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San Telmo After Dark: Michelangelo’s Traditional Tango, Sextet Orchestra and Optional Dinner
Skip-the-line access to a long-running San Telmo tango show with live orchestra and optional Argentinian dinner; this guide details the options, timings, inclusions and accessibility so you can plan the evening.
San Telmo After Dark: Michelangelo’s Traditional Tango, Sextet Orchestra and Optional Dinner.
Set in the cobbled lanes of San Telmo, Michelangelo stages a classical Argentine tango evening: professional dancers and a sextet-led orchestra perform signature tangos while guests may choose to pair the performance with a traditional Argentinian dinner and wine in an intimate, historic room.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A historic San Telmo setting for an intimate tango evening
Michelangelo is a traditional tango venue in San Telmo that combines live music and staged tango couples in a pleasant, historic ambience, offering skip-the-line access for ticket holders.
Sextet orchestra and celebrated vocalists
The show features a sextet directed by Nicolás Ledesma with musicians tied to famed orchestras, plus prominent singers and guitarists; expect classic tango repertoire performed live by experienced professionals.
Optional Argentinian dinner and wine before the dance
Choose from standard dinner or upgraded à la carte VIP menus and enjoy beverages (including a half bottle of wine per person or beer) before the performance for a full evening experience.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
An evening at Michelangelo moves from a hotel pickup or direct arrival at the venue to a relaxed dinner (if chosen), then to an hour-plus of concentrated tango performance beginning at 21:30 — a tidy, theatrical night of music, dancers, a gaucho display and onstage virtuosity that finishes around 22:40.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Adhere to a smart-casual dress code as requested by the venue; advise vegetarian meal requirements at booking if needed.
If you book the dinner options you may be picked up as of 19:00; the show itself begins at 21:30. If you prefer to arrive independently, the starting address is Michelangelo, Balcarce 433, C1064 CABA.
VIP options include preferential seating and a menu à la carte; standard dinner and show tickets include beverages and skip-the-line entry.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What time does the show start and end?
The show starts at 21:30 and ends around 22:40.
What are the option durations?
Tango Show Only options run 1.5 hours; Dinner & Tango is listed at 3.5 hours; VIP Dinner & Tango is listed at 3 hours.
Are transfers included?
Operator pickup from downtown hotels is offered; guests may also opt to go directly to the starting point—advise your preference at booking.
What does the ticket include?
Inclusions vary by option but can include skip-the-line show ticket, beverages (half bottle of wine per person or beer and open bar of bottled water and sodas), dinner if selected, live entertainment and preferential location for VIP options.
Are gratuities included?
No—gratuities are excluded.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible in part; wheelchairs must be foldable and the passenger must have the assistance of somebody else. Infant seats and stroller access are available.
What are the age and pricing categories?
Pricing is categorized by age: Adults (ages 11+), Children (ages 3–10) and Infants (ages 2 & under travel free but at least one adult must be booked).
Where is the meeting point if I go directly?
The starting point is Michelangelo, Balcarce 433, C1064 CABA, Argentina; the experience ends at the same point.