🏆 Bilbao International Tango
Championship – 2026
13-14 February 2026
Bilbao Tango Cup is supported by the Argentine Embassy in Spain, Santurtzi City Council, and Metro Tango SSD (organizers of the European Tango Cup, the official preliminary round of the Buenos Aires Tango World Championship).
Barbara Cicero of Metro SSD will be the overseer during the championship, and we'll be using the same scoring system. See the competition rules.
Prices & Registration
Registration for a main category: Tango Pista or Tango Escenario = €150
Price per couple. Includes a three-day package for all the Bilbao Tango Festival milongas from Friday to Sunday for both people.
Registration for the two main categories: Tango Pista and Tango Escenario = €180
Price per couple. Includes a three-day package for Bilbao Tango Festival milongas from Friday to Sunday for both people.
Add the secondary categories of Vals and/or Milonga = €30 additional per category.
Price per couple.
Add the Milongueros category = €25 additional per person (individual competition)
If you do not purchase a main category (pista or stage), the price to compete in a secondary category is €50 per couple and category (vals and milonga) and €30 per person for the milongueros category, and the milongas pack is not included.
Bilbao Tango Cup 2026
🏆 BILBAO TANGO CUP 2026 – SPECTATOR TICKETS
Live it. Feel it. Applaud it.
You don't have to dance to get excited.
Just sit back, watch the dance floor...
and let yourself be carried away by the music and the intensity of each embrace.
🔹 QUALIFIERS – Friday, February 13
📍 Palacio Oriol – Batela Hall
🕐 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
🎫 €15
Dozens of couples arrive from all over the world.
Each one with their own story, style, dream.
An afternoon of diversity, strength and surprise.
The most unpredictable round.
🔸 SEMIFINALS – Saturday, February 14
📍 Palacio Oriol – Batela Hall
🕐 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
🎫 €15
Only the best remain.
Every step counts. Every glance counts.
The technical level soars.
Here we no longer compete, we shine.
🌟 GRAND FINAL – Saturday, February 14
📍 Serantes Theater – Santurtzi
🕐 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
🎫 €20
The big stage. The lights.
The emotion of the audience.
Shows, live orchestra, Basque traditional dances...
And that moment where everything stops:
when the champions are announced.
🎟 Book your ticket and get ready to experience tango like never before .
It's a championship, yes. But above all… it's an experience.
Tango Cup public tickets
🏨 Accommodation
Bilbao Tango Festival & Tango Cup
📌 Stay at the Hotel Palacio Oriol and enjoy the festival in total comfort. Choose from different accommodation options, including breakfast and half-board. Book your room and enjoy the experience worry-free!
🏨 2-night stay – Bilbao Tango Festival & Tango Cup
Enjoy a perfect tango getaway with this accommodation package.
Includes 2 nights in a hotel during the festival, with your choice of accommodation (room only, breakfast or half board).
✅ Official event hotel
✅ One step away from all the activities
✅ Experience the festival atmosphere from the inside
Ideal for a weekend of tango, sea and milongas in Santurtzi.
2-night stay at the Bilbao Tango Festival
🏨 3-night stay – Bilbao Tango Festival & Tango Cup
Experience three full days of tango, excitement, and milongas by the sea.
This package includes 3 nights of accommodation at the official festival hotel, with the package of your choice.
✅ Perfect for enjoying the whole weekend
✅ Privileged location
✅ Share the festival with participants, artists, and dancers
Immerse yourself in the festival atmosphere and make your experience unforgettable.
3-night stay at the Bilbao Tango Festival
🏨 4-night stay – Bilbao Tango Festival & Tango Cup
Four-night accommodation at the Palacio Oriol, the official festival venue.
You choose which days you stay so your experience fits your pace.
✅ Iconic hotel overlooking the estuary
✅ Room-only, breakfast or half-board options
✅ Share space with artists and festival-goers
Comfort, history, and tango… all in one place.
4-night stay at the Bilbao Tango Festival
🏨 5-night stay – Bilbao Tango Festival & Tango Cup
Make the festival a complete experience with 5 nights accommodation at the Palacio Oriol, the official event venue.
Choose your entry and exit dates freely.
✅ Elegant hotel next to the Bilbao estuary
✅ Room only, breakfast or half board.
✅ Share the festival with maestros, DJs, and milongueros from around the world
Ideal for those who want to experience the festival without rushing, with everything at hand.
5-night stay at the Bilbao Tango Festival
🏨 6-night stay – Bilbao Tango Festival & Tango Cup
For those who don't want to miss a single day of the festival.
Enjoy six nights at the Palacio Oriol, the official event venue, with the flexibility to choose your dates.
✅ Unbeatable location facing the Bilbao estuary
✅ Choose between room only or half board
✅ Share unique moments with artists and attendees
A complete, comfortable tango experience without having to travel.
6-night stay at the Bilbao Tango Festival
🏨 7-night stay – Bilbao Tango Festival & Tango Cup
Experience the festival from Monday to Sunday without missing a thing.
Includes 7 nights of accommodation at the Palacio Oriol, the official venue of the event.
✅ For those who want to dance it ALL
✅ Room only, breakfast or half board
✅ International tango community
Comfort, history, and the heart of tango… all in one place.
