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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."

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2026
Friday, July 10-Sunday, July 12
| Albuquerque

Monica Paz Weekend Workshops, "Feeling Tango and Expressing Its Music," in Albuquerque at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. Workshop classes Friday-Sunday (schedule and details on website) + Saturday night milonga w/ DJ Paul Akmajian. Monica is also available for private lessons through July 13 (at Studio Roma, 1508 Roma Ave NW 87104); schedule yours here. Website | Flyer | Questions about registration: Emily Guilmette, Email | (505)247-2056

Friday, July 10

7:00–10:00PM | Santa Fe

Meg-a-Milonga at Meg and Teddy's, 2300 Calle Halcon 87505. DJ: Max Cubillos. "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/DJs: 7/24, Kipp Chynoweth; 8/14, Michelle McRuiz. Email

Saturday, July 11
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, July 11

7:00-10:00PM | Santa Fe
SFT Práctica Nueva Lesson & Práctica at Odd Fellows Hall, 1125 Cerrillos Rd. 87505 in Santa Fe. 7/11 teacher & DJ: TBA. Beginner-friendly lesson with rotating teachers, followed by DJ’d Practica (mix of alternative and traditional music with no cortinas). $5-$10 cover; free if this is your first tango lesson. Second Saturdays monthly. Email | Website

Saturday, July 11
8:00PM–Midnight | Albuquerque

Las Puertas Milonga with special guest Monica Paz at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. DJ: Paul Akmajian. $15 (or included with workshop pass). Workshop webpage | Flyer

Sunday, July 12

7:00-9:30PM | Albuquerque
TCA Old Town Plaza Gazebo Milonga, Tango por la Tarde at 200 N. Plaza St. NW 87104. DJ: Max Cubillos. 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. Second and fourth Sundays with some exceptions. Next dates: 7/26, 8/9, 8/23, 9/13, 9/27.

Sunday, July 12

7:00-9:30PM | Santa Fe
Milonga Aldea at Aldea Community Center, 3 Nuevo Milenio 87507 in Santa Fe. DJ: Elizabeth Auden. 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 except December. Email | Map link

Monday, July 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, July 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, July 15

6:00–8:15PM | Albuquerque

Wednesday, July 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, July 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

Saturday, July 18

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, July 18
7:30–10:30PM | Santa Fe
Two Moon Tango Milonga at 16 Camino Largo 87507 in Santa Fe. DJ: Paul Akmajian. Host: Liz Haight. $15. Limited parking; please carpool. Monthly on 3rd Saturdays. Next dates/DJs: 8/15, Sohrab Soltani; 9/20, Shahin Medghalchi; 10/17, George Simmons; 11/21, Shahin Medghalchi; 12/19, Paul Akmajian. Website | Directions

Monday, June 22

Monday, July 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, July 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, July 22

6:00–8:15PM | Albuquerque

Wednesday, July 22

Thursday, July 23

7:00–10:00PM | Santa Fe
Meg-a-Milonga at Meg and Teddy's, 2300 Calle Halcon 87505 in Santa Fe. DJ: Kipp Chynoweth. "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 date/DJ: 8/14, Michelle McRuiz. Email

Saturday, July 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

Saturday, July 25

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." $15. Monthly, usually on 4th Saturdays. Next dates: 8/22, Sohrab Soltani; 9/26, TBA; 10/24, Michelle McRuiz. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Map link

Sunday, July 26

7:00-9:30PM | 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. Second and fourth Sundays with some exceptions. Next dates: 8/9, 8/23, 9/13, 9/27.

Monday, July 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, July 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, July 29

6:00–8:15PM | Albuquerque

Wednesday, July 29

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Sunday, August 2

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

Saturday, August 29
6:00-10:00PM | Los Alamos

Milonga Secreto at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave., Los Alamos, NM. DJ: Fernando Robles. Hosted by Santa Fe Tango and Tango club of Albuquerque. $20. Hors d'oeuvres & refreshments. (This is a no alcohol event.) Facebook event

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. Maria is a native of Buenos Aires, where she is an active social dancer and popular tango instructor. Since 2007 she has traveled the world as a teacher, performer, DJ, and lecturer in tango history and philosophy. Registration and more information coming soon.

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.

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