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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Festival previews, past programs and personal accounts from Jazz Plaza in Havana. Each article describes its stated edition; see the current Havana Jazz Festival tour for new bookings.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Award-Winning Cuba Tours: Havana Music Tours Earns 2024 Tripadvisor Honor
This article reports our 2024 Tripadvisor award. Tour dates, group sizes and offers mentioned below describe that period; see our current tours for new bookings. We’re beyond excited to share that Havana Music Tours has been honored to be the…
Why the Havana Jazz Festival Should Be on Your Bucket List
If you love music or enjoy exploring unique cultural events, the Havana Jazz Festival is a must-visit. Held annually in Cuba’s lively capital, this festival truly celebrates jazz, culture, and the enchanting spirit of Havana. Here’s why this remarkable event…
Tracing the Threads: The Integral Role of Cuban Music in the History of Jazz
The Symbiotic Journey of Cuban Music and Jazz: From Havana to New Orleans and New York By Yami Cabrera (Cuban musicologist and Co-Director of Havana Music Tours and Musical Getaways) In the realm of music, few genres demonstrate the dynamic interplay of cultural…
Havana Jazz Plaza 2024: A Global Celebration of Jazz in Cuba
What to Expect from the Havana Jazz Festival 2024 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…