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…
Must-see entertainment in Caribbean
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…
Vedado
Cuba's much-loved puppet theater, founded in 1963, is housed in this small 210-seat venue under the Focsa building. It puts on regular shows with a strong…
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 …
Fort-de-France
This excellent theater, housed in Fort-de-France's old city hall, offers an interesting program of French drama, dance and musical performances. Upcoming…
Punta Cana & the Southeast
Sells tickets for concerts and sporting events in the Dominican Republic, including the Dominican Winter Baseball League. These can also be purchased at…
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…
Aruba
Located at the Marriott, the largest casino on the island is all flash and frenzy. There are some 21 gaming tables (open 4pm to 4am) and about 500 slot…
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…
Pinar del Río Province
The musical half of an eponymous restaurant, and rated highly by locals, this nightly cabaret takes place in an enormous open-air patio decorated with…
Ciego de Ávila Province
There are occasional concerts on the courtyard stage of this graceful colonial building, and a bar decked out in tribal art out back. Check the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Aruba
Glitzy casino with 221 slot machines and 13 gaming tables (most open in the evening only). From Tuesday to Sunday cover bands offer distraction while you…
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…
Villa Clara Province
If you get sick of Kyle from Kitchener, Ontario, hogging the karaoke machine, head over to this jazz bar in the Plaza La Estrella shopping center for…
Sancti Spíritus
From October to April, baseball games are held at this stadium, 1km north of the bus station. The provincial team Los Gallos (the Roosters) last tasted…
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.
Vedado
Basketball and volleyball games – and, more recently, judo and indoor football – are held at this tatty-looking sports hall opposite the main bus station.
Casa de las Promociones Musicales 'La Guantanamera'
Guantánamo Province
A well-maintained concert-oriented venue, with Thursday rap peñas (performances) and Sunday trova (traditional poetic singing) matinees.
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.
Biblioteca Provincial Rubén Martínez Villena
Sancti Spíritus
On Parque Serafín Sánchez, a grand entrance leads into a marble hall, curving staircases and pink walls. Concerts and events are sometimes held here.
Ciego de Ávila Province
Locals willingly hitch, walk or carpool to make the 6km trip from Morón to this cabaret, held in a cave on the southern shores of Laguna de la Leche.
Granma Province
For traditional music, head to this dependable option, which has Saturday and Sunday night peñas (musical performances) and painting expos.
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.
Las Tunas
This large thatched venue at the west entrance to town has the standard feathers, salsa and pasties show on Saturdays and Sundays.
Santa Clara
Cinema below the Hotel Santa Clara Libre where large-screen English-language films are shown. Check noticeboard for showtimes.
Guantánamo Province
Revamped cinema in the heart of the Parque Martí action. Mainly in Spanish; a few films in English with Spanish subtitles.
Sancti Spíritus
Of the city's two main cinemas, this is your best bet for a decent movie (some in English with Spanish subtitles).
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.
Willemstad
Has a schedule of offbeat films, dance and live theater. A shady open-air cafe serves food before performances.
Isla de la Juventud
If you're at a loose end, check the noticeboard at the town's main cinema in Parque Guerrillero Heroico.
Las Tunas
Get your groove on with reggaeton, salsa and pop at this disco. There's a matinee program on Sundays.
Caribbean Cinemas Antigua Megaplex 8
Antigua
Modern multiplex showing international blockbusters. Comes with an attached food court and arcade.
