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.
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Travel preparation, personal accounts and updates from the Havana Music Tours journal. Check publication dates when using older advice, and start with our current travel checklist for a new trip.
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…
May 2026: Travel, Cultural Exchange, and Our Work in Cuba
Historical context — reviewed September 2026: This post reflects conditions and commentary at the time it was written. Travel rules, schedules, and conditions can change. For current planning, see our current U.S.–Cuba travel guide and September 2026 Cuba travel checklist.…
March 2026: Our Work and Travel News in Cuba
Historical context — reviewed September 2026: This post reflects conditions and commentary at the time it was written. Travel rules, schedules, and conditions can change. For current planning, see our current U.S.–Cuba travel guide and September 2026 Cuba travel checklist.…
February 2026: A Personal Update on Cuba and Our Work There
Dear Music Traveler Friends, Historical context — reviewed September 2026: This post reflects conditions and commentary at the time it was written. Travel rules, schedules, and conditions can change. For current planning, see our current U.S.–Cuba travel guide and September…
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…
Best Time to Visit Havana for Music: A Musician’s Guide to Planning Your Trip
Havana is a city where every corner carries a melody. From traditional son and rumba to modern jazz, salsa, and timba, music flows through plazas, clubs, and living rooms. If you are deciding the best time to visit Havana for…
Cuba’s Tourism Ban for U.S. Travelers Explained: What It Really Means for Your Travel in 2025
Historical update — reviewed September 2026: This article explains the July 2025 policy announcement in its original context. For current requirements, see our current U.S.–Cuba travel rules guide and September 2026 Cuba travel checklist. However, U.S.-Cuba policies are evolving, and…
Yes, U.S. Travelers Can Still Go to Cuba in 2025—Here’s What You Need to Know
Historical update — reviewed September 2026: This article documents the June 2025 policy discussion. For current travel requirements, see our current U.S.–Cuba travel rules guide and September 2026 Cuba travel checklist. However, U.S.-Cuba policies are evolving, and new announcements continue…
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…