SoCal Tango Championship & Festival 2026
Schedule
Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Location
Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport (18800 MacArthur Blvd, Irvine, CA) | Irvine, CA
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? Missed online registration? You can still join us! ?Milonga passes, workshop passes, and championship spectating will be available at the door, subject to availability.
SoCal is set to impress, and we've taken your requests to heart! ✨
The same amazing location - Hilton Irvine / Orange County Airport - Beautiful vacation destination with ample space, multiple ballrooms, and the latest amenities for our over 500 dancers in attendance. No need to drive, take advantage of the convenience and enjoy your stay! ??
Choose your SoCal 2026 experience:
⭐️ 4 nights of milongas
⭐️ 3 afternoon milongas
⭐️ 4 nights of competition
⭐️ 4 days of workshops with master instructors
Get ready for our dazzling lineup of maestros!
?Paula Tejeda & Lucas Carrizo
?Carolina Giannini & Octavio Fernández
?Manuela Rossi & Juan Malizia
?Clarisa Aragón & Jonathan Saavedra
SCTC 2026 Judges are:
?Carolina Giannini & Octavio Fernández
?Manuela Rossi & Juan Malizia
?Clarisa Aragón & Jonathan Saavedra
We've handpicked DJs from across the globe to bring you a musical journey that will ignite your passion and captivate your soul! Presenting our SCTC 2025 DJ lineup:
? Jun Yi (San Francisco, CA)
? Daniele Cala (Catania, Italy)
? Jonathan Saavedra (Córdoba, Argentina)
? Avik Basu (Ann Arbor, MI)
? Olga Kyriakou (Catania, Italy)
? Magdalena María (Vienna/Buenos Aires)
? Davin Quinn ~ Vinyl (Santa Fe, NM)
Competitors, this is your moment to shine! Step into a competition like no other, where challengers from across the globe and thrilling categories await. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!
OPEN CATEGORIES (Am/Am, Pro/Am, Pro/Pro):
✨Tango de Pista, Vals, Milonga, Jack & Jill, Escenario, Group Escenario
PRO/AM CATEGORIES:
✨Tango de Pista – amateur must be under 55 years old
✨Tango de Pista – amateur must be 55+
AM/AM CATEGORIES:
✨Tango de Pista
✨Senior Tango (55+ and partner must be within 15 years of competitor’s age)
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the biggest tango celebration in the US!
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Where is it happening?
Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport (18800 MacArthur Blvd, Irvine, CA), United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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