Riga Summer Tango Marathon by El Gordo
Hosted by Riga tango marathons and Diana Bogdanova
About This Event
Welcome to our summer edition of the Riga Tango Marathon by El Gordo!
Registration starts on January 21 at 2 PM Riga time.
Summer is hot in July, but not so much in Riga!
Concentrate on dancing, not on surviving the heat wave.
With love,
Olga, Diana & Audrius
We will have for you:
more than 40 hours (6 milongas, preparty, and afterparty) of dancing from July 16 to 20, 2025,
friendly dancing and living environment,
role-balanced event,
250 participants,
over 400 sq. m. hall with wooden dance floor cover and quality sound,
useful and nice souvenirs,
snacks, fruits, tea, and water during all milongas,
marathon pass = 140 EUR,
living, dancing, and eating at the same venue - 4* Bellevue Park Hotel Riga: Slokas str. 1, Rīga, https://bellevue.lv/en/
free sauna from Friday to Sunday (if you stay at the Bellevue Park Hotel Riga).
BEFORE YOU FILL IN THE REGISTRATION, please note:
- We kindly ask you to read TERMS AND CONDITIONS before you fill in the registration form. Here, you can also read about the principal aspects and criteria for participation: www.argtango.eu/termsconditions
- Registration is possible only by registering on our web page (https://argtango.eu/). Clicking "I am going" on Facebook will not be considered as registration.
- We kindly ask you - do not book flights before you receive the final confirmation of participation.
- At the marathon, we emphasize the traditional social tango etiquette, dance by following the ronda flow, invitations by mirada and cabeceo, and clear floor during cortinas.
- This marathon is an event without separate seating for men and women.
- Our tango community understands and values the 'consent culture'. This means that we act and dance respecting each other's boundaries.
- The pre-party and after-party will be open for both marathon participants and other dancers. Pre-party and after-party are not included in the full-pass.
- As usual, we recommend you stay in the Bellevue Park Hotel Riga (Slokas str. 1, Rīga, https://bellevue.lv/en/ ); here you can enjoy the party in full – with the opportunity to live and dance at the same venue.
Riga, Latvia
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Riga Summer Tango Marathon by El Gordo start?
Riga Summer Tango Marathon by El Gordo starts at 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM at Bellevue Park Hotel Riga in Riga.
Do I need to register for Riga Summer Tango Marathon by El Gordo?
Most tango marathons require advance registration, often with role-balanced selection to ensure a good leader/follower ratio. Check the organizer's website for registration details and deadlines.
How many hours of dancing is Riga Summer Tango Marathon by El Gordo?
Riga Summer Tango Marathon by El Gordo runs from Thursday, July 16, 2026 to Monday, July 20, 2026, typically offering 20-30+ hours of social dancing across multiple milonga sessions.
Where exactly is Riga Summer Tango Marathon by El Gordo held?
Riga Summer Tango Marathon by El Gordo takes place at Bellevue Park Hotel Riga, located at Slokas iela 1k-1, Riga, LV-1048, Latvija. Check the map above for directions.
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