Festival Edition 11

International Tango Festival in Harrogate

11th International Tango Festival in Harrogate, UK

Date

Nov 20-22, 2026

Location

The Crown Hotel

Harrogate

11th Edition Part of International Tango Festival in Harrogate

This is the 11th edition of the International Tango Festival in Harrogate, which has been running annually since 2011.

Highlights

Workshops by renowned maestros in tango
Evening milongas with performances
Opportunity for private lessons during the festival

About the Event

The 11th International Tango Festival in Harrogate, UK, takes place from November 20 to November 22, 2026, at The Crown Hotel. This festival features workshops led by renowned maestros such as Alexandra Wood, Giraldo Diomar, Maria Maragaki, and Guillermo Torrens. Attendees can participate in various tango workshops and enjoy milongas each evening, culminating in a farewell milonga on Sunday night.

Program

The festival features a series of workshops and milongas over three days.

Friday Evening

Greetings & Milonga

Saturday 21 November 2026, 11:15 - 12:45

Tango: Swapping between Cadenase & Giros

Maria Maragaki, Guillermo Torrens

Intermediate level workshop by Maria & Guillermo.

Saturday 21 November 2026, 13:30 - 15:00

Barridas para Tango

Alexandra Wood, Giraldo Diomar

Intermediate & advanced workshop by Alexandra & Giraldo.

Saturday 21 November 2026, 15:15 - 16:45

The power of Rebotes and Trabadas: their musical application

Caroline Hanson, Richard Manuel

Workshop for all levels by Caroline & Richard.

Saturday Evening

Milonga with performances

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Sunday 22 November 2026, 13:00 - 14:30

Tango: Sacadas altas, Boleos & sorpresas!

Caroline Hanson, Richard Manuel

Intermediate & advanced workshop by Caroline & Richard.

Sunday 22 November 2026, 14:45 - 16:15

Milonga Lisa y Traspié

Alexandra Wood, Giraldo Diomar

Intermediate & advanced workshop by Alexandra & Giraldo.

Sunday 22 November 2026, 16:30 - 18:00

Tango: Vals: Turning in the rhythm of Vals

Maria Maragaki, Guillermo Torrens

Workshop for all levels by Maria & Guillermo.

Sunday Evening

La Milonga de la Despedida

Venue

The Crown Hotel in Harrogate serves as the venue for the festival. Specific details about the hotel's capacity or architectural style are not provided.

Practical Information

Duration

3 days

Fee

Prices for workshops and milongas vary

Artists & Team

Guillermo Torrens Teacher Alexandra Wood Teacher Giraldo Diomar Teacher Tamsyn Webb Teacher Richard Manuel Teacher Maria Filali Teacher Caroline Hanson Teacher

Event History

The International Tango Festival in Harrogate began in 2011 and has held 5 editions since its founding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dates of the festival?

The festival runs from November 20 to November 22, 2026.

Who are the instructors at the festival?

Instructors include Alexandra Wood, Giraldo Diomar, Maria Maragaki, and Guillermo Torrens.

How can I book workshops?

Workshops must be pre-booked, and confirmation is provided upon receipt of payment.

Is accommodation available at the venue?

Participants should inform The Crown Hotel that they will be attending the festival during their stay.

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The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

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