Afro Cuban Dance Festival 2026 in Havana

About this event

Afro Cuban Dance Festival 2026 is an international dance festival dedicated to Afro-Cuban culture, dance, and music, held in the heart of Havana.

The festival runs over nearly two weeks and offers an immersive program of workshops, cultural activities, performances, and social dancing rooted in Cuban traditions.

Participants can study Afro-Cuban folklore, rumba, salsa, and related styles directly with Cuban masters, gaining deep insight into the cultural and historical context of the dances.

Beyond workshops, the festival includes live music, social events, and cultural experiences that connect dancers with Havana’s vibrant artistic life.

Afro Cuban Dance Festival is widely respected for its strong educational focus and authentic approach to preserving and sharing Afro-Cuban heritage.

Set in Havana, the event combines high-level dance training with cultural exchange in one of the world’s most iconic dance capitals.