Tango to Paris 2026 :
International Tango Festival in Paris
Tango to Paris is an international tango festival in Paris, bringing dancers from around the world for milongas, workshops, and shows. The event takes place in Paris, France on 3-7 December 2026, with world-famous teacher, international DJs, and performances world champions in a warm, social atmosphere. For those who want to challenge themselves there will also be a competition for both professional and amateur tango dancers. Whether you live in Paris or are traveling to France for tango, you can dance, learn, and connect in one unforgettable weekend. All information about the program, location, registration, and tickets is available here on our official website.
Competition
Step into the spotlight in Paris and dance your way to Tango2Istanbul ! Win the Preliminary Competition in Paris and qualify for the Tango2Istanbul stage!"
Competition date :
Friday 4th of December 2026
14h-20h
First Prizes:
Salon & Escenario Categories:
€500 towards plane ticket to Istanbul
Entrance to the Quarter Finals (QF) of the TangoToIstanbul World Cup
FREE entrance to the T2I World Cup in the respective category
Milonga & Vals Categories:
Entrance to the Quarter Finals (QF) of the T2I World Cup in the respective category
Social Salon Category:
Entrance to the Quarter Finals (QF) of the T2I World Cup Social Salon Category.
Solo Milonguero Category:
Entrance to the Quarter Finals (QF) of the T2I World Cup Solo Milonguero Category.
Second Prizes:
Salon & Escenario Categories:
€200 towards flight tickets to Istanbul
Maestros
Vanessa Villalba & Facundo Piñero
Vanessa and Facundo are internationally acclaimed tango performers known for their breathtaking stage presence, precision, and artistry. Though not official World Champions in the Tango Escenario category, they are deeply respected figures in the world of stage tango—training finalists and top competitors for the Tango Mundial and frequently serving as master teachers at elite festivals worldwide. Their career includes touring with the iconic Forever Tango production, performing striking choreographies like En Cruze, and directing high-level tango seminars across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Their unique blend of strength, elegance, and musicality makes them one of the most sought-after couples on the global tango scene
Vanessa Gauch & Eşref Tekinalp
Vanessa and Eşref form a powerful and poetic duo, blending technical depth with a refined emotional presence. Vanessa brings decades of movement training and a rich background in somatic practices, while Eşref—an engineer turned tango maestro—won the Turkish National Tango Championship in 2010. Together, they co-direct one of Istanbul’s most respected tango schools and are recognized for their deep connection, elegance, and pedagogical clarity. Regularly invited to international festivals, they offer a tango that is both grounded and expressive, with a unique emphasis on conscious movement and authentic dialogue between partners.
More performers will be announced soon...
Festival djs
Rachos
France
Andres Molina
Argentina
Asya Moiseeva
Russia
Gizem
vural
Turkey