Thessaloniki · Greece · 2027

NORTH GREECE
TANGO MARATHON

Three days and three nights of milongas, warm embraces and sunset cortinas on the shores of the Aegean.

DateMar 5 – Mar 7, 2027

WhereThessaloniki, GR

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The Vibe

THESSALONIKI. Always awake.

The city that never sleeps, bursting with life and multicultural energy, on the shores of the Thermaic Gulf. A crossroads of civilizations for over two millennia—where Byzantine heritage, Ottoman landmarks, and centuries of diverse cultures left their mark—Thessaloniki is a place where history seamlessly weaves into modern life. We know many of you have missed it — and many of you cannot wait to discover it and its amazing people.

Come over, meet old friends and discover new ones, and let yourself be pampered in an atmosphere made of rhythm, connection and warm embraces.

Friday evening through Sunday late into the night, we will dance in a light-flooded venue with a real wooden floor, super acoustics, and enough room to hug, dance, steal a glance, chill and mingle.

#northgreecetangomarathon

Behind the Decks

DJs

Panagiotis Sachidis

Thessaloniki, Greece

Gabriela Ioanna Manea

Bucharest, Romania

Ilias Selalmazidis

Thessaloniki, Greece

Halil Ertekin

Istanbul, Türkiye

Mauro Berardi

Rome, Italy

Giannis Lado

Athens, Greece

Capturing the weekend

Photographers

Antonis Antonaros

Alexandroupolis, Greece

Where we Dance

The Venue

LESCHI THESSALONIKIS

Located at 63 Nikis Avenue along Thessaloniki’s waterfront, the historic building of the Thessaloniki Club (Leschi Thessalonikis) stands as a rare architectural gem featuring captivating Neo-Moorish elements. Designed around 1925 by architect G. Siagas as part of the city's post-1917 Great Fire reconstruction, it was financed by local Greek merchants whose society originally formed in 1901 to strengthen the merchant community and covertly support the Macedonian Struggle. Over more than a century, the landmark transitioned from a patriotic hub into the "Commercial Club" and eventually its current cultural status, having survived World War II occupation and WWII-era plunder, making it a quiet witness to the modern history of the Thermaic seafront.

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The Agenda

Schedule

ThursdayMarch 4

21:30 - 01:30Pre-Marathon milonga — Panagiotis Sachidis

TBA · not included in the package · open to the public

FridayMarch 5

21:00 - 00:00Check-in
22:00 - 03:30Milonga — Gabriela Ioanna Manea

Main venue · included in the package

SaturdayMarch 6

15:00 - 20:00Afternoon milonga — Ilias Selalmazidis
22:00 - 03:00Night milonga — Halil Ertekin

Main venue · included in the package

SundayMarch 7

15:00 - 20:00Afternoon milonga — Mauro Berardi

Main venue · included in the package ·

22:00 - 02:00After-Marathon milonga — Giannis Lado

After Party TBA · Not included in the package · open to the public

Times are provisional. A detailed timetable goes out one week before the event.

Getting There

Travel

✈ By Air

Thessaloniki International Airport "Makedonia" (SKG) is well connected to most European cities. The city centre is about 15 km away — 30 minutes by taxi or with bus.

From the airport (SKG) • Taxi: ~25–30 EUR to the city centre, 25–35 minutes (fixed fares after midnight and to the east side). • Public bus X1 / N1: ~2 EUR, runs every 20–30 min, 45–60 min into the centre. • Public bus 2X: Connects the airport with the metro transfer station at Nea Elvetia. The bus terminal is located in the "Arrivals" area, in front of Exit 4 of Terminal 1. Tickets can be purchased at the terminal from the ticket booth or the automated ticket machines of OSETH. For detailed schedules and fare information, visit: OASTH OSETH • Car rental desks are inside the arrivals hall if you want to explore further. Most European capitals have direct or one-stop flights. Low-cost carriers (Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz, Aegean) fly seasonally.

🚆 By Train & Bus

Direct international trains and buses link Thessaloniki with the Balkans — Belgrade, Sofia and Istanbul are all within a day's ride. The main bus terminal is 3 km from the venue.

Train • The main station (Neos Sidirodromikos Stathmos) is 2 km from the venue. • Domestic lines run along the coast; international services connect Belgrade, Sofia and Bucharest. ex. Belgrade - Thessaloniki Bucharest - Thessaloniki Bus • Macedonia Bus Terminal (KTEL) serves the whole country plus international lines to Sofia, Skopje, Belgrade, Istanbul and Tirana. • From the terminal: 5 minutes by taxi or bus line 01X/04 to the city centre. Ferry • Weekly ferries from the Aegean islands dock at the port, a 10-minute walk from the venue.

🚗 Getting Around

The city has a modern metro, buses and taxis. The waterfront and city centre are walkable, and ride-hailing apps (Uber, Bolt) run non-stop at affordable prices.

On foot • The venue and the main milonga halls are all within the central zone — most hotels are a 5–15 minute walk. Metro • Line 1 runs under the city (Neos Sidirodromikos Stathmos – Nea Elvetia). Trains every 3–5 minutes. 11 min walking to the venue from station "Agias Sofias" 13 min walking from station "Sintrivani" Buses & taxis • Tickets ~1 EUR, valid 90 min for transfers. Available at kiosks and the bus apps. • Taxis are cheap and metered; ride-hailing (Uber, Bolt, Free2Move) works with your phone. Parking • Street parking is hard in the city centre; use the municipal car parks or park-and-ride near the metro.

Through the Years