TangoNut News May 6 2026
lcom...@bigpond.net.au
Dear friends,
Have a great dance weekend up and down the coastline.
From e-tango:
Only 1 week before Cecilia and Luciano are here!
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.
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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:
- The Sunshine Coast Monthly Milonga will be held on Sunday afternoon 10th May this weekend instead of Saturday night 9th May.
- Beginner Tango Event to be held Saturday 16 May on the Gold Coast added - details below.
This week in summary:
Milongas:
Friday 8 May – Love St Milonga
Saturday 9 May – Tango Bravo Milonga, GoTango Milonga and Alma de Tango Milonga
Sunday 10 May – Sunshine Coast Monthly Milonga, Love St Sunday Afternoon Milonga and The Tango Club at the Sharks
Tuesday 12 May– Afternoon Tango
Practicas:
Nil
This week’s Milongas / tango events
Friday 8 May 2026
Love St Milonga
DJ Greg
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/
Saturday 2 May 2026
Tango Bravo Milonga
7.00 pm - 10.30 pm.
Helensvale Community Centre 31 Discovery Drive Helensvale.
BYO. A mix of traditional tango music and alternative music.
Fully A/C hall. $20 entry P.P. Everybody welcome
Byron Monthly GoTango Milonga
Brought to you by GoTango (Esther Zellweger, 0431130456, est...@gotango.com.au)
7.00 – 10.00pm NSW time!
GoTango Studio, 1/102-104 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay A&I Estate NSW 2481
AU$20.00 cash including a glass of bubbly and bikkies, BYO
Street parking only; no parking on site please
Sophisticated environment, air con, sprung floor, 50/50 traditional & alternative tango music with DJ EZE
Alma de Tango Milonga
ADT team & Tangarina Shirley presents to you: Between Two Hearts Milonga Night
Our featured DJ duo, not only partners in music but also in life, will guide us through a night where every tanda becomes a conversation, every pause holds meaning, and every embrace feels a little deeper.
Music by:
TDJ Cathy & Jason
Location: ADT Studio 45 Balaclava Street Woolloongabba
Time: 7:30pm to Late
Light refreshments provided
All levels welcome – come as you are, bring your embrace
Entry $15 (cash or card)
Sunday 10 May 2026
Sunshine Coast Monthly Milonga
Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: Masonic Hall, 211 Main Rd, Maroochydore
Cost $10
DJ: Cath
Supper provided including Cakes by Cath
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 5 May 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
Nil
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.
Beginner Tango Event Saturday 16 May 2026
Rare opportunity alert! Try your moves at Argentine Tango—just for one night!
No experience, no partner needed.
Curious but never tried? This is the perfect place to start. If you have experience this is the chance to showcase your skills too!
Feel free to dress up in your best sultry tango attire—or just come as you are.
Time: 6:00pm onwards
Place: Tom Atkin Hall, Tugun
Cost: $10 class / $15 class + social
(Optional: Bring a friend deal each pay $10 for the night!)
Limited seats available.
Get your tickets:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1576794
Elysian Milonga Saturday 23 May 2026
Tango Amigos are pleased to welcome their very own tango DJ, Anita Galeazzi, for the next Elysian Milonga
on Saturday, 23 May. A tango music lover, Anita is looking forward to crafting the evening’s music for you. We invite you to join us and look forward to seeing you there!
When: Saturday, 23 May, 7pm – 11pm
Where: 36
Austin Street, Newstead
Cost: $15; pay at the door
More info:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BBPUTAjCS/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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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