Music Festivals in Cuba
Open 2027 group departures and private custom festival itineraries in Cuba
VARADERO JOSONE MUSIC FESTIVAL — PRIVATE CUSTOM TOUR
Private dates by request
HAVANA RPM — PRIVATE CUSTOM MUSIC TOUR
Private dates by request
HAVANA SALSA FESTIVAL — PRIVATE CUSTOM TOUR
Private dates by request
CUBA PERCUSSION FESTIVAL — PRIVATE CUSTOM TOUR
Private dates by request
Explore Cuba Music Festivals by Style
HAVANA RPM VINYL MUSIC FESTIVAL
When? Festival timing varies by edition. Ask us about current Havana RPM availability and private-tour options.
Where? Havana, Cuba.
Venues? Experience iconic venues like Fabrica de Arte Cubano (FAC) and others.
Music Styles? A celebration of vinyl music culture with a variety of live Cuban music performances.
Tour planning: Ask us whether Havana RPM dates can be included in a private itinerary.
Discover More: Havana Music & Cultural Tour
HAVANA JAZZ PLAZA
When? Revel in the jazz rhythms typically in January, with some editions spilling into December.
Where? The heart of Havana, with parallel events in Santiago de Cuba.
Venues? Iconic theaters like Teatro Nacional and Teatro Martí set the stage.
Music Styles? A fusion of Jazz and Latin Jazz, enriched with traditional Cuban Rumba and Latin Fusion.
Discover More: Havana Jazz Festival Tour
HAVANA SALSA FESTIVAL
When? Annually igniting the city in February.
Where? Havana, Cuba.
Venues? Club 500, nestled in Vedado, offers a sprawling space for music and dance.
Music Styles? A celebration of Cuban music, with a spotlight on salsa, son and timba.
Explore Further: Havana Salsa Festival Tour
CUBAN DRUM FESTIVAL – FIESTA DEL TAMBOR
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. (Artist lineups change by edition; the names above are examples from previous festivals.)
Our Festival Tour – Annual Cuban Drum Festival in Havana, Cuba Music Tour Featuring Fiesta del Tambor (Cuban Drum Party!)
VARADERO JOSONE MUSIC FESTIVAL
When? Festival dates vary by edition. Ask us about current Varadero Josone availability and private-tour options.
Where? The scenic Josone Park in Varadero, with pre-festival events in Havana.
Venues? Outdoor stages are set against Varadero’s stunning beaches at Josone Park in Varadero Beach.
Music Styles? A rich tapestry of Rumba, Jazz, Son, and more, featuring renowned artists like Alexander Abreu y Havana D’ Primera.
Tour Pairing: Our tour extends from the historic streets of Havana to the musical shores of Varadero, offering a full spectrum of Cuban music and culture.
Learn More: Varadero Josone Music Festival
JAZZ EMPRENDE
When? Dates to be announced, featuring a lineup of Cuban and international jazz stars.
Where? Various intimate and iconic venues across Havana.
Venues? Enjoy sessions at places where the spirit of jazz and rumba thrives.
Music Styles? A blend of traditional Cuban rhythms with contemporary jazz, featuring artists like Ruly Herrera & Real Project, Roberto Fonseca, and more.
Tour Pairing: This tour is an immersive journey into the soul of Cuban jazz and rumba, with masterclasses and engaging discussions.
Explore Further: Cuban Jazz and Rumba Tour
The Havana Music Tour for the International Jazz Festival was incredible. Chaz and Yami and their wonderful team provided us with the most amazing experiences: learning about the Santeria religion, a rumba dance party, salsa lesson, a farm experience, a music history lesson with a wonderful D. J. The tour could be called the Havana Music, Culture and Cusine Tour. I would go again! Read TripAdvisor review
Char & David · Havana Jazz Festival Tour, January 2024 · TripAdvisor
We just got home from Cuba and a private trip with Havana Music Tours during the Havana World Music Festival. Cuba has been on our bucket list for some years and this seemed like a perfect fit. We could tell that the Havana Music Tours team was really well-connected with the Havana music scene. We saw a wonderful diversity of artists and musical styles in often unique settings. Havana is not like other places, as information on musical happenings is not easy to come by. Havana Music Tours made it easy for us. Read TripAdvisor review
Erik · Havana World Music Festival Tour, March 2023 · TripAdvisor
Echoing the sentiment of many others before me- this was a life-changing tour. I’ve traveled to 30+ countries and this tour put Cuba at the very top! We went for the Fiesta del Tambor. My father is a percussionist, so this was a gift for him. But it was the level of personalization Chaz went to to make this a unique experience that really made the trip so special. Read TripAdvisor review
Gabrielle & Family · Fiesta del Tambor Festival Tour, March 2023 · TripAdvisor
First off, It’s very easy to recommend any tour with Chaz and Yami. Period. Honestly, I was a little skeptical about so many glowing TripAdvisor reviews. Here comes another glowing review, haha. I can say easily, without hyperbole, that the experience with Havana Music Tours was life-changing! The trip exceeded expectations. Read TripAdvisor review
Stefan · Havana Salsa Festival Tour, February 2023 · TripAdvisor