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My verdict
Best for: Anyone who wants a slightly shorter show with the full tango and dinner experience, and loves the traditional grandeur and glamour of the 1920s.
Not for: Food lovers: the food is one of the weaker ones.
- Fully focused on tango: the music of Piazzolla, with Gardel too
- Perfect attention and service
- A central location in the historic Galería Güemes
- VIP in private opera boxes at the side, and a free tango class with dinner & show
- The food is fine, but not a reason to go
- Purely traditional: few special moments and no modern tango
- The room looks a little dated
Piazzolla Tango at a glance
| Address | Florida 165, Galería Güemes, Buenos Aires |
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| Times | Dinner 20:00 · Show 22:00 |
| Show length | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Price | From US$50 to US$150, live prices in the booking form |
| Children | Children aged 3 to 11 get a 50% discount. |
| Dress code | Casual. |
| Food | Vegetarian and vegan dishes are available. For other dietary needs, add a note when you book. |
| Getting there | Central: metro line D is close by, about a 10-minute walk from Plaza de Mayo, and easy by Uber or taxi. |
| Accessibility | There are many stairs, but there is a lift. |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before the show |
Choose your package
Prices per adult. Children aged 3 to 11 get a 50% discount. Prices can differ per date: the booking form shows the price for your date.
My experience at Piazzolla Tango
I have been to Piazzolla Tango twice, most recently in December 2025. The show takes place in a beautiful theatre from 1915 in Galería Güemes, right in the city centre. It has kept its fabrics and its beauty, with the traditional grandeur of the 1920s, although the room looks a little dated here and there.
The show is fully focused on tango, with live music: mostly Piazzolla, but Carlos Gardel too. It feels a little shorter than other shows, and it is purely traditional. I did not have a moment where I thought "wow", and I missed some modern tango, but if you are looking for classic tango, it is good. The attention and service are perfect.
The food is fine, but I would not go for the food: it is one of the weaker ones. So I would go for the show only. If you do take dinner & show, you get a free short tango class: arrive 30 minutes early. Book a few days ahead, because it often sells out, and online rather than at the many street stands, which charge more.
My tip: A must if you stay in the city centre and want to see a traditional show. Skip the dinner. Book one to three days ahead, because it often sells out, and book online: the street stands charge more. With dinner & show, arrive 30 minutes early for the free tango class.
Getting there
- Address: Florida 165, Galería Güemes, Buenos Aires (map)
- Getting there: Central: metro line D is close by, about a 10-minute walk from Plaza de Mayo, and easy by Uber or taxi.
- Hotel shuttle: Add the round-trip hotel shuttle when you book. You are picked up in your hotel lobby within a 30-minute window. Pick-up times: 19:00–19:45 in the city centre, 18:45–19:30 in Palermo. Areas: Recoleta, San Telmo, Retiro, Monserrat, Puerto Madero, San Nicolás, Palermo and the cruise terminal. You can book it until 12 hours before the start.
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Reviews
“Thank you, all went well”
Ilona D. · Couple · October 2024“We booked the tango show and dinner through this site and the booking process was seamless. It was the best priced among all the other sites and we even received a 5% early bird discount on top of that. We tried the food recommended at Mercado de San Telmo and they were excellent! Thank you so much!”
Wannie Y. · Couple · October 2024“The venue was lovely, and the meal was tasty. The tango dancers were outstanding, but I wish the show had been a bit longer considering the price.”
Lisa O. · Couple · September 2024“Enjoyed the show and night!”
Margaret H. · Solo traveller · September 2024“Nice theatre in Buenos Aires. We loved it. Food was good and show was entertaining.”
Mateo S. · Couple · July 2024“Only show tickets. Discount price. Nice show!”
Gabriella F. · Couple · July 2024Piazzolla Tango: frequently asked questions
Is Piazzolla Tango worth it?
Yes, as a traditional show in the city centre, with perfect service. It is not one of my personal favourites: the food is weaker and the show has few special moments.
Dinner and show, or show only?
Go for the show only: the food is not its strongest point. If you do choose dinner & show, you get a free tango class: arrive 30 minutes early for it.
Where are the best seats at Piazzolla Tango?
VIP, in the private opera boxes at the side. Otherwise you have a good view from everywhere: the room is one flat floor.
Is there a free tango class?
Yes, with dinner & show and VIP dinner & show you get a free short tango class. Arrive 30 minutes early for it.
Do I need to book ahead?
Yes, book one to three days ahead: on the day itself it is often sold out. Book online: the street stands around the city charge more.
What is the dress code?
Casual.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes, there are vegetarian and vegan dishes. For other dietary needs, add a note when you book.
Can I bring children?
Yes. Children aged 3 to 11 get a 50% discount, and there is a children's menu.
How do I get to Piazzolla Tango?
It is at Florida 165, in Galería Güemes. Metro line D is close by, it is about a 10-minute walk from Plaza de Mayo, and easy by Uber or taxi. You can also add the round-trip hotel shuttle when you book.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the show.
