If you’re planning to be in Cartagena for New Year’s Eve, you’re always in for a treat! Colombia is known for its extensive festive New Year’s traditions, and Cartagena in particular offers some of the best opportunities for visitors to participate in the celebrations. Let’s be honest, Cartagena is not afraid of a party!
Each year, we announce the hottest tickets for NYE here!
We work with many party promoters, bars, clubs, and restaurants in Cartagena. As soon as they start to release tickets for the hottest events in October or November of each year, we open access to you. If you want to be first on the VIP list to access tickets, sign up today!
And while you wait for New Year’s event announcements, here’s everything you need to know about visiting Cartagena, Colombia for the turn of the year. Get in touch and we will help you celebrate in style!
How to Spend New Year’s Eve in Cartagena
These traditions are a lot of fun, but you may still be wondering about what exactly to do on New Year’s Eve in Cartagena. If so, check out this list of the top 5 ways to celebrate the New Year during your Cartagena vacation!
1. New Year’s Eve Restaurant Reservations
If you’d like to ring in the New Year in style, we’d recommend reserving a spot at a Cartagena New Year’s Eve Feast. Several of the top restaurants, hotels, clubs, and bars will have special events, feasts, or parties planned. Many of the more popular events sell out well in advance, so be sure to book your reservations ahead of time!
Salon Tropical
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Salón Tropical! Savor a 4-course feast with tapas, appetizers, mains, dessert, and sparkling wine—options with or without wine pairings. Dance all night with live music by Orquesta Son de la Lomba and beats from DJ Wein Guberek for an unforgettable celebration!
Manglar
Start the New Year at Manglar’s “Lights of Nature”! Enjoy lush jungle decor, live music, a DJ, fireworks views, an open menu, welcome cocktail, midnight toast, party favors, and more.
La Vitrola
Enjoy a vibrant New Year’s Eve at La Vitrola with live Cuban son music, a DJ to keep the night lively, and a festive dinner atmosphere. Gentlemen are kindly asked to wear long pants for dinner service.
Marea
A spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration featuring a 5-course menu with pairings, party favors, and a midnight toast with delicious bites. Enjoy live music and a DJ to keep the energy high as we ring in the New Year together!
Club de pesca
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Club de Pesca with an unforgettable night of Son Cubano and DJ beats. Enjoy a welcome cocktail, followed by an exquisite four-course dinner, festive party favors, and a midnight toast with grapes for good luck. Dance under the stars and welcome 2025 in style!
If you’d like to find out more about the restaurants in Cartagena, check out our Cartagena restaurant recommendations.
2. NYE Club Parties
If your idea of a great New Year’s Eve celebration is exciting nightlife, Cartagena is the place for you! There are dozens of popular clubs and bars that stay open late on New Year’s Eve. Some, especially those in El Centro, host amazing festive New Year parties with live music. It’s best to head out for some dancing after dinner or other celebrations, as most locals won’t be venturing out to the bars until after midnight on New Year’s Eve.
If you’re looking to get a little bit more exclusive, we have the parties for you.
Casa Cruxada
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Casa Cruxada with tropical vibes and electrifying beats! Begin the evening with a curated dinner featuring a special menu, unlimited soft drinks, wine selection, and a sparkling midnight toast. The Dinner + Party option grants exclusive access to the lively second-floor party, while Party Only and Early Access tickets invite guests to dive straight into the main celebration.
El Baluarte
Start the New Year with an unforgettable night at El Baluarte! Enjoy a spectacular evening filled with live entertainment, including a tropical orchestra, an exciting midnight show, a DJ crossover, and a dazzling display of fireworks.
Your evening includes a welcome cocktail, appetizers upon arrival and at midnight, a gala dinner with a dessert table, a glass of wine, grapes and party favors for the countdown, and a glass of sparkling wine to toast at midnight.
Mirador Gastrobar
Welcome the New Year at Mirador Gastrobar’s rooftop celebration! Enjoy live band performances, a 3-course wine-paired dinner with a dessert bar, and a premium open bar from 6:00 pm to midnight with top-shelf spirits like whiskey, tequila, gin, rum, vodka, and aguardiente. Sip on classic cocktails such as Moscow Mule, Mojito, Gin & Tonic, and Margarita. The night also features party favors, traditional grapes, and a midnight toast for a festive start to the year!
3. Cartagena NYE Hotel Parties
One of the most popular Cartagena NYE activities is the fireworks and for those seeking breathtaking panoramic views, the rooftops are absolute gems.
If you prefer a more public atmosphere, head to popular squares like Plaza Santo Domingo and Plaza San Pedro Claver, where locals and tourists alike gather to ring in the New Year with joyous celebrations.
Wherever you choose to watch the NYE fireworks in Cartagena, be sure to arrive early, savor delicious local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of this enchanting city.
Santa Clara Hotel
Discover the magic of Cartagena at the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena, an iconic hotel where heritage meets modernity. Ring in the New Year in Circus style, with live music, Caribbean-inspired food with a Circense flare, and more. Do not miss this glittering, magical event.
As in all of Colombia, Cartagena New Year’s Eve celebrations tend to be much more family-oriented than they are in many other countries. You’ll find that most locals spend the day and evening at home with their families. Some of the younger members head out to clubs and bars, but usually only after midnight when the family celebrations are over. So if you’d really like to celebrate the New Year like a local, try to make some friends and get invited to a family celebration. Then you’ll be able to naturally participate in all the unique Colombian New Year’s traditions along with your host family!
While you’re here, why not take a deeper look at Cartagena? There are plenty of villas, private islands, experiences, and yachts to make the most of! We still have some villas available over Christmas and New Year. Get in touch today!
