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Istanbul · Turkey · 2026

La
Madrugada

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30 September — 4 October 2026 Crowne Plaza Oryapark, Istanbul
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Date 30 Sep – 4 Oct 2026
Venue Crowne Plaza Oryapark
City Istanbul, Türkiye
Milongas 8 Milongas · 5 Days
Passes from €145 per person
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30 September 2026 · Istanbul

About the Event

Five nights.
One city.
Pure tango.

La Madrugada brings together the world's finest tango couples for five days of milongas, seminars, and competition in Istanbul. From the opening dance on a boat sailing the Bosphorus to the final farewell at La Madrugada vs Social — every moment is crafted for connection.

An outstanding international cast performs alongside social dancers throughout the event. The dance floor belongs to everyone. The music never stops.

This year, Corporación Che Tango joins La Madrugada for the first time in Istanbul — bringing their entire team to create something unforgettable.

Meet the Cast →

2026 Lineup

Maestros
& Maestras

Seven world-class couples and Corporación Che Tango performing and teaching across five days. Each night brings new shows, new energy.

Full Cast →
Marko Miljevic & Maja Petrovic
Marko Miljevic
Maja Petrovic
Rodrigo Fonti & Majo Martirena
Rodrigo Fonti
Majo Martirena
Jorge Padilla & Ana Zoraida Gomez
Jorge Padilla
Ana Zoraida Gomez
Mario Sergio & Lya Elcagu
Mario Sergio
Lya Elcagu
Raul Santana & Dana Sakimova
Raul Santana
Dana Sakimova
Anton Sokoltchik & Anna Brouver
Anton Sokoltchik
Anna Brouver
Luka Lovric & Barbara Keran
Luka Lovric
Barbara Keran
Che Tango
Che Tango
Special Guest

Cast

Full Cast →
Aleksandr Shamsutdinov
Emrah Uçar
Alper Akgül
Volkan Can Demir
Olga Telesheva
Ogün Öcel
Alp Ç
Elena Karnaushenko
Evguenia Roubtsova

Sunday Night · Closing Milonga

La Madrugada
vs Social

One of La Madrugada's most special moments. Social tango dancers are randomly selected from marathon participants — and each one performs a one-song showcase alongside this year's cast on stage.

No choreography. No preparation. Pure improvisation — a social dancer and a world-class maestro, one song, one chance.

WhenSunday 4 October · 22:00 – 05:00
DJAlp Ç
EntrySingle ticket · €30

Watch past La Madrugada vs Social moments →

Opening Night · 30 September

Bosphorus
Milonga

The first night of La Madrugada takes place on a boat sailing between continents. Maestros opening dance. 21:00 – 03:00.

Special Guest · First Time in Istanbul

Che Tango

Corporación Chetango joins La Madrugada 2026 with their entire team. A milestone moment for tango in Istanbul.

Event Venue

Crowne Plaza
Oryapark

A 5-star hotel in Istanbul — spacious ballrooms, premium dance floors, spa, pools, and all accommodation under one roof.

Accommodation & Prices →
Crowne Plaza Oryapark Istanbul
Hotel Crowne Plaza Oryapark — 5 Star
Room Type Deluxe Room
Included Breakfast · Spa · Pool Access

Accommodation Packages (hotel + pass)

2 nights + Marathon Pass
Single€415
Double (p/p)€280
4 nights + Marathon Pass + 2 Festival
Single€740
Double (p/p)€480
5 nights + Full Pass
Single€880
Double (p/p)€550
7 nights + Full Pass
Single€1145
Double (p/p)€690

Full Pass includes all marathon + all festival milongas. Marathon Pass covers marathon milongas only — festival milongas purchased separately.

All Options & Check-in Dates →

5-Day Schedule

Program
Overview

Full Schedule →
Festival Milonga — Single ticket, open to all
Marathon Milonga — Marathon Pass or Full Pass only
30 Sep
Wednesday
21:00 – 03:00 🔴 Boat Milonga — Bosphorus
Festival · Single ticket · €35
1 Oct
Thursday
12:00 – 20:00 The Owl Cup
21:00 – 05:00 🔴 Night Milonga
Festival · Single ticket · €30
2 Oct
Friday
14:30 – 19:30 🟣 Day Milonga
Marathon Pass only
22:00 – 06:00 🟣 Night Milonga
Marathon Pass only
3 Oct
Saturday
14:30 – 19:30 🟣 Day Milonga
Marathon Pass only
22:00 – 06:00 🟣 Night Milonga
Marathon Pass only
4 Oct
Sunday
14:30 – 19:30 🟣 Day Milonga
Marathon Pass only
22:00 – 05:00 🔴 La Madrugada vs Social
Festival · Single ticket · €30

☕ Tea, water and coffee are complimentary at all milongas. · All milongas at Crowne Plaza Oryapark except Wednesday opening night.

Full program with DJs & shows →

Early Bird — Until June 7

Packages
& Prices

All Options →
Marathon Pass
€145

Per person · Early bird price

  • All marathon milongas (Fri–Sun day & night)
  • Thursday night milonga
  • Seminars not included
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Most Popular
Full Pass
€200

Per person · Early bird price

  • All marathon milongas
  • Thursday + Sunday festival milongas
  • Boat Milonga on Bosphorus included
Select
Seminars & Cup
Custom

Add seminars or Owl Cup only

  • 1 seminar — €55
  • Up to 6 seminars — €225
  • Owl Cup — €30/person/category
View Seminars

Hotel packages available separately. See accommodation options →

Friday · Saturday · Sunday

Seminars

9 seminars across 3 days. Each session is 120 minutes. Choose 1 to 6 seminars and build your own schedule.

Full Seminar Schedule →
Friday
12:00 – 14:15 Jorge Padilla & Ana Zoraida Gomez
19:30 – 21:45 Rodrigo Fonti & Majo Martirena
Saturday
12:00 – 14:15 Rodrigo Fonti & Majo Martirena
19:30 – 21:45 Marko Miljevic & Maja Petrovic
19:30 – 21:45 Mario Sergio & Lya Elcagu
Sunday
12:00 – 14:15 Anton Sokoltchik & Anna Brouver
12:00 – 14:15 Mario Sergio & Lya Elcagu
19:30 – 21:45 Jorge Padilla & Ana Zoraida Gomez
19:30 – 21:45 Marko Miljevic & Maja Petrovic
Pricing
1 seminar€55
2 seminars€105
3 seminars€140
4 seminars€175
5 seminars€205
6 seminars€225

1 October · Thursday

Owl Cup
Championship

The official tango competition of La Madrugada. 10 categories, international jury. Top 3 in each category win a Full Pass for La Madrugada 2027.

€30 APPLICATION FEE PER PERSON / PER CATEGORY

Competition Details →
Tango Salon
Professional
Tango Salon
Social
Tango Escenario
Tango Nuevo
Tango Vals
Tango Milonga
Solo Milonguero
Multi-Style
Tango Barre
Tango Variation

Become an Ambassador

Represent
La Madrugada

Do you love tango and want to bring La Madrugada to your city? As an ambassador you promote the event in your community and earn a special promoter code for your registrants. Apply below and we'll be in touch.

✦ Personal promoter code for your community
✦ Exclusive ambassador benefits
✦ Direct contact with the La Madrugada team
Apply to Become an Ambassador

"Tango connects the world.
Help us bring Istanbul closer."

— La Madrugada Team

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