Festival Internacional de Tango de Medellín
Week-long city tango festival with dance and singing competitions, a gala, milongas and a street Tangovía. The 2026 edition marked 20 years and ran 8 to 14 June 2026. 2027 dates are not published on the official page.
- 2026 edition: 8 to 14 June 2026
- More than 40 activities across the city
- Tangovía in Manrique on 12 June 2026 (El Colombiano)
- Tango proposed for district intangible heritage status; definitive inclusion to be evaluated in 2027 (El Colombiano)
Why we listed it
Listed by El Colombiano: 8-14 June 2026, Teatro Pablo Tobón Uribe, Teatro Metropolitano, Tangovía in Manrique 12 June, heritage nomination timeline.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026
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