Vilnius Winter Tango Marathon | December 3-7, 2026
The Vilnius Summer Tango Marathon is a long-standing story of music, friendship, and the perfect floor. After all these years, our priority hasn't changed: we focus on providing a clean, high-level dance floor for those who truly know how to use it.
We believe the value of a marathon lies in a common understanding of the ronda. It’s about a crowd that respects the music and the space as much as the embrace. When the floor is filled with attentive, skilled dancers, the energy of the event simply takes care of itself.
The Venue
Hosted at the House of Polish Culture (Naugarduko 76, Vilnius). The hall’s high ceilings and spacious layout keep the air fresh and cool, providing a much-needed haven from the June heat. For your breaks, the on-site restaurant offers excellent meals with special prices for our marathon participants right where you dance. If you feel like exploring, the surrounding neighborhood is packed with everything from Michelin-rated dining to cozy local spots.
Technical Standards
Acoustics: A specialized sound system designed for classical music with anti-echo treatment. You will hear the instruments, not the room.
The Floor: Natural wooden parquet. For over a decade, we’ve used a specific treatment to achieve the exact grip and glide required for high-level tango.
The Format: 5 days and nights, 8 milongas, international DJs, and over 50 hours of music.
Floor Etiquette & Atmosphere
We prioritize traditional codigos: mirada, cabeceo, and clearing the floor during cortinas. We maintain a strict role balance and open seating. Our goal is to bring together skilled dancers who value a respectful, focused, and friendly environment.
Key Details
Capacity: 300 dancers.
Marathon Pass: 140 EUR (includes 8 milongas from Thursday to Monday).
Inclusions: Water, tea, fruit, snacks, and our famous cookies from a local Lithuanian bakery are provided throughout the event.
Bar: An on-site bar is available. (Please do not bring outside alcoholic drinks).
Registration: Mandatory. No tickets will be sold at the door.
The Monday afterparty is a separate event.
See you in the summer ronda,
The El Gordo Team
Audrius & Olga
Marathon Program
All marathon milongas will be at The Polish House of Culture in Vilnius
December 3, Thursday
20:00 - 2:00
December 4, Friday
16:00 - 20:00
22:00 - 5:00
December 5, Saturday
15:00 - 20:00
22:00 - 5:00
December 6, Sunday
15:00 - 20:00
22:00 - 4:00
December 7, Monday
13:00 - 17:00
Afterparty 21.00 - 1.00* Gedimino pr. 47 A, Vilnius
Price for the Monday afterparty - _ euro and is not included in the marathon full-pass
Where to stay?
Hotel "Žemaitės"
Adress: Žemaitės g. 15, Vilnius (less than 500 meters from the marathon location)
Standard rooms:
Single – _ EUR
Double room with one big or two separate beds – _ EUR
Triple room with separate beds – _ EUR
Family room – _ EUR
Deluxe room with one big or two separate beds – _ EUR
Business class room with one big bed – _ EUR
*Breakfast and VAT are included in the price.
**Secured parking slot is free of charge.
***City tax of 2 euro per night from 1 person is not included in the price and should be paid at arrival to the hotel.
Hotel "Ponas Tadas"
Adress: Naugarduko g. 76, Vilnius (within the marathon venue)
Attic rooms:
Single - _ EUR
TWIN - _ EUR
Standard rooms:
TWIN room - _ EUR
Large TWIN room - _ EUR
For 3 persons - _ EUR
Superior room (TWIN/DBL) - _ EUR
Apartment for 4 persons (two separate rooms 1 TWIN + 1 TWIN/ DBL + kitchenette) - _ EUR
Family quadruple rooms (two separate rooms 1 TWIN/ DBL + 1 TWIN/ DBL, 2 bathrooms) - _ EUR
Family triple room (two separate bedrooms 1 SINGL+ 1 TWIN/ DBL, 2 bathrooms with showers) - _ EUR
*Breakfast and VAT are included in the price.
**Secured parking slot is free of charge and should be reserved in advance.
***City tax of 2 euro per night from 1 person is not included in the price and should be paid at arrival to the hotel.
To get the room with the special price will be possible after the final confirmation of your participation by organizers.
Then organizers will send the promo code and the link for a booking. The special offer is valid - _ more information coming soon!
Any questions? Contact us
info@elgordotango.lt
Vilnius Marathon group
Riga Marathon group
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