Milonga is a term for a place or an event where tango
is danced. People who frequently go to milongas are sometimes called milongueros.

The term "milonga" can also refer to a musical genre. The music played is mainly tango, vals, and milonga.

Usually, three to five songs of a kind are played in a row (this is called tanda) followed by a short musical break (called cortina) to clear the dancefloor and facilitate partner changes.