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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.

• Visit the Classes page for a list of classes offered by New Mexico instructors or online.

• Google Calendar — A tool for dancers and organizers​

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Friday, April 10 - Sunday, April 12

Inés Muzzopappa and Corina Herrera in Albuquerque at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. Five class workshop and milonga with performance. Saturday Night Milonga. DJ: Michelle McRuiz. Host: Daniel Boardman. Website | Facebook​ | Email

 

Saturday, April 11
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​

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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​​

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Saturday, April 11

7:00-11:00PM | Albuquerque
Special milonga and performance by Inés Muzzopappa and Corina Herrera at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. DJ: Michelle McRuiz. Website | Email | Facebook

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Sunday, April 12

6:00-9:00PM | Albuquerque

Amilonga: dancing after Corina & Inés at Outpost 1706, 301 Romero St. NW, Suite 205 87104. DJ: Max Cubillo. $10 cover at the door. "After a full weekend of learning with Corina Herrera & Inés Muzzopappa, let’s come together to share the dance floor, the music, and the abrazo." Facebook

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Sunday, April 12

Cancelled  | Santa Fe

No Milonga Aldea at Aldea Community Center this month. Second Sundays monthly (none in July; alternate date in December). Next date: 5/10. Hosts: Stephanie, Carol, Fer & Orlando. Email

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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

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, April 15

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​​​​​​

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Thursday, April 16

6:00–8:30PM | Albuquerque

Practica Challenge every other Thursday (all levels all welcome) with Puerta al Tango at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. "Come practice peer-to-peer with us!" Next dates: 4/30, 5/14, 5/28, 6/4, 6/18. Hosted by Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford. (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link​​

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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​​​

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Saturday, April 18

 | Albuquerque

No TCA Practica today. Practica resumes 4/25.

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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​

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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

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, April 22

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​​​​​​

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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​​

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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

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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: TBA. A welcoming milonga with room for all levels of dancers." $20 special milonga entrada. Monthly, usually on 4th Saturdays. Next dates: 5/30, 6/5*, 6/27, 7/25. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

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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

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, April 29

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​​​​​​

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Thursday, April 30

6:00–8:30PM | Albuquerque

Practica Challenge every other Thursday (all levels all welcome) with Puerta al Tango at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. "Come practice peer-to-peer with us!" Next dates: 5/14, 5/28, 6/4, 6/18. Hosted by Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford. (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link​​​​​​​

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Saturday, May 2

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

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

 

Saturday, May 2

7:00–10:00PM | Santa Fe

SFT (Santa Fe Tango) Milonga Solana at Dance Station, 947 W Alameda St., Ste. B 87501. DJ: TBA.  $10 members, $15 non-members. First Saturdays. Email | Website

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Monday, May 4
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, May 4
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, May 6

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, May 6

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​​​​​​​

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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

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Saturday, May 9

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

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

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Saturday, May 9
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, 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​​​​​​

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Sunday, May 10

7:00-9:30PM  | Santa Fe

Milonga Aldea at Aldea Community Center, 3 Nuevo Milenio 87507 in Santa Fe. DJ: Ferando Robles. 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​​​​​

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Thursday, May 14

6:00–8:30PM | Albuquerque 
Practica Challenge every other Thursday (all levels all welcome) with Puerta al Tango at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. "Come practice peer-to-peer with us!" Next dates: 5/28, 6/4, 6/18. Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford. (610) 462-6392 |  Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link​

Friday, May 15

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

 

Saturday, May 16

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, May 16

7:30–10:30PM | Santa Fe
Two Moon Tango Milonga at 16 Camino Largo 87507 in Santa Fe. DJ: Fernando Robles. Host: Liz Haight. $15. Limited parking; please carpool. Monthly on 3rd Saturdays. Website | Directions​
 

Saturday, May 23

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

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

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Saturday, May 23

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." $20 special milonga entrada. Monthly, usually on 4th Saturdays. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link​​

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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.​

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Thursday, May 28

6:00–8:30PM | Albuquerque 
Practica Challenge every other Thursday (all levels all welcome) with Puerta al Tango at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. "Come practice peer-to-peer with us!" Next dates: 5/28, 6/4, 6/18. Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford. (610) 462-6392 |  Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link​

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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 

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Saturday, May 30

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

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

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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: 10/25 Simona Faro; 11/22 Elizabeth Auden. Email (Cynthia)

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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

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Friday, June 5

7:00–11:00PM | Albuquerque

Special Milonga with guest artists Olivia & Fernando at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. Performance at 8pm because Olivia & Fernando want more time dancing with us! $20 entrada. Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

 

Sunday, August 2

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

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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.

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Sunday, September 20

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.

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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

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Thursday, October 29 & Monday, November 2
 | Albuquerque
Pre & Post Albuquerque Tango Festival Milongas at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. Thursday afternoon (10/29) & Monday evening (11/2). Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

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