Beyond Buena Vista Social Club: Where to Hear Live Music in Havana in 2026
Where to hear live music in Havana in 2026: jazz clubs, Saturday concerts, salsa and reparto dance spots, rumba and current tips from our local tour team.
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Tour stories and music travel articles from Havana Music Tours. For dates, inclusions and current availability, see our scheduled music tours or ask about a private trip.
What “Support for the Cuban People” Really Means on a Cuba Music Tour
What does Support for the Cuban People mean in practice? Learn the OFAC requirements and how HMT’s Cuba music tours involve local artists, guides, hosts and small businesses.
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…
Cuba’s New Sound: The Abreu Brothers Take the Stage
ABC News recently profiled Fabio and Diego Abreu, two teenage musicians from Havana who are already reshaping the landscape of Cuban jazz. For me, their recognition on an international platform is both exciting and deeply personal. As a colleague of…
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…
Supporting Cuban Music: Donations for Music Students and Local Musicians
Cuba is a country where music flows through every street, home, and heart. Its vibrant rhythms, from son and salsa to classical and jazz, have earned global admiration. However, behind this rich cultural tapestry lies a reality where many musicians…
Top 5 Best Restaurants (Paladares) in Havana, Cuba
Best Cuban Restaurants (Reviewed September 2026) Restaurant hours, menus, and availability can change; reservations are recommended. By Chaz Chambers(Musician, Tour Guide Leader, and Director of Havana Music Tours and Musical Getaways) There are many great restaurant options around Havana, Cuba, but these are a…
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…
Hidden Music Venues of Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cuba, often overshadowed by Havana, offers an authentic and profound musical experience. The city’s historical significance as the birthplace of Son music (as we know it today), Cuba’s most emblematic musical genre, gives it a unique cultural resonance.…