ARGENTINE TANGO MUSIC IN MINNEAPOLIS
Creating a thriving culture of tango musicians in the twin cities
NEWS
WE ARE IN OUR FALL SEASON!
Fall Season starts September 9 and runs through mid-November. Registration is now closed.
Spring Season starts in March, registration opens months in advance. If you are looking to participate, please get in touch! We don’t require any experience, and all levels are welcome.
Extra special TANGO STRINGS WORKSHOP with a guest teacher from Buenos Aires, first week of March. More info soon… but put this in your calendar now!
ENSEMBLES OVERVIEW
COMMUNITY TANGO ENSEMBLE
Our central and flagship tango orchestra.
Open to all levels and instruments, beginners welcome.
Community Tango Ensemble holds no auditions and plays fully-notated scores. Learn the basics of Argentine tango music and enjoy a large ensemble experience.
NORTHWOODS ENSEMBLE
Audition-based ensemble for local musicians.
Deeper and faster study of the style and substance of tango music (more per season).
Ideal for professional musicians, students pursuing music degrees, and those putting together their own working ensembles.
Great central large ensemble for networking and social music connection.
ORQUESTA TIPICA KINGFIELD
Invitation-based professional tango ensemble.
Traditional tango music by iconic bandleaders in various tango styles.
Contemporary tango music by cutting-edge composers in tango today.
Twin Cities Tango Collective Calendar 2025-2026
2026 FALL
September - November
Rehearsals
Doors open / warm-up 6pm
Community Tango Ensemble 6:15 - 7:15pm
Northwoods Ensemble 7:30 - 8:45pm
Sep 9 - Sep 16 - Sep 23 - Sep 30 - Oct 7
Oct 14 - Oct 21 - Oct 28 - Nov 4 - Nov 11
Concert and Milonga
Friday November 13
Concert 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Milonga 8-10:30pm
2027 SPRING
March - May
Rehearsals
Doors open / warm-up 6pm
Community Tango Ensemble 6:15 - 7:15pm
Northwoods Ensemble 7:30 - 8:45pm
Mar 10 - Mar 17 - Mar 24 - Mar 31 - Apr 7
Apr 14 - Apr 21 - Apr 28 - May 5 - May 12
Concert and Milonga
Community Tango Ensemble and Northwoods Ensemble performances at the Minnesota Tango Music Festival. Both ensembles for listening and dance events, details TBA.
MINNESOTA TANGO MUSIC FESTIVAL
May 13-16, 2027
Live Tango Music Events
Orquesta Tipicas / Small Tango Groups
Guest Artists
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Dance Workshops
Invited Dance Performers
Milongas
Details TBA. Check out photos and video of previous years:
https://minnesotatangomusicfestival.com/