Welcome to a very special chapter in our journey – Maracuentro is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Basel!

For a decade, we’ve been bringing together tango lovers from around the world to share in the passion for dance, music, and the magical connections that come with it. This year, we invite you to join us for an unforgettable anniversary edition – one that’s even more intense, heartfelt, and filled with surprises that will stay with you for years to come.

Immerse yourself in an atmosphere that stirs your emotions and wraps you in warmth – just like that first dance that captured your heart. Together, we’ll celebrate 10 years of melodies that have moved us, connections that have enriched our lives, and moments that have made us a family.

10 Years of Maracuentro – A Celebration of Magic and Surprises!

2.–5. October 2025

Look forward to the 27th Maracuentro in Basel and:

✨ A carefully curated selection of music from top DJs that will make your heart sing!
✨ Spectacular highlights created especially for our anniversary!
✨ Unique surprises that will amaze you with every step!
✨ A warm, family atmosphere that has defined Maracuentro for the past 10 years!
✨ A beautiful venue with a 420 sqm wooden dance floor and over 800 sqm of space!
✨ 4 days full of tango, 40 hours of tango music, and 8 excellent DJs!
✨ 100% role balance, as always!

Team

For this special edition, we’ve invited exceptional DJs who will guide us on a deep journey into the soul of traditional Tango music, allowing us to truly feel its "colors." At the same time, we’ve selected DJs who perfectly complement each other, creating a unique and harmonious experience. Our dear friends, photographers, and memory keepers will also be there to capture and share the moments with you!

The list of DJs & Photographers will be published after the announcement in Facebook group.

Program

The list of DJs will be published after the announcement in Facebook group.

Venue

A grand hall with 420 sqm of perfect wooden floor for dancing, excellent acoustics, and a top-quality sound system, all set amidst the stunning Swiss nature. The venue is conveniently located near public transport (bus and tram stations), with the city center just 15 minutes away. There’s a hotel within walking distance, and many other accommodations are easily accessible via public transport.

Location of the Marathon: (Map)

Kuspo Bruckfeld, Loogstrasse 2, 4142 Münchenstein

Important: The marathon and the pre-/after-party will take place at different locations. Please refer to the respective addresses provided.

Location of the pre-/after-party: (Map)

Club Corrientes, Dornacherstrasse 192, 4053 Basel

Hotels

There are many hotels available in the area. Below, we’ve listed a selection of options. (Map)

All of these hotels, hostels, and apartments can be booked directly through the provided booking links or by contacting the hotels directly.

- Hotel Hofmatt (140 m)

- Hotel ibis budget Basel City (12 min, 6 stations, Tram Nr. 10)

- Novotel Basel City (12 min, 6 stations, Tram Nr. 10)

- Hotel ibis Styles Basel City (16 min, 6 stations, Tram Nr. 10)

- GAIA Hotel (16 min, 8 stations, Tram Nr. 10)

- Hotel Victoria (16 min, 8 stations, Tram Nr. 10)

- Hotel Schweizerhof (16 min, 8 stations, Tram Nr. 10)

- Hotel Metropol Basel (16 min, 8 stations, Tram Nr. 10)

- Hotel Apaliving (18 min, 6 stations, Tram Nr. 10)

- Basel Backpack - Urban Hostel Culture (19 min, 6 stations, Tram Nr. 10)

- Hotel ibis Basel Bahnhof (19 min, 8 stations, Tram Nr. 10)

- Hyve - meet, sleep, work and eat!(19 min, 8 stations, Tram Nr. 10)

Fee Structure:

• Marathon & Brunch Pass–includes all milongas, pre-party and after-party, plus 2 brunches (Saturday & Sunday), snacks, cakes, fresh fruit, water, coffee, and tea.

• Dinner Pass– includes 2 dinners (Friday & Saturday), wine, sparkling wine, and soft drinks.

• Only Friday Dinner– includes dinner, wine, sparkling wine, and soft drinks.

• Only Saturday Dinner– includes dinner, wine, sparkling wine, and soft drinks.

Please note that:

• There are limited spaces available for dinner (150 persons)

• We are unable to offer vegan or gluten-free meal options.

• No tickets are available for individual milongas or single days except Pre- & After-Party

• Refunds are only available for bookings with the refund option.

• For those who help (1, 2, or 3 times for 3 hours each), a part of the fee will be refunded after the event based on the total number of hours helped.
  

Refund Option Surcharge:

• Single Registration: +15 CHF / EUR

• Couple Registration: +30 CHF / EUR

Registration Process

After clicking the "Send" button, you will see the status of your registration in the same window. You will not receive a confirmation email.

Within the next 14 days, you will receive an email with more information. Please note that we need a few days to consider various parameters in order to create a good mix of participants and ensure balance at the marathon.

Important: Your participation is not confirmed until full payment has been received.

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