Events in North East
Thursday Milonga at
Men's Social Club in Tyne Mouth
19h00
£8.00 + free drink
This is a social evening organized by the Newcastle Tango Society.
Everybody is welcome even if you just want to watch and socialise.
Beginners and Intermediate Classes in Newcastle at Dance City with Luz Buratti.
Luz is an Argentinean teacher who teaches different levels and she is also a choreographer. In addition to teaching the principles of tango for the dance floor, she helps students who want to perform on the stage.
Beginners and Intermediate Classes in Newcastle withHilmar Gudmundsson.
There is a milonga after the classes and a great opportunity to implement what you learned in the class.
Monday evenings in Darlington, Haughton Club, 25 Haughton Green, Darlington, from 20h15
Beginners and Intermediate Classes in Darlington with John Paul.
Tuesday evenings in Tyne Mouth, Barca, 4 The Arcade, Tynemouth, NE30 4BS
Beginners Classes followed by a Milonga in Tynemouth with Angie and Andi.
If you would like to experience a an Argentinean Tango class and milonga please come to Barca in Tynemouth on Tuesday evening.
W11 July 2026 Whisper of the Bandoneon
There is something truly magical about dancing to a live bandoneon. The phrasing feels alive. The pauses feel deeper. The connection feels electric.
National Bandoneon Day in Argentina honours the birthday of the great bandoneon master Aníbal Troilo, born on 11 July 1914. Known affectionately as “Pichuco,” Troilo became one of the most beloved musicians in tango history. His orchestra shaped the Golden Age sound, and his bandoneon playing could melt even the most composed milonguero.
The day was officially recognised in Buenos Aires to celebrate not only Troilo, but the instrument itself — the true heartbeat of tango.
So how should one celebrate National Bandoneon Day?
By dancing, of course.
And this year, we are delighted to celebrate it properly.
Royal Station Hotel
11 July 2026
18h00 to 19h00
Musicality Workshop with
Carlos Quilici - a Bandoneon player from Buenos Aires
Learn how to use the secrets of the bandoneon on the dance floor and learn the different musical lines of tango music.
£12 per person for workshop no partner required
19h30 Milonga with live music by Carlos Quilici
£12 per person for milonga
partner required
Want to attend milonga but don't have a partner?
