

La Madrugada Marathon&Festival
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the return of La Madrugada in 2025!
This year, we continue our mission to bring together talented dancers from across the globe, creating an event where your comfort, joy, and passion for tango come first.
We’re excited to welcome you to the breathtaking Binbirdirek Cistern, a 1700-year-old architectural wonder located in the heart of Istanbul’s historic peninsula. With its vast 3580 m² floor, 14-meter-high ceilings, and naturally cool, acoustically rich atmosphere, it offers a truly one-of-a-kind tango setting. Just a short walk from iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, it invites you to dance in history itself.
And that’s not all: Eleven internationally acclaimed dance couples will grace us with their artistry and passion! They’ll not only dazzle us with mesmerizing performances but also join us on the dance floor, sharing their energy and talent with all our participants.
Don’t miss the highlight of the weekend: the ‘La Madrugada vs Social’ showcase during Sunday evening’s milonga, where maestros and maestras—selected through pre-applications from our cherished social dancers—will light up the stage.
The countdown to August 6–10, 2025 has already begun! Secure your place now and prepare to be part of an extraordinary tango experience.
We can’t wait to meet you under the stars and at dawn.
Warm regards,
The La Madrugada Team

Maestros&Maestras
Cast

La Madrugada vs Social
Sunday night, we will bid farewell to La Madrugada with an unforgettable event. Our maestros will enchant us with their shows throughout the evening, making it a mesmerizing experience on stage!
Among the participants of the La madrugada '25 marathon, we will randomly select our social tango friends, and they will each present one song show with our this year's cast! Reserve your spots now to ensure you don't miss the exciting raffle draw and the spectacular performances at the Sunday night milonga!

OWL CUP
One of our biggest innovations this year is the Owl Cup! The Owl Cup is an individual tango competition where you can compete in the solo milonguero category only.
So, what is it? It’s a competition format where all participants can apply individually, dance three songs in total, with randomly assigned partners for each tanda, and switch partners after every song.
1st Place (Two Winners):
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€500 Cash
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Gold Milonguero Bundle (5 Free Passes)
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Performance slot at the Sunday Night Milonga
2nd Place (Two Winners):
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€200 Cash
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Silver Milonguero Bundle (2 Free Passes)
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Performance slot at one of next year's Festival Milongas
3rd Place (Two Winners):
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Bronze Milonguero Bundle (Free Pass)
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Direct access to La Madrugada vs Social


Event Venue
Binbirdirek Cistern
La Madrugada: Tango in 1700 Years of History! 💃🕺
La Madrugada takes the tango experience to the next level. Experience unforgettable tango moments in the heart of Istanbul at the historic Binbirdirek Cistern, where passion meets history.
📍 Just a 5 minute walk from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, right in the center of the historic peninsula.
🏛️ Dance surrounded by the magic of history in a stunning 3580 m² space with 14-meter-high ceilings.
❄️ Naturally climate-controlled environment with exceptional acoustics, perfect for music and dance.
Accomodation
WORKSHOPS&SEMINARS
All Workshops and Seminars will be in Innova Hotel Sultanahmet.



