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Jun

17

2026

Cuban cinema takes the UK’s big screens by storm

From Havana to London: a film industry that continues to captivate British audiences

London, 16 June. Cuban cinema is currently enjoying a period of growing visibility and recognition in the United Kingdom. Classics and iconic productions from the island are appearing with increasing frequency in prestigious British cinemas, universities and cultural venues, driven by festivals, specialised screenings and the commitment of artists and supporters of Cuba who recognise the universal value of a cinematic tradition inextricably linked to the nation’s history and culture.

Jun

11

2026

Cuban Ambassador Meets the Speaker of the House of Commons and Delivers Letter from President of the National Assembly

Her Excellency Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the United Kingdom, was honoured to be received by the Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon. Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, at the Palace of Westminster.

Jun

03

2026

British MPs and trade union leaders are calling for an end to US aggression against Cuba.

London, 3 June 2026. A group of British MPs, peers and trade union leaders gathered outside the UK Parliament to express their firm rejection of the Trump administration’s escalating hostile actions against Cuba. They also called for a public stance of opposition to any threat of military intervention.

Feb

27

2026

Fidel's legacy highlighted at the University of Nottingham on the centenary of his birth

London, 27 February 2026: The historical significance and thinking of Fidel Castro continue to arouse interest in academic centres around the world. In the United Kingdom, the University of Nottingham's Centre for Cuban Studies serves as a vital bridge, bringing researchers and students closer to the reality of the island, supported by the Hennessy Collection, which, with more than 1,400 volumes, magazines and newspapers published since the 1960s, represents an invaluable tool for the international public to understand Cuba directly from its documentary sources.

Feb

20

2026

Cuba and the United Kingdom strengthen scientific and architectural ties for climate resilience

Signing of a Collaboration Agreement between the National Botanical Garden of Cuba and the Architectural Association of London

London, 20 February: — In a significant step towards sustainability and structural safety in the face of natural events in the Caribbean region, a collaboration agreement between the National Botanical Garden of Cuba (JBN) and the International School of the Architects' Association (AA) was formalised on Friday in the British capital.

Jan

28

2026

British trade union movement reaffirms its support for Cuba

London, 28 January – The historic ties of solidarity between the British trade union movement and Cuba were once again evident during the meeting between Ambassador Ismara Vargas Walter and Paul Nowak, General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), at the organisation's headquarters in London.

Nov

10

2025

Wales reaffirms its solidarity and support for Cuba

November 8: - First Secretary for Political Affairs Pablo Ginarte Sampedro participated in the Annual General Meeting of the Cymru Cuba Solidarity Campaign in Aberystwyth, Wales.

In his speech, the diplomat highlighted the deep ties of friendship and solidarity that unite the peoples of Cuba and Wales, bonds cemented by shared principles and values.

Oct

22

2025

Cuban culture is celebrated in the United Kingdom

Family photo of the artists and some guests at the National Culture Day Gala.

On 21 October, in London, the Cuban Embassy, with the support of the Campaign for Solidarity with Cuba (CSC), hosted an unforgettable gala in celebration of Cuban Culture Day. Entitled ‘Cuban Mosaic: A Night of Identity and Resilience,’ the event brought together Cuban artists and friends of the island in the United Kingdom to offer a broad and exciting sample of our music, dance and poetry. The result was a vibrant and emotional evening at the Bolívar Hall of the Venezuelan Embassy in the United Kingdom.

Jun

09

2025

Buena Vista Social Club wins five Tony Awards

The history and power of Cuban music have once again conquered the world. Once again, the Buena Vista Social Club is the inspiration for a story about one of the legendary groups of Cuban musicians who cultivated Son Cubano in the 1930s-1950s, some of whom reunited in 1996. Since then, their recordings and international performances have transcended with a Grammy Award and an Oscar nomination for the film Buena Vista Social Club.

Mar

30

2025

Screen Cuba 2025: a cinematic bridge between Cuba and the UK concludes.

The second edition of the Cuban film festival, Screen Cuba, came to a successful conclusion in London, highlighting the growing appreciation of the British public, especially among young people, for the island's cinema.

London dressed up from 16 to 29 March 2025 to host the second edition of Screen Cuba, the festival that celebrates the richness and diversity of Cuban cinema. In the capital, the screenings took place in two emblematic venues: The Garden Cinema and the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), which contributed to consolidating Screen Cuba as an interesting event on the London cultural billboard. The cities of Aberystwyth, Pontypridd, Oxford and Nottingham also hosted presentations.

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