Festivals in Cuba

The festivals of Cuba They are more than just a meeting in the street, drenched in happiness and with exotic food and joyful dance, where the island's carnivals are undoubtedly a highlight to spend your vacation in Cuba. Here are some of our favorite festivals in Cuba:

Havana Jazz Festival - February

The Havana Jazz Festival is probably the most famous of Cuba's Jazz festivals throughout the year. It first started in 1978, the first some jazz festivals Havana attracted renowned artists such as Chucho Valdés, Giullespie Dizzy and Max Roach.

Today, with Valdés as artistic director, Cuba's main jazz festival has expanded to include all of Havana's major concert halls, but still maintains the spirit of improvised jazz with unexpected street jams along the Pier.

Havana Carnival - July

Until 1998, this Cuban festival was held annually in February, but has since been moved to July. Each neighborhood organizes its «comparsa» (performance group), which is to perform in the parade and dance show. Each group practices their talents months in advance, and the big day is always memorable with colorful costumes, energetic dances, live music, and lots of fun!

A lively treat to all the senses, the carnival also provides Cuba vacation makers with authentic culinary delights featuring roast pork, tamales and chicharritas all readily available to festival goers. Along with the parade, visitors will also be delighted with open-air concerts, which will showcase the best Cuban bands at the Melecon.

Santiago de Cuba - July

While the party in Havana is in full swing, tourists almost 620 miles away, in Santiago de Cuba will also be able to enjoy the street party of a lifetime. The best days for the most famous of Cuba's festivals are from 24 to 26, where you will find a city that literally never sleeps!

 People gather on the streets to party all night, waiting for the exciting annual performance at the Moncada Barracks. Tourists will delight in the colorful and eclectic scenes as they stroll down the famous Trocha Avenue filled with local food and drink venues and the stage-marked position of the bands to perform. This is a festival in Cuba not to be missed - a truly joyous celebration.

Remedies - December

If you are lucky enough to be spending Christmas in Cuba, be sure to pay this small town outside of Santa Clara a visit on the 24th. This is the culmination of the Christmas party - «Las Parrandas de Remedios», which sees the fireworks, a street party and friendly competition between the neighborhoods of Son Salvador and El Carmen. A popular Cuban minor festival, but moving and unique.


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