Registrations will open on October
Istanbul 00–00 June 2027
One gathering · four experiences
Four unforgettable days where Europe meets Asia: the tango marathon, the official championship, seminars with renowned maestros and a circuit through Istanbul's local milongas.
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For social dancers
Seven milongas, carefully curated music, inspiring venues and over 33 hours of social dancing across four days.
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For competitors
The official Turkish Preliminary: an international stage for new talent, judged by an outstanding panel of tango professionals.
11–14 June 2026
From an intimate opening night to the grand closing gala with Sonder Tango Orchestra, every tanda has its own setting and energy.
21:00–02:00 · Opening Milonga · TDJ TBC· Tangoport
17:30–21:30 · Afternoon Milonga · TDJ TBC · InnPark
22:00–04:00 · Gala Milonga · TDJ TBC · InnPark
14:30–17:30 · Al Fresco Milonga · DJ Elena Fernandez · Istanbul Modern
21:00–04:00 · Gala Milonga · TDJ TBC · InnPark
16:00–19:30 · Afternoon Milonga · TDJ TBC · InnPark
22:30–04:00 · Closing Gala Milonga · TDJ TBC + Tango Orchestra
The music
12–14 June 2026
A celebration of musicality, connection and individual expression — and the official road to the Tango Buenos Aires Dance World Cup.
Fri xx · 09:00
InnPark Hall · All categories
Sun xx · 11:00
InnPark Hall · All categories
Sun xx · 19:00
Opera Hall · Ataturk Cultural Center
2026 panel
Judge
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Coach
Coach
Coach
Intermediate · advanced
Develop your tango with the championship's maestros and judges throughout the weekend. Competitors may attend group workshops while the competition is in progress.
Explore workshops ↗xx–xx June 2026
Arrive early and discover the local tango scene on both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, one milonga at a time.
View the circuit ↗Dancing across Istanbul
InnPark HallBeyoglu
Ataturk Cultural CenterTaksim
Istanbul ModernTophane
TangoportKadikoy
About La TURCA
La TURCA is created by a volunteer team of twelve Tanguer@s with one purpose: to help tango grow.
We bring people together in wonderful venues with exceptional music, making tango more accessible and inclusive while developing new talent through the Championship. Tango Stops is the organisation responsible for the Turkish Preliminary and organised the official UK Tango Championship from 2014 to 2024.
Istanbul · June 2026