Varadero Josone Music Festival Tour 2026
Music & Cultural Cuba Tour – Havana, Matanzas, Varadero
August 25th-1st, 2026
Group Size
Small Group Tours Up to 12 People
Are you ready for an unforgettable experience at the Varadero Josone Music Festival? This event promises to be truly special, filled with Havana and Varadero’s sights, sounds, and flavors. Get ready to enjoy amazing music, delicious food, and a wonderful atmosphere surrounded by friendly people. You’ll have the opportunity to discover new artists, dance to the beat, and create unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out on this amazing festival that celebrates Cuba’s unique and wonderful culture.
The Journey from Havana to Matanzas, Cuba
Your adventure begins in Havana, a cityย that’s alive with the sounds of music and the aroma of delicious Cuban cuisine. Start your day with a mouth-watering Cuban breakfast before exploring the city’s many cultural landmarks. In the evening, indulge in the culinary delights of some of Havana’s finest eateries, such as El Del Frente, Atelier, and El Cocinero. You’ll be treated to a dining experience that blends tradition with innovation, leaving your taste buds wanting more.ย
Next, prepare to be transported to the serene shores of Varadero. Known for its crystal-clear waters and soft sandy beaches, Varadero also boasts a lively music scene that’s the perfect setting for the festival. And so you know, Varadero Beach is considered one of the best beaches in the Caribbean and the world.ย
Varadero Josone Music Festival: Where Music and Culture Converge
Showcasing Cuba’s Finest:ย This year’s lineup is nothing short of spectacular, featuring musical luminaries such as Alain Pรฉrez & La Orquesta, Haila Marรญa Mompiรฉ, and Alexander Abreu y Havana D’Primera. Each performance is a testament to the artist’s unique sound and the depth of Cuban music tradition.
The festival celebrates Cuban culture, highlighting genres from son and salsa to timba and beyond.ย Attendees will have the opportunity to experience Cuba’s rich musical heritage as traditional sounds blend seamlessly with global influences, creating a diverse and enriching musical landscape.
A Gathering in Paradise: The Varadero Josone Music Festival 2026 offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the essence of Cuban music within the beautiful surroundings of Varadero. It’s a rare chance to connect with the spirit of Cuban musical heritage, where each note played bridgesย the past and the present.
A Global Celebration:ย The festival showcases the charm of Cuban music and its ability to resonate with peopleย worldwide. With a lineup that balances legendary Cuban performers with contemporary musical acts, the festival highlights Cuba’s music scene’s dynamic and evolving nature.
Comeย and join us for this extraordinary celebration of music, culture, and camaraderie at the Varadero Josone Music Festival 2026. Let’s create lasting memories togetherย and celebrate Cuban music’s enduring legacy and vibrant future.ย Don’t miss out onย this unforgettable event!
Tour Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Location
Havana, Matanzas & Varadero
Legal Travel to Cuba
This specialized program is operated strictly under the authorized Group People-to-People Educational Exchange general license (31 CFR ยง 515.565(b)). All scheduled programming is organized by Havana Music Tours and led directly by a designated company representative to facilitate meaningful cultural dialogue and educational exchange.
DATES & PRICES
Prices are per person and vary depending on whether you select a Group Casa, Private Casa, or a fully private residential villa. Havana Music Tours strictly operates within the independent private sector. All traveler accommodations are exclusively located inside vetted, authorized, family-owned Cuban Casas Particulares, independent neighborhood guest homes, and private villas. All options include a private room and a private bathroom.
To reserve your spot on this tour, we require a $500 USD non-refundable deposit (50% of the total price for private tours). Final payments are due around 90 days before tour departure. We have several payment plan options if needed. Just contact us and let us know.
The prices on our website are all in US Dollars and based on an ACH/Wire bank transfer from our 3rd party merchant or directly from your own bank. If you wish to use a credit or debit card, a 3.5% fee will be added. We do not accept cash or checks.
We have plenty of individuals, couples, groups, and families who travel with us, and everyone has a blast. If you have any special requests, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure you have the perfect space and feel comfortable during your stay.
If our dates do not work for you, remember that we also offer personalized tours with custom dates and group sizes. More info about ourย private tour options here.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Important info about this itinerary
*Flights arriving on Day 1 of the itinerary must arrive between 11am-1pm EST to have included transportation. You can contact us and arrive early with some add-on packages we can create for your group. It is better to arrive earlier than later, as our tour starts around 4 pm on the first tour day. We can arrange private airport transport at any time. All flights arriving must come into Havana and depart from Havana. If you book a departing flight from another city and/or stay extra days, the transportation will not be included.
*All breakfasts are included. Other meals are on a per-day basis.ย
*All music entries and reservations reflected in the itinerary are also included.
*This is just a sample itinerary; you will receive a detailed itinerary with confirmed events closer to your trip departure. We try to have a preliminary itinerary a few weeks before, but the final music schedule will not be until a few days before your trip. We use all of our musical knowledge as professional musicians and musicologists to curate the best music during the tour.ย
WHATโS INCLUDED
- Arrival airport transport from Havana Jose Marti International Airport.
- Accommodations: Premium Casa Particular (Group Casa, or Private Casa) or private neighborhood villa
- Entry into the Varadero Josone Music Festival
- Bilingual musician tour guide
- Support of the Cuban people, local businesses, and musicians
- Super Small Group Tour (12 people max.)
- Detailed Itinerary: Includes structured group cultural activities alongside dedicated windows for individual study of local private sector neighborhood infrastructure, independent music networks, and self-directed dining at local private paladares.
- Breakfast everyday
- 2 excellent dinners โ The finest paladares in Cuba! (El Del Frente, Esquina D’ Fraile, and more)
- Final group dinner with Cuban musicians
- 3 lunches
- Interactions with professional musicians and Cuban artists.
- Walking tour of Old Havana
- Driving tour of Havana: Visit Fusterlandia, El Bosque, Revolutionary Square, and more.
- Entry to live music events in Havana and the Varadero Josone Music Festival
- Rumba experience in Matanzasย on the way to Varadero
- Drum circle experience with Cuban musicians
- Departure airport transport to Varadero International (Juan Gualberto Gรณmez)
- Private transportation to all scheduled events. Including late-night transfer to and from the Varadero Josone Music Festival
- Flight concierge (flights are not included, but we can help you book the best one).
- Restaurant reservations and recommendations.
- O.F.A.C. General Travel License. (U.S. Citizens)
Whatโs Not Included
International flights, Cuban visa, travel insurance, tips, personal purchases, and additional meals or activities during free time.
Cuban Visasย are to be purchased online in advance before departing for Cuba. They are typically around $50-100. If you were born in Cuba, please contact us, as you may have different Cuban visa requirements.
YOUR STAY IN HAVANA
Group Casa Particular (Private Villa or Guest Home)
UPCOMING CUBA TOURS
This Havana Music Tour was excellent from start to finish. The team of tour guides was knowledgeable, flexible, accommodating, and fun and treated all of us like family members. The itinerary was fantastic, and I enjoyed everything about this travel experience. Read More
My wife and I went on the Jazz Plaza 2024 tour. Really excellent. Chaz and Yami have put together a great team of Cuban guides and facilitators: Rocio, Ismelys… were all wonderful. They go out of their way to personalize the experience and provide any support that is needed. Jazz Plaza is an incredible experience, and Havana Music Tours did a great job curating the adventure. Read More
We highly recommend Havana Music Tours with Chaz and his wife, Yami! They took care of every detail, and the experiences they arranged for us were so varied and interesting! … A few other highlights include dancing lessons, historical walks through the towns, sitting in on a recording studio, architecture tours, and percussion lessons from Los Muรฑequitos, Latin Grammy award-winning musicians… And of course riding in the 1950’s cars was so fun and all our drivers just wonderful.. Read More
… what made this trip very special for us was being immersed in the lives of the local people of Cuba. We arrived as strangers to this amazing island and left with new friends from the tour group and the local people of Cuba. Thank you, Havana Music Tours, for an amazing experience. I look forward to other awesome adventures with this team.. Read More
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Havana Music Tours is a trade name of Musical Getaways LLC and are both based in Arvada, Colorado, 80002, United States of America.