Saint Barts calendar events 2024 / 2025

September 2024
 St Barts social scene begins to unfurl in September, as the post-summer lull offers a discreet yet luxury destination for those in the know. While the main events are still on the horizon, now is the time for private gatherings in private vacation villas for rent and intimate dinners at legendary spots like L'Esprit and Le Tamarin. The island’s sophisticated crowd relishes this quiet period, knowing the whirlwind of celebrations is just around the corner.

Relaxing in St Barts
 Gustavia Art Week
  November brings with it the much-anticipated Gustavia Art Week, an annual convergence of creativity and high culture. Set against the iconic backdrop of Saint Barts's capital, this week-long event in mid-November showcases contemporary art from across the globe. Local galleries such as Eden Fine Art and Clic Gallery host exclusive exhibitions, private viewings, and chic cocktail soirées, where art enthusiasts and collectors mingle with curators and artists. The evenings sparkle with candlelit dinners in hidden garden settings, each offering exquisite food and carefully curated wine pairings.

Eden Gallery 
 Saint Barts Gourmet Festival
  The culinary world turns its gaze to Saint Barts in late November for the Saint Barts Gourmet Festival. Set to take place from November 22 to 25, this is the island’s ode to haute cuisine. With a roster of Michelin-starred chefs from around the globe collaborating with Saint Barts' top culinary talents, each night transforms into an epicurean journey, with exclusive menus served in famed establishments like Le Sereno, Le Toiny, and Le Barthélemy. Expect cutting-edge dishes that seamlessly blend French technique with Caribbean flavors, accompanied by sommelier-led wine pairings that push the boundaries of taste and haute cuisine.

Bagatelle
 New Year’s Eve in Saint Barts
  Perhaps the most iconic event of the year, New Year’s Eve in Saint Barts is synonymous with glitz, glamour, and uninhibited celebration. On December 31, the island transforms into a spectacular stage for the world’s elite, as A-list celebrities, royals, and fashion magnates arrive in their superyachts to ring in the New Year. The white-sand beaches and luxurious estates of Nikki Beach, Eden Rock, and Shellona host all-night parties where world-renowned DJs spin as fireworks illuminate the skies over Gustavia. Guests dressed in haute couture sip Dom Pérignon and dance barefoot in the sand, indulging in the island’s exclusive nightlife.

New Year's Eve 
 Saint Barts Music Festival
  The island takes a cultural turn in January with the arrival of the Saint Barts Music Festival, running from January 8 to 14. For over 40 years, this prestigious event has brought world-class musicians, orchestras, and ballet performers to the island. Held in the intimate settings of Gustavia’s churches and grand villas, this is a rare opportunity for high-society attendees to enjoy chamber music, jazz, and opera in breathtaking surroundings. Post-performance, expect private receptions where musicians and patrons mingle over champagne and refined hors d’oeuvres, capturing the sophisticated yet relaxed ethos of Saint Barts.

La Guerite 
 Les Voiles de Saint Barth Richard Mille
  April heralds the arrival of the Les Voiles de Saint Barth Richard Mille, the crown jewel of Caribbean sailing regattas. From April 14 to 19, this event combines world-class yachting with impeccable style and social gatherings. The shores of Saint Barts come alive with sleek racing yachts, while spectators enjoy VIP access to private Raceview terraces and elegant sunset cocktail parties at hotspots like Le Guanahani and Eden Rock. In true island fashion, the celebrations continue late into the night, with chic after-parties under the stars.

Les Voiles de Saint Barth Richard Mille