Beethoven's Tango by Fernanda Ghi and Alfredo Minetti

Save the dates of September 25–27, 2026 for Beethoven's Tango by Fernanda Ghi and Alfredo Minetti!

The MIT Tango Club is honored to partner with world-renowned tango performer, teacher, and artistic director Fernanda Ghi, together with pianist, composer, and anthropologist Alfredo Minetti, to present this original production. 

Inspired by the artistic legacy of Ludwig van Beethoven, Beethoven's Tango explores the expressive language of Argentine tango through contemporary dance theater and newly created music.  Rather than reproducing Beethoven's compositions, the work uses his life and creative spirit as a source of inspiration to examine the universal nature of artistic creation.  Artists Silvio Grand (Dancer) and Richard Scofano (Grammy-nominated Bandoneon) are completing the cast to make this stunning 1 hour 15 min piece.  

MIT students and theater technicians will participate through both the production itself as well as through artist talk-backs and tango workshops.  We are deeply grateful to the Council For the Arts at MIT (CAMIT) for supporting this project.

WHEN:  Friday to Sunday, September 25–27, 2026

WHERE: Kresge Auditorium (W16) – Little Theater, 48 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139

Ticket Prices

Students (bring your student ID): $25

MIT staff & MIT community (MIT alumni, MIT spouse/partner): $40

General public: $60

Registration

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!

Tickets can only be purchased online and we recommend getting them as soon as possible.

Ticket Links coming soon.

To purchase tickets, go to the Engage link (to be posted soon). On the link: 

• Click "Register" 

• MIT students only: log in using your MIT account

• Everyone else: sign up as a one-time user (no worries, you will not be prompted to set up an account)

• As a one-time user, write basic contact information, including email - you will be then prompted to verify your email (check Spam folder!)

• Answer registration questions

• Select appropriate ticket category

• Confirm your Registration

• Make a payment by card

Ticket purchase is final. Refunds are not available.

Tickets are non-transferable and will be checked at the entrance, along with IDs.

Special Features

• TBD

Rules & Regulations

• Please bring your own water bottles to help us reduce waste; there is a water fountain in the hallway

• No alcohol allowed

• Photography & Videography by our designated staff will occur at this event, and some of these images may be distributed on social media (Facebook - MIT Tango Club, Instagram - mit.tangoclub)

Parking

We encourage ride-shares, carpooling, and public transportation!

Metered street parking - check map on following link.

Green Street Garage (Central Square) - Night Rate: up to 4 hours - $2.00 per hour; over 4 hours - $9.00

MIT parking is available for a flat fee of $11 (in order of closest to farthest from the Sala de Puerto Rico):

• Albany garage (36 Albany St, Cambridge, MA 02139)

• Sloan garage (100 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02142)

• Westgate lot (Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 02139)