Events in Varadero
Liberation Day
1 January
Being in Cuba for New Year's Eve may be enough partying for some but 1 January is a national holiday, commemorating the success of the communist revolution. This means the New Year partying carries through for another day. In Varadero, there are plenty of street parties, concerts and events to mark the occasion.
Varadero World Music Festival
June
Celebrating the incredible diversity of world music, this festival features renowned musicians from across the world as well as local artists. There are both big concerts and low-key gigs at various venues in town.
International Honda Varadero
June
A must for motorbike enthusiasts, the International Honda Varadero is part of the worldwide Big Bike Festival. Both international and local bikers converge on the town for a weekend of riding.
Varadero Golf Tournament
June
One for the golfing enthusiasts in town, Varadero Golf Club hosts its annual golf tournament.
Moncada Day
26 July
26 July is a national holiday for Cuba and commemorates the beginning of the Cuban Revolution with Castro's unsuccessful assault on the Moncada Barracks. Festivities are held nationwide, and Varadero hosts carnivals and street parties.