TangoNut News February 18 2026
lcom...@bigpond.net.au
Dear friends,
Options for dancing exist up and down the South-East this weekend, so no excuses not to get out there!
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See you soon…
Lydia
Date Claimers
The latest information on special events, festivals and marathons is in the
Date Claimers section, later in the newsletter.
The calendar:
The TangoNut Calendar is your dance hub with the most up-to-date source of information on social tango dance events.
All the details and any changes to events are put in the online calendar first so check it if you are unsure:
TangoNut
Calendar
Recent calendar news:
- Tango Sentimental – a new milonga, added to the calendar for this Saturday afternoon
- The Tango Club at the Sharks is back from this Sunday evening
This week in summary:
Milongas:
Friday 20 February – Love St Milonga
Saturday 21 February – Tango Sentimental, Elysian Milonga and 3rd Saturday Gold Coast Milonga
Sunday 22 February – Milonga TORO, Love St Sunday afternoon Tango and The Tango Club at the Sharks
Tuesday 24 February – Afternoon Tango
Practicas:
Saturday 21 February –Alma de Tango Practicalonga
This week’s Milongas / tango events
Friday 20 February 2026
Love St Milonga with Lunar New Year Theme (Year of the Horse)
7:45 – 11:15pm
A relaxed and enjoyable evening of dance and friendship
10 Love St Spring Hill $15 pp Air-Con
www.e-tango.com.au/Wordpress/milongas-and-practicas-4/
Saturday 21 February 2026
Tango Sentimental
Time 3 – 6 pm
22 Elizabeth St, Coolum Beach
For more information phone Ray 0408 715 239
Elysian Milonga
Join us on Saturday, 21 February as we welcome back
DJ Wendy for the last Elysian Milonga of summer. We hope to see you there for an elegant night of flowing tandas.
When: Saturday, 21 February, 7pm – 11pm
Where: 36 Austin Street, Newstead
Cost: $15; pay at the door
More info:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1AWdKNWfkK/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Sunday 22 February 2026
Milonga TORO
Venue: TORO Bar & Kitchen, 55 Plaza Pde, Maroochydore
Time: 2.00-6.00pm
DJ: Cath
Cost: $10 (proceeds going to Para Los Niños)
You are welcome to join us for lunch at the venue. Table booked for 12.30pm
Love St Sunday afternoon Tango
DJ Greg
Drop in any time between 2 & 5:45pm for excellent tango music, floor and friendship in a relaxed ambience
10 Love St Spring Hill $15 pp Air-Con
www.e-tango.com.au/Wordpress/milongas-and-practicas-4/
The Tango Club at Southport Sharks
The Tango Club at Southport Sharks on Sunday evenings is back on the 2nd and 4th weekends!
It is on those Sunday's when TangoNut Milonga is not on.
From 8.00–10.30pm
Traditional & other music by DJs Ales and Jo-Anne
Large timber dance floor
Restaurant, café, bar, on-site parking, air-conditioning.
Free!
Entry to the Sharks club venue requires either a current Sharks membership card, or your driver’s licence.
Corner Olsen & Musgrave Avenues, Southport
For updates, check the facebook page for The Tango Club (Gold Coast, Australia)
Tuesday 24 February 2026
Afternoon Tango at the Sailing Club
Afternoon Tango is on at South Brisbane Sailing Club … Tuesdays 3.30pm until 7pm
68 Hill End Tce, West End.
See you there, Anton.
This week’s Practicas
Saturday 21 February 2026
Alma de Tango Practicalonga
When: 6.00 – 9.30pm
Where: 45 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba
Entry: $10.00 - card payment (contactless, transaction fee applies), cash, bank transfer
Preferred to bring your own dance partner but it is not essential. Everyone is welcome.
BYO drink and food.
Practilonga including an hour solo practice with Jason and Shirley for both Leader and Follower with some tips.
Please note: Alma de Tango Saturday Practicalonga runs Every Saturday unless notified of changes in TangoNut Calendar or newsletter; or through social media in Brisbane Tango group or Alma de Tango page.
Date claimers and recently added events:
Byron Milonga Saturday 28 February 2026
The next Byron Milonga will be on Saturday 28th February 2026
6pm - 9pm at Kulchajam" (1 Acacia St Byron Bay) with DJ Juana / champagne & snacks provided (+BYO) great atmosphere/ excellent dance floor /$20 entry.
Byron Bay Tango Festival - 6 – 8 March 2026 NEWS!
We are so close to festival time!
- It's time to think about "special" events. Take a break from the hectic dancing and just sit, listen and connect in a bubble of music. Great way to relax before the Festival Milonga!
- You may also want to fit in a private lesson with Natacha and Andres' - a few spots left. Let me know (Conrad: 0413348186). See you soon!
1.This year the immersion class (Red pass) and workshops class (Blue pass) are filling up super-fast. The feedback I'm getting is that Andres' Molina and Natacha Lockwood are awesome and keen dancers like yourself don't want to miss out on their classes. Don't you miss out.
2. All passes, including for single follow/lead and milongas-only are now open. However more follow-only have booked, so we'll be halting this option very soon to allow lead-only bookings to catch up and maintain lead: follow balance. The message here is that leads may like to secure their place a little earlier this year. It will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
3. Did you know that numbers at the festival are limited to avoid overcrowded milongas? This festival provides a stress-free environment for learning and dancing.
4. Finally, the cost of passes are sooo.. reasonable for such an iconic festival in such a spectacular destination.
5. The festival is now organized by a team (myself, Sammi, Glen and Yulia) and "the team" is looking forward to your company.
Conrad
You'll find all the details here:
https://www.tangonut.com/bbtf-2026-booking
Love St themed milongas
April 3: Easter- themed “Treats & Tango” Love St Milonga will be a very good Friday for dancing
Noelia Hurtado’s visit 9 – 14 April 2026
Thanks to Fabio's initiative on bringing the Queen of Rhythm back to Australia, collaborating with other cities, Noelia Hurtado's Brisbane leg of her 2026 Australian tour is currently set from 9th April to 14th April 2026 (subject to change), with a Special Milonga to be held on Saturday 11 April at Wellers Bowls Club, run by Alma de Tango.
Workshops:
Friday 10th April 17:00-20:15 Seminar
Saturday 11th April 13:00 - 17:15 Workshops
Sunday 12th April 13:00-17:15 Workshops
How to register:
Go to https://tangarinashirley.au
Click Event → Upcoming
Select Register Now (this will take you directly to the registration form)
Submit the form
If you have a partner, they will also need to submit a registration form. Price for Seminar and Workshop are per person.
Sunshine Coast Neotango Festival 24 – 26 April 2026
Sunshine Coast Neo-Tango Festival – Sunshine Coast Tango
Cecilia Gonzalez and Luciano Bastos in Brisbane 13 - 20 May 2026
Hosted by e-tango
Moonlight Tango Festival 15 – 20 September 2026
Tickets & info: https://www.moonlighttango.org
Questions: in...@moonlighttango.org
Gala Milongas: Brisbane City Hall
Friday 18 Sept: 6 pm - 11:30 pm
Saturday 19 Sept: 6 pm - 11:30 pm
Sunday 20 Sept: 1pm to 6 pm and 6 PM- 11 pm
…plus workshops and other events
Dos Mujeres Afternoon Milonga schedule for 2026
Thursday 1 January
Monday 26 January
Friday 3 April
Monday 6 April
Saturday 25 April
Monday 4 May
Wednesday 12 August
Monday 5 October
Thanks Mara and Vicki!
More info and links:
Access the
TNN calendar for details of all the practicas and milongas, throughout the week, up and down the South East coastline at:
http://tangonut.com/
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