Azul to Host a Large-Scale Carlos Gardel Memorial Day. On June 24, Azul will hold a series of events in honor of Carlos Gardel. The program includes a morning concert, a tango master class, and an evening musical performance. Renowned artists are expected to participate.
In Azul, June 24 has been declared a day of remembrance for Carlos Gardel — a key figure in the history of tango. The city administration has prepared a packed program spanning several venues and formats. From 11 a.m., the festivities will open at Plaza Francia with the Ensamble Azulado ensemble. Organizers emphasize that this is where the main part of the Gardel tribute events will begin.
In the evening, the focus will shift to the city’s cultural center. At 5:00 p.m. in the Salón Cultural, there will be an open tango master class for all interested participants. The session will be led by Alejandro Lazzaro — a dancer with international experience and a winner of several prestigious competitions. Well known in professional circles, Lazzaro has been champion in Pinamar and Azul, and has reached the finals of the Tango World Championship in different years. Among his partners is the renowned Alejandra Mantiñán, with whom he toured countries across Europe and Latin America.
The day will conclude with a musical evening at Merme's, where at 8:00 p.m. Nery Burgos and the Ensamble de Guitarras del Municipio de Azul will perform. Organizers expect the live concert format to draw not only tango enthusiasts, but also a wider local audience. Such cultural events are becoming an integral part of the city’s life, much like the opening of the main tower of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, which recently brought together King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Pope Leo XIV — details about the ceremony in Barcelona.
Carlos Gardel is considered one of the most influential performers and composers in the history of tango. His work had a significant impact on the development of the genre both in Argentina and beyond. In Argentina and Uruguay, June 24 is traditionally observed as Gardel Remembrance Day, and his name has become a symbol of an era. In Azul, such events not only uphold cultural traditions but also help popularize tango among young people and visitors to the city. According to RUSSPAIN, interest in tango in Spain remains consistently high, and the participation of renowned performers and teachers makes such events particularly prominent at the regional level.
