Plan Your Visit
Everything you need for a seamless Alma de Tango weekend — getting here, where to stay, what to see, and how to make the most of it.
Venue & Location
The festival takes place at Boland House, St Thomas St, London Bridge, SE1 9TL — just steps from The Shard.
All milongas run across two elegant floors with a full cocktail bar. Workshops are in beautiful adjacent studios within Boland House — everything under one roof, creating a warm Buenos Aires–style tango village.
Travel Getting Here
London Bridge Station is one of the city’s best-connected hubs — Northern & Jubilee Underground plus mainline trains and 24-hour buses. The Night Tube runs Friday & Saturday for easy late returns after milongas.
Airports
- City (LCY): ~30 min via DLR → Jubilee
- Heathrow (LHR): ~40 min via Piccadilly → Jubilee
- Gatwick (LGW): ~60 min train to Victoria → Jubilee
- Stansted (STN): ~60 min via Stansted Express → Tube
- Luton (LTN): ~60 min via Thameslink direct to London Bridge
- Southend (SEN): ~70 min via Greater Anglia → Tube
Accommodation Where to Stay
The most convenient areas are London Bridge, Borough, Southwark, Bermondsey and Tower Bridge — all walkable to the venue.
Thanks to London’s excellent transport network, you can also stay further out with no problem. The Northern and Jubilee Underground lines connect directly to London Bridge, and there are 24-hour buses, Night Tube services (Fri & Sat), Thameslink trains, and easy booking via Trainline. This means areas like Kennington, Oval, Canada Water, Greenwich, Canary Wharf — or even further afield — are all viable options.
For extra flexibility, also check Airbnb and Booking.com for deals across the city.
✨ Festival Accommodation Partners
St Christopher’s Inn (all London locations)
Use code
TANGO10 for 10% off stays between 19–31 October 2025.
Book with St Christopher’s →
Hilton London Tower Bridge
15% off including breakfast when booking via our festival link.
Book Hilton Tower Bridge →
💡 Stay anywhere in London: with Night Tube (Fri & Sat), 24-hour buses, Thameslink trains and excellent Underground connections, you can easily reach the venue no matter where you’re staying.
Explore Between Workshops & Milongas
- Borough Market — legendary street food
- The Shard, Tower Bridge & the Thames Path
- Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe & the Southbank
Checklist Final Prep
- 🎟 Secure your Festival Pass (capacity limited to 200 with role balance)
- 🏨 Reserve accommodation — partner discounts available
- 👠 Pack dance shoes, elegant attire for milongas, comfy clothes for workshops
- 🧴 Refillable water bottle; light snacks between sessions
- 📱 Download Citymapper & Trainline
Festival The Alma de Tango Experience
Across three days and nights, dancers from the UK, Europe, Argentina & the US come together for a weekend of world-class workshops, live music, and unforgettable milongas — all under one roof.
Each evening has its own elegant dress theme:
- ❤️ Friday – Rojo Pasión: fiery & expressive, wear something red
- 🖤💛 Saturday – Negro & Oro: elegant black & gold glamour
- 🤍 Sunday – Blanco & Plata: bright, celebratory farewell in white & silver
FAQ Quick Answers
Do I need a partner?
No — partner rotation is encouraged and classes are role-balanced.
What level are workshops?
For dancers with basic tango foundations through advanced/pro — not for absolute beginners.
Can I book individual workshops?
Yes — workshops can be added individually or as bundles. (Full & Partial passes already include them.)
What should I wear?
Smart/elegant for night milongas; comfortable clothing for workshops. See dress themes above.
⏰ Registration closes Wednesday 22 October at 23:59. Door sales are not guaranteed and may be higher, subject to capacity.