Festival del Habano: The World's Premier Cuban Cigar Celebration

Festival del Habano: The World's Premier Cuban Cigar Celebration

Every year, the international cigar world converges on Havana for the Festival del Habano, the ultimate global celebration of Cuban tobacco culture.

Featuring private tours of historic factories like Partagás and El Laguito, plantation visits in Pinar del Río, and the world-record Humidor Auction, the festival is the epicenter of Habano passion.

LocationHavana, Cuba (Palacio de Convenciones)
ParticipantsAficionados & Merchants from 80+ Countries
HighlightsGala Dinner & Million-Euro Humidor Auction

Festival Highlights

  • Trade Fair & Seminars: Global accessory launches, sommelier contests, and master classes.
  • Factory Visits: Witnessing master Torcedores handcraft iconic vitolas.
  • The Charity Humidor Auction: Bespoke humidor masterpieces filled with rare Habanos auctioned to raise millions of euros for the Cuban public healthcare system.

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What is the Festival del Habano?

The Festival del Habano is the world's most prestigious annual cigar festival held in Havana, Cuba, gathering thousands of aficionados, distributors, and collectors from over 80 countries.

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