Buenos Aires: Any good tango shows in the afternoon, near the port/downtown/Recoleta?

[Gary K]

I'll be in Buenos Aires from 8 am to 8 pm and am looking for a tango show. I'm more interested in something that I can watch while eating lunch, because frankly my time in BA is so limited and I'd like to see as much as possible.

 

I will be in the area of the downtown (near the Obelisk) and Recoleta mostly, and of course the port. Therefore, I also won't be anywhere near La Boca, unfortunately.

 

From what I can see, almost all tango shows start around 8 or 10 pm, so I know it's probably unlikely to find something like this—yet I am still optimistic!

 

Any good suggestions on where I would find something like this?

Edited September 8, 2014 by Gary King

[dr__dawggy]

I'll be in Buenos Aires from 8 am to 8 pm and am looking for a tango show. I'm more interested in something that I can watch while eating lunch, because frankly my time in BA is so limited and I'd like to see as much as possible.

 

I will be in the area of the downtown (near the Obelisk) and Recoleta mostly, and of course the port. Therefore, I also won't be anywhere near La Boca, unfortunately.

 

From what I can see, almost all tango shows start around 8 or 10 pm, so I know it's probably unlikely to find something like this—yet I am still optimistic!

 

Any good suggestions on where I would find something like this?

 

You are correct that most tango shows are evening affairs.

 

 

 

Confiteria Ideal located in downtown on Suipacha street has an afternoon milonga (5:30PM) on Saturdays. Not a bad choice if this is your day of the week to be in town. Otherwise, the best option if you really want to see Tango is to catch a cab to la Boca.

[4774Papa]

We did Tango Porteño

 

Here is what my B and B provided me.

 

There are a fluctuating number of large tango shows in Buenos Aires, and they all can provide a great night out – with dinner (wine and beer usually included), a big show with live music, and often a free ‘tango class’ to get you in the mood before it starts. Most also include mini-van transport to and from the show in the price. And if you don’t want dinner, most offer ‘show only’ tickets at a reduced price. Here are five. Most of our guests go to Tango Porteno but the Carlos Gardel show is also good. Both are reasonably close to our casas. Although shows offer transport, that can be quite stressful waiting for their minibus to arrive, so being able to get there easily on your own is always a plus.

 

· Tango Porteño

 

Cerrito 570, El Centro (next to Teatro Colon)

 

Tel 011 4124-9400

 

Dinner: 20.30 Show: 22.15 (90 mins)

 

http://tangoporteno.com.ar

 

· Piazzolla Tango

 

Florida 165, El Centro

 

Tel 011 4344-8201

 

Dinner: 20.45 Show: 22.15 (90 mins)

 

http://www.piazzollatango.com

 

· Rojo Tango (Faena Hotel)

 

Martha Salotti 445, Puerto Madero

 

http://www.rojotango.com

 

· Esquina Carlos Gardel

 

Carlos Gardel 3200, Abasto

 

Tel 011 4867 6363

 

http://www.esquinacarlosgardel.com.ar

 

· Boca Tango

 

Brandsen 923, La Boca

 

Tel 011 4302 0808

 

http://www.bocatango.com.ar

 

· Señor Tango

 

Vietes 1655, La Boca

 

Tel 011 4303 0231

 

http://www.senortango.com.ar

[dr__dawggy]

Do any of those offer an afternoon show, which is what the OP was asking about.

[4774Papa]

Do any of those offer an afternoon show, which is what the OP was asking about.

I believe that afternoon shows do take place, but they sell out quickly.

[Gary K]

Thanks. I don't think a tango show is realistic for me then; the norm seems to be for shows to start around 10:00 pm, which is really late, even if time were not an issue (I'm often dead tired by midnight). Perhaps I'll take a quick visit to La Boca instead if I have a chance; it's a bit out of the way, though.

Edited September 12, 2014 by Gary King

[cirman52]

How are people dressed for seeing the shows ? Casual or coat & tie ?

[4774Papa]

We dressed up a bit for the Tango show. I wore a sport coat and tie.

 

I understand the lateness of the hour, but it is worth going.

La Boca is a bit out of the way, but I recommend going in the daytime. The area around La Boca is not a good part of the city to be in at night. La Boca should be OK at night, but don't wander too far.