Valmagne Abbey
Tango Marathon

Valmagne Abbey Tango Marathon

In 2022, Tang’Hérault Montpellier celebrated its 20th anniversary with a memorable 3-day Tango Marathon set in the stunning Valmagne Abbey. Built in the 12th century and located near the Bassin de Thau, between Montpellier and Beziers, this remarkable site is one of the finest Cistercian monuments in France.

Since then, we have had the privilege of returning each year, as the owners graciously open this exceptional venue to host our Tango Marathon on the first weekend of October.

For the occasion, a 270 m² wooden dance floor is installed inside the abbey church, enhanced by professional sound and lighting to create an unforgettable atmosphere. A dedicated neo tango room is also fully equipped with its own dance floor, sound, and lighting.

The event brings together hundreds of dancers from around the world, along with renowned international DJs.

Discover Valmagne Abbey

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The 5th edition of the Valmagne Tango Marathon will take place from October 2 to 4, 2026.

Bookings will open on Tuesday, May 19

Tdjs 2026

8 international DJs

Olga Makhno (Lithuania)

Traditional

Olga, from Latvia, has been a tango DJ since 2009 and has played at many marathons and encuentros across Europe. For her, DJing is not just about playing music, but about watching the dance floor and feeling the atmosphere. Her style is traditional, warm, and smooth, creating an environment where dancers feel connected and comfortable. She always aims to build a good musical flow, sometimes gentle, sometimes playful, sometimes with a little spice. My greatest pleasure is seeing the whole room dancing together in harmony.

Frederic Romero (France)

Neo

Fred is present at many tango events across Europe. He is open to different musical styles and DJs both traditional tango milongas and Neo Tango events with the same passion and sensitivity. Friendly and generous, Fred is fully dedicated to his mission of giving dancers pleasure through a brilliant selection of dynamic tangos and always surprising cortinas.

Mikel Rodriguez (Spain)

Traditional

Originally from San Sebastián in Spain, Mikel Rodríguez discovered tango musicalization through his passion for dance. He is the organizer of Milonga Maragata in Rentería and has been DJing at milongas, festivals, and marathons across Europe for more than 13 years. His musical selection focuses on the great orchestras of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. He builds his tandas with finesse, surprising dancers without excess. With great energy, he creates musical journeys that often make dancers say: “I have to dance this one.”

Iskra Strateva (Switzerland)

Traditional

Iskra Strateva, born in Bulgaria and based in Switzerland, is a science teacher and former astrophysicist. Passionate about tango, she has spent time in Buenos Aires every year since 2015 to deepen her research. A tango DJ, she co-founded the groups “Muzicalizadoras” and “Tango Poetry Games.” Trained in tango musicalization and tango history at the Instituto Argentino del Tango, she has DJed at numerous milongas, marathons, and festivals across Europe and in Buenos Aires. As a traditional tango DJ, she creates sensitive and narrative atmospheres through a carefully prepared musical selection.

Jens-Ingo Brodesser (Belgium)

Traditional

Jens Ingo, a Greco-German based in Brussels, is a dancer, tango DJ, and passionate collector. He dives into the history of tango to understand its roots and evolution. For him, every moment on the dance floor is an explosion of joy, where everything harmonizes in a single movement.

David Reus (Spain)

Traditional

Jose David Reus began his career as a DJ at the age of 18, mixing vinyl records in trendy venues before opening the Disco-Pub Latino in 1989. Passionate about music, he trained also in theatre and film acting. Influenced by his Argentine roots, he started in 2005 a meticulous project of collecting and remastering tangos, valses and milongas. In 2008, he founded the successful milonga “La Pasional” in Benidorm, which has become a reference for tango dancers. With more than 18 years of experience, he has DJed at milongas and tango festivals across Europe, combining energy, elegance and deep musical sensitivity.

Thanos Kasidis (Greece)

Neo

Thanos started dancing tango in 2006. He has always been fascinated by alternative music for tango steps. He has been organizing “Milonga Alternativa” for 5 years in different places in Athens and in Bremen, Munich, Toulouse, Nantes, Stuttgart, Bruges, Torino & Rome. He always plays music according to the feelings of the moment and the people on the dance floor.

Susanna Arbritrio (Italy)

Traditional

Susanna is Italian and lives in Rome. She discovered tango in 2011 and was immediately captivated. In 2016, she began a career as a DJ, initially using vinyl and later computers. Digital sound now allows her to explore a wider discography. She has participated in numerous tango marathons across Europe. In her music selection, she favors the classics while also including recent tangos. For her, a DJ should be at the service of the dancers. Her goal is to create energy so that everyone can experience moments of lightness and forget the rest of the world for a while.