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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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2025

Saturday, December 6

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, 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: Carolyn Stoklosa. "Enjoy community connection and an evening of dancing. Light refreshments provided.

Feel free to bring a bottle of wine to share." $10 members, $15 non-members, $5 local tango teachers. Email | Website

Monday, December 8
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, December 8
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, December 10

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, December 10

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, December 11

6:00-8:00PM | Albuquerque

Saturday, December 13

| Albuquerque

No TCA Practica today due to TCA Holiday Party tomorrow.

Sunday, December 14

2:00-6:00PM | Albuquerque

TCA Holiday Party at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW, 87102. DJ: Paul Akmajian. Festive food, desserts and delicious music. Free for TCA members; Non-members $25. TCA's yearly membership is $25 — join us now. Email RSVP now.

Monday, December 15
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, December 15
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, December 17

6:50–9:30PM | Albuquerque

Wednesday, December 17

7:00-10:00PM | Santa Fe

Thursday, December 18

6:00-8:00PM | Albuquerque

Saturday, December 20

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, 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

Monday, December 22
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, December 22
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

Saturday, December 27

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, December 27

Class, 6:00-6:45PM; Milonga, 7:00–10:30PM | Albuquerque
Milonga Suerte Loca at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. DJ: George Simmons. "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

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, & Orlando. “FREE for all — Happy New Year to our wonderful community.” Serving snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. Alcohol is not permitted at the venue. Ample free parking. Email | Map link

Wednesday, December 31

8:00PM–2026 | Albuquerque

New Year's Eve Milonga at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW, 87102. DJ: Graham. "Puerta al Tango returns with a holiday milonga to ring out a good year. We'll celebrate with a complimentary bubbly as the NYE ball drops in NYC (10:00PM) so we can all get home safely!" $25 entrada (Special celebratory sweet & bubbly included!) Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

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2026

Saturday, January 24
Milonga, 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 (2/3 full milonga ronda & the other 1/3 the floor a beginner-friendly ronda)." $15 entrada. Monthly on 4th Saturdays. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Save the dates
Sunday, February 22, 2026

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)

April 25-26, 2026

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

June 4-11, 2026

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

Sunday, August 2, 2026

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

September 12-13, 2026
Albuquerque

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

September 24 - October 1, 2026

Albuquerque

Weekend immersive workshops and weekly labs with Olivia & Fernando. "We are fortunate to have the opportunity to host them twice in 2026Puerta 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.