1. French Cinema Festival in Cuba
   (End of June)
2. Havana Jazz Festival
   16- 19 Dec (Annual)
3. Havana Bienal
   March
4. Carnaval de Santiago
   21-27 July
5. Habana film festival
   2-12 Dec

The Havana Jazz Festival, organised by Chucho Valdés, is an internationally renowned event that consistently attracts an excellent line-up. Performances take place in the Casa de la Cultura Plaza, Teatro Nacional de Cuba and other venues across the city.

Cuban music enjoyed a worldwide boost in popularity in the late Nineties due to the success of the Buena Vista Social Club. Cuban son was a precursor to salsa and much excellent Latin jazz emanates from this sunny Caribbean island. What better place then for a jazz festival than Havana, with its rich musical heritage and unique atmosphere?