ARGENTINE TANGO MUSIC IN MINNEAPOLIS
Creating a thriving culture of tango musicians in the twin cities
NEWS
WINTER CONCERT AND MILONGA
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6 - SEATED CONCERT and MILONGA - 7PM
ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO MINNESOTA IMMIGRANT RIGHTS ACTION COMMITTEE
FEATURING:
NORTHWOODS TANGO ENSEMBLE
COMMUNITY TANGO ENSEMBLE
ARRASTRES GUITAR TRIO
STIFFMAN / SEGER DUO
AGUILAR / FU DUO
KOWALKE / KOESTER DUO
MARCO REAL D’ARBELLES
ANDRÉ PHILLIPS
Join us in celebrating the end of our Winter Season with Twin Cities Tango Collective: community members playing tango music in the Twin Cities. Tickets are only available online (no cash at the door)
ENSEMBLES OVERVIEW
COMMUNITY TANGO ENSEMBLE
Our central and flagship tango orchestra.
Open to all levels and instruments, beginners welcome.
Community Tango Ensemble holds no auditions and plays fully-notated scores. Learn the basics of Argentine tango music and enjoy a large ensemble experience.
NORTHWOODS ENSEMBLE
Audition-based ensemble for local musicians.
Deeper and faster study of the style and substance of tango music (more per season).
Ideal for professional musicians, students pursuing music degrees, and those putting together their own working ensembles.
Great central large ensemble for networking and social music connection.
ORQUESTA TIPICA KINGFIELD
Invitation-based professional tango ensemble.
Traditional tango music by iconic bandleaders in various tango styles.
Contemporary tango music by cutting-edge composers in tango today.
Twin Cities Tango Collective Calendar 2025-2026
2025 Fall
September - November
Rehearsals
Doors open / warm-up 6pm
Community Tango Ensemble 6:15 - 7:15pm
Northwoods Ensemble 7:30 - 8:45pm
Sept 10 - Sept 17 - Sept 24 - Oct 1
Oct 15 - Oct 22 - Oct 29 - Nov 5
Concert and Milonga
Friday November 7
Concert 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Milonga 8-10:30pm
2025-2026 Winter
December - February
Rehearsals
Doors open / warm-up 6pm
Community Tango Ensemble 6:15 - 7:15pm
Northwoods Ensemble 7:30 - 8:45pm
Dec 3 - Dec 10 - Dec 17 - Jan 7
Jan 14 - Jan 21 - Jan 28 - Feb 4
Concert and Milonga
Friday February 6
Concert 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Milonga 8-10:30pm
2026 Spring
March - May
Rehearsals
Doors open / warm-up 6pm
Community Tango Ensemble 6:15 - 7:15pm
Northwoods Ensemble 7:30 - 8:45pm
Mar 11 - Mar 18 - Mar 25 - Apr 1
Apr 15 - Apr 22 - Apr 29 - May 6
Concert and Milonga
Minnesota Tango Music Festival: May 7-10
Details TBA