Alma de Tango Festival London 2026

15–18 October 2026 · Westminster Boating Base · London, UK

The spirit of Buenos Aires. The heart of London.

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN IS ON!

Four extraordinary days. Five milongas. International maestros. Award-winning DJs. Live Tango orchestra. And unforgettable dancing beside the River Thames.

Alma de Tango Festival London returns for its second edition, bringing together Tango lovers from across the UK and around the world for a unique celebration of Argentine Tango.

FIVE MILONGAS. FOUR UNFORGETTABLE DAYS.

THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER · OPENING MILONGA

8PM–MIDNIGHT

Begin your Alma experience with DJ Gabito, welcome drinks for festival pass holders and a special performance by Los Polacos.

FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER · RED GALA MILONGA

8PM–2AM

An unmissable night featuring award-winning international DJ Jorge Vacca and spectacular performances by Sandra Messina & Ricardo Calvo and Letitia Simone & Andrés Sosa.

SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER · RIVERSIDE MATINÉE

3PM–7PM

Dance through the afternoon with DJ Christina Fernandez, tea, coffee and sweet treats, surrounded by beautiful views across the River Thames.

SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER · GRAND GALA MILONGA

8PM–2AM

Experience Sonder Tango Orchestra LIVE, featuring Carolina Fassa, with DJ Juan Herrera and exceptional performances by Martín Vicente & Ayelén Urrutia and Marcela Guevara & Stefano Giudice.

SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER · GRAND CELEBRATION

3PM–9PM

Our spectacular festival finale with DJ La Rubia, sunset views over London and a unique all-maestro performance featuring unexpected pairings.

From afternoon light to evening skies, Saturday Matinée and Sunday offer a truly special opportunity to dance beside the Thames.

WORKSHOPS & MUSICALITY

10 Tango workshops with three exceptional maestro couples:

• Martín Vicente & Ayelén Urrutia — appearing in London for the first time
• Sandra Messina & Ricardo Calvo
• Marcela Guevara & Stefano Giudice

Explore technique, musicality, creativity, connection, improvisation and traditional Tango.

Plus a special Musicality Seminar with Nicolás & Melody, directors of Sonder Tango Orchestra, featuring live bandoneon and violin demonstrations.

Individual workshops are available to book without a festival pass.

Full workshop details, levels and timetable:

https://www.almadetangofestivallondon.co.uk/workshops

SUNDAY ARGENTINE ASADO

Complete your Sunday experience with a traditional Argentine Asado prepared by Aconcagua Kitchen, before our Grand Celebration.

Sunday 18 October · Two sittings: 2PM and 3PM

£34 per person. Advance booking required by Wednesday 14 October.

Guests attending Workshop 10 will automatically be allocated the 3PM sitting. All sitting times are confirmed by our team after booking.

The Asado is an optional, separately ticketed experience.

CHOOSE YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

Whether you're joining us for four days or just one unforgettable milonga, there's a way to experience Alma.

4-DAY PASSES

• Milonga Pass — £135: Full four-day social programme, including five milongas.
• Festival Pass — £280: Full social programme, five workshops and Musicality Seminar.
• Full Experience Pass — £365: Full social programme, up to eight workshops and Musicality Seminar.

FLEXIBLE PASSES

• Festival Flex — £220: Three festival days, up to four milongas and three workshops.
• Milonga Flex — £120: Three festival days, with up to four milongas.

INDIVIDUAL BOOKINGS

Individual milongas and workshops are also available for dancers who cannot attend the full festival.

Workshop selections are subject to availability, capacity and role balance.

OUR RIVERSIDE HOME

Westminster Boating Base
136 Grosvenor Road, Pimlico
London SW1V 3JY

Situated directly beside the River Thames, our venue offers spectacular views across London's skyline and a unique atmosphere for dancing, connection and celebration.

With a capacity of approximately 200 dancers per night, Alma combines the energy of an international festival with the warmth of a close-knit Tango community.

PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL

Festival website — full information, artists and festival experience:
https://www.almadetangofestivallondon.co.uk

Complete festival schedule — days, times and events:
https://www.almadetangofestivallondon.co.uk/schedule

Workshops — teachers, levels and timetable:
https://www.almadetangofestivallondon.co.uk/workshops

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN IS ON.

Choose your milongas, workshops or festival pass and secure your place.

We can't wait to welcome you to London.

Letitia & Andrés
Alma de Tango Festival London

The spirit of Buenos Aires. The heart of London.