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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

Through Thursday, January 22
| Santa Fe
David Palo returns to Santa Fe. More info: Email Elli.

Friday, January 23

Cancelled due to weather | Santa Fe

SFT (Santa Fe Tango) Winter Ball at the International Museum of Folk Art on Museum Hill. Email | Website

Saturday, January 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

Saturday, January 24

Sunday, January 25
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. Next dates: 2/22, 3/22.

Monday, January 26
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, January 26
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, January 28

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, January 28

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, January 29

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: 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 3/19... Hosted by Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford. (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Saturday, January 31

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, January 31 (rescheduled from 1/24)

7:00–10:30PM | Albuquerque
Milonga Suerte Loca at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. DJ: Michelle McRuiz. "A welcoming milonga with room for all levels of dancers." $15 entrada. Monthly, usually on 4th Saturdays. Next dates: 2/28, 3/28, 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

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Sunday, February 1

1:00–4:30PM | Albuquerque

1st Sunday 1–2–3 Tango Workshops with Puerta al Tango at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. Free Intro class, 1:00-1:45PM; Begin Tango Class, 2:00-3:00PM; Tango Ongoings (intermediate), 3:15-4:30PM. $17.50 single class; $30 for all 3 classes (or just 2&3). Next dates: 3/1, 4/5, 5/3, 5/31, 7/5. Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Saturday, February 7

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St., 87109. DJ: Kipp Chynoweth. $5 everyone. Next dates: 2/14 (George Simmons); 2/21 (Michelle McRuiz); 2/28 (Max Cubillos.) Map link

Saturday, February 7
7:00-10:00PM | Santa Fe

SFT (Santa Fe Tango) Milonga Solana at Dance Station, 947 W Alameda St., Ste. B 87501. DJ: Michelle McRuiz. $10 members, $15 non-members, $5 local tango teachers. Next dates: 3/7, 4/4. Email | Website

Sunday, February 8

7:00-9:30PM | Santa Fe

Milonga Aldea at Aldea Community Center, 3 Nuevo Milenio 87507 in Santa Fe. DJ: Kipp Chynoweth. Hosts: Stephanie, Carol, & Fer. $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

Thursday, February 12
6:30-9:30PM | Albuquerque

"Bring yourself, your friends, or yourself and a date to Amilonga’s pre-Valentine Milonga... We will announce the place later, but rest assured, your sweet tooth will be satisfied in the most delightful way!"

Saturday, February 14

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St., 87109. DJ: George Simmons. $5 everyone. Next dates: 2/21 (Michelle McRuiz); 2/28 (Max Cubillos.) Map link

Saturday, February 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, February 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: 3/14, 4/11. Second Saturdays monthly. Email | Website

Saturday, February 14
Milonga, 7:00–11:00PM | Albuquerque
Valentine's Day Milonga returns to Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. DJ: TBA. "Was such a blast last year celebrating with everyone, join us for an inclusive gathering on Valentine's Day!" $20 entrada. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook event | Instagram | Map link

Friday, February 20

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, February 21

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

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

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

Sunday, February 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. Next date: 3/22.

Sunday, February 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: Yomei Shaw. 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: 3/22 (Regina Held); 5/31 (Kaatje Jones); 8/30 (Uma Pattabhiraman; 10/25 (Simona Faro); 11/22 ( Elizabeth Auden). Email (Cynthia)

Saturday, February 28

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, February 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: 3/28, 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

Save the dates

April 10-12
Ines Muzzopappa and Corina Herrera in Albuquerque. Five class workshop and milonga with performance. Details TBA. Host: Daniel Boardman. Email | Facebook

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

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

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

September 12-13
Albuquerque

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

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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.