One of Cuba's most influential musicians, Eliades Ochoa, is coming to Live At! in 2026. And that is very good news for lovers of warm, traditional yet timeless music. His performances are intimate, captivating, and feel as if you are wandering through the streets of Cuba for an entire evening.

Eliades Ochoa is known and loved worldwide as one of the original members of Buena Vista Social Club. He is the lead singer of their hit 'Chan Chan'. The group spread traditional Cuban music all over the world and managed to bring generations of fans together for over eighteen years.

Following the success of Buena Vista, Ochoa released nine albums and won four Latin Grammys. In 2023, his album 'Guajiro' was released, in which the Cuban Johnny Cash returns to the roots of guajira and country with original songs. And on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Eliades Ochoa brings his narrative music from Cuba to the Bostheater.

According to Ochoa, there are no distances, languages, or boundaries within the music he makes. His greatest pride? Ending a performance with a standing ovation, something he attributes to his culture. Up for an evening full of Cuban rhythm and dance? Then we’ll see you on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in the Amsterdamse Bos!