Pittsburgh Tango Festival 2026
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PGH Tango is excited to offer another unforgettable Pittsburgh Tango Festival this June! Join us for a spectacular 3-day weekend celebrating Argentine Tango. The event will feature:
- 3 Days of Inspiring Workshops
- 6 Milongas with Talented DJs
- 4 World-Class Instructors
- Amazing Performances
- Beautiful Photography to Capture the Weekend
- 3 Perfect Venues, all in the Amazing City of Pittsburgh!
Venues
Main Venue Most Workshops & Milongas |
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Supplemental Venues Friday Evening Welcome Milonga |
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Saturday Evening Grand Milonga |
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Workshop Instructors & Performers:
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Alejandro Larenas y Marisol Morales
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Jessica Stserbakova & Somer Surgit
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Beginners Intensive Instructors & Guest Performers:
2026 USA Champions: Jesus Matias Aranguren & Jael Montilla
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DJs:
- Jesus Matias Aranguren – Atlanta, GA
- Koichiro Suzuki – Pittsburgh, PA
- Edmond Bardhi – Ann Arbor, MI
- Gary Naranjo - Pittsburgh, PA
- Somer Surgit – Estonia
Milongas & Workshops:
Friday-Sunday, June 12-14: Workshops and Milongas will be held at Carnegie Mellon University:
Jared L. Cohon University Center, 5032 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Rangos 1, 2 & 3)
Schedule is subject to revisions. Please check back for additional details/changes closer to the date.
Friday Schedule:
All events at CMU University Center, except for Evening Milonga
- 1:00–2:00pm: Festival Opens / Meet & Greet
- 2:00–6:00pm: Opening Milonga – DJ Jesus
- 4:00–5:30pm: All Levels Workshop – All Maestros
FOCUS ON CONNECTION / Maestro's Choice - 5:30–8:00pm: Dinner Break
- 8:00-9:30pm: Special Workshop with USA Champions, Jesus & Jael – Arthur Murray Downtown
- 8:00-9:00pm: Registration / Check-in for Evening Milonga –Arthur Murray Downtown
- 9:00pm–2:00am: Welcome Milonga– DJ Koichiro Suzuki, Arthur Murray Downtown
Saturday Schedule:
All events at CMU University Center, except for Evening Milonga
- 12:00–1:30pm: Beginners Intensive, Part I – Jesus & Jael
SPECIAL SESSION FOR BRAND NEW BEGINNERS - 12:00–1:30pm: All Levels Workshop – Alejandro & Marisol
TRAVELING THROUGH THE TANGO RHYTHM: From the stable beat, to the flexible. Analysis of different orchestra styles. Emphasis on the way they execute their "marcato" - 1:45–3:15pm: Intermediate Workshop – Jessica & Somer
VALS: Changing the dynamic in the Vals rhythm utilizing rebounds within pivots and rock steps. - 2:00–6:00pm: Afternoon Milonga – DJ Wendy
- 3:30–5:00pm: Advanced Workshop – Alejandro & Marisol
DIFFERENT STYLES OF "VOLEOS & GANCHOS:" Exploring different styles, dynamics — combining different techniques and effects. - 5:00–9:00pm: Dinner Break
- 8:00–9:00pm: Registration / Check-in for Grand Milonga – Wightman School Community Center
- 9:00pm–12:00am: Grand Milonga, Part I – DJ Edmond, Wightman Ballroom
- 12:00am–2:00am: Grand Milonga, Part II, Late Night Edition – DJ Edmond, Wightman Studio
Sunday Schedule:
All events at CMU University Center, including Evening Milonga
- 12:00–1:30pm: Beginners Intensive, Part II – Jesus & Jael
SPECIAL SESSION FOR BRAND NEW BEGINNERS - 12:00–1:30pm: All Levels Workshop – Jessica & Somer
SYSTEM FOR ENTRADAS: using the code of tango into the entradas and its application. - 1:45–3:15pm: Intermediate Workshop – Alejandro & Marisol
MILONGA MILONGUEDA: From the rhythm to the essence of the milonga spirit, the playfulness and the complicity, outside the worn-out sequences of standardized choreographies. - 2:00–6:00pm: Afternoon Milonga – DJ Gary
- 3:30–5:00pm: Advanced Workshop – Jessica & Somer
SPICE UP YOUR DANCE WITH SOLTADAS: Finding the right moments to let go of the traditional embrace without getting disconnected from each other. - 5:00–7:00pm: Istanbul Grill Dinner Option On-Site
- 6:00–9:30pm: Farewell Milonga – DJ Somer, CMU University Center
- 9:30–10:00pm: Cleanup / Exit Venue – See you next year!
Travel Notes:
*Please note that the Three Rivers Arts Festival will be occurring downtown the weekend of June 12-14, and there is also a Pittsburgh Pirates game scheduled the evening of the Friday Welcome Milonga, located close to the Arthur Murray dance studio. Therefore we highly recommend using rideshare services or taking public transportation downtown to avoid high parking rates and crowds.
If you choose to drive in, we recommend using this parking site to view rates and find a spot at one of the nearby garages!
Vendors:
- Regina Shoes – Jaci
Photography:
Media Luz Photography (Ali Imran, Chicago)
Location
Multiple, 15213