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Ritmo Cuba 2026 - International Cuban Dance Festival in Havana
Location
Havana, Cuba
Date
April 6 - April 12, 2026
Venue
Hotel Nacional de Cuba
About This Festival
LaSalsaDelBaile - Ritmo Cuba 2026 (8th Edition) – International Cuban Dance Festival in Havana Dates: April 6–12, 2026Location: Hotel Nacional de Cuba, Vedado, Havana Experience the heart and soul of Cuban dance in Havana, birthplace of salsa rhythm! Ritmo Cuba is a unique international gathering bringing together dancers, students, teachers, and choreographers from around the globe to share their passion for Latin dance. Over 7 unforgettable days, Havana becomes the vibrant epicenter of dance, music, and Cuban culture.   Why Join Ritmo Cuba 2026? 100+ Hours of Dance Workshops:Enjoy intensive classes across three simultaneous rooms, allowing you to select your preferred styles and skill levels. Explore Cuban Salsa, Rueda de Casino, Reggaeton, Cha Cha Cha, Bachata, Hip Hop, Kizomba, Rumba, and Afro-Cuban Folklore. World-Class Instructors:Learn directly from over 60 of the best salsa and Latin dance teachers from Cuba and around the world, including principal instructors from Havana’s top salsa schools. Iconic Venue:Stay and dance at the legendary 5-star Hotel Nacional, centrally located in Vedado with breathtaking views of Havana's iconic Malecón. Unforgettable Parties & Shows:Enjoy daily themed events, vibrant nightly parties with live Cuban bands, professional dance performances, and the famous Ritmo Cuba beach party. Dance Tours & Cultural Excursions:Explore Havana through organized dance tours, city visits, rumba parties, urban fiestas, and experience Cuban culture firsthand. Featured Artists:• Maykel Fonts• Jorge & Indira• Diana Rodríguez• Adonis Santiago• Silvia & Silvio (La Casona del Son)• Jorge Luna• Karelia Despaigne• Mariesly Paradelo• Los Datway• Yoerlis Brunet (Danza Contemporánea de Cuba)• Yoanis Peláez• Oddebi• Adrian Pozo (La Casona del Son)• Geissa Barrientos (La Casona del Son)• Claudio Levis (La Casona del Son)• Josline Hernández (La Casona del Son)• Luis Yoryanko (La Casona del Son)• Yanai Stable (La Casona del Son)• Ahmed Guerrero (La Casona del Son)• Saira Baró (La Casona del Son)• Orlando Rodríguez (La Casona del Son)• Daynerys Carrera (La Casona del Son)• Oliver Pérez (La Casona del Son)• Nairobi Núñez (La Casona del Son)• Adrián Alfaro (La Casona del Son)• Dayami Rodríguez (La Casona del Son)• Daymara Girón (Latinsalseando)• Deyvis Aguilera (Latinsalseando)• Daimé Peralta (Latinsalseando)• Yusniel Gómez (Latinsalseando)• Tony & Loly (HabanaKiz)• Jorge & Maribel (Sprachcaffe)• Herson (Kubasoy)• Erik Morales 'Chino' (Salsabor)• Jimmy (Marisuri)…and many more! Secure Your Spot:Choose from full-week or weekend passes, with or without accommodation at Hotel Nacional. Early bird rates available until October 31st, 2025. Book your experience now on go&dance and be part of the magic of Ritmo Cuba! Join dancers worldwide for this unforgettable Cuban dance adventure in Havana!
Staying there
The festival is held at Hotel Nacional de Cuba, so the venue itself is somewhere to stay — worth checking their rate before booking elsewhere in Havana.
Hotels near the venue
Prices for 2026-04-06 to 2026-04-12, the nights the festival runs. We may earn a commission if you book through these.
Going to be in Havana?
We keep a guide to the regular salsa and bachata nights in Havana — useful for the evenings either side of the festival. Read the Havana guide.
Dancing in Havana
Where to dance in Havana outside the festival, plus everything else we track there.
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