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El Son Cubano Fest 2026 | 07 May, 21:00 – 11 May, 13:00 The Crown London Hotel, Cricklewood, 142-152 Cricklewood Broadway, London NW2 3ED, UK
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  • 1 hour

    ARRIVAL & PRE-PARTY - Festival Check-in Opens

    The Crown Hotel
    Thursday Schedule
  • 30 minutes

    Pre-Party Meet, Greet & Mingle

    The Crown Hotel
    Thursday Schedule
  • 50 minutes

    Class - Intro to Son Cubano & Rueda Contratiempo

    Trio Matamoros - Sala Room
    Thursday Schedule
  • 3 hours 30 minutes

    Official PRE-PARTY!   Theme: 1950 Casual Elegant

    Trio Matamoros - Sala Room
    Thursday Schedule

  • 1 hour

    El SON Cubano Seminar

    Trio Matamoros - Sala Room
    Friday Schedule
  • 9 hours

    WORKSHOPS & GALA NIGHT - Festival check-in Continues

    The Crown Hotel
    Friday Schedule
  • 2 hours

    Master Son Workshop (Advanced dancers, teachers, professionals – £59)

    Trio Matamoros - Sala Room
    Friday Schedule
  • 1 hour

    Son Class ( Open Level)

    Trio Matamoros - Sala Room
    Friday Schedule
  • 1 hour

    Social (Practice & Improvisation)

    Trio Matamoros - Sala Room
    Friday Schedule
  • 2 hours

    EVENING BREAK

    The Crown Hotel
    Friday Schedule
  • 7 hours

    Evening | 1950s Glamour - Gala Night Celebrating the International Day of Son Cubano

    El Benny - Ivy Room
    Friday Schedule

  • 9 hours 30 minutes

    WORKSHOPS & THEMED PARTY - Festival Registration Open

    The Crown Hotel
    Saturday Schedule
  • 7 hours

    Saturday Workshops

    El Benny - Ivy Room
    Saturday Schedule
  • 5 hours 30 minutes

    Saturday Workshops

    Trio Matamoros - Sala Room
    Saturday Schedule
  • 1 hour

    LUNCH BREAK

    Saturday Schedule
  • 2 hours

    Outdoor Matinee

    Outdoor
    Saturday Schedule
  • 1 hour

    Saturday Social Practice*

    Trio Matamoros - Sala Room
    Saturday Schedule
  • 2 hours

    EVENING BREAK

    The Crown Hotel
    Saturday Schedule
  • 7 hours

    Evening | Themed Cocktail Night – Floral, Summer, Tropical Colours

    El Benny - Ivy Room
    Saturday Schedule

  • 9 hours 30 minutes

    WORKSHOPS & CLOSING NIGHT - Festival Registration Open

    The Crown Hotel
    Sunday Schedule
  • 3 hours

    Morning - Sunday Workshops

    Cuni Room - The Grill
    Sunday Schedule
  • 1 hour

    LUNCH BREAK

    Sunday Schedule
  • 3 hours

    Sunday Workshops

    Trio Matamoros - Sala Room
    Sunday Schedule
  • 3 hours

    Sunday Workshops

    El Benny - Ivy Room
    Sunday Schedule
  • 3 hours

    Performance Bootcamp (Optional) – £59

    Trio Matamoros - Sala Room
    Sunday Schedule
  • 2 hours

    Outdoor Matinee

    Outdoor
    Sunday Schedule
  • 1 hour

    Sunday Social Practice*

    Trio Matamoros - Sala Room
    Sunday Schedule
  • 15 minutes

    19:00 – 19:15 Performance Bootcamp – Space Marking

    El Benny - Ivory Room
    Sunday Schedule
  • 2 hours

    EVENING BREAK

    The Crown Hotel
    Sunday Schedule
  • 7 hours

    Evening | Themed 1950's Nostalgia (Black and White)

    El Benny - Ivy Room
    Sunday Schedule

  • 1 hour

    DEPARTURE

    The Crown Hotel
    Monday Schedule
  • 1 hour

    Dress Code & Festival Guidelines

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