Encuentro Amigos de Partagás in Italy: Europe's Greatest Cuban Cigar Festival

Often called “Havana in Italy,” the Encuentro Amigos de Partagás in Matelica is Europe’s premier gathering for Cuban cigar aficionados.

Organized by the Cigar Club Matelica, the event brings together master Cuban rollers, Habanos executives, and international connoisseurs for four days of Italian culinary pairings, live Cuban music, and rare vintage tastings.

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1. The Heritage of Matelica and Havana

Every summer, the central piazza of Matelica transforms into a lively Cuban fiesta with street food, Verdicchio di Matelica wine pairings, and rolling masterclasses led by senior Torcedores from Havana’s Partagás factory.

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2. Rare Tastings and Edición Regionales

The festival is famous for uncorking vintage Cuban humidors and offering attendees first access to Italian Regional Editions (Edición Regional Italia) produced exclusively by Habanos S.A. for Diadema S.p.A.

Explore our collection of Partagás Cigars at Ray’s Cigars.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Encuentro Amigos de Partagás take place?

The festival takes place annually in the picturesque town of Matelica in the Marche region of central Italy.