The Seven Sins of Tango by Candlelight



The Seven Sins of Tango by Candlelight

Let yourself be swept away by The Seven Sins of Tango by Candlelight, where fiery dancers and live music ignite the night under a shimmering sea of candles.

Highlights
💃 Stunning performances by two world-class champion tango dancers
🎻 A virtuosic 10-piece ensemble from the acclaimed London Concertante
🔥 Iconic works from tango’s golden era, including Piazzolla’s Suite del Diablo, Oblivion, and Libertango, plus compositions by Francisco de Caro and Jacob Gade
🕯️ Thousands of flickering candles creating a dramatic, immersive atmosphere
✨ A spectacular choice for lovers of dance, music, and unforgettable live experiences

General Info
📅 Date: 15 May 2026
🕒 Time: 7:30 pm (Doors open 45 minutes before the performance)
⏳ Duration: Approximately 2 hours (may include an interval depending on venue)
📍 Location: Leeds Minster
👤 Age requirement: All ages welcome
♿ Accessibility: This venue is wheelchair accessible
🪑 Free seating within each ticket band — arrive early for the best seats and to sit with your group
❗ For this event, all sales are final and tickets can’t be refunded, changed, or modified. For more information, please refer to our T&Cs

Description
Experience tango like never before with The Seven Sins of Tango by Candlelight, a brand-new 2026 production featuring two champion dancers and a 10-piece ensemble from the world-renowned London Concertante. Straight from Argentina, this performance fuses the smouldering music of Astor Piazzolla and his contemporaries with electrifying choreography and virtuosic musicianship, presenting tango in its most authentic yet sophisticated form Tango, Argentina’s iconic dance, blends sensual elegance with raw intensity and razor-sharp precision. The program features masterpieces such as Piazzolla’s Suite del Diablo (Suite of the Devil), the haunting Oblivion, and the legendary Libertango, along with works by Francisco de Caro and Jacob Gade. With arrangements and original works by celebrated pianist and composer David Gordon, the ensemble revitalizes tango’s fiery and passionate soundscape, promising a night of exhilaration for eyes and ears alike.

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2-6 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ

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Leeds Minster

2-6 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ