What's on in Cuba

Carnival

Havana Carnival

Parades and street parties, colourful costumes, wild dancing and traditional music: Cubans really know how to throw a party, and for several weeks each year, they do. The fun and frolics reach high levels over weekends, when the locals put their toil and...  see full details



Art in Havana

Havana Biennial

First held in 1984 as a political exercise to showcase Third World visual arts for First World art tourists, the Havana Biennial, which is held every two years, has proved itself a worthy event, attracting dozens of artists who exhibit their works over...  see full details



Cuba Jazz Fest

Havana Jazz Festival

Held every year, Havana's feast of jazz is eagerly awaited by fans around the world, offering four days of concerts, jam sessions and workshops. Many artists travel to Cuba to perform without any remuneration, the event having gained a prestigious reputation for quality and...  see full details



International Festival of New Latin American Cinema

International Festival of New Latin American Cinema

The annual International Festival of New Latin American Cinema gives film lovers a chance to see new independent feature films, documentaries, shorts and animations exploring Latin American and Caribbean culture in cinemas across Havana. Be sure to catch films from the 'Made in Cuba'...  see full details