Sunday 31 May
Sun 31 May
|Bishopsgate Institute
Join us for our last day. Includes a day milonga with DJ Amanda Hamilton, a led practica by Arno and Manu and an evening milonga with DJ Anna Jorgensen


Time & Location
31 May 2026, 12:00 – 22:00
Bishopsgate Institute, 230 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4QH, UK
Guests
About the event
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Noon - Doors open
Noon - 1:30PM - The Sunday Roast at The Grocer (extra charge applies)
Join us for the most traditional of English meals - the Sunday Pub Roast at a local pub. Beef, chicken, pork or vegetarian options available, all served with a selection of roasted vegetables, Yorkshire puddings and gravy. Please note you MUST book by Sunday 24 May
💃Noon - 4PM - Milonga 4 with DJ Amanda Hamilton
In The Great Hall
Expect traditional music from the Golden Era 1930s to 1950s
12:30PM - 2PM - Pivots and sacada dynamics class with Gaston Olguin (extra charge applies)
In The Goss room
Gastón explores the dynamic relationship between pivots and sacadas, using them as essential tools to develop a more creative and fluid tango. This class is repeated at 2:30PM - 4PM
12:30PM - 2PM - The Yin and Yang of Tango music - class with Astrid Weiske (extra charge applies)
In The Studio
Astrid looks at the musical richness of tango, exploring the possibilities of using both the rhythmic and melodic moments that tango offers us to improve our dance
2PM - 3PM - LGBTQIA+ Archive tours (only available to Festival Pass holders who have pre-booked this tour)
Join archivist Stephan Dickers for a curated tour of the Bishopsgate Institute’s Archives, one of the most extensive collections on LGBTQIA+ history, politics and culture in the UK
2PM - 3PM - Art tour at the Gilbert & George Centre (only available to Festival Pass holders who have pre-booked this tour)
Explore the works of local artists, Gilbert and George on this curated tour
2:30PM - 4PM - Pivots and sacada dynamics with Gaston Olguin (extra charge applies) SOLD OUT
In The Studio
Gastón explores the dynamic relationship between pivots and sacadas, using them as essential tools to develop a more creative and fluid tango. This is a repeat of the class from 12:30PM - 2PM.
4PM - 5:30PM - Ask the Authors (free event but please book)
In The Library
Our FREE ask the authors event - a chance to meet and hear from those who write about Queer Tango
5PM - 6PM - Led Practica with Arno & Manu
In The Great Hall
Join us as we warm up for the evening with Arno Plass & Manu Sanz
💃6PM - 10PM - Milonga 5 with DJ Anna Jorgensen
In The Great Hall
Expect mainly traditional music, with the occasional tanda from new orchestras as we're joined by Anna from Sheffield
6PM - 10PM - Alternative dance space
In The Studio
Our intimate, alternative music room is open to any guests wanting a change of pace from the main room
7PM - 8PM - Making a Start (free event but please book)
In The Goss Room
Our FREE beginners / refresher class with Al Shnitman
10PM - Close
Private lessons available with our guest teachers, Astrid Weiske, Gaston Olguin and Katia Abbondanzieri. Contact us for details / to book
Milonga or Festival Pass holder? This event is included
Joining us for all 3 days? You can purchase a Milonga Pass here
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Tickets
Sunday Pass
Sale ends
31 May, 22:00
Includes - - Day Milonga 4 with DJ Amanda Hamilton - Led Practica with Arno Plass & Manu Sans - Evening Milonga 5 with DJ Anna Jorgensen - Access to our alternative dance space from 6PM - Ability to add on our free 'Ask the authors event' and 'Making a Start' class
£50.00
Total
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