Festival Internacional de Ballet de La Habana Alicia Alonso

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The story

Festival Internacional de Ballet de La Habana Alicia Alonso in Havana

The Festival Internacional de Ballet de La Habana, created in 1960 and now named for Alicia Alonso, who founded Cuba's first professional dance company in 1948, runs biennially since 1974, opening each October 28 and building to a fixed Giselle gala on November 2, making it one of the oldest continuously running ballet festivals in the world.

The International Ballet Festival of Havana was created in 1960 through a joint effort of the Ballet Nacional de Cuba, the national tourism institute and the cultural branches of the Cuban government, becoming one of the most prominent ballet events on a world scale from its very first edition.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

This festival's fixed structural anchor, an October 28 opening and a Giselle gala on November 2 in every biennial edition, is a documented format distinguishing it from ballet festivals with variable annual programming, and its direct lineage to Alicia Alonso's 1948 founding of Cuba's first professional dance company gives it a specific technical identity built on the internationally recognized Cuban ballet school rather than an imported style

02

The mystery stays covered

This continuity across decades of shifting circumstances gives the festival a resilience distinct from many newer cultural events

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Festival Internacional de Ballet de La Habana Alicia Alonso is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Havana, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

This festival's fixed structural anchor, an October 28 opening and a Giselle gala on November 2 in every biennial edition, is a documented format...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Use Havana transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Smart-casual to formal attire suits Havana's main theater venues for ballet performances; a light jacket helps for cooler late-October and November evenings.

Safety

Festival Internacional de Ballet de La Habana Alicia Alonso is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Havana, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["es"] · CUP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map23.14 N, 82.36 WOpen in Google Maps

Havana, Havana, Cuba

Nearest airportHAV — José Martí
TransportUse Havana transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Havana, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival Internacional de Ballet de La Habana Alicia Alonso?

Festival Internacional de Ballet de La Habana Alicia Alonso is listed for Multiple months. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival Internacional de Ballet de La Habana Alicia Alonso take place?

The festival is listed in Havana, Cuba. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Havana, Havana, Cuba

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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