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Highlights

  • Enjoy a sultry cabaret-style tango show with seasoned dancers and a live orchestral quintet at El Viejo Almacén, Buenos Aires’ oldest and stylish tango club with 50+ years of history!
  • Expect vintage staging, ornate costumes, folk-tango fusions, and some on-stage rope-twirling that adds a playful twist to this intimate performance.
  • Indulge in Buenos Aires’ most traditional tango show at El Viejo Almacén in San Telmo—a 1900s-style tango club and dinner venue (it even made it onto a stamp!).
  • Make your evening extra special as you upgrade to a gourmet 3-course Argentine dinner with the best Malbec in the region.
  • **Fun Fact:** El Viejo Almacén was almost demolished in 1977, saved thanks in part to Ernesto Sabato’s advocacy.

Your Experience

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What to expect

El Viejo Almacén offers one of Buenos Aires' most traditional tango experiences, celebrating the music and dance in the neighborhood where much of tango's history unfolded. The performance combines the elegance of classic salon tango with the energy of stage tango, accompanied by a live quintet orchestra, acclaimed vocalists, and accomplished dancers. Every act showcases the emotion, precision, and storytelling that define Argentine tango, while the intimate theater brings you remarkably close to the performers. Depending on your ticket, you can complement the evening with a gourmet three-course Argentine dinner and beverages before the show, round-trip hotel transfers from downtown Buenos Aires, or preferential VIP seating.

The venue

Located at the historic corner of Balcarce and Independencia in San Telmo, El Viejo Almacén has been a symbol of Buenos Aires' tango heritage since 1969. Housed inside a building dating back to the 18th century, the venue preserves the charm of old Buenos Aires with period décor, vintage photographs, and an intimate performance space that recreates the atmosphere of the city's earliest cafés where tango flourished. Its close proximity between the audience and the stage makes every note, dance step, and musical performance feel deeply personal.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Tango show performance
  • Gourmet dinner with drinks (as per option selected)
  • Round-trip transfers to hotels in downtown Buenos Aires (as per option selected)
  • VIP seating (as per option selected)
  • Round-trip transfers from hotels in Palermo and other non-central areas.

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

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Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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