Milongas & Tango Events in Paris

No milonga is listed for today in Paris. Check the listings for this week or this weekend.

Nothing is listed yet for this weekend in Paris. New events are added regularly, so check again soon.

Venues with upcoming milongas in Paris include Arkose Nation, Bateau Concorde / 23 rue Sourdière / 35 rue Saint-Roch, Saturday: near Villejuif-Aragon (Metro line 7, exact address after registration); Sunday: Stade Charléty / PUC Social Club, 17 av. Pierre de Coubertin, Various venues in Paris (9 rue St-Bruno; 17 av. Pierre de Coubertin; El Colectivo; La Gioia).

A milonga is a social tango dance night. People dance in sets of three or four songs called tandas, and each one is followed by a short break. It differs from a class, where you learn, and from a práctica, a more informal practice session.

It depends on the organizer and the venue: some milongas are free, others charge an entrance fee that sometimes includes a drink. When the organizer has published the price, you will find it on the event page.

No. Most people go on their own and ask others to dance, traditionally with a look and a nod called the cabeceo. Many milongas welcome beginners, and a class beforehand can help you feel at ease.

Something comfortable that you can move in, a little smarter than for a class. Shoes with a smooth sole glide best on the dance floor, and many dancers bring a spare shirt or a second pair of shoes.