A gentle start to the festival. Registration, saying hello to friends, and settling in after travel, with good food to calm both hunger and travel rush.
We warm up the festival with a mix of traditional and more playful tango music.
DJ: Tania Bauder
Join the national Midsummer celebration at Fredriksdal with music, dancing and a picnic in the gardens. Entrance and catering will be arranged for festival participants and must be booked at least four days in advance.
Social dancing at Stampus. Depending on the weather, we dance indoors or outdoors.
DJ: Marcela Troncoso
A traditional Midsummer meal with non-alcoholic beverages. Food is served within one hour, and you are welcome to stay, eat and enjoy the company at your own pace.
An evening milonga with Golden Age tango music. A flowery theme is welcome, but of course not obligatory.
DJ: Acacio Coelho
10:15–11:30 Workshop 1: Tension and Storytelling
Explore how to create a clear and engaging tango story using tension, intention and connection beyond steps.
11:45–1:00 Workshop 2: Show and Drama
A playful exploration of how emotions and expression can be gently woven into the dance.
Included in the day or festival pass, or available to purchase separately.
A light and easy lunch to keep you energised through the afternoon.
Alternative and very danceable music.
DJ: Acacio Coelho
Time to recharge, share a meal, and get ready for the evening milonga. A small surprise awaits.
We dance to Golden Age tango music, chosen to create a warm and flowing atmosphere.
DJ: Barney Horsdahl
Duo Sisu Platense
Renown Duo Sisu Platense: two amazing musicians Juanjo Passo on bandoneon and Hedda Heiskanen on violin and piano!
The duo is also members of the well-regarded Malmö-based tango orchestra Orquesta Tangarte, founded by bandoneonist Juanjo Passo with the aim of performing and spreading tango music from its birthplace, the Rio de la Plata. Tangarte has a large and varied repertoire from the different eras of tango, from the golden age of the 1940s and 50s to modern times and Duo Sisu Platense follows this tradition but varies it with its own musical adventures and uses the flexibility of the smaller setting to create new frameworks.
The two musicians in Duo Sisu Platense have extensive experience of the different styles of tango and have performed at events of widely varying kinds, large and small: tango festivals, music festivals, concerts and milongas. They have graced Sweden's and especially the Öresund region's tango scene throughout the 2000s, but have also played in Finland and Spain.
10:15–11:30 Workshop 1: Tradition and Novelty
Discover different tango styles and learn how to balance tradition, innovation and social codes on the dance floor.
11:45–1:00 Workshop 2: Hang in There!
Learn safe techniques for playful off-axis and off-the-ground movements that expand confidence and trust.
Included in the day or festival pass, or available to purchase separately.
Quick and easy, just the way we like it.
A relaxed afternoon milonga for staying connected. Keep your phone charged or your notebook ready, so no new friendships slip away.
DJ: Alfredo "Oso" Astesiano
Farewell dinner.
A free, open-air milonga for everyone, danced on a simple outdoor floor. Weather permitting, we meet by the water for a relaxed and unpretentious evening dance.
Please note that this event may be cancelled in case of heavy rain or strong winds.
We close the festival where it began. Mixed music, snacks and drinks (feel free to bring your own), and plenty of time to dance and socialise.
Included for festival participants. Other guests are kindly asked to pay an entrance fee of 100 SEK.