Tango Porteño is staged at Cerrito 570, in a converted Art Deco cinema close to the Obelisco and the 9 de Julio avenue. According to the ticket listing, the show was created by the award-winning dancer and choreographer Mora Godoy and pairs tango dancers with an orchestra and singers who blend tango with folklore. The converted cinema gives it a proper theatre feel, with a full stage, and the booking page notes that the venue is wheelchair accessible, which is useful to know because some older tango houses are not. The show runs for about two and a half hours, according to the booking page, which makes it one of the longer programmes in the city and closer in feel to a full theatre night than to a short café performance. Dinner is an optional add-on, sold as Tango Show plus Dinner at checkout, though the page gives no menu, timing or price for the meal. The booking page also offers combinations with other products, including a bundle with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, so if you plan a sightseeing day and a tango night you can sometimes buy the two together.
What to expect
With a choreographer's name behind it, the emphasis is on staging. Expect group numbers, duets, a live orchestra and singers, and a mix of tango and folk music so the evening moves between moods. The central location is a plus. Cerrito street runs through the heart of the city near Avenida 9 de Julio, so most central hotels are a short taxi ride or even a walk away, and you can dine in the centre before the show.
Who it suits
First-timers who want a full, traditional-style tango evening, groups with mixed ages, and anyone who values accessibility. If you would rather have a smaller room, El Querandí is more intimate; for glamour choose Rojo Tango; for sheer scale, Señor Tango. The booking page shows a rating of four out of five from a handful of reviews, so read recent comments before booking.
Tips
Free cancellation and rescheduling are listed up to 72 hours before the visit, which is generous for a show, so use that flexibility if your plans might change. Show your phone ticket at the entrance, arrive a little early to settle in, and decide before booking whether you want dinner in the venue or a late meal at a parrilla afterwards. A second show in a different style, such as a café performance, is a good way to see how varied tango staging can be.
If your trip includes a day of sightseeing, ask at booking whether a combination ticket suits you, since the booking page mentions bundles with other products. Otherwise, treat the show as the centrepiece of a central evening: an early dinner nearby, the performance, then a walk along the brightly lit avenues, where theatres and cafés stay busy long after the curtain falls.
What to expect
The experience
A staged tango and folklore show created by Mora Godoy, with dancers, orchestra and singers in a converted Art Deco cinema; dinner is an optional add-on.
Best time
A central evening, with the option to dine before or at the venue.
How long
About 2 hours 30 minutes.
Tips
Cancellation and rescheduling are listed up to 72 hours ahead. Show your phone ticket at the door and check the dinner option when you book.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Groups and first-timers who want a full theatre-style tango evening in the centre.
- Families
- Suitable for older children and teenagers; the venue is wheelchair accessible.
- Couples
- A classic night out, ideally with a late supper afterwards.
- Pair with
- A daytime visit to Teatro Colón and a walk along Avenida 9 de Julio.
- Time needed
- An evening.
Good questions
Who created the show?+
The booking page credits the dancer and choreographer Mora Godoy.
How long does it last?+
About two and a half hours, according to the booking page.
Is dinner available?+
Yes, as an optional add-on at checkout, though the booking page gives no menu or price.
Can I change my booking?+
The booking page offers free cancellation and rescheduling until 72 hours before the visit.
Is the venue accessible?+
The booking page says it is wheelchair accessible.
