Bayamo
You can catch heartfelt boleros (danceable Cuban ballads)on the flowery patio here in the former home of disgraced first president Tomás Estrada Palma,…
Must-see entertainment in Cuba
Cominado Deportivo Henry García Suárez
Holguín
You can catch boxing matches at this spit-and-sawdust gym on the western side of Parque Peralta, where three Olympic medalists have trained. If you can…
Compañia Danzaría Folklórica Kokoyé
Santiago de Cuba
One of the more modern folkloric groups formed in 1989 to promote Afro-Cuban dance to tourists. They can be seen performing on Saturday evenings and…
Bayamo
Just as the rest of the world fell for the exoticism of the Buena Vista Social Club, Cubans fell for the downright brilliance of the Fab Four. This quirky…
Bayamo
This cinema is on the western side of Parque Céspedes by the post office. It offers everything from Gutiérrez Alea to the latest Hollywood blockbuster …
Centro Cultural Batería Fernando VII
Holguín Province
The diminutive Spanish fort hovering above the choppy ocean is today an atmospheric cultural center run by ARTex. It puts on weekend shows and serves food…
Matanzas
A good starlit night out for a fraction of the price of your standard Cuban cabaret, Las Palmas, overseen by the state-run cultural arm, Artex, has…
Cayo Coco
This natural cave is the only non-all-inclusive entertainment venue in Cayo Coco, although 95% of the audience will be 'all-inclusivers.' It features a…
Havana
The slightly down-at-heel Estadio Pedro Marrero holds 28,000 spectators and is used mainly for soccer games – internationals and playoffs in the Liga…
Holguín
The best of a quintet of city-center cinemas, this is the spot for big-screen movies, with occasional English-language films with Spanish subtitles. It's…
Varadero
An ARTex cultural center on the edge of Varadero town, offering concerts, shows, dancing, karaoke and plenty of local flavor. Check the current schedule…
Santiago de Cuba
You can catch the Sinfónica del Oriente at this former church on Plaza de Dolores, plus the impressive children's choir (at 5pm). The event calendar is…
Cienfuegos
From October to April the provincial baseball team – nicknamed Los Elefantes – plays matches here. Its best-ever national series finish was fourth in 1979.
Camagüey
Former cinema reincarnated in 2014 as a fount of video-art, with a 3D room. The on-site Galería Pixel shows revolving documentary films.
Holguín
Culture vultures steam the creases out of their evening dresses to see live theater and performances by the Orquesta Sinfónica de Holguín here.
Santiago de Cuba
Children's shows are staged at 5pm on Saturday and Sunday at this theater near General Portuondo, opposite the Iglesia de Santo Tomás.
Santiago de Cuba
This classical choir sometimes allows visitors to attend its practice sessions from 9am to 11am Monday to Friday.
Santiago de Cuba
Stylish venue with interesting solo acts singing their hearts out to great piano music come nightfall. Good fun.
Cienfuegos
The most modern of the city's three cinemas. Has a penchant for French-themed film festivals.
Bayamo
Wide-ranging cultural events, including art expos, on the east side of Parque Céspedes.
Trinidad
This stadium, at the southeastern end of Frank País, hosts baseball games.
Varadero
A kilometer east of the Sol Palmeras, Cabaret Cueva del Pirata presents scantily clad dancers in a Cuban-style floor show with a buccaneer twist (eye…
Havana
Opposite the Capitolio, Cine Payret is Centro Habana's largest and oldest cinema, erected in 1878. The building has suffered at least three fires in its…
Trinidad
They've changed the beat to 4/4 time in the old Casa de la Rumba where the decor is dedicated exclusively to the Beatles, including four life-sized…
Cienfuegos
Don't be deceived by the cabaret moniker, the Guanaroca in Hotel Jagua is more an events room than a regular cabaret with regular shows. It more commonly…
Bayamo
Bayamo's glittery nightclub-cabaret opposite the Hotel Sierra Maestra draws out the locals on weekends in their equally glittery attire. It's the largest…
Santiago de Cuba
This cinema, next to the cathedral, is one of only a few currently operating in Santiago de Cuba. Occasional English-language films.
Bayamo
From October to April there are baseball games at this stadium, approximately 2km east of the center.
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