Tango Festival

Gotango Poznań Festival

Poznań · Poland

Tango passion inside Poznań's iconic Imperial Castle. Gotango Poznań Festival returns for an unforgettable summer weekend where Argentine tango meets the extraordinary historic spaces of Poznań — including live music by the world-class Bandonegro Tango Orchestra.

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Next upcoming edition

28–30 August 2026
Centrum Kultury Zamek (Imperial Castle) · Poznań, Poland
Live music: Bandonegro Tango Orchestra + Santiago Lara guitar + Carlos Roulet vocals — live concert on Friday, live milonga on Saturday
Maestros: Majo Martirena & Rodrigo Fonti, Agnieszka Stach & Tymoteusz Ley, Dominika Jasik & Grzegorz Kałmuczak, Natasha Barbarà & Damian Drozd
Workshops: 8 in-depth workshops covering technique, sacadas, boleos, enganchadas and more
Free events: Open-air milongas, free beginner tango lesson for locals, and free tango art exhibition

For registration, prices and final details, visit the official festival website.


Signature features

FestivalLive orchestraHistoric venuesBandonegro Orchestra8 workshopsFree open-air milongas4 maestro couplesFree beginner lesson

Why follow Gotango Poznań Festival?

  • Live concert on Friday — Tango, Noche y Guitarra — featuring Bandonegro Tango Orchestra, Spanish guitarist Santiago Lara, and Argentine vocalist Carlos Roulet, with live dance performances by the maestros
  • Three iconic historic venues across Poznań: the Imperial Castle, the open-air Plac Wolności, and Brama Poznania by the Warta River on historic Ostrów Tumski
  • Eight in-depth workshops led by four internationally acclaimed teaching couples covering technique, sacadas, boleos, enganchadas and more
  • Free open-air milongas and a free beginner tango lesson make the festival welcoming to first-timers and curious locals — not just the dedicated tango community
  • Five experienced DJs including vinyl specialist Anders Båtstrand and Buenos Aires-born Maria Mondino curate the dance floors across the weekend

Maestros, live music and DJs

Teaching couples

  • Majo Martirena & Rodrigo Fonti — internationally celebrated Argentine tango couple known for their elegance and social dance roots
  • Agnieszka Stach & Tymoteusz Ley — accomplished Polish couple with strong international presence and deep pedagogical expertise
  • Dominika Jasik & Grzegorz Kałmuczak — celebrated Polish tango educators bringing clarity, musicality and warmth to their classes
  • Natasha Barbarà & Damian Drozd — compelling couple with a dynamic teaching style and strong European festival presence

Live music

  • Bandonegro Tango Orchestra — world-class Polish tango orchestra performing on Friday (concert) and Saturday (La Fiesta milonga)
  • Santiago Lara (guitar) & Carlos Roulet (vocals) — joining Bandonegro for the Friday opening concert

DJs

Anders Båtstrand (vinyl), Maria Mondino, Fernando De Lutiis, Gracja Bryś-Kołodziejczyk, Iwona Piwońska


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Festival location

Gotango Poznań Festival takes place across three iconic historic spaces in Poznań: the Imperial Castle (Centrum Kultury Zamek), Plac Wolności square, and Brama Poznania on Ostrów Tumski. Explore more tango events in Poland or across central Europe.


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Frequently asked questions

When is the next Gotango Poznań Festival?

The next edition runs 28–30 August 2026 in Poznań, Poland.

Where does the Gotango Poznań Festival take place?

The festival spans three iconic venues: Centrum Kultury Zamek (Imperial Castle), Plac Wolności open-air square, and Brama Poznania by the Warta River on historic Ostrów Tumski.

Is there live music at Gotango Poznań Festival?

Yes. Bandonegro Tango Orchestra performs on Friday in a headline concert alongside Santiago Lara (guitar) and Carlos Roulet (vocals), with live dance by the maestros. Bandonegro also performs live during the Saturday La Fiesta milonga.

Who are the teaching maestros at Gotango Poznań Festival 2026?

Four internationally acclaimed couples: Majo Martirena & Rodrigo Fonti, Agnieszka Stach & Tymoteusz Ley, Dominika Jasik & Grzegorz Kałmuczak, and Natasha Barbarà & Damian Drozd.

Are there free events at Gotango Poznań Festival?

Yes. Several milongas and the Sunday open lesson are completely free to attend. There is also a free beginner tango lesson for locals and a free tango art exhibition.

Can I find a tango partner for Gotango Poznań Festival?

Yes. Use TangoPartner to pin a notice and connect with other dancers — workshop partner, travel companion, or someone to share the milongas at the Imperial Castle with.


Official festival website

For registration, prices, final programme and organizer updates, visit the official festival website.

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