Between September 26-28, Pécs will once again become the capital of Argentine tango: 3 days full of concerts, dance competitions, performances, a ball and a romantic picnic await dance lovers at the 5th Pécs International Tango Festival. The event, held in the heart of the city, in the Zsolnay Quarter and at the Tettyei Ruins, is not only for the tango community, but for everyone who wants to immerse themselves in this world full of passion and emotion.
The 3 days program … Friday, September, 26.
On the opening day, the preliminary round of the 1st Pécs Amateur Tango Dance Competition will set the tone. The couples will present their skills to the jury and the audience, and the best will advance to the final on Saturday. After the preliminary round, a Milonga dance party will follow, where everyone can take to the dance floor … (The Milonga is free, but you may support the competition by paying a voluntary entrance fee.) As an accompanying program, the Argentine documentary Muchachos! – Argentina in Football Fever will be screened at the House of Arts and Literature.
Saturday, September, 27.
At the official opening of the event, Attila Péterffy, Mayor of Pécs, and María Lorena Capra, Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to Hungary, will greet the audience. During the day, the final of the dance competition and the announcement of the results will be shown, the Mixtura Criolla duo and the Tango Harmony Budapest band will perform, a spectacular performance by three tango couples titled Colores De Tango will be shown, the Argentine Tango Dance Theater will present its performance titled Existence. Ending the day from 9.30 p.m. – 3 a.m. TANGO BALL … Venue: Zsolnay Quarter E78 Concert Hall. Ticket price: online in advance 5000HUF, on the spot 7000HUF.
Sunday, September, 28.
The festival ends at the Tettye Ruins, at the romantic park of medieval ruins holding the romantic venue, the open-air atmosphere of the Tango Picnic and the hospitality of the Pécs tango dancers await visitors.
The 5th Pécs International Tango Festival is not just a festival, but a meeting point: musicians, dancers, masters and interested parties can experience the unique atmosphere of Argentine tango together.
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