The Seven Sins of Tango by Candlelight

⭐ Surrender to passion and rhythm with The Seven Sins of Tango by Candlelight, where fiery dance meets live music beneath a sea of glowing candles.

Highlights
🎻 A powerful 12-piece ensemble from the acclaimed London Concertante
🔥 Iconic works by Astor Piazzolla and tango legends from Buenos Aires
🕯️ A dramatic atmosphere created by thousands of flickering candles
✨ A perfect choice for lovers of dance, music, and unforgettable live experiences

General Info
📅 Date: 24 May 2026
🕒 Time: 7:30 pm (Doors open 45 minutes before the performance)
⏳ Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
📍 Location: Manchester Cathedral, Victoria St, Manchester M3 1SX
👤 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
The Seven Sins of Tango is the powerful and exciting new show for 2026, bringing the smouldering soundworld of Argentine tango vividly to life. Performed by a 12-piece ensemble from the world-renowned London Concertante, the programme brings the art of tango to life in all its raw, unbridled intensity, with fresh colours from Buenos Aires filling the space with sound.
The concert unfolds across seven musical chapters, each inspired by one of the deadly sins: Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Envy, and Pride. Together, they form a compelling narrative arc that explores the dark origins, passion, rebellion, and irresistible allure at the heart of tango.

The programme features iconic 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.

Enhancing the music, two champion tango dancers appear on stage at key moments, bringing selected pieces to life through expressive choreography that reflects the emotional intensity of the score.