Nightlife and Entertainment

Havana today is one of the most enchanting cities in the world, vibrant and filled by live Salsa music. There are dozens of excellent museums and international festivals of cinema, ballet, fine arts that attract enthusiasts and experts from all over the world. The charisma, hospitality and warmth confer of 'Habaneros' local people is making Havana that place that visitors are eager to return. All is available within the city to ensure that the visitor's stay is enjoyable and pleasant.

Havana nightlife is thriving and the choice of venues is endless. Although some bars are open only to locals, you do not need to be indoors to sample great live music. Cubans know how to party and every street can turn into a live concert. The social scene starts to liven up about 2200 and, as there are no official licensing hours, clubs and bars tend to close when the last customer leaves, normally between 0200 and 0300. The free entertainment paper, Cartelera, which comes out every Thursday, has a list of what's on around the city, including any gigs for famous bands, such as the Buena Vista Social Club or Los Van Van. The paper can normally be found at hotel reception desks or from their office at Calle 15 602, on the corner of Calle C in the Vedado district. Generally, Cubans expect to dress up when going out and most clubs have a rule of no shorts, T-shirts or jeans. Many clubs charge an entrance fee and this can be anything from USD1 to USD10 and more.

Below you'll find a list with day and night entertainment in Havana;