Life is Tango – Festival
Festival celebrating Bryndís and Hany’s 30-year tango dance anniversary, October 2–4, 2026
The festival Life is Tango is held to celebrate 30 years of dance and music – a passion that became Bryndís and Hany’s profession and has shaped their lives as well as those of countless other artists around the world. To mark this occasion, a three-day festival will be held where dance, music, and the community of those who love tango take center stage.
The program will feature two three-day workshops for both new and experienced dancers, a milonga on Friday evening, and a gala evening on Saturday with special events, tango shows, and a tango DJ playing late into the night.
Special guests are the dancers Sabrina Veliz and Alejandro Lencina from Buenos Aires, who are internationally recognized as top-tier dancers and teachers. Sabrina and Alejandro will teach at the festival workshops and perform at the festival evening along with Bryndís and Hany.
The tango festival “Life is Tango” is held in collaboration with the Tango Association
Schedule:
Friday, October 2 – Kramhúsið
Workshop 1a (Intermediate) 17.00-18.30
Workshop 2a (Advanced) 18.45-20.15
Milonga El Cramo 21.00-24.00
DJ: Elín Laxdal
Saturday, October 3 – Iðnó
Workshop 1b (Intermediate)13.00-14.30
Workshop 2b (Advanced) 14.45-16.15
Festival Milonga – Iðnó
19.00-20.30 Shared dinner – a buffet with a variety of dishes
See the menu here
20:30–00:30 Milonga
DJ: Helgi Guðmundsson
A short celebratory program marking the 30th anniversary
Live music: Mandólín
Shows: Sabrina & Alejandro, Bryndis & Hany
Sunday, October 4 – Kramhúsið
Workshop 1c (Intermediate) 13.00-14.30
Workshop 2c (Advanced) 14.45-16.15
Festival Workshops
Teachers: Sabrina & Alejandro (workshops 1 and 2)
Each workshop consists of three 1.5-hour sessions taking place over three consecutive days.
You can register with your dance partner for:
- One workshop, or
- Two workshops, or
- The Big Package, which includes both workshops and both festival milongas.
Levels
Workshop 1 – Intermediate
Suitable for dancers with at least 6 months of tango experience.
Theme: Fundamental elements of tango. Individual and partner technique to achieve a dance characterized by presence and comfort.
Workshop 2 – Advanced
Suitable for dancers with 2–3 years or more of tango experience.
Theme: Technique and musicality applied to structures for the dance floor.
Locations
Kramhúsið – Skólavörðustígur 12
(Entrance from Bergstaðastræti, next to Kramber, through the gate.)
Iðnó – Vonarstræti 3
Price (per person)
- Two workshops (6 × 1.5 hrs.) – ISK 32,000 SOLD OUT- WAITING LIST
- One workshop (3 × 1.5 hrs.) – ISK 18,500 SOLD OUT- WAITING LIST
- Milonga Friday, October 2 – ISK 2,000
- Milonga Saturday, October 3 – ISK 5,500
Shared Festival Dinner
Price per person 9.500 ISK per person
Menu:
Small plates / Starters:
Egg toast with whisky cheese cream and Parma ham
Crispy chicken on a waffle with hot sauce, nuts, and garlic mayonnaise
Smoked trout, pancake, wasabi cream, and pomegranate
Lobster burger with tomato jam, pickled onion, and arugula
Beef tartare on a blini with horseradish cream, crispy garlic, and Parmesan
Main courses:
Grilled leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary
Fried turkey breast with Dijon mustard
Mushroom sauce
Red wine sauce
Baked cauliflower with yogurt sauce and pomegranate
Broccoli with herb mayonnaise and crispy quinoa
Roasted carrots with garlic sauce and pumpkin seeds
Baked potatoes with herb butter
Fresh salad with yuzu dressing and dukkah
