Friday, October 23 · 15:00 · helsinki · Upcoming
Helsinki Neotango Festival 2026
Three couples. Three tango worlds. One unforgettable weekend. 🔥 Helsinki Neotango Festival is coming — colgadas, volcadas, ganchos, voleos, three nights of milongas and international DJs till dawn. Get ready to move like never before. 23–25 October, Helsinki.
About the event
Get ready for an extraordinary weekend of Neotango, creativity, international artists and unforgettable dancing in Helsinki!
We are bringing together three amazing couples from three different European tango scenes, offering a unique opportunity to explore new ways of moving, connecting and expressing yourself through tango.
Whether you are an experienced dancer looking to expand your movement vocabulary or simply passionate about tango and its evolution, this festival is an invitation to experiment, discover and enjoy the dance.
Meet our invited artists
Ganka & Lorenzo (Nottingham, UK) — Creative dancers and teachers known for their contemporary approach, experimentation and fusion of tango with other movement styles. With 8 years of teaching experience, they explore new ways to move, connect and express themselves while keeping the essence of tango alive.
Alison & Chris (Urban Tango Nights, Swansea, UK) — Leading the vibrant UK Neotango and Fusion scene, they bring a philosophy built around creativity, freedom, personal style and enjoying the dance.
Hernán & Carina (Camino de Tango Cannes, France) — Argentine artists based on the French Riviera, bringing their Argentine roots and experience from the Cannes tango community.
Prices
Lessons with Hernán & Carina: 1 lesson €30 | Full Boot Camp pass (5 lessons) €135 (early bird €125 until 23 September)
Special classes (Tango Yoga, Tango Blues, Octopus): €25 per class
Milongas: Friday €20 | Saturday €25
Festival highlights
- Three couples, three different European tango scenes (UK, UK, France) sharing one Neotango weekend
- 3 days of Neotango Boot Camp workshops for intermediate & advanced dancers: colgadas, volcadas, ganchos, back sacadas and voleos
- Special classes to explore new ways of moving: Tango Blues and Tango Yoga
- 3 nights of milongas with international DJs, including a Double Room 50/50 Night (Neo + Traditional)
- After party until 01:00 on Saturday night
- An international community of tango dancers gathering in Helsinki
Workshops
Neotango Boot Camp — Intermediate & Advanced
Friday 23 October
18:00–19:15 | Colgadas — Discover the technique of colgadas, balance control and sharing the axis with your partner.
Saturday 24 October
14:45–16:00 | Volcadas — Explore the dynamic movement of volcadas and improve control of the body's center.
16:15–17:30 | Ganchos (el pulpo style) — Ganchos for both roles! Explore the timing, contact and technique that make ganchos clear, musical and elegant.
Sunday 25 October
15:15–16:30 | Back Sacadas — Focus on creating back sacadas safely and smoothly.
16:45–18:00 | Voleos — Explore the elasticity and elegance of voleos!
No partner is required to register for the classes. Dancers who sign up without a partner will be placed on a waitlist and matched as availability allows, with priority given in the order registrations are received — so the earlier you sign up, the better your chances.
Special Classes
Saturday 24 October
13:30–14:30 | Tango Blues
Sunday 25 October
14:15–15:15 | Tango Yoga
Teachers and registration details will be announced.
Milongas & parties
Friday 23 October
19:30–23:30 | Neolonga — DJ Lorenzo. Start the festival with an evening of Neotango, connection and creative dancing.
Saturday 24 October
19:00–23:00 | Double Room — 50/50 Night. Two rooms, two musical worlds, one unforgettable night! Neo Room: DJ Chris (contemporary tango music). Traditional Room: DJ Carina (traditional tango music).
23:00–01:00 | After Party — DJ Alejandro. Keep dancing into the night with more music, connection and festival energy!
Teachers
Hernan & Carina
Ganka & Lorenzo
Alison & Chris
DJs
alejandro
Carina D'alvia
Lorenzo
Chris
Useful links
Registration