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Sultans of Istanbul Tango Marathon & Tango Festival & Tango Championship

12 – 18 November 2024

Welcome to Los Galacticos Edition!

The Sultans of Istanbul Tango Marathon Spring Edition was joyously celebrated in April 2024.

Ourgathering was warmly received by over 400 dancers from around the globe, and its reverberations are still felt worldwide today!

Numerous beautiful tandas, heartfelt emotions, inspiring words, videos, and photographs have been shared, capturing the essence of these incredible spring edition. We are immensely grateful to everyone who has joined us in recent years.

As ‘Sultans’ continues to make a profound impact, we’re excited to announce some wonderful news:

Our Los Galacticos Edition is scheduled for November 12-18, 2024. It will maintain the beloved marathon & festival format of previous years, enhanced with some innovative and exciting ideas.

This year we will 9 couples including 2 Tango Legends, 4 Mundial De Baila World Champions, 1 European Tango Champion and 2 famous international couples.

Los Galacticos Maestro Cast

Los Galacticos DJ Cast

Los Galacticos Photographers

Our Concept

“An Uniquely Enchanting Experience”

We aspire to create the most cherished tango event, and with this in mind, we’ve crafted something extraordinary just for you.

The Sultans event kicks off with a Tuesday Night Milonga and culminates in the Sunday Night Milonga.

Join us for an exhilarating 6 days and 55 hours of dance throughout the event.

We will have Los 9 couples to be inspired.

Immerse yourself in the captivating tandas curated by a select group of amazing DJs.

Experience the exhilarating live concert by Orquestra Sultango on Sunday Night.

Celebrate at one of Europe’s premier venues.

We look forward to welcoming 300 followers and 300 leaders to this unforgettable event.

If you’re captivated by our concept and wish to participate in the event, you’ll need to follow a simple process. First, register, then await an acceptance email, and finally, receive our official confirmation.

Please hold off on making any arrangements until you have received both the acceptance and confirmation emails. We distribute marathon packages considering factors such as gender, nationality, dance proficiency, and other meticulously selected criteria.

To join the marathon milongas and workshops, you must register online for the specific packages. Note that there will be no on-the-spot ticket sales for these milongas.

You have the option to register with or without accommodation. However, for the most enriching Sultanic experience, we highly recommend choosing the accommodation option at our designated event hotel.

Milonga Program

Our delightful gathering will commence on Tuesday, November 12th, and conclude with the Sunday Night Milonga on November 18th.

Over these five days, we will enjoy more than 55 hours of dancing.

Workshop Program

All classes will be held in the Novotel meeting rooms next to the lobby.

Marathon Milongas Packages & Prices

Marathon Package gives access to the Friday (Day & Night), Saturday (Day & Night), and Sunday (Day) milongas. Highlighted in yellow in the milonga program.

Those Milongas are exclusive and only marathon pass owners can attend to those milongas.

We carefully allocate all marathon packages based on our selection criteria, which include a balanced representation of gender and nationality, dance experience, and a positive attitude towards fellow dancers.

We welcome both single and couple registrations. Please note that the type of registration – single or couple – does not influence acceptance. However, do keep in mind that the number of single registrations is limited for both followers and leaders.

Participants have two primary options: registering with or without an accommodation pass to marathon package.

Marathon Pass Without Accommodation

The pass covers access to the milongas beginning with the Friday Day Milonga and concluding with the Sunday Afternoon Milonga.

The early bird price for the marathon pass without accommodation is set at 180€.

You can seperately book Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday Night milonga tickets via our website through the registration form.

Marathon Pass with Accommodation by Us

Marathon pass owners with accommodation can participate in the day & night milongas for the nights that they are staying in the event Hotel.

The minimum is 2 nights for accommodations.

We made deals with 2 different twin hotels (Novotel & İbis). All of the workshops will take place in Novotel.

Novotel is more luxuries option and Ibis is more affordable. Both hotels are 3 min walking distance from main event venue Fişekhane. Here are the prices for both options.

Due to a limited number of rooms with twin beds, we will not offer a ‘find me a roommate’ option this time. You may consider staying in a single room, or alternatively, share a room with a king-size bed with a tango friend.

If your check-in and check-out dates differ from your roommate’s, the one staying longer must pay the extra room cost for the additional nights.

Please note, after the first 60 rooms are booked, hotel policy necessitates an increase in room prices. All price adjustments apply once more than 60 rooms are reserved.

Breakfast is not included in our room rates. However, you can opt for a room upgrade at the registration desk upon arrival.

Accommodation is restricted to tango participants only, with the exception of children aged 0-6 years.

Room bookings for each participant with accommodation will be handled by our registration system.

Non – Marathon Milongas & Prices

Single milonga tickets for the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday night milongas are highlighted in green in the milonga program. They are available for purchase both online and at the door on the night of the milonga.

Please note that space is limited for each milonga, so it is recommended to buy your tickets online in advance.

Tickets for the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday night milongas will be available at the door for 30 € each.

Information and Pricing for Workshops

As part of our festival, you can participate in group and private lessons with the following instructors:

Gustavo Naveira & Giselle Anne
Fernando Sanchez & Ariadna Naveira
Jonathan Saavedra & Clarisa Aragon
Loukas Balokas & Georgia Priskou
Jonny Carvajal & Suyay Quiroga
Sebastian Bolivar & Cynthia Palacios
Eze Lopez & Camila Alegre
Andres Molina (Private Classes Only)

The lessons are adapted for intermediate and advanced levels.

If you wish to request private lessons with these instructors, you must take a minimum of 4 group lessons.

If you do not have a partner for the group lessons, we can organize one for you. However, you must accept the person we find for you.

Technique classes are open to all levels

You can participate to workshops with partners or if you don’t have anyone to register with. We can try to find you a one.

But in this case you have to accept the person we found for you.

SULTANS CUP

We are excited to announce the Sultans Cup, which is open to all tango lovers, featuring competitions in 3 categories:

Tango Salon Competition
Vals Competition
Milonga Competition

There will be prizes for the Tango Salon category.

The champion couple of the Tango Salon will receive €1000 and a performance slot on Sunday night at the festival and also free pass for our workshops and milongas for Sultans November 2025’s edition.

The second-place winner couple will have a show at the next Sultans April Edition, and also free pass for our workshops and milongas for Sultans November 2025’s edition.

The third-place couples will receive free pass for our workshops and milongas for Sultans November 2025’s edition.

The Sultans Cup competition will take place on Thursday, November 14th, 2024.

THURSDAY – FRIDAY SATURDAY – SUNDAY

MILONGAS VENUE

FİŞEKHANE ZEYTINBURNU GALERI SALOON

The historic Fişekhane, located close to Istanbul’s old city and surrounded by numerous fantastic restaurants, will be our hub.

Immersed in rich history and exuding an enchanting ambiance, Fişekhane is perfect for both day milongas, basking in the beautiful daylight, and captivating night milongas under the Istanbul sky.

So prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience at Fişekhane, where the allure of tango blends with the historic charm of Istanbul!

Adress: Kazlıçeşme mah. Kennedy Caddesi, No:52V,
Zeytinburnu / İstanbul

WEDNESDAY MILONGA VENUE

BEŞİKTAŞ NAVAL MUSEUM

Adress: Sinanpaşa, Beşiktaş Cd. No:6 D:1, 34353 Beşiktaş

Wednesday Milonga: Beşiktaş Naval Museum

Adress: Sinanpaşa, Beşiktaş Cd. No:6 D:1, 34353 Beşiktaş

On Wednesday Night, there will be a shuttle service from the hotel to the Milonga venue, departing at 20:45 and returning at 03:00.

TUESDAY MILONGA VENUE

Will be announced soon.

Accommodation Options

We have partnered with two adjacent twin hotels, Novotel and İbis, for your accommodation.

Novotel offers a more luxurious experience, while İbis is a more budget-friendly option. Both hotels are conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from the main event venue, Fişekhane.

Given the limited availability of rooms with twin beds (separate beds), we will not be offering a ‘find me a roommate’ option for this event. Instead, you may opt to stay in a single room or consider sharing a king-size bed with a tango friend.

Please be aware that if the check-in and check-out dates between roommates differ, the person staying longer is responsible for covering the additional room costs for those extra nights.

In accordance with hotel policy, we will need to increase the room prices after the first 30 rooms are booked. These price adjustments will apply once more than 30 rooms have been reserved.

– NOVOTEL –

Novotel offers you, a unique urban city resort experience. Whether you stay for family holiday or business.

While just 10 mins away from top historic attractions such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.

Standard Room With King Bed

Enjoy modern decor and ergonomic comfort with picturesque view of Marmara Sea : Twin beds, work area, 32″ LCD TV, complimentary WIFI access, hairdryer, safe, minibar, tea/coffee facilities. Up to 2 adults.

Standard Room With Twin Bed

– IBIS HOTEL –

A vibrant, affordable public hotel

Ibis Hotel offers comfort and quality service in a great location. The hotel, with its brand new furniture collection, cable TV, safe and secure parking, provides the comfort of a real home. Located in the heart of Istanbul, Ibis Istanbul offers exquisite and fresh traditional and international flavors prepared by professional chefs. Ibis Istanbul is also a good option for city explorers.

Guests of Ibis hotel can easily reach the center of Istanbul to enjoy a wonderful Bosphorus tour, visit Sultanahmet, Topkapi Museum and the historic peninsula, and explore the nightlife in Beyoglu.

Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu offers easy access to commercially dense areas like Bakirkoy, Eminonu, Taksim, and Beyoglu. As a new hotel , it tempts you with beautiful views of the Sea of Marmara and the Princes’ Islands.