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Concerts

We are thrilled to offer four seated concerts followed by four live music milongas at this year’s festival.

Philadelphia Tango Festival

Friday, May 22, 8 pm

Greg Dimit Memorial Concert

Juan Villarreal, guitar and voice
Patricio Crom, guitar

This year, we lost a beloved community member, someone whose generosity and passion for new tango music were instrumental in bringing many projects and events into being over the past five years. This concert is presented in memory of Greg Dimit.

Among other repertoire, Juan & Patricio will perform music from three albums that were supported by generous contributions from Greg & Karen Dimit: D’Arienzo en Guitarras, Moderno Trovador, and D’Arienzo en Guitarras II, to be released in 2026.

Philadelphia Tango Festival

Saturday, May 23, 8 pm

Goyeneche 100 Years

Emiliano Messiez, Piano
Juan Villarreal, Voice

Pianist Emiliano Messiez & Vocalist Juan Villarreal will present their new album, Goyeneche 100 Años, produced by Bochinche Records with generous support from Hanna Augustynowicz and Reiner Ams.

Philadelphia Tango Festival

Sunday, May 24, 8 pm

Urban Tangos

Mariano Castro, Piano

Mariano Castro will present his new album, which he recorded at the Philadelphia Argentine Tango School in January 2026, on our beloved Yamaha grand piano.

Philadelphia Tango Festival

Monday, May 25, 8 pm

Gran Peña Folklorica

Juan Villarreal, Guitar & Vocals
Patricio Crom, Guitar
Emiliano Messiez, Piano
Sergio Reyes, Violin
Amelia Foss, Dancer

As the culmination of a series of workshops on Argentine folkloric music and dance, the last concert of the festival will be a huge folkloric celebration. Everyone is invited to take part in this “grand folk gathering” where we will dance and sing together. If you attend the

Consider attending the three workshops on Argentine Folkloric Music & Dances to be able to participate more fully!