Casa de la Música de Centro Habana

CA4
Style of place: Live music venue
Cover: CUC 5-25
Style of music: Salsa/Timba
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Popularity
Entertainment
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Galiano, entre Neptuno y Concordia, Centro Habana
(+53)7860 - 8296
Open 10pm-4.30am Tue-Sun

  • This really is the place to go if you want to see the very best Cuban salsa bands. The Galiano venue quickly gained a reputation as the best venue for salsa after its opening in 2003. There is much more space in the Galiano venue than its slightly posher twin in Miramar which allows you to bar perch if you want to take a break from the dance floor. When the big bands play, covers go up dramatically but the frantic energy and packed venues make it worthwhile and an experience to remember. Less popular bands struggle to fill up the venue so it’s worth checking to see who’s playing.

    
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