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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Monday, October 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

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Monday, October 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

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Wednesday, October 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

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Wednesday, October 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, October 16

6:00-8:30PM | Albuquerque

Tango Practica, 1500 1st St. NW, 87102. $5~$15 sliding scale practica with available 1:1 help from Graham. "Let's keep the music in the dance!" Weekly on Thursdays. Teacher/DJ/Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

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Saturday, October 18

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, October 18
7:30–10:30PM | Santa Fe
Two Moon Tango Milonga at 16 Camino Largo 87507. DJ: Shahin Medghachi. Host: Liz Haight. $15. Limited parking; please carpool. Monthly on 3rd Saturdays. Website | Directions

Sunday, October 19

4:00-7:00PM | Albuquerque
TCA Picnic/Milonga at Gail & Richard's. DJ: Kipp Chynoweth. Free to TCA members; non-members $25 (or join for $25). Catered by Rudy’s Barbecue. Cake from Whole Foods and gluten-free brownies. Sign up sheet at TCA Practica or email us to reserve your spot.

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Monday, October 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

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Monday, October 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

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Wednesday, October 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

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Wednesday, October 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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Thursday, October 23

6:00-8:30PM | Albuquerque

Tango Practica, 1500 1st St. NW, 87102. $5~$15 sliding scale practica with available 1:1 help from Graham. "Let's keep the music in the dance!" Weekly on Thursdays. Teacher/DJ/Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

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Friday, October 24
7:00PM–Midnight | Santa Fe
Milonga at the Hut, 1285 Clark Rd, Unit 1, 87507. Host: 8th Style Tango. 4th Friday this month (usually monthly on 3rd Fridays). Website

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Saturday, October 25

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

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

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Saturday, October 25

3:30-6:30PM ​| Albuquerque

Queer Tango Class & Practica at United We Dance, 1705 San Pedro Dr. NE 87110. "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!" $10 for class or practica; $20 for both. Presented by Tango Arcoiris. 4th Saturdays.  Facebook | Email Kaatje​

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Saturday, October 25

Class, 6:00-6:45PM; Milonga, 7:00–10:30PM | Albuquerque

Milonga Suerte Loca at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW, 87102. DJ: Paul Akmajian. "A welcoming milonga with room for all levels of dancers (2/3 full milonga ronda & the other 1/3 the floor a beginner-friendly ronda)." $15 entrada. September will donate 15% of profits to Animal Humane New Mexico.  Preceded by a free class with Graham. Monthly on 4th Saturdays. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

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Sunday, October 26

3:30-6:30PM | 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. "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 bring your own water. $5. Email (Cynthia). Next date: 11/23 (DJ Regina Held; Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation fundraiser.

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Monday, October 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

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Monday, October 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

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Wednesday, October 29

Free Class, 6:00-7:00PM; Milonga, 7:00–10:30PM | Albuquerque 

Special Milonga with live music tanda(s) by Duo Payanca! Pre-ABQ Tango Festival  at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW, 87102. "No need to pre-order, we always have room for everyone and want everyone to feel welcome and included." $20 entrada. DJ: Graham  Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

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Wednesday, October 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

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Wednesday, October 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, October 30 — Sunday, November 2
Albuquerque Tango Festival | Website

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Saturday, November 1

 | Albuquerque

No TCA Practica today due to Albuquerque Tango Festival. Practica resumes on 11/8.

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Monday, November 3

Free Class, 6:00-7:00PM; Milonga, 7:00–10:30PM | Albuquerque 

Milonga Puertitas post-ABQ Tango Festival at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW, 87102. DJ: Clara Whitmore. We are excited to host again this year both the pre & post Albuquerque Tango Festival milongas. Come experience dancing in our iconic venue with great sounds system and warm, welcoming community. Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Monday, November 3
6:00-9:00PM | Albuquerque 
Post Albuquerque Tango Festival Amilonga at Outpost 1706 Brewhouse, 301 Romero St NW, Suite 205, 87104. Hosted by Amilonga. "Join us for an evening of tango, music, and community to close out the festival in the heart of Old Town. Our DJ will be Andrew Brown. This event is sold out — if you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email Amilonga." Facebook event | Website

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Friday-Sunday, November 8-9

Workshops with Brigitta Winkler at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW, 87102. "Exploring movements & co-creation study for all peoples and all lengths of experience with tango." See website for prices, times and class titles. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Webpage | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

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Saturday, November 8
11:30AM-2:00PM ​| Santa Fe
Queer Tango Class & Practica at Dance Station, 947 W Alameda St., Ste. B 87501. "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!" $10 for class or practica; $20 for both. Presented by Tango Arcoiris. 2nd Saturdays. Facebook | Email Kaatje​

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Saturday, November 8

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

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

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Saturday, November 8

6:00-8:30PM ​| Santa Fe

Santa Fe Tango Iconik Red Practica at 1366 Cerrillos Rd. 87505 in Santa Fe. Free lesson & practica with rotating instructors. Class, 6:00-7:00PM; Practica, 7:00-8:30. Second Saturdays monthly. Email | Website​​​​​​

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Saturday, November 8

7:30–10:30PM | Albuquerque 

Special Milonga with Brigitta Winkler at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW, 87102. "Come celebrate this evening with us after a fun afternoon of workshops! Everyone is welcome. We may (hopefully) have live music for a tanda or two, as well!" $20 entrada. DJ: TBA. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

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Sunday, November 9

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 suggested donation includes snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. Ample free parking. 2025 milongas on second Sunday of the month, except for December. Email | Map link

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Saturday, November 15

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

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

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

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Friday, November 21
7:00PM–Midnight | Santa Fe
Milonga at the Hut, 1285 Clark Rd, Unit 1, 87507 in Santa Fe. Host: 8th Style Tango. Website

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Saturday, November 22

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

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

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Saturday, November 22

Class, 6:00-6:45PM; Milonga, 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 (2/3 full milonga ronda & the other 1/3 the floor a beginner-friendly ronda)." $15 entrada. Preceded by a free class with Graham. Monthly on 4th Saturdays. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

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Sunday, November 23

3:30-6:30PM | 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. "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 bring your own water. $5. "The Nov. ATA is a benefit fundraiser for Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation. Feel free to pay more than $5 if you wish — all $$ collected (gross, not net) will be delivered to Carrie Tingley. (Cash, or check to Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation." Email (Cynthia)

 

Saturday, November 29

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

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

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Saturday, November 29

3:30-6:30PM ​| Albuquerque

Queer Tango Class & Practica at United We Dance, 1705 San Pedro Dr. NE 87110. "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!" $10 for class or practica; $20 for both. Presented by Tango Arcoiris. 4th Saturdays.  Facebook | Email Kaatje​​​

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Saturday, December 6
7:00–10:00PM | Santa Fe
SFT (Santa Fe Tango) Holiday Milonga Solana at Paradiso, 903 Early St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 in Santa Fe. DJ & details: TBA. $10 members, $15 non-members, $5 local tango teachers. Email | Website​​​

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Sunday, December 14

2:00-6:00PM | Albuquerque

TCA Holiday Party at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW, 87102. DJ: Paul Akmajian. Details TBA.

 

Saturday, December 20

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

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Sunday, December 28
6:30–9:30PM | Santa Fe

Aldea Fiesta de Fin de Año at Aldea Community Center, 3 Nuevo Milenio 87507 in Santa Fe. DJ: Michelle McRuiz. Hosts: Stephanie, Carol, & Fer. $10 cover includes snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. Alcohol is not permitted at the venue. Ample free parking. Email | Map link

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2026

April 25-26, 2026

Albuquerque

Save the dates — 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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September 12-13, 2026
Albuquerque

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

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