Folk and Tango by The Australian National University

Folk and Tango is a vibrant single-day concert on 1 May 2026 at Manning Clark Hall in Acton, part of the Canberra International Music Festival. It features uplifting folk music and nuevo tango performed by soloists from Spain, Scotland, and Serbia alongside the Australian String Quartet and Ensemble Liaison. The program includes works by Antonín Dvořák, Ana Sokolović, Elena Kats-Chernin, Astor Piazzolla, and others, blending rhythm, dance, and storytelling from global traditions. This high-energy event reimagines community-rooted music through contemporary virtuosity, running from 8:00 PM to 9:40 PM AEST. Tickets range from $15 for under-15s (with adult) to $85 general admission.