El Milongon Dinner & Show: Candombe, Tango and Folklore

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

In the heart of a candombero neighborhood of Montevideo (where the Conventillo Gaboto used to be) you can enjoy this spectacular show with an important musical and choreographic display of candombe, tango, milonga and folklore.

The promise of the place is to achieve that its visitors enjoy an exceptional show in an environment in which the smallest details have been taken care of with the greatest rigor. Faint lights, lighted candles at each table create an intimate atmosphere. A red carpet unfolds all around the dance floor.

In addition, a great cuisine where you will be able to taste a menu with a variety of wines, national or imported.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Candombe, Tango and Folklore Show

Three-course dinner

Transfers from hotels (If option selected)

Other expenses not specified on this itinerary

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Meeting points

El Milongon

Gaboto 1810, Montevideo Uruguay

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

El Milongon

"El Milongón" in Montevideo invites guests to immerse themselves in the vibrant tapestry of Uruguayan heritage. Here, amid the warm ambiance, visitors embark on a sensory journey, enjoying our authentic culinary delights and wines of excellent quality. Each night, the stage comes alive with the rhythms and captivating performances of renowned figures in Uruguayan popular culture. From the beats of candombe, a reflection of Afro-Montevidean culture, to the passionate embrace of tango and the lively steps of milonga and folkloric dances, over 30 artists grace the stage with their talent. Experience the magic of El Milongón Dinner & Show, where tradition meets spectacle.

Admission Included

Options

Option with transfers

Pickup included

Option without transfers

Meeting point: : Gaboto 1812 (El Milongon) at 8.30 pm

Reviews

4.12

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Must see for an overview of Uruguan cultural music and dance
BethWallace,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went to this show for my birthday. The show wasagreat and the performers very professional. It was a great overview of 3 typical style of music and dance. Highl recommended. We did the dinner and the meal was very good and wine plentiful
Great show
Kawthar A,
Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very entertaining show , beautiful folklore dancing and food was great , staff were nice and Everything was great I really enjoyed my time.
An incredible night experience with a lousy local tour operator
Pemiel P,
Mar 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
An excellent dinner and dance. We really loved it. However, we’re very displeased with the fact that the local tour company refused to pick us up at our hotel because they claimed that we had not chosen that option. We kept telling them that we were not giving that option from the beginning to no avail. At the end we had to hire a cab to take us there. I would recommend this experience to a friend but not with this local operator.
Magnífico.
348marcoantoniol,
Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Everything went better than planned. Very good. From booking by TipAdv confirmations and transfer to take and bring. The show is the dinner were great.
Good for tourism
968analuizam,
Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Very pretty We did not order dinner, and order the snacks there was a great cost-benefit We were in a group of 10 people, everyone liked the structure and presentation
Uruguayan History Through Dance
lynettec525,
Nov 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
I was seated at a table with a great view of the performers no matter where they were. And they did make entrances and dance using the entire floorspace, making contact with the audience with humour or story-telling. The variety of performances covered the genres I was hoping to see, especially the bolas. I didn't know the traditional Carnival characters before the show and wish I had; but that was my mixing up the order of learning about Uruguay. Nor the three different drums. Maybe a poster in the foyer could depict these characters and their roles. I really liked the vegetable souffle, but the rest of the meal I've forgotten, but I do remember the waiter being very hospitable. I got caught up in the show and was thrilled when one of the beautiful girls gestured for me to join them on the dance floor
Pick up service was on time, three course dinner was excelente.. had several serving of wine and the Performance was on
645nelliet,
Nov 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This show was amazing.. we were picked up on time.. the three course dinner was excelente. I had the pasta and my sister the grilled fish.. enough wine was served. The Performance was on point.. I would definitely recommend this,show for anyone visiting Uruguay...
Very nice show
lim882,
Nov 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Very good show, happy and with interaction with the public. Very good food, perhaps a little limited in options (two or three options) but tasty. I recommend it.
Beautiful show
rafaeldelfino ,
Apr 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Not very good food! Drinks served also nothing too much. Good service, nice show but nothing very special.
A nice evening.
Departure747426,
Oct 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
It was a pleasant way to spend the evening. The food was acceptable, and the service was good. To me, the show itself was normal tourist fare. I had especially wanted to see/hear candombe and was disappointed with that part of the show. I had seen real candombe in the streets before - there are a few groups that parade through the streets on Sunday evenings - the same ones that perform during carnival. Overall, it was still a nice experience.