How to Attend the Havana Jazz Festival in 2027: A Practical Guide for Travelers
Planning Jazz Plaza in 2027? Learn how venues, transportation, money, communications and U.S. travel rules affect a Havana Jazz Festival trip.
Category Music Festivals
Read festival reports, artist stories and past program announcements from Cuba’s music scene. Check each article’s year for historical context. For current planning information, visit our music festivals in Cuba page; dates and programs depend on organizer confirmation.
What It’s Really Like to Experience Jazz Plaza in Havana
What does Jazz Plaza actually feel like in Havana? A look at HMT’s 2026 experience, from concerts and musical context to the practical value of local support.
Havana Jazz Festival 2027: Why Jazz Plaza Is One of the Best Times to Visit Cuba
Every January, Havana becomes one of the most important places in the world for Cuban jazz. The Havana Jazz Festival, also known as Jazz Plaza, brings together Cuban musicians, international artists, students, jazz lovers, travelers, and people who want to…
The History of Jazz Plaza: A Celebration of Music, Culture, and Unity
Jazz Plaza is one of Cuba’s most important music events. Known internationally as the Havana Jazz Festival, it began in Havana in 1980 and has grown into a major meeting point for Cuban musicians, international artists, composers, students, critics, and…
Havana Jazz Plaza Festival 2026 Program: What to Expect This January in Cuba
Past festival archive — reviewed September 2026: This article covers an earlier edition of Jazz Plaza. For current information, see our Havana Jazz Festival 2027 guide and 2027 Havana Jazz Festival Tour. The official program for the 41st Havana Jazz…
Jazz Plaza 2026: A Week of World-Class Jazz in Havana
Past festival archive — reviewed September 2026: This article covers an earlier edition of Jazz Plaza. For current information, see our Havana Jazz Festival 2027 guide and 2027 Havana Jazz Festival Tour. Every January, Havana becomes the heart of Latin…
10 Must-Know Cuban Salsa and Timba Bands That Keep the Island Dancing
Cuba doesn’t just play music — it breathes it. Especially when it comes to salsa and timba, the pulse of the island is in the basslines, the brass, and the call-and-response between singer and crowd. Whether you’re deep into the…
Havana Salsa Festival 2024: Travel Impressions
Looking Back, Looking Ahead at the Havana Salsa Festival Historical festival reflection — reviewed September 2026: This article looks back at the 2024 Havana Salsa Festival. We can build a private custom itinerary around a future festival edition when dates…
The 40th Havana Jazz Festival (2025): A Look Back
Past festival archive — reviewed September 2026: This article covers an earlier edition of Jazz Plaza. For current information, see our Havana Jazz Festival 2027 guide and 2027 Havana Jazz Festival Tour. This January, the Havana Jazz Festival celebrates its…
Varadero Josone Music Festival 2024: A Look Back
Historical festival article — reviewed September 2026: This post covers the 2024 Varadero Josone Music Festival. The festival remains available as inspiration for a private custom Cuba music tour when dates and availability allow. Havana Music Tours is pleased to…