London · 15–18 October 2026 · 2nd Edition
Alma de Tango Festival
The spirit of Buenos Aires. The heart of London.
Four days of world-class Argentine Tango, live music, workshops, performances, magical milongas and international connection in a stunning riverside venue in Westminster.
Capacity limited to 200 dancers per night · Early Bird available until 19 July 2026 or until allocations sell out
Programme at a Glance
Four days of Tango in London
A quick overview of the Alma weekend before you explore the artists, workshops and passes.
Why Alma
An international Tango meeting point in one of the world’s great cultural capitals
Alma was created to make London a meeting point for Tango lovers from around the world: a place to connect in this magical city through the love of Tango, and to experience exceptional Argentine maestros, artists, DJs and orchestras in an intimate festival setting.
We bring together iconic and inspirational figures in Tango while creating space for the exciting new generation. Alma offers high-quality learning, unmissable cultural moments and opportunities to connect over an intimate but epic weekend.
With the spirit and magic of Buenos Aires, the best of Argentine Tango culture and an iconic riverside Thames backdrop, Alma is London’s international Tango festival.
Personal & welcoming
We want you to feel part of the community — to meet the organisers, the team, the artists and other dancers in a festival large enough to meet new faces but intimate enough to truly connect.
Curated quality
Every maestro, DJ, orchestra and performance is chosen with care, shaping a weekend where the music, atmosphere and learning all feel intentional.
Intimate but epic
Limited to 200 dancers per night, Alma combines boutique warmth with the excitement of an international Tango festival in London.
Artist Line-up
World-class maestros leading Alma 2026
Meet the maestros and guest artists at the heart of Alma de Tango Festival London 2026, before exploring the live music and DJ line-up.
Sandra & RicardoMessina · Calvo
Martín & AyelénVicente · Urrutia
Marcela & StefanoGuevara · Giudice
Letitia & AndrésSimone · Sosa
Patrycja & JakubGrzybek · Los Polacos
Sandra & Ricardo
A rare opportunity to study with deeply respected Argentine maestros whose dancing carries tradition, elegance and a lifetime of Tango culture. Their presence brings depth, history and refinement to the learning experience.
Martín & Ayelén
A powerful Argentine couple with a dynamic, creative style, known for technical precision, improvisation and expressive musicality. They bring energy, depth and modern social dance quality to the weekend.
Marcela & Stefano
An international reference couple known for clarity, connection and their ability to transmit Tango’s roots with warmth and precision. Their workshops bring structure, musicality and social dance wisdom.
Letitia & Andrés
The London and Argentine heart behind Alma, shaping the festival’s atmosphere, community and hospitality. Their role connects the international line-up with the local London Tango scene.
Patrycja & Jakub Grzybek
Known affectionately as Los Polacos, they represent a vibrant European Tango generation: precise, musical, charismatic and deeply connected to the social dance floor.
Live Music
Music at the heart of Alma
Live sound, intensity and atmosphere will shape some of the most memorable moments of the weekend.
Sonder Tango Orchestra
Sonder Tango Orchestra · Headline live music
Sonder Tango Orchestra ignite the room with epic energy wherever they perform. Loved by dancers at last year’s Alma and in demand at Tango festivals worldwide, they are one of the top orchestras in the world right now — and their live performance with invited singer Carolina Fassa will be one of the defining moments of Alma 2026.
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Carolina Fassa · Invited singer with Sonder Tango Orchestra
Carolina Fassa will accompany Sonder Tango Orchestra as invited singer during their live performance, bringing voice, colour and emotion to one of the most powerful musical moments of the festival weekend.
DJs
Musical journeys for the dance floor
We have invited renowned festival DJs, chosen with great care for their experience, musical knowledge and ability to create the perfect atmosphere to keep us dancing all weekend.
Carefully chosen mood makers
At Alma, DJs are not an afterthought. Each DJ has been invited for their sensitivity, experience and ability to shape a musical journey across the weekend — from elegant afternoon tandas to the energy of the gala nights.
YaninaErramouspe
JorgeVacca
GabrielGómez
JuanHerrera
JohnTan
Workshops
Learning designed for depth, musicality and connection
Workshops were one of the most loved parts of Alma’s first edition. In 2026, we are bringing even more opportunities to deepen your Tango, refine connection and explore musicality with exceptional artists.
10 Tango workshops
Technique, connection, musicality, improvisation, social dance quality and the language of the embrace.
Musicality seminar
With live bandoneon and violin demonstrations, connecting dancers more deeply to Tango music.
Choice & flexibility
Festival Pass holders choose 5 workshops. Full Experience holders choose up to 8 workshops. Workshop selection will be required during booking.
Workshop selection takes place during booking through Ticket Tailor. Places in each workshop are limited.
New Riverside Venue
Westminster Boating Base
Our stunning new riverside venue sits right on the banks of the Thames, with panoramic views of the London skyline, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, a terrace for sunset moments, a cocktail bar and a lounge area to connect between tandas. A beautiful setting for an intimate but unforgettable Tango weekend.
Travel & Location
Designed for international travellers
Alma takes place in the heart of central London at Westminster Boating Base, a beautiful riverside venue in Pimlico with excellent transport connections across the city.
Getting to the venue
Westminster Boating Base is located at 136 Grosvenor Rd, Pimlico, Westminster, London SW1V 3JY, directly on the River Thames in central London.
The nearest Underground station is Pimlico, served by the Victoria Line. The Victoria Line Night Tube runs overnight on Friday and Saturday, making travel to and from the festival simple after our late-night milongas.
Accommodation & travel
If you are travelling from outside London, you can already begin looking for accommodation in the Pimlico area, where the festival venue is located.
Victoria is another excellent option and is only a short walk from the venue, with a wide range of hotels, guesthouses and serviced apartments for different budgets.
Thanks to London's excellent public transport network, you can also stay elsewhere in London and easily reach the festival using the Underground, buses or national rail services.
We recommend comparing options on Booking.com and Airbnb, as these platforms usually offer a wide range of hotels, apartments and guesthouses across Pimlico, Victoria and central London.
London airports
All major London airports are accessible to the festival venue by public transport. For the simplest journey, aim for Pimlico on the Victoria Line, or Victoria Station, which is within walking distance of the venue.
Plan your journey
Use TfL for London Underground, bus and Night Tube routes; Trainline or National Rail for train planning and tickets; and National Express for coach services from the airports into central London.
Make it a Tango weekend in London
October evenings by the Thames, milongas in Westminster, live music, international dancers and time to explore one of the world’s great cultural capitals. From the venue, you are within easy reach of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Green Park, Hyde Park and the riverside walk along the Thames Embankment.
We will be sharing recommended hotels, accommodation options and local travel tips shortly. For transport planning, check live routes before you travel, especially if you are arriving by train, coach or late-night public transport.
Daily Flow
Festival schedule overview
A clear day-by-day rhythm of the weekend. Exact workshop times will be confirmed shortly.
Classes Programme Overview
Workshop levels & themes
Workshop pass holders select their preferred workshops during booking. Most workshops run sequentially; WS7 and the Musicality Seminar overlap on Saturday.
Levels
| Level | Recommended experience |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | 1–2 years dancing |
| Level 2 | 2–4 years dancing |
| Level 3 | 4+ years dancing |
Workshop preview
- Thu · WS1: Marcela & Stefano — Roots & Tradition · Level 1–2
- Fri · WS2: Martín & Ayelén — Creativity in Improvisation · Level 2
- Fri · WS3: Ricardo & Sandra — Giros & Circularity · Level 1
- Fri · WS4: Ricardo & Sandra — Vals Dynamics · Level 3
- Sat · WS5: Martín & Ayelén — Boleos & Ganchos Variations · Level 3
- Sat · WS6: Ricardo & Sandra — Barridas & Off-Axis · Level 2–3
- Sat · WS7: Martín & Ayelén — Milonga Vieja · Level 2–3 (overlaps with Musicality Seminar)
- Sat: Special Musicality Seminar — Live bandoneon & violin demonstrations (overlaps with WS7)
- Sun · WS8: Marcela & Stefano — Musicality in Vals · Level 1–2
- Sun · WS9: Martín & Ayelén — Carlos Moyano’s Giro · All Levels
- Sun · WS10: Ricardo & Sandra — Planeos, Lápices & Enrosques · Level 2–3
Passes & Booking
Choose your Alma experience
Early Bird booking is now live. Book today to save on London’s world-class Tango festival of the year — Early Bird passes are available until 19 July 2026, or until the current allocation sells out.
Milonga Pass
£125 Early Bird
- Thursday Opening Night
- All milongas Friday–Sunday
- All performances
- Sonder Tango Orchestra live
- Farewell milonga
| Stage | Price |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Now live · limited availability |
£125 |
| Regular | £140 |
Festival Pass
£250 Early Bird
- Everything in the Milonga Pass
- 5 workshops of your choice
- Live bandoneon & violin musicality seminar included
- Workshop selection during booking
| Stage | Price |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Now live · limited availability |
£250 |
| Regular | £280 |
Full Experience Pass
£330 Early Bird
- Everything in the Milonga Pass
- Up to 8 workshops of your choice
- Live bandoneon & violin musicality seminar included
- Workshop selection during booking
| Stage | Price |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Now live · limited availability |
£330 |
| Regular | £365 |
Early Bird passes are now live and available until 19 July 2026, or until the current allocation sells out. Bookings are non-refundable for attendee cancellations. Pass transfers and workshop changes may be requested up to 30 days before the festival, subject to availability, capacity and role balance.
The Grand Sunday Asado and Tango DJ Seminar will be bookable soon as optional add-ons. Already booked Alma attendees will receive priority access to book the Grand Sunday Asado before any remaining places are released more widely.
Booking Timeline
Prices increase in stages
Early Bird booking is now live until 19 July 2026, or until the current allocation sells out. Availability is limited to preserve the quality, atmosphere and comfort of the festival.
Moments from Alma
Warmth, music and shared memories
A glimpse of the atmosphere that shaped the first edition — and the feeling we are bringing back 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.
FAQ
Before you book
When is the festival?
Alma de Tango Festival London takes place from 15–18 October 2026.
Where is the venue?
Westminster Boating Base, 136 Grosvenor Rd, Pimlico, Westminster, London SW1V 3JY.
Where should I stay?
We recommend looking for accommodation in Pimlico, where the festival venue is located. Victoria is also very close and has many hotel and apartment options. You can compare availability, prices and accommodation styles on Booking.com and Airbnb.
How do I book?
Bookings are made through Ticket Tailor. Use any Book button on this page to choose your pass and complete checkout.
How do workshop selections work?
If you book a Festival Pass or Full Experience Pass, you must select your preferred workshops during checkout. Workshop places are limited and several workshops sold out last year, so early selection is recommended.
Can I change my workshop selections?
Workshop selections may be changed up to 30 days before the festival, subject to availability, capacity and role balance. Some workshops may fill earlier than others, so we recommend choosing carefully when booking.
Do any workshops overlap?
Most workshops are planned to run separately. The only planned overlap is on Saturday between WS7 · Milonga Vieja and the Special Musicality Seminar with live bandoneon and violin.
Is the Grand Sunday Asado included in the passes?
The Grand Sunday Asado will be available as an optional add-on and is not included automatically in the festival passes. It will take place on Sunday afternoon as part of the closing day of the festival. Booking for the asado will open soon, and already booked Alma attendees will receive priority access before any remaining places are released more widely.
Is the Tango DJ Seminar included?
The Tango DJ Seminar will be available as a separate add-on and will be bookable soon. It is designed for Tango DJs and dancers interested in musical programming, musical structure and the art of shaping the dance floor.
How long is Early Bird available?
Early Bird passes are now live and available until 19 July 2026, or until the current allocation sells out. Once the allocation is gone, prices move to the next stage.
Are bookings refundable?
Bookings are non-refundable for attendee cancellations. Alma is an intimate festival with limited capacity, carefully managed role balance, international artists, venue commitments and workshop allocations. Each confirmed booking helps us plan the quality and balance of the festival experience.
This does not affect your statutory rights. If the festival is cancelled, rescheduled or materially changed by the organiser, we will contact attendees with the available options in line with applicable consumer law.
Can I transfer my pass to another dancer?
Yes. Passes may be transferred to another dancer of the same role up to 30 days before the festival, subject to approval by the organisers. This helps us preserve role balance, workshop capacity and the quality of the dance floor.
Can the artist line-up or programme change?
Alma is carefully curated around our invited artists, musicians and DJs. Very occasionally, changes may be necessary due to illness, travel disruption or circumstances beyond the festival’s control.
If an artist, workshop, DJ set, performance or schedule element needs to change, we will do our best to provide a suitable replacement or adjusted programme of comparable quality. If the festival is cancelled, rescheduled or materially changed by the organiser, attendees will be contacted with the available options in line with applicable consumer law.
How do I get to the venue from the airport?
All major London airports are accessible to the festival venue. See the Travel & Location section for suggested train, Tube and coach routes, including links to TfL, Trainline, National Rail and National Express.
Is London accessible late at night?
Yes. Pimlico is on the Victoria Line, and the Victoria Line Night Tube runs overnight on Friday and Saturday. There are also night buses, taxis and rideshare options available for late-night travel after the milongas.
Do I need a partner?
No. You can register as a solo dancer or with a partner. Early booking is recommended as role balance will be monitored.
Is capacity limited?
Yes. The festival is intentionally limited to approximately 200 dancers per night to preserve atmosphere, comfort and dance-floor quality.
Need help?
Email almadetangofestival@gmail.com or WhatsApp +44 7535 979079.
Join Alma 2026
Be part of the second edition
Early Bird booking is now live until 19 July 2026, or until the current allocation sells out. Book today to save and secure your place for the second edition.