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Travel, music, and sharing, Barrio Havana made Garorock come alive!

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The Editor

Last weekend, the Garorock festival made its grand return for another edition that was just as festive and musical as ever. For this occasion, we traveled straight to the streets of Cuba thanks to an extraordinary decor inspired by the lively neighborhoods of Havana. Let us tell you all about it.

This summer, the festivals in France are taking on a travel vibe thanks to Barrio Havana, a 100% Cuban block party that’s arriving to make the crowds dance and warm hearts. First stop? The legendary Garorock, which will kick off the festivities in early July with an atmosphere that’s simply electric!


A Dive into Cuban Culture

After the success of Calle Havana in previous years, the spirit of Cuba is back with an even more immersive concept: Barrio Havana. Imagine a real neighborhood of Havana recreated right in the festival – colorful houses, Caribbean rhythms, dominoes, laughter, and basically, a burst of good vibes and overflowing energy just like in the streets of Cuba!

In Cuba, the barrio is more than just a neighborhood: it’s a state of mind. It’s where neighbors come together to dance, play, chat, cook together, and most of all... celebrate like never before. And this year, that vibrant energy is what Barrio Havana is bringing in its suitcase to share with festival-goers all summer long. In short, it's a one-way ticket to Cuba without leaving France, making your heart beat to the rhythm of the celebration.


Double dose of festivities

And in 2025, it’s this unique atmosphere that will be recreated in the festivals of France. At the heart of the Garorock festival, Barrio Havana has set the scene – a true recreated Cuban neighborhood, bursting with vibrant colors and an electrifying atmosphere. During tr ```Three days, it was a fireworks display of Caribbean music: reggaeton, shatta, dancehall, with impromptu sessions, dance battles, activities, games, smiles... and that human warmth that makes Cuba so charming.

A true meeting and sharing place, Barrio Havana quickly became the must-visit spot of the festival. It's a lively, festive place where people gathered, drawn by the noise and crazy energy, and where you could spend hours, captivated by the atmosphere. A refreshing stopover, joyful and somewhere between a block party and a neighborhood fest, it left a lasting impression and got everyone moving. And this is just the beginning! The Barrio Havana will continue its journey all summer long, at the SunSka Festival in early August and at the Golden Coast in September!