6:00–8:15PM | Albuquerque

Wednesday, September 2

Save the Dates

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. Maria is a native of Buenos Aires, where she is an active social dancer and popular tango instructor. Since 2007 she has traveled the world as a teacher, performer, DJ, and lecturer in tango history and philosophy. Details & registration

Sunday, September 20
| Albuquerque

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

Saturday, September 26

8:00PM-Midnight | Albuquerque
"Celebrate Noriko and Lee's Marriage" Milonga at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. An invitation to our Tanguero Friends. (No charge.) Details TBA.

Sunday, October 25

3:30-6:00PM | 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: Simona Faro. 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 date/DJ: 11/22 Elizabeth Auden. Email (Cynthia)

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

Sunday, December 13
TCA Holiday Milonga at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. DJ: Max Cubillos. Details TBA.

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