Book Candlelight Concert tickets & experience Tango Unchained by Candlelight at Manchester Cathedral
- Experience the electrifying world of Argentine tango brought to life by a live 12‑piece ensemble in a dramatic candlelit setting
- The concert unfolds across seven musical chapters, each inspired by one of the deadly sins: Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Envy, and Pride
- Enjoy music from tango’s golden era, including Piazzolla’s Suite del Diablo, Caro's Orgullo Criollo and Gade's Jalousie
- Watch two champion tango dancers perform expressive, high‑intensity choreography live on stage
- Relax in the atmospheric surroundings of Manchester Cathedral, illuminated entirely by candlelight
- A perfect night for lovers of tango, classical crossover, dance, and captivating live performance
Watch Tango Unchained by Candlelight in Manchester & enjoy a candlelight concert at Manchester Cathedral
- Dates: Sunday 24th May 2026
- Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages
- Performance Times: Doors open 18:45 | Concert begins 19:30
- Duration: Approx. 2 hours including a short interval
- Venue: Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street, Manchester, M3 1SX
- Please note: Tickets are non‑refundable unless the event is rescheduled
Tango Unchained by Candlelight – Programme & Performers:
- Performed by: London Concertante - one of the UK’s leading chamber orchestras
- Showcasing live tango choreography performed by two champion dancers
- Features works by Astor Piazzolla (Suite del Diablo – Suite of the Devil), Francisco de Caro (Orgullo Criollo – Creole Pride), and Jacob Gade (Jalousie – Jealousy)
- With new arrangements by celebrated pianist and composer David Gordon, breathing fresh life into tango’s sensual and fiery soundworld
- Expect dramatic rhythms, haunting melodies & fiery virtuosity filling the cathedral with an intense emotional atmosphere
Performed by a 12-piece ensemble from the world-renowned London Concertante, the programme brings the art of tango to life
Structured across seven dramatic musical chapters, each inspired by one of the seven deadly sins - Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Envy and Pride - Tango Unchained creates a vivid narrative exploring the origins, dangers and irresistible allure of tango.
With electrifying live dancers and London Concertante’s fiery ensemble amplifying every nuance, candlelit cathedrals intensify the drama, enveloping audiences in a rich, atmospheric world where music, dance and storytelling collide.
Whether you're a devoted tango lover or discovering its intoxicating power for the first time, this is a dramatic, deeply emotive concert experience unlike anything else.
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