A number of festivals and events dot the social calendar in Camaguey throughout the year. A few of the highlights include:
April/May
Festival de Arte Danzario -- this festival features a number of dance performances, seminars and workshops.
June
Carnaval -- the highlight of this week-long festival is a parade featuring musicians, dancers, and other performers.Throughout the week there are also a number of concerts, theatrical and dance performances, and other events.
July
Festival Internacional de Musica Contemporanea de Camaguey -- this festival features concerts and discussions of contemporary music performances by Cuban and international artists.
September
Festival de Teatro de Camaguey -- this festival features a number of theatrical performances as part of a national theatre competition.
Public Holidays in Cuba:
- Januray 1 -- Triunfo de la Revolucion (Liberation Day)
- May 1 -- Dia de los trabajadores (Labor Day)
- July 26 -- Asalto al cuartel Moncada (Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada Garrison)
- October 10 -- Dia de la Independencia (Independence Day)
- December 25 -- Navidad (Christmas)