Festival del Habano XXVI Scheduled for Feberuary 23-27, 2026

[JohnS]

Confirmation below, from Halfwheel, that the event is scheduled for the last week of February (as per usual). Are you planning to go? Were you able to get in last year? It seems such a long time ago since Laurent (aka Habano News on YouTube) couldn't a ticket to the seminar and Wednesday night party. Hopefully, he can get in next year!

July 21, 2025 - Brooks Whittington

Festival del Habano XXVI Scheduled for Feb. 23-27, 2026

The Festival del Habano XXVI will be held from Feb. 23-27, 2026, in Havana, Cuba.

While Habanos S.A. has not formally announced the dates, a representative for Intertabak AG informed halfwheel of the dates via email. Intertabak AG is the Swiss distributor for Cuban cigars.

The dates are not surprising as the event typically starts during the last week of February. Held annually in Havana, the Festival del Habano serves as the marquee event for the Cuban cigar world as most of Habanos S.A.’s distributors attend the event along with some of the more prominent Cuban cigar retailers, suppliers, media and consumers. Beyond the formal list of events, many private parties—both formal and informal—are hosted along with countless meetings, including with some of Habanos S.A.’s suppliers and other partners.

Historically, attendees have been able to attend educational seminars, visit Cuban cigar factories and tobacco farms, see and purchase products at a trade show, learn how to roll cigars in a class taught by a working cigar roller and participate in the International Habanos World Challenge contest.

Habanos S.A. also uses the event to announce the past year’s financial performance, provide an outlook for the upcoming year and to formally show off upcoming new Cuban cigars. Of note, next year marks the 60th anniversary of the debut of the Cohiba brand, and Habanos S.A. will almost certainly make the Cohiba anniversary a centerpiece of the event.

In addition, there are usually a number of formal dinners dedicated to specific cigars or releases, as well as the final night’s activities, which include an extremely popular auction of elaborate humidors. Last year, the humidor auction at the Festival del Habano generated €16.25 million ($16.62 million) and included a new record for the most expensive recorded humidor sale.

Registration details have not yet been announced, consumers wishing to attend should contact their local distributor to inquire about access to the event.

Source: https://halfwheel.com/festival-del-habano-xxvi-scheduled-for-feb-23-27-2026/453141/

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