Ritmo Cuba – International Cuban Dance Festival 2026

About this event

Ritmo Cuba returns to Havana from April 6 through April 12, 2026, for seven days of dance, music and Cuban culture.

Based at the National Hotel in Vedado, the festival brings together dancers, instructors and choreographers from Cuba and around the world. The hotel overlooks the Malecón and provides a central base for the week’s classes, parties and activities.

The program includes more than 100 hours of workshops across three dedicated rooms. Classes cover Cuban salsa, Rueda de Casino, bachata, reggaeton, cha-cha-cha, kizomba, hip hop, rumba and Afro-Cuban folklore.

More than 60 instructors are scheduled to teach during the festival, including artists from leading dance schools in Havana. The program welcomes a range of experience levels, giving both newer and experienced dancers opportunities to develop their technique and explore Cuban dance traditions.

Daily activities include workshops and dance tours around Havana, followed by evening parties and live band performances. A beach party is also planned as one of the signature events of the week.

Early-bird full passes cost €480 through October 31, 2025. A €273 weekend pass covers the final three days of the festival.