TangoNut News April 22 2026
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Dear friends,
This weekend!
Sunshine Coast Neotango Festival 24 – 26 April 2026
Workshops, a practica and three milongas.
All details and bookings here:
Sunshine Coast Neo-Tango Festival – Sunshine Coast Tango
From Mara and Vikki:
Regretfully, the Afternoon Milonga at the Sailing Club planned for Saturday 25th May has been cancelled.
However, Dos Mujeres will be back at the Sailing Club for another Afternoon Milonga on the following public holiday
Monday 4th May.
3pm -7pm.
We look forward to seeing you then.
Mara and Vikki xx
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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:
- Bookings for Cecilia and Luciano’s visit are open. They are here 13 – 18th May and details of the milonga have been added.
This week in summary:
Milongas:
Friday 24 April – Love St Milonga and Welcome Neolonga at Neo-tango Festival
Saturday 25 April – Glasshouse Tango Milonga, Milonga Caminito and Main Neolonga
Sunday 26 April – Love St Sunday Afternoon Tango, Afternoon Neolonga and The Tango Club at Southport Sharks
Tuesday 28 April – Afternoon Tango
Practicas:
Saturday 25 April – Alma de Tango Practicalonga
This week’s Milongas / tango events
Friday 24 April 2026
Love St Milonga
DJ Wendy
7:45 – 11:00pm
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/
Welcome Neolonga
Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Venue: Masonic Lodge, 211 Main Road, Maroochydore
DJ: Ron & Suzi
Cost: $10 (Proceeds going to Para Los Niños)
Supper provided including Cakes by Cath
Saturday 25 April 2026
Glasshouse Mountains Milonga
Traditional music from the 1930-50’s Golden Era of Tango.
When: April 25th (Every 4th Saturday of the month)
Time: 7pm - 11pm
Where: Glasshouse Mountains Community Hall. 8 Coonowrin Rd.
Entry: $15 cash
Contact: 0414382699
(Fantastic timber floors • Aircon • 3min walk from train station • Free parking)
Evening Neolonga
Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Venue: Masonic Lodge, 211 Main Road, Maroochydore
DJs: Ron & Suzi
Cost: $15 (Proceeds going to Para Los Niños)
Milonga 'Caminito' with Karina
4th Saturday of the month Tango night
at The Mudgeeraba Foundation Centre, 7 School St, Mudgeeraba
Doors open 7pm to 10pm
Entry $20 cash only
Parking information: Onsite parking is available for up to 16 cars. Street parking also available.
I kindly ask all guests when parking to be mindful of access for others, as this is a residential area.
Tea/coffee/light snacks provided, Air conditioning, A beautiful dancefloor and ambiance for your enjoyment.
I look forward to seeing you there!!
Abrazos Karina
Sunday 26 April 2026
Afternoon Neolonga
Time: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Venue: Masonic Lodge, 211 Main Road, Maroochydore
DJ: Cath
Cost: $15 (Proceeds going to Para Los Niños)
Love St Sunday Afternoon: 4th Sunday Milonga
2 - 5:45pm
$15 pp
(Air-Con)
Easy parking, air conditioned, excellent floor and a friendly relaxed ambience
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 28 April 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 25 April 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:
Gala Milonga for Cecilia & Luciano Saturday 16 May 2026
Carson room at Mt Gravatt Bowls Club
It's going to be a great night with:
- Dancing from 7:30 until 11:30 pm
- A captivating performance by our maestros Cecilia and Luciano
- Bar facilities, plus tea & coffee
- Pre-milonga dinner is available up to 8 pm at the club bistro (booking recommended)
- Free parking
Pre-book your seat $35 pp, or $30pp for a group table of 6 or more nominated people
Cecilia and Luciano Brisbane workshops May 13 – 18 2026
For all workshop details go to : https://e-tango.com.au/Wordpress/cecilia-and-luciano/
Bookings : Email us or use the booking form to book into workshops and the milonga.
Sunshine Coast Tango Celebration 12 – 14 June 2026
Friday night, Saturday Afternoon and evening will be at the Millwell Road Community Centre and Sunday afternoon will be at the Toro Bar & Kitchen in Maroochydore.
Registration is open Sunshine Coast Tango Celebration – Sunshine Coast 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
Tickets & info: https://www.moonlighttango.org
Maxi and Ayse in Brisbane 21 – 28 October 2026
Hosted by e-tango
Love St themed milongas in 2026
24 July – Christmas in July
4 September – Spring Fling
30 October – Halloween theme
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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