London · 15–18 October 2026 · 2nd Edition
Alma de Tango Festival
The spirit of Buenos Aires. The heart of London.
London’s home for an international Argentine tango festival experience.
Four days of world-class maestros, celebrated Argentine artists, live music, workshops, magical milongas and international connection in a stunning new riverside venue in Pimlico, Westminster.
Registration opens soon. Priority List members will receive the private booking link first, with access to limited Super Early Bird passes before public release.
Priority Access
Get first access to Super Early Bird passes
Registration opens soon. Priority List members will receive the private booking link first, with access to limited Super Early Bird passes before public registration opens.
Capacity is limited to 200 dancers per night, and passes will be released in stages.
Join now to receive booking dates, pass details and first access to the Super Early Bird release.
The Second Edition
A festival built around learning, atmosphere and connection
Alma de Tango Festival returns for its second edition with a bold vision: to make London a true meeting point for Argentine tango lovers from around the world.
The festival brings together celebrated Argentine maestros, live music, international DJs, beautiful milongas and a new riverside venue — creating a weekend of learning, connection, culture and unforgettable nights.
What Makes Alma Different
The spirit of Buenos Aires, brought to London
Alma was created to bring the highest quality Argentine tango artists to London for an international festival experience — with the depth, culture and social spirit that make tango much more than dance steps.
We celebrate maestros with profound experience and extensive careers, while also giving space to powerful voices from the new generation of Argentine tango. The result is a line-up rooted in history, alive in the present, and different from the repeated festival circuits dancers often see elsewhere.
Yes, Alma welcomes artists known on the international stage — but we also bring couples and musicians you may otherwise only experience by travelling to Argentina. This is the beginning of a new London hotspot for tango lovers worldwide.
World-class tango in London
Celebrated maestros, performers, musicians and DJs brought together for dancers from the UK and around the world.
Argentina, tradition and new generation
A festival that honours depth, history and long careers, while opening the door to today’s new generation of Argentine tango artists.
More than classes and milongas
Alma creates space and time to connect between workshops, socialise, share, dance and experience tango as a living culture.
Elegant, magical, alive
Beautiful learning, magical milongas and a party spirit that lets people let go — always with elegance, warmth and atmosphere.
Artists
Confirmed line-up
A carefully curated line-up bringing celebrated Argentine artists, international performers and the spirit of Buenos Aires to London.
Maestros
Argentina
Sandra Messina & Ricardo Calvo
Bringing a refined blend of tradition, innovation and deep knowledge of movement — combining elegance, musicality and decades of international experience.
Maestros
Argentina
Martín Vicente & Ayelén Urrutia
Their dance lives in the embrace, in rhythm and in deep listening — honouring the essence of traditional tango while opening the door to a freer, more contemporary and deeply human expression.
Maestros
Argentina & Italy
Marcela Guevara & Stefano Giudice
A true tango legacy. With over two decades dedicated to teaching, performing and shaping the tango world, they bring history, depth and a profound cultural commitment to Alma.
Maestros · Organisers
Argentina & London
Letitia Simone & Andrés Sosa
Organisers of Alma de Tango Festival London and internationally recognised tango artists, they bring elegance, connection and deep musicality to both the festival vision and the dance floor.
Guest Artists
Poland
Patrycja & Jakub Grzybek “Los Polacos”
One of the most recognised European tango couples on the global stage — known for elegance, unmistakable connection and a powerful blend of tradition and artistry.
Booking Opens Soon
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Super Early Bird passes will be released first to the Priority List before public registration opens.
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A brand-new riverside home for Alma
This year, Alma moves to a stunning riverside venue in Pimlico, Westminster, right on the banks of the Thames. With floor-to-ceiling glass windows, river views and a setting unlike anywhere else, the 2026 edition will bring a new level of atmosphere to the festival.
For returning dancers
A new venue, a new atmosphere and a more expansive festival experience — while keeping the intimacy and warmth of the first edition.
Full venue reveal coming soon
The exact venue, photos, address and travel details will be announced before registration opens.
Live Music
Music at the heart of the festival
Live sound, intensity and atmosphere will shape some of the most memorable moments of the weekend.
Orchestra
Argentina
Sonder Tango Orchestra
A powerful musical force bringing the soul of tango to life — elegance, intensity and pure emotion on stage. Live music that will elevate every embrace, every step and every moment of the festival.
Invited Singer
Argentina
Carolina Fassa
Invited singer accompanying Sonder Tango Orchestra, adding another layer of depth, emotion and presence to the live music experience at Alma de Tango Festival London.
DJs
Musical journeys for the dance floor
A growing line-up of DJs who know how to shape atmosphere, energy and connection through every tanda.
DJ
Argentina
Yanina Erramouspe DJ La Rubia
Known for her musical sensitivity and deep connection to the dance floor, bringing tandas full of warmth, elegance and immersion.
DJ
Argentina
Jorge Vacca DJ Punto y Branca
Known for unforgettable tandas and a distinctive musical identity blending the essence of traditional tango with emotional depth.
DJ
Argentina
Gabriel Gómez DJ Gabito
Bringing refined musical taste and a deep understanding of the tango dance floor — with sets that flow through elegance, energy and connection.
DJ
Argentina
Juan Herrera
Joining the Alma musical team with his own dance-floor sensibility and contribution to the weekend’s musical atmosphere.
More line-up announcements may still follow.
Why Alma
An intimate tango festival with international ambition
Alma is not designed to be just another festival. It is a carefully curated tango experience in London — rooted in the culture, history and social spirit of Buenos Aires, while creating a warm international meeting place for dancers from around the world.
Buenos Aires Spirit
A festival that celebrates tango as culture: music, embrace, history, social connection and the way we share time together.
Exceptional Artists
Celebrated Argentine maestros, experienced teachers and powerful new-generation dancers brought together in London.
Magical Milongas
Elegant nights, live music, performances and carefully shaped atmosphere — with space to let go and enjoy the party spirit.
International Community
A meeting place for dancers from London, the UK and around the world — intimate, warm and limited to 200 dancers per night.
Atmosphere
The feeling of Alma
A glimpse of the warmth, beauty and shared moments that shaped the first edition — and will return in October in a new riverside setting.
The Embrace
Shared moments, warm energy and the joy of experiencing tango together
The Nights
Beautiful tandas, intimate milongas and a dance floor alive with feeling
Live Music
Rich sound, atmosphere and artistry woven through the festival weekend
Festival Weekend Overview
What the weekend will include
A broad overview for now — with full timings and workshop details to be released before registration opens.
| Day | Programme |
|---|---|
| Thursday 15 October | Pre-party milonga with maestro performance |
| Friday 16 October | Workshops, evening milonga and maestro performance |
| Saturday 17 October | Workshops, milonga, maestro performance and Sonder Tango Orchestra live |
| Sunday 18 October | Workshops and festival closing party milonga with maestro performance |
Registration
Super Early Bird access opens soon
Priority List members will receive the private booking link first, with access to limited Super Early Bird passes before registration opens to the wider tango community.
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A few things you may want to know
When is the festival?
Alma de Tango Festival London takes place from 15–18 October 2026.
When does registration open?
Priority booking will open in late May, with Super Early Bird passes released first to the Priority List before public registration opens. Exact dates, prices and pass details will be announced soon.
Is capacity limited?
Yes. The festival is intentionally limited to a maximum of 200 dancers per night to preserve atmosphere and dance-floor quality.
What will the festival include?
Workshops, milongas, maestro performances every night, DJs, live music with Sonder Tango Orchestra, invited singer Carolina Fassa and a carefully curated tango weekend in London.
Do I need a partner?
No. You can register as a solo dancer or with a partner. We recommend early booking to help ensure you get a spot, as we are very conscious of maintaining good role balance in both workshops and milongas.
Where is the festival venue?
For 2026, Alma moves to a brand-new riverside venue in Pimlico, Westminster, right on the banks of the Thames. The full venue reveal, exact address and travel details will be announced soon.
This Is Only The Beginning
A new London hotspot for tango lovers worldwide
The second edition builds on the warmth of Alma’s first year — with a new riverside venue, a stronger line-up, live music, deeper learning and even more atmosphere at the heart of the weekend.
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