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Quiés Q’Andemos

Salamanca · Spain · UNESCO World Heritage City

Quiés Q’Andemos is one of the most distinctive tango festivals in Europe — an intimate, fully all-inclusive event where you dance, sleep and eat inside a magnificent Renaissance palace in Salamanca, Spain. Strict gender parity, live cello concerts, an open-air milonga in the botanical garden, and the golden sandstone of a UNESCO World Heritage city as your setting.

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Next upcoming edition

11–14 June 2026
Colegio Mayor Arzobispo Fonseca · C/ Fonseca 4 · Salamanca, Spain
Format: Fully all-inclusive — dance, sleep and eat in the palace. Strict gender parity enforced.
Live music: Nina Rivas (violonchelista) — live cello concert-milonga and folk music performances
DJs: Bárbara Palmer, Fernando Nahmijas, Manuel Rosales, Antonio Carcavilla (Toni-K), Jose Manuel Calama (K-Lama), Jesús Santamaría, Susana Huidobro, Nina Rivas
Workshops: Fernando Nahmijas — two group classes: "El abrazo cómodo" and "Musicalidad: Las texturas" (Sat 13 Jun, 10:00–12:45, all levels, 20€/class or 30€ for both)
Special: Open-air milonga in a botanical garden · guided historical walk with stops to dance in Salamanca’s plazas

For registration and full programme, visit the official festival website.

Signature features

FestivalAll in one placeLive musicRenaissance palaceGender parityUNESCO cityOpen-air milongaHistorical walk

Why follow Quiés Q’Andemos?

  • –One of the very few tango festivals in Europe held inside a genuine Renaissance palace — Colegio Arzobispo Fonseca is a jewel of 16th-century Salamanca
  • –Strict gender parity on the dance floor means a balanced event and a very different social experience to most tango festivals
  • –Live cello concerts and folk music by Nina Rivas are included in the programme — dancing to live music in a palace courtyard is rare
  • –The open-air milonga in the botanical garden and the guided historical dance walk through Salamanca’s plazas are unique to this event
  • –Salamanca is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain — gold sandstone, tapas culture, and a university that has run continuously since 1218

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Festival location

Quiés Q’Andemos is held at Colegio Mayor Arzobispo Fonseca in the historic centre of Salamanca — a 16th-century palace built around a stunning courtyard, minutes from the Plaza Mayor. Salamanca is 2.5 hours by bus or rail from Madrid.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Quiés Q’Andemos 2026?

Quiés Q’Andemos 2026 runs 11–14 June 2026 at Colegio Mayor Arzobispo Fonseca in Salamanca, Spain.

Where does the festival take place?

The festival is held entirely at Colegio Mayor Arzobispo Fonseca, a Renaissance palace in the historic centre of Salamanca — dance, sleep, and eat all in the same building.

Does Quiés Q’Andemos have live music?

Yes. Nina Rivas performs live cello and folk music, including a concert-milonga session. Live music is a central part of the programme.

What does gender parity mean for this festival?

The festival admits a strictly balanced ratio of leaders and followers, so the dance floor stays balanced throughout the event. Finding a partner in advance is especially useful.

Are workshops included?

Fernando Nahmijas teaches two group classes on Saturday 13 June (all levels, 20€/class or 30€ for both). An open Zamba class is also offered free of charge.

Can I find a partner for Quiés Q’Andemos?

Yes. Use TangoPartner to post a notice — given the gender parity requirement, connecting with a partner before registration is particularly recommended.

Official festival website

For registration, accommodation, full programme and organizer updates, visit the official festival website.

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