Festival Internacional Baila en Cuba 2026
Long-running international gathering for Cuban casino and rueda — 6 nights in Havana with rhythm classes (son, rumba, mambo, chachachá), specialized workshops with Conjunto Folklórico maestros, and nightly live concerts and dance nights at Salón Rosado "Benny Moré" plus other iconic venues. Competition categories: partner dance (judged on technique + connection) and rueda de casino (5-couple teams, judged on technique + choreography). Run by Artex, Cuba's cultural-tourism agency. North-American travelers most often book via Cubanisms (12-day Havana + Trinidad package).
- 6-day festivalMore trip than night out — plan travel and a place to stay for all 6 days.
- FormatFestival
- Dance stylesSalsa
- TicketsConfirm on organizer page
Organized by
Artex / Baila en Cuba
Artex — Cuba's main cultural-tourism agency, which organizes and presents the Festival Internacional Baila en Cuba each November in Havana. Programming centers on Cuban casino, son, rumba, mambo, and chachachá with Conjunto Folklórico maestros, concerts at Salón Rosado "Benny Moré", and partner + rueda competitions. Tour packages most commonly booked via Cubanisms ([email protected] / Dalida T. Pupo Barrios).
For organizers
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