Alma de Tango Festival London

Festival Schedule

15–18 October 2026

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

Four days of Tango by the Thames — from workshops and afternoon dancing in the riverside light to Gala nights, live music and our Sunday Grand Celebration.

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15
Thursday

Opening Day

6:30–7:45PM

Workshop 1 · Roots & Tradition

Marcela Guevara & Stefano Giudice

8PM–MIDNIGHT

Welcome Milonga · Opening Party

DJ Gabriel Gómez — DJ Gabito · Argentina

Welcome drinks for pass holders · Aperitivo · Performance by Patrycja & Jakub Grzybek — Los Polacos

DRESS · ELEGANT
16
Friday

Gala

5–6:15PM

Workshop 2 · Creativity in Improvisation

Martín Vicente & Ayelén Urrutia

5–6:15PM

Workshop 3 · Giros & Circularity

Sandra Messina & Ricardo Calvo

6:30–7:45PM

Workshop 4 · Vals Dynamics

Sandra Messina & Ricardo Calvo

8PM–2AM

Friday Gala Milonga

DJ Jorge Vacca — DJ Punto y Branca · Argentina

Winner of Best International DJ 2019 at International Premios Tango in Buenos Aires.

Performances by Sandra Messina & Ricardo Calvo and Letitia Simone & Andrés Sosa.

DRESS · RED / ROJO
17
Saturday

Matinée & Live Orchestra

11AM–12:15PM

Workshop 5 · Boleos & Ganchos Variations

Martín Vicente & Ayelén Urrutia

12:30–1:45PM

Workshop 6 · Barridas & Off-Axis

Sandra Messina & Ricardo Calvo

1:45–3PM

Workshop 7 · Milonga Vieja

Martín Vicente & Ayelén Urrutia

1:45–3PM

Special Musicality Seminar

Nicolás & Melody · Directors of Sonder Tango Orchestra

Live bandoneon & violin demonstrations.

3–7PM

Saturday Matinée Milonga

DJ Christina Fernandez · Argentina

Experience our riverside venue at one of its most beautiful times of day. Dance beside the Thames as daylight softens and the sun begins to set over the London skyline.

Thames views from the pista · Sweet treats · Tea & coffee

8PM–2AM

Saturday Gala · Live Orchestra

Sonder Tango Orchestra feat. Carolina Fassa · DJ Juan Herrera

Performances by Martín Vicente & Ayelén Urrutia and Marcela Guevara & Stefano Giudice.

DRESS · GOLDEN AGE · GOLD ACCENTS & BLACK
18
Sunday

Grand Celebration

11AM–12:15PM

Workshop 8 · Musicality in Vals

Marcela Guevara & Stefano Giudice

12:30–1:45PM

Workshop 9 · Carlos Moyano’s Giro

Martín Vicente & Ayelén Urrutia

1:45–3PM

Workshop 10 · Planeos, Lápices & Enrosques

Sandra Messina & Ricardo Calvo

Sunday · From 2PM

Traditional Argentine Grand Asado

The most Argentine way to spend a Sunday — Tango & Asado.

For one special afternoon, our riverside lounge & bar will be transformed into a dining room especially for the festival. Join us around the table for a traditional Argentine meal before continuing the afternoon with our Sunday Grand Celebration by the Thames.

£34 per person

Advance bookings only · Book by Wednesday 14 October

The Menu

To Start

Choose one empanada · Beef or Mozzarella & Onion · served with chorizo bites & fire-roasted potatoes

Main · Choose One

Steak Sandwich · grilled steak, melted mozzarella, rocket & chimichurri mayo in a brioche bun

or

Steak Salad · grilled steak, rocket & tomato with chimichurri dressing

Dessert

Flan · with cream or dulce de leche

Book the Sunday Asado · £34
3–9PM

Sunday Grand Celebration Milonga

DJ Yanina Erramouspe — DJ La Rubia · Argentina

From afternoon into evening, dance beside the Thames as the light changes and the sun sets across the London skyline — a magical time of day on the pista.

Six hours of Tango · Riverside views · Sunset over London · Special all-maestro show with unexpected pairings.

DRESS · COLOURS OF ARGENTINA · BLUE & WHITE

15–18 October · London

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Book individual milongas and festival passes, or explore the complete workshop programme and choose the classes you want to experience.

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