The 19th New Zealand Tango Festival
The World's Friendliest Little Tango Festival™
Wellington, 26 June - 4 July 2023
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A week of world-class workshops, immersion courses, shows and milongas.
Welcome to the 19th year of the New Zealand Tango Festival!
We are very excited to present a wonderful programme filled with international masters, performances, special guests, and a few surprises packed into every moment of the seven day programme.
Monday June 26th
The festival week starts with intensive courses run by our international masters, held in the heart of the city, within walking distance from the festival hotel, with milongas every night, and the cafe district of Wellington right outside your door.
Thursday June 29th
Is the start of the main festival event, with the Welcome Milonga at Te Whaea starting at 8 pm.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 30th-July 2nd
Are filled with workshops all day and dancing all evening. The main performances are on Friday and Saturday nights.
Monday, Tuesday July 3rd-4th
To consolidate your learning, your friendships and completely wear out your shoes, you need to stay on for another intensive course, after the festival....dance the nights away, and melt back to your home, finally replete.
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What people say about The New Zealand Tango Festival:
"One of the best Festivals I have ever attended...I highly highly recommend it - Murat Erdemsel"
"Thank you for all you do to make this festival happen – it’s such a joyous, fun event - Anne Rodgers, Adelaide"
"Such a wonderful tango festival. I totally enjoyed the whole experience from the beginning till the end. All teachers were great and I have gained a lot from them. I really would like to attend the next one."
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Location for all workshops, Registration and info desk during the festival
Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre: 11 Hutchinson Road , Newtown, Wellington
Registration office hours
- Thursday - 8pm to 9pm
- Friday – 9.00am to 6.00pm
- Saturday – 9.30am to 6.00pm
- Sunday – 10.30am to 3.30pm
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