Heidelberg New Year’s Tango Weekend
From Tradition To Tomorrow
Celebrate New Year’s Eve and the first few days of 2027 at our new Tango Center Heidelberg.
Four days, six milongas—each with its own musical identity: from traditional tango to contemporary and alternative sounds.
From Tradition to Tomorrow
This motto describes how we understand tango. Its future does not lie in leaving tradition behind, but in building upon it. Tradition and innovation do not have to be opposites. They can inspire each other, open up new perspectives, and further develop social tango.
Our 9-hour Winter School with Simge & Emile also picks up on this dialogue and explores how tradition and contemporary influences can be combined on the dance floor.
The Process
Every day follows a relaxed rhythm: Winter School, an afternoon milonga, and an evening milonga that lasts well into the night. There are no set mealtimes or long breaks in the schedule—so you can spend the weekend at your own pace.
Light snacks will be available throughout the weekend, and drinks can be purchased at our bar. On New Year’s Eve, we’ll toast the New Year together with a glass of sparkling wine (or a non-alcoholic alternative). We’ll also have a small selection of traditional New Year’s Eve treats.
You can find recommendations for restaurants and hotels within walking distance here.
The number of participants is limited to 100 dancers . When confirming registrations, we ensure a balanced distribution of dance roles.
Registration begins: August 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
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Milongas
Thursday, December 31, 2026
New Year’s Eve Milonga
8:30 p.m. – open end
DJ: Konstantinos (Ulm) – to be confirmed
Music Profile: 50% traditional tango · 50% neo-tango and non-tango
12:00 a.m. – Countdown, midnight champagne (or a non-alcoholic alternative) & New Year’s treats
Friday, January 1, 2027
Golden Age & Beyond
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
DJ: to be announced
Music Profile: 70% classics from the Golden Age · 30% contemporary world music
New Year’s Milonguero
8:00 p.m. – open end
DJ: Jonas Maria (Cologne) – to be confirmed
Music Profile: 80% traditional tango · 20% neo-tango and non-tango
Saturday, January 2, 2027
Neo Café
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
DJ: to be announced
Music Profile: 70% neo-tango and non-tango · 30% traditional tango
50/50 Milonga – New Year’s Edition (Open End)
8:30 p.m. – Open End
DJ: Claudia (Bruchsal)
Music Profile: 50% contemporary tangos · 50% neo-tango and non-tango
Sunday, January 3, 2027
See You Soon Milonga
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
DJ: Mari (Heidelberg, Brazil)
Music Profile: 80% traditional tango · 20% neo-tango and non-tango
Registration
(The program can be subject to slight change.)
Winter School
In addition to the milongas, a 9-hour workshop program with Emile Sansour and Simge Yüz from the Tango Center Heidelberg awaits you.
Details will be posted here shortly.
Booking options & prices
Registration begins: August 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Milonga Pass
- Milonga Pass – 95 € per person
The Milonga Pass includes admission to all milongas from Thursday through Sunday.
Winter School with Emile & Simge
- Complete 9-hour Winter School with six workshops – €100 per person
- Single workshop – €22 per person
Full Pass (Milongas + Workshops)
The Full Pass includes admission to all milongas and all workshops from Thursday through Sunday.
- Full Pass – 185 € per person
Single tickets will become available at a later date, depending on available capacity.
Thursday
- New Year’s Eve Milonga – 25 € per person
Friday
- From Tradition to Tomorrow Milonga – 15 € per person
- New Year’s Milonguero – 20 € per person
Saturday
- Neo Café – €15 per person
- 50/50 Milonga – New Year’s Edition – €20 per person
Sunday
- See you soon, Milonga – 15 € per person
Registration
Registration begins: August 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Registration and Terms and Conditions
Please register only if you are certain you want to participate.
After submitting the registration form, you will usually receive a summary of your registration and a confirmation of your registration. In some cases, the confirmation may be delayed if we first need to balance the ratio of leaders, followers, and double-role dancers. In this case, you’ll receive a response within eight days.
Your registration becomes binding upon receipt of our confirmation. The registration fee must be paid within 8 days of receiving the confirmation.
Since space is limited, we can only hold your spot for the duration of the payment period. If payment is not received even after a payment reminder, we reserve the right to cancel your registration and assign the spot to someone else.
If you are unable to attend after paying the registration fee, you may transfer your spot to a suitable substitute. The registration fee is non-refundable.
Limited number of participants
The number of passes is limited to 100.
When assigning spots, we strive to maintain a balanced ratio of leaders, followers, and dancers who perform both roles.
Tickets and Admission
Participation is possible only after prior registration and confirmation. There will be no ticket sales at the door.
No tickets will be mailed. Once your registration and payment have been confirmed, your name will be added to our guest list.
Getting there
How to Get to the Tango Center Heidelberg
- By plane: Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) is the nearest airport, followed by Stuttgart and Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (FKB). Mannheim City Airport offers direct flights from Berlin, Hamburg, and Sylt. Heidelberg is easily accessible from these airports by train or bus.
- By train: Deutsche Bahn offers connections to Frankfurt International Airport (~30 min by ICE), Stuttgart Airport (~75 min), and Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport. If you book in advance, you can take advantage of low fares.
Information and train schedules: www.bahn.de
Public Transportation
From Heidelberg Central Station, take bus line 33 to Innovation Park (hip). From there, it’s about 600 meters (7–8 minutes) on foot to the Tango Center Heidelberg (Mary-Somerville-Platz 5).
Note: The Mary Somerville Plaza (hip) stop is currently not in service due to construction. Please use the Innovation Park (hip) stop instead.
Information and schedules for local trams and buses: www.vrn.de
taxi
Taxi Heidelberg (24 hours): +49 (0)6221 302030
Parking
Free parking is available at the corner of Carl-Friedrich-Gauß-Ring and Caroline-Herschel-Straße. Additional free parking is available across from the park and outside the hip in the adjacent streets.
Alternatively, you can park in the hip / P20 parking garage at Heidelberg Innovation Park. From there, it’s just a few minutes’ walk to Mary-Somerville-Platz 5.
Hotels
Within walking distance
B&B HOTEL Heidelberg – about a 7-minute walk
Staycity Aparthotels Heidelberg – about a 9-minute walk
Premier Inn Heidelberg City Bahnstadt Hotel – about a 12-minute walk
Restaurants
Right next to the Tango Center Heidelberg
Annoir – Modern Asian Cuisine
Kitchen 5 – Georgian Restaurant
Within walking distance
Heid’s Grill and Restaurant – Steakhouse
Heimkabnine – Restaurant & Sports Bar
Burger King
Mandy’s Grill