Havana International Jazz Festival
Season or date: January
Latin America's premier jazz celebration gathering top musicians worldwide.
Festivals in Cuba
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Carnival of Santiago
Season or date: Late July
Caribbean's largest carnival with Afro-Cuban conga groups parading through streets.
Fiesta del Fuego
Season or date: December
Fire festival in Remedios. Famous for grand fireworks and float battles.
Havana Film Festival
Season or date: Early December
International film festival showcasing latest Latin American cinema.
Cigar Festival
Season or date: February
International cigar trade fair coveted by aficionados. Premium Havana cigar tastings held.
Public holidays
- Liberation Day (Jan 1)
- Labour Day (May 1)
- Revolution Day (July 26)
- Independence War Start (Oct 10)
- Christmas (Dec 25)