# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Founded by bandleader and musical ambassador Juan de Marcos González, the legendary Afro-Cuban All Stars celebrates the full spectrum of Cuban music across generations and styles. Emerging from the same creative movement that brought the world the Buena Vista Social Club, the orchestra unites master musicians and rising artists on one stage. 

The repertoire includes classic Cuban son and danzón alongside the electrifying pulse of contemporary timba dance music. With infectious rhythms, blazing horns, and spirited vocals, the ensemble delivers a performance honoring Cuba’s musical heritage while carrying it vibrantly into the present.

The ensemble is devoted to promoting the full range of Cuban music, one that embraces several generations and all musical styles. Over the years many of the band’s musicians have become international stars, including brilliant performers such as Ruben Gonzalez, Ibrahim Ferrer, Guillermo Rubalcaba, Amadito Valdes, and Manuel “The Guajiro” Mirabal.

Category A $60 | Category B $45 | Category C $25
$10 students with ID and youth 18 and under
15%-25% subscription discounts available

**Please note, official tickets for Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech performances are only available for purchase online at artscenter.vt.edu or through the center’s box office.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blacksburg/juan-de-marcos-and-the-afro-cuban-all-stars/200030793283914
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, performances, art, dance
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Blacksburg
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg, VA, United States, Virginia 24061
- **lat**: 37.22925
- **long**: -80.42026
- **full address**: 190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg, VA, United States, Virginia 24061

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars being held?
  - **A:** Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars takes place on Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 28 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg, VA, United States, Virginia 24061.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars?
  - **A:** Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars is organized by Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Blacksburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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