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."
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2026
Friday, September 18
Milonga, 8:00PM–Midnight | 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, September 19
| Albuquerque
No TCA Practica due to TCA Picnic/Milonga on 9/20. Practica resumes 9/26.
Saturday, September 19
7:30-10:30PM | Santa Fe
Two Moon Tango Milonga at 16 Camino Largo 87507 Santa Fe. DJ: Shahin Medghalchi. Host: Liz Haight. $15. Limited parking; please carpool. Monthly on 3rd Saturdays. Website | Directions
Sunday, September 20
4:00-7:00PM | Albuquerque
TCA Picnic/Milonga at Gail & Richard's, 10709 Santa Monica Dr. NE, 87122. DJ: Michelle McRuiz. Free to TCA members; non-members $25 (or join for $25); Santa Fe Tango members $15. Rudi's Barbecue + cake from Whole Foods and gluten-free brownies. RSVP
Monday, September 21
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, September 21
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, September 23
6:00–8:15PM | Albuquerque
Wednesday Tango Practica at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. $5-10-15 "a la gorra" sliding scale. "Best way to improve your tango is to practice well and practice with good people." Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford. (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link
Wednesday, September 23
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, September 23
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
Saturday, September 26
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, September 26
7:00–10:30PM | Albuquerque
Milonga Suerte Loca at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. DJ: Graham. "A welcoming milonga with room for all levels of dancers." $15. Monthly, usually on 4th Saturdays. Next dates: 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
Saturday, September 26
Postponed (cancelled for this date) | Albuquerque
"Celebrate Noriko and Lee's Marriage" Milonga at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. An invitation to our Tanguero Friends. (No charge.)
Sunday, September 27
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: 10/25, 11/29.
Sunday, September 27
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. Last Gazebo Milonga of 2026.
Monday, September 28
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, September 28
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, September 30
6:00–8:15PM | Albuquerque
Wednesday Tango Practica at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. $5-10-15 "a la gorra" sliding scale. "Best way to improve your tango is to practice well and practice with good people." Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford. (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link
Wednesday, September 30
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, September 30
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, October 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. Monthly, usually on 4th Saturdays. Next dates: 11/28, Graham; 12/26, TBA. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link
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
4:00-7:30PM | Albuquerque
Pre- Albuquerque Tango Festival Afternoon Milonga at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. DJ: Graham. $20 entrada. 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
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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