Varadero Josone Music Festival Tour 2025
Music & Cultural Cuba Tour – Havana, Matanzas, Varadero
August 26th-September 1st, 2025
Music & Cultural Cuba Tour – Havana, Matanzas, Varadero
August 26th-September 1st, 2025
Are you ready for an unforgettable experience at the Varadero Josone Music Festival 2025? 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.
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
Showcasing Cuba’s Finestย 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 2025 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 Celebrationย 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 2025. 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!
Small Group Tours Up to 12 People
7 Days / 6 Nights
Havana, Matanzas & Varadero
Detailed Itinerary (Compliant for OFAC general license Educational Activities: Group People to People โ US Travelers)
Pricing and Payments:
Prices are per person and vary depending on whether you select a Group Casa, Private Casa, Hotel, etc. Each tour has its own accommodation options listed on the webpage. Some tours are only Casas, and some could be only hotels. All options have a private room and private bathroom.
To reserve your spot, we require a $1000 USD deposit (50% of the total price for private tours.) Final payments are due around 90 days before tour departure. We have some options for multiple payment plans 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 infoย here.
Early airport arrival in Havana
Lunch or Brunch at a famous Paladar (Orientation during lunch)
Driving tour of Havana (Visit Fusterlandia, Revolutionary Square, and all around Havana!)
Check-in to Casa/Villa/Hotel
Relax/nap or explore near your Casa with your guide
Welcoming Dinner at El Del Frente (Featured in the documentary Cuban Food Stories)
Sunset at Malecon, introduction to a ritual, cultural discussion
The best late-night music event in the city (Live Timba or even Cuban Jazz.)
Breakfast with the group at the casa/villa or hotel
Private Afro-Cuban Religion Tour in Callejon de Hamel and the Cayo Hueso neighborhood in Centro Havana โ Learn why religion in Cuba is important for Cuban music history
Walking tour of Old Havana (History, Art, and more) + Lunch included
Free time to visit craft shops, art stores, etc.
Back to the casa or hotel to rest before dinner and music
Dinner on your own
The best late-night music event in the city
Breakfast with the group at the casa/villa or hotel
Early travel to Matanzas & Varadero, Cuba (Only 1.5 hours to Matazas, then 40 minutes to Varadero Beach)
Musicology workshop about Matanzas music and history.
Authentic Rumba experience with the rumba group Los Muรฑequitos de Matanzas.
Lunch included
Check-in to Casa or Hotel in Varadero
Relax/nap for the late-night festival
Dinner on your own
The first night of the Josone Music Festival โ Transportation is included from the hotel or casa to the Festival, and we will do multiple pick-ups to/from your casa or hotel until 2AM. (Yes, to and from!) If you plan to stay past 2AM, someone from our team will stay with you and help you find a good taxi home.
Breakfast with the group at the casa/villa or hotel
Drum circle experience with Cuban musicians at the white sandy beach of Varadero.
Lunch on your own or with the group (not included)
Partial free day between the drum circle and festival pick up.
Dinner on your own
The second night of the Josone Music Festival โ Transportation is included from the hotel or casa to the Festival, and we will do multiple pick-ups to/from your casa or hotel until 2AM. (Yes, to and from!) If you plan to stay past 2AM, someone from our team will stay with you and help you find a good taxi home.
Breakfast with the group at the casa/villa or hotel
Free time to explore Varadero or relax
Dinner on your own
Music Festival โ Transportation is included from the hotel or casa to the Festival, and we will do multiple pick-ups to/from your casa or hotel until 2AM. (Yes, to and from!) If you plan to stay past 2AM, someone from our team will stay with you and help you find a good taxi home.
Breakfast with the group at the casa/villa or hotel
Free morning and afternoon to explore Varadero or relax
VIP Final group dinner with Cuban musicians playing at the Varadero Josone Festival 2023โฆ Cheers!
Last night of Josone Music Festival โ Transportation is included from the hotel or casa to the Festival, and we will do multiple pick-ups to/from your casa or hotel until 2AM. (Yes, to and from!) If you plan to stay past 2AM, someone from our team will stay with you and help you find a good taxi home.
Breakfast at the casa/villa or hotel
Transportation to the International Airport in Varadero.
*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
Cuban Visasย will be purchased at your last airport 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.
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
U.S. Travelers: All of our tours are within the O.F.A.C. (U.S. Treasury) guidelines for legal travel services for U.S. Citizens and residents going to Cuba. We are a United States-based travel company that is in full compliance with all of the travel rules for Cuba. For United States-based travelers you will receive a travel affidavit and full-time itinerary that meets all of the legal requirements for the O.F.A.C general travel licensing.
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