How the Scandinavian celebrity set celebrated New Year’s Eve 2026

And just like that, the curtain has fallen on 2025. We bid adieu to a whirlwind of a year (a blur of creative director reshuffles, 14-minute space trips, scandalous Coldplay concerts and more) and turn our attention to what is to come. While we too are participating in the annual ritual of setting resolutions, goals, and intentions, we pause for a moment to reflect on how the Scandi set truly said farewell to the last 12 months.

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Amid the fireworks, fashion and more, join us as we rewind 48 hours and immerse ourselves in the myriad ways these six Scandinavians ushered in the new year. Spoiler - this is emphatically not a holiday celebrated at home.

It was "Vegas Baby!" for Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson. The 'Midnight Sun' signer, whose rebrandings in 2025 saw her rocket back into the cultural zeitgeist, finished off her bumper year by performing on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest in Las Vegas. Featuring alongside the likes of Mariah Carey, Diana Ross and Chappel Roan, Larsson showed that even though it may be New Year's Eve, "Summer isn't over year," as she lit up the stage with signature technicolour talent.

Influencer and Arakii founder Hanna Schönberg rang in the new year in the Maldives. Far away from the snowfall of her native Sweden, she, alongside her partner, singer-songwriter Eric Saade, saw the start of 2026 on a white sand beach with fireworks and other pyrotechnics to boot. To match the magical scene, Schönberg donned a silk maxi dress from her own label, adding an extra level of elegance that complemented her signature minimalist aesthetic.

For Vogue Scandinavia cover veteran Elsa Hosk and family, it was off to St Barths for New Year's Eve. The Swedish supermodel and style maven was poolside when the clock struck, decked out in Ferragamo faux fur with a slick back bun and bold red lip - the height of glamour to welcome 2026

Danish designer Anine Bing chose the sun-drenched beaches of Tulum, Mexico, for her end-of-year retreat in 2025. She celebrated the start of the New Year in the intimate company of her children, enjoying the relaxing coastal atmosphere.

Swedish singer-songwriter Robyn ushered in the New Year on a high note, celebrating on stage. Her New Year's Eve concert at the Brooklyn Paramount music venue offered fans a blend of her much-loved classic hits alongside an exciting debut of several brand new tracks, providing a first listen to material from her forthcoming album.

Influencer Alice Stenlöf celebrated the start of 2026 in New York City. The Stockholm-born style icon exuded high glamour at a black-tie New York event. She chose a black strapless maxi dress from her own label, A-DSGN, and completed the chic ensemble with an old-Hollywood style blowout.