Malecón hosted an immersive arts event on 15 October

Malecón hosted an immersive arts event at NODO Habana in Havana on 15 October 2026. The programme brought literature, visual art and music together at the venue on the waterfront, with the event taking place at the corner of Malecón and Lealtad.

The afternoon programme was presented as a cultural meeting rather than a single performance. It linked a book presentation and an exhibition opening with a concert, giving the Havana waterfront a specific role in a one-day programme.

NODO Habana brought three art forms to Malecón on 15 October

The event began with the presentation of Hijos del maltrato, a book by Patricia Rodda. It also included the opening of an exhibition with the same title by May Reguera, placing the literary and visual elements side by side.

The music programme completed the afternoon. Cuban trumpeter Yasek Manzano performed with the Cuarteto de Cuerdas Alma. The published programme listed the start for 4.30pm on 15 October 2026, and named NODO Habana as the venue at Malecón and Lealtad in Havana. The programme for the 15 October event also identified collaboration with the Office of the Historian of the City of Havana and La Guarida.

Havana's seawall gave the programme a coastal setting

The Malecón is a waterfront avenue and promenade running along Havana's coastline. Its setting connects the city, the sea and the buildings lining the shore, while NODO Habana provided the indoor cultural venue for the 15 October programme.

The site is also part of a wider heritage landscape. UNESCO describes efforts to restore the Malecón and notes that unusual flooding linked to climate change threatens the waterfront. Old Havana, the historic centre beside the western end of the seawall, has been on the World Heritage List since 1982. These facts place the event at a working urban waterfront rather than at an isolated gallery. UNESCO's account of the Malecón and Old Havana records both the restoration context and the heritage status nearby.

The one-day programme connected NODO Habana with the waterfront

For visitors, the important distinction is between the landmark and the venue. The event was held at NODO Habana, whose published address placed it at the Malecón and Lealtad corner. The Malecón therefore functioned as the location reference and urban setting, while the named cultural programme took place at NODO Habana.

The event had a clear date rather than a continuing exhibition period. Its book presentation, exhibition opening and concert were all listed for 15 October 2026, so the programme was tied to that afternoon and did not establish a later series at the seawall.

Visiting Malecón: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The immersive arts event took place on 15 October 2026 at NODO Habana, Malecón and Lealtad, Havana.
• The published programme listed a book presentation, an exhibition opening and a concert for that date. The event was a one-day programme, not a continuing attraction.
• The location is on Havana's coastal Malecón, while NODO Habana was the named venue for the cultural activities.
• The programme combined literature, visual art and music, including Yasek Manzano with the Cuarteto de Cuerdas Alma.
• Spanish is Cuba's official language and the national currency is the Cuban peso.
• Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.

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Frequently asked questions about Malecón

When did the immersive arts event take place at Malecón?

The programme took place on 15 October 2026 at NODO Habana, at the corner of Malecón and Lealtad in Havana.

Where was the NODO Habana programme held?

The named venue was NODO Habana on Havana's Malecón at Lealtad. The programme combined a book presentation, an exhibition opening and a concert.

What is Malecón?

Malecón is Havana's coastal avenue and waterfront promenade. It forms part of the urban setting beside the historic centre of Havana.