{"id":679,"date":"2021-09-01T00:18:08","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T00:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/?p=679"},"modified":"2026-04-17T00:01:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T05:01:08","slug":"evenements-a-cuba","status":"publish","type":"travel-guide","link":"https:\/\/remote-expeditions.com\/fr\/guide-de-voyage\/evenements-a-cuba\/","title":{"rendered":"Festivals et carnavals \u00e0 Cuba"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Cuba&#8217;s Major Carnivals: A Celebration of Culture<\/h2>\n<h3>Carnaval de Santiago de Cuba (Carnaval Santiaguero)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Typically the last full week of July. This is Cuba&#8217;s largest and most traditional carnival, a truly historic event that coincides with the national holiday of National Rebellion Day on July 26th, adding to its significance and energy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00c0 quoi s'attendre :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Energetic street parades (<strong>comparses<\/strong>) featuring neighborhood groups.<\/li>\n<li>Des chars \u00e9labor\u00e9s, des costumes vibrants et de la musique de conga non-stop.<\/li>\n<li>Un fort accent sur le patrimoine, la musique et la danse afro-cubains.<\/li>\n<li>Stalles de cuisine de rue vendant des collations traditionnelles et des boissons au rhum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conseils aux voyageurs :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>R\u00e9servez votre h\u00e9bergement et votre transport pour Santiago bien \u00e0 l'avance ; la ville est compl\u00e8tement pleine.<\/li>\n<li>Soyez pr\u00eat pour une chaleur intense, une humidit\u00e9 \u00e9lev\u00e9e et des foules tr\u00e8s importantes et denses. Restez hydrat\u00e9.<\/li>\n<li>This is a participatory event; don&#8217;t be surprised if you&#8217;re pulled into a conga line!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Havana Carnival (Carnaval de la Habana)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Usually held over several weekends in August. It is important to note that the schedule for the Havana Carnival can be less consistent than Santiago&#8217;s. We strongly advise travelers to verify the exact dates closer to their trip to ensure they don&#8217;t miss it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00c0 quoi s'attendre :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A grander, more staged parade along the <strong>Malec\u00f3n<\/strong> seawall.<\/li>\n<li>Grands chars \u00e9labor\u00e9s, troupes de danse professionnelles et groupes de musique renomm\u00e9s.<\/li>\n<li>Une atmosph\u00e8re l\u00e9g\u00e8rement plus formelle par rapport \u00e0 la f\u00eate de rue spontan\u00e9e de Santiago.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conseils aux voyageurs :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrive early to get a good viewing spot along the Malec\u00f3n.<\/li>\n<li>While still lively, it&#8217;s often considered more family-friendly than the intense Santiago carnival.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Festivals culturels remarquables tout au long de l'ann\u00e9e<\/h2>\n<h3>Festival Internacional de Jazz (Festival International de Jazz de La Havane)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Mid-January.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What It Is:<\/strong> A world-renowned festival attracting top-tier Cuban and international jazz musicians.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Go:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Des concerts et des sessions de jam sont organis\u00e9s dans tout La Havane, dans divers lieux, des grands th\u00e9\u00e2tres aux clubs intimes.<\/li>\n<li>Une opportunit\u00e9 fantastique de d\u00e9couvrir le talent incroyable des musiciens cubains dans une atmosph\u00e8re vibrante et urbaine.<\/li>\n<li>Bien que les billets pour les t\u00eates d'affiche majeures puissent se vendre rapidement, de nombreux excellents spectacles dans de plus petites salles sont plus accessibles et offrent une exp\u00e9rience merveilleusement intime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Las Parrandas de Remedios<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Christmas Eve (December 24th) in the small town of Remedios.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What It Is:<\/strong> One of Cuba&#8217;s oldest, loudest, and most spectacular festivals. It&#8217;s a &#8220;friendly&#8221; face-off between two of the town&#8217;s neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00c0 quoi s'attendre :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Un combat de feux d'artifice \u00e9poustouflant, toute la nuit.<\/li>\n<li>Parades of massive, intricate, hand-made floats (<strong>carrozas<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<li>Une f\u00eate de rue massive et joyeuse aliment\u00e9e par des rythmes de rumba.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conseils aux voyageurs :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CRITICAL:<\/strong> Book accommodation in or near Remedios up to a year in advance. Availability is extremely limited and disappears quickly.<\/li>\n<li>Cet \u00e9v\u00e9nement est extr\u00eamement bruyant. Pensez aux bouchons d'oreilles pour votre confort.<\/li>\n<li>Wear non-flammable clothing (e.g., cotton, not synthetics) and closed-toe shoes due to falling firework embers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Festival du Nouveau Cin\u00e9ma Latino-am\u00e9ricain (Festival du Film de La Havane)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Early December.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What It Is:<\/strong> A major international film festival celebrating Latin American cinema.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Go:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Voir de nouveaux films classiques, des documentaires et des courts m\u00e9trages de toute la r\u00e9gion.<\/li>\n<li>Screenings take place in Havana&#8217;s beautiful, historic cinemas.<\/li>\n<li>Many films are subtitled in English, making it accessible even if you don&#8217;t speak Spanish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conseils pratiques pour assister \u00e0 n'importe quel festival cubain<\/h2>\n<h3>Planning &#038; Logistics<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>R\u00e9servez \u00e0 l'avance :<\/strong> During any major festival, accommodation and inter-city transport (especially <strong>Viazul<\/strong> buses) get booked up months ahead. Plan accordingly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Verify Dates:<\/strong> Festival dates can sometimes shift. Always try to find the most current information before finalizing your travel plans around a specific event. Official Cuban tourism sites or reputable online travel forums are good resources for the latest news.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Sur le terrain<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Carry Cash (CUP):<\/strong> You will need Cuban Pesos for street food, drinks, and incidentals. Assume you will not be able to use cards at festival stalls.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay Safe in Crowds:<\/strong> Be mindful of your belongings. Use a money belt or secure bag. Avoid flashing expensive cameras or phones unnecessarily.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Embrace &#8220;Cuban Time&#8221;:<\/strong> Schedules can be fluid. A parade scheduled for 9 PM might start at 10 PM. 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