Cubadanza
January
Winter festival of Cuban dance by the country's top notch modern troupe.
Teatro Mella, Danza Contemporánea de Cuba.

Feria del Libro (International Book Fair)
February
Gigantic week-long book fair with accompanying cultural events.
San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress
Website: www.cubaliteraria.com/evento/filh/2007/inicio.htm

World Workers Day
May
Millions pack the Plaza de la Revolución to celebrate workers rights.

Habanos Festival
February
World´s greatest annual cigar festival.
Palacio de Convenciones
Website: www.habanos.com 

Havana International Guitar Festival
May, every other year
Guitar greats and up and comers flaunt their licks.
Various venues

Carnaval de la Habana (Havana Carnival)
July-August
Huge street party with drunken crowds and dancing.
Throughout the city

Havana International Ballet Festival
October, every other year
Multiple ballets performed daily by Cuba's world-renowned company and international guests.
Gran Teatro de la Habana, Teatro Mella, and elsewhere.

Bienal de La Habana
November, every other year
Cuba's most important fine arts event with participants from all over the country and the world.
Galleries and museums throughout the city
Website: www.bienalhabana.cult.cu

Festival del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano (Festival of New Latin American Cinema)
December
Super popular international film festival.
Various cinemas throughout the city
Website: www.habanafilmfestival.com

International Jazz Festival
December, every other year
Best of Cuban and international jazz musicians.
Various venues throughout the city.
Website: www.festivaljazzplaza.icm.cu