Music Festival Tours in Havana

When? – Usually every January. It has also been in December.

Where? – Primarily in Havana, but a Jazz Plaza version usually happens simultaneously in Santiago de Cuba.

Venues? – The main events occur in theaters like Teatro Nacional and Teatro Karl Marx

Music Styles? – Of course, there is a lot of Jazz/Latin Jazz, but also other traditional Cuban styles such as Rumba and Latin Fusion. You will hear a taste of everything.

Tour Pairing – We pair this music festival with our small group Cuban Jazz and Rumba Tour

More info – Havana Jazz Festival Tour

When? – Annually, in February

Where? – In Havana, Cuba

Venues? – The festival headquarters is the Club 500 of the José Antonio Echeverría de Palmares Recreational Complex, besieged in the heart of one of the most central and popular neighborhoods in Havana, Vedado. The space includes a large stage with an extensive area conducive to enjoying good music and dancing with your friends.

Music Styles? – Although the Festival showcases different types of traditional Cuban music, Salsa is the specialty, better known on the Island as “son” or “timba” – one of the most modern and popular variants of Cuban son.

Tour Pairing – We pair this music festival with our small group VIP Music Tour

More Info – Havana Salsa Festival Tour

When? – Annually, in March

Where? – In Havana city, usually in a centrical neighborhood like Vedado or Playa.

Venues? – It is usually a large outdoor venue like Salón Rosado de la Tropical, the most recent venue used for the festival.

Music Styles? – The festival includes a fusion of world music styles and a schedule for popular Cuban artists like Cimafunk, Interactivo, Habana D’ Primera, and many more. (The line-up for Havana World Music Festival 2023 is not confirmed yet; this is just an example from previous editions)

Our Festival Tour – Cuba Music Tour Featuring Havana World Music Festival – 4 days / 3 nights
March 23rd – 26th, 2023 (Optional Varadero – Matanzas Add-On – March 26th – 29th, 2023)

When? – Annually, in March.

Where? – In Havana city, usually in a centrical neighborhood like Vedado or Playa.

Venues? – This festival usually features multiple locations around Havana, like theaters, cultural venues, music schools, etc. 

Music Styles? – The festival includes a variety of Cuban music styles, focusing on their rhythms and drumming aspects.  Fiesta del Tambor also offers a  schedule for popular Cuban artists like Alain Perez, Habana D’ Primera, and many more. (The line-up for 2023 is not confirmed yet; this is just an example from previous editions)

Our Festival Tour – Annual Cuban Drum Festival in Havana, Cuba Music Tour Featuring Fiesta del Tambor (Cuban Drum Party!)
March 2nd-5th, 2023 (Optional Varadero – Matanzas Add-On – March 5th – 8th, 2023)