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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.

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

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.

Screen Cuba 2026: 15–28 March, celebrating Cuban cinema in the UK.

London, 15 March 2026: — From 15 to 28 March 2026, London and other cities across the UK will host the **third edition of the Screen Cuba: Films to Change the World* festival, dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of Cuban cinema amongst the British public.

The opening ceremony took place at The Garden Cinema in London, attended by the Cuban Ambassador, Ismara Vargas Walter, who welcomed guests to this new edition of the festival.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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