Ring in the New Year in St. Barts with one of the island’s most exceptional holiday celebrations. Villas, hotels, restaurants and the chic shops of Gustavia will be brimming with guests eager to welcome in 2023 and enjoy the perfect weather conditions the destination boasts this time of year.
At midnight above Fort Oscar, the sky will explode with colorful fireworks and the magnificent yachts and boats moored off the island will join the excitement and sound their foghorns in unison – truly one of the most unique New Year’s Eve traditions. St. Barts’ many notable restaurants will debut special menus for the holiday and attendees can enjoy a concert on the docks in Gustavia.
Memorable attendees from past years include Leonardo DiCaprio, Paul McCartney, Bon Jovi, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Prince and even more.
Also, the St. Bart’s Music Festival runs January 6-15, bringing world-class talent to the island for performances in an informal, island setting. Past acts include everything from a free show by the New York City Ballet on the wharf to chamber music to Hawaiian night with slack-key guitarist Makana. Whether one is lounging in the spa of a five star hotel, zipping around the island in an iconic Mini Moke or diving in the pristine waters off St. Barts many public beaches, January is the perfect time to visit one of the world’s most coveted destinations.
