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 back to the elegant Wyndham Grand Levent, the perfect venue for this unique gathering. With its expansive 900m² ballroom, filled with natural daylight, soaring high ceilings, and a welcoming ambiance, it’s a space designed for magical milonga moments. Its prime location—right next to Kanyon Shopping Mall and steps from the Levent metro station—makes your journey here as effortless as your time on the dance floor.
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 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
Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent
Located on the European side of the ancient city of Istanbul in one of its thriving business districts, the Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent stands as a beacon of wellness and productivity. Guests will discover unparalleled luxury within our doors, from conveniences such as indoor parking and a heliport to a 5,500-square-meter spa, 2,400-square-meter outdoor fitness area, as well as indoor and outdoor pools.
Enjoy the upscale design and contemporary comforts of our 389 rooms and suites, which offer dazzling panoramic views of Istanbul. From our 7,897 square meters of meeting space to our five distinct restaurants, business and leisure travelers will find everything they need for an incomparable stay in Istanbul.
Accomodation
Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent
Room Type: Deluxe
Breakfast, spa and pool use included
Address:
Esentepe Mahallesi
Büyükdere Street
Istanbul, Turkey
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/
We have a special accommodation agreement with the hotel, and detailed information will be shared during the registration process.
WORKSHOPS&SEMINARS
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.
