The worldwide launch of the Cohiba Talismán will take place at Kensington Palace in October, with tickets confirmed at £600 plus VAT (which I believe makes it approximately £720).

The event, marking Cohiba’s 60th anniversary, will take place at The Orangery at Kensington Palace on 7 October.

Hunters & Frankau, which is hosting the London celebration, said the response from cigar aficionados around the world had exceeded expectations, prompting the event to move to the larger and more prestigious Kensington Palace setting.

Guests will be treated to an evening featuring champagne, canapés, specially created cocktails and Cuban music, with the Cohiba Talismán at the centre of the celebration.

Cohiba Talismán returns to London

The Cohiba Talismán measures 154mm (6⅛ inches) in length with a 54 ring gauge.

The cigar was first introduced in 2017 as a Limited Edition at an event in London. It will now return to the capital as a permanent addition to Cohiba’s Línea Clásica range.

The move means cigar enthusiasts will be able to enjoy the Talismán beyond its original Limited Edition release.

Guests to receive three Cohiba Talismán cigars

Those attending the launch will receive a Cohiba Talismán gift box containing three of the new cigars.

Hunters & Frankau says the presentation has an approximate retail value of £600 and is reserved exclusively for sale in the UK.

Only 6,500 boxes will be produced.

Guests will therefore be among the first aficionados in the world to experience the Talismán as it returns as a permanent member of the Cohiba range.

Tickets confirmed at £600 plus VAT

Tickets for the event are priced at £600 plus VAT (making it approx £720) and are available through participating UK Habanos Specialists, subject to availability.

Aficionados travelling from outside the UK who wish to attend, as well as those with other ticketing enquiries, can contact Dawn Ireland at Hunters & Frankau directly at d.ireland@cigars.co.uk.

The company says further details about the event and other special activities planned around the worldwide presentation will be announced in due course.

The event moves to Kensington Palace

The London celebration was initially announced earlier this year following the cancellation of the 2026 Habanos Festival in Cuba.

The event was subsequently announced for The Roof Gardens in Kensington before organisers confirmed the move to the Orangery at Kensington Palace.

The new venue will provide the setting for the worldwide presentation of the Cohiba Talismán on 7 October.

The Orangery at Kensington Gardens
Kensington Palace Gardens
London
W8 4PX
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For Cohiba enthusiasts, the event will mark the cigar’s return to London almost a decade after its original Limited Edition presentation in the capital.

Hotel recommendations?

If you’re staying in London during this time, you may want to check out one of these venues, as each offers a cigar lounge or terrace:

Hotel	Distance to Orangery	Approx. Walk	Indicative Nightly Price	Cigar Review
Ellen Kensington	1.9 km	22–25 mins	£86–£240+	Read review
Bvlgari Hotel London	2.0 km	25–30 mins	£1,000+	Read review
The Emory	2.3 km	30 mins	£1,000+	Read review
The Lanesborough	2.5 km	30–35 mins	£800–£1,000+	Read review
No.10 Manchester Street	2.8 km	35–40 mins	£250–£350+	Read review
Bertrand’s Townhouse	4 km+	50+ mins	£237–£300+	Read review

Note: Prices are indicative only and are not confirmed rates for 7 October 2026. Prices vary according to room type, availability, cancellation terms and occupancy.

The Cohiba Talismán worldwide launch takes place on 7 October 2026 at the Orangery, Kensington Palace. Tickets cost £600 plus VAT (making it approx £720) and are available through participating UK Habanos Specialists, subject to availability.

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