TangoNut News February 11 2026

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Dear friends,

 

A very Red, Pink and White weekend for Valentine’s – find your best outfits…

 

From Sammi:

Pre-loved tango shoes, from various members of the community, will be available to try on at the TangoNut Milonga this Sunday 15 February.

Here is a sneak peek of what will be there:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/591627959778696/?ref=marketplace_pdp_share

Or you may wish to try on privately, if so, please PM Sammi (Samantha Kinsella)

 

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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:

- Nil

 

 This week in summary:

 

Milongas:

Friday 13 February – Love St Milonga – Valentine’s theme (on Black Friday)

Saturday 14 February – Sunshine Coast Valentine’s Milonga and Tango Bravo Valentine’s Milonga

Sunday 15 February – TangoNut Milonga – Valentine’s edition

Tuesday 17 February – Afternoon Tango

Practicas:

Saturday 14 February –Alma de Tango Practicalonga

Wednesday 18 February – GoTango Practica

 

 This week’s Milongas / tango events

 

Friday 13 February 2026

 

Love St Milonga Black Friday + Valentine’s Day … choose your own adventure 😉

Guest DJ Paul

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 14 February 2026

 

Sunshine Coast Tango Valentine’s Milonga
Time: 7:00pm-10:30pm
Venue: Masonic Hall, 211 Main Rd, Maroochydore
Cost $10
DJ: Cath
Supper provided including Cakes by Cath

 

Tango Bravo Valentine’s Milonga

7.00 PM -10.30 PM. Saturday 14th February.

Helensvale Community Centre 31 Discovery Drive Helensvale.

BYO, $20 entry. Dress up REDS AND WHITES THEME.

Music mix between Traditional Tango and Alternative.

Everyone welcome.

 

Sunday 15 February 2026

 

TangoNut Milonga – Valentine’s theme
Where: Weller’s Hill Bowls Club, 34 Esher St, Tarragindi
Cost: $15 for milonga
When: 2.00 – 6.00pm
Great dance floor, happiest dancers, fun music, air-conditioned
DJ Wendy
Contact Conrad Mob: 0413 348 186

 

Tuesday 17 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 14 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.

 

Wednesday 18 February 2026

 

GoTango Practica Byron Bay

When: Every third Wednesday of the month

Time:  6.00 – 8.15pm NSW time

Where: GoTango Studio, Unit 1/102-104 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay A+I Estate, NSW 2481

Entry: $10.00 cash

Contact: 0431130456 Esther

Please note: GoTango Practica runs every third Wednesday unless notified of changes in TangoNut Calendar or newsletter.

 

Date claimers and recently added events:

 

Elysian Milonga - Saturday 21 February 2026

Just two weeks to go! 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

 

Love St themed milongas

February 20: Friday night Love St Milonga: Chinese New Year theme: Year of the horse

April 3:  Easter- themed “Treats & Tango” Love St Milonga will be a very good Friday for dancing

 

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

 

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  

 

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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