Saint Barthélemy Music Festival
Season or date: January
The island's largest cultural event, bringing classical musicians from around the world.
Festivals in Saint Barthélemy (St. Barth / St. Barts)
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Carnival
Season or date: February-March (Carnival week)
Traditional Caribbean event featuring costume parades and street dancing.
Bucket Regatta (St. Barths Bucket Regatta)
Season or date: March
International race for the world's mega sailing yachts.
Les Voiles de St. Barth
Season or date: April
Ocean regatta and beach festival with over 100 participating vessels.
Swedish King's Birthday Celebration
Season or date: June 6
Historical festival celebrating culture from the former Swedish colonial period.
French Revolution Day (Bastille Day)
Season or date: July 14
Fireworks and concerts herald the beginning of summer.
Fête de Saint-Louis
Season or date: August 25
Religious ceremony and outdoor dancing honoring the island's patron saint.
Gourmet Festival
Season or date: November
Michelin chefs are invited to compete with French and Caribbean cuisine.
Christmas Village
Season or date: Mid-December to 25th
Gustavia harbor is decorated with illuminations and markets.
Public holidays
- New Year's Day
- Easter Monday
- May Day
- Victory Day (May 8)
- Ascension
- Whit Monday
- Bastille Day
- Assumption of Mary
- All Saints' Day
- WWI Armistice Day
- Christmas
- Fête de Saint-Louis (island-specific)