You will find a selection of the popular events on St Barth island for this new year 2013.
Each year more and more people come to visit us and the Collectivity attaches a real importance to develop St Barts activities and events. Come to St Barthelemy, there is an event for everyone!
St Barth Music Festival
From 04/01/13 to 27/01/13
Jazz and chamber music concerts in the churches of Gustavia and Lorient, with artists of international renown
St Barth Fun Cup
From 01/02/13 to 03/02/13
A windsurfing contest on St Jean Beach which round up professional from the Caribbean and amateurs.
For more information: www.saintbarthfuncup.com
Carnival
From 08/02/2013 to 13/02/2013
Carnival celebrations in St Barth begin the first Sunday in January after Epiphany, with small parades in the streets of Gustavia every Sunday afternoon. Various Carnival groups rehearse as they gear up for the big Mardi Gras event.
This year, Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, but the festivities begin as of February 8, with a parade for school children to get the party started. Here is the program of events:
St Barth Bucket Regatta
From 28/03/2012 to 31/03/2012
3 days of regattas around Saint Barthèlemy for a fleet of the largest, most prestigious sailing yachts.
For additional information: www.bucketregattas.com
Les Voiles de St Barth Regatta
From 08/04/2012 to 13/04/2012
This regatta is unique in its festive tropical charm, and its wide international appeal. Les Voiles de Saint Barth is a top notch sporting event with an applaudable organization that offers many pleasures both to locals as well as the visitors who have already confirmed their delight.
For additional information: www.lesvoilesdesaintbarth.com
St Barth Film Festival
From 25/04/2013 to 30/04/2013
Since 1996, the St Barth Film Festival has created a showcase for the creativity of cinema and the richness of Caribbean culture.
For more information: www.stbarthff.org
Tour of St Barth
From 29/04/2012 to 01/05/2012
Around the island event for windsurfing and catamarans, St Jean beach
St Barth Theatre Festival
From 10/05/2013 to 18/05/2013
Performances by the local company, SB Artists, and artists from neighboring islands and France
West Indies Regatta
From 02/05/2013 to 05/05/2013
The West Indies Regatta is a three day event held annually over the Mayday weekend in St Barth celebrating traditional West Indian sails.
For additional information: www.westindiesregatta.com
