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The Ultimate Guide To Countdown Parties To Go To This New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve parties are one of the best and biggest of the year – everyone wants to end off the year with a bang be it with champagne showers or firework displays. Grab your friends and family, pop some bubbly and let the good times roll – here are some family-friendly and your regular countdown parties for you to look forward to this weekend.
Family-friendly Parties
1. Rock On! 2017


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With headlining acts like soulful singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and American rock band Hoobastank, this is one countdown party not to miss. Held at the Float @ Marina Bay, it features other regional and local stars like Rainie Yang, Shin, Penny Tai, Eric Chou, Kenji Wu, Joi Chua, Chriz Tong, Ferlyn G, Gilded Edge and Shirlyn & The UnXpected. There is no where else better to catch the fireworks than at this multi-million dollar production, that promises an eight-minute magnificent firework show at midnight.
Address
The Float @ Marina Bay
Admission
Tickets start at $48, available here
Time
5PM – 1AM
(more information here)
2. Celebrate 2017: Countdown With The Stars at Suntec City

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This year’s largest street party will be held at Suntec City’s Fountain of Wealth, where you can celebrate the new year with local celebrities for 7 hours. Headlining this year’s party is international DJ Duo Rave Republic, who will perform exclusive collaborations with local acts, alongside crowd favourites Gentle Bones, Jack & Rai, Taufik Batisah, and Shigga Shay. At this star-studded event, look out for TV celebrities like Rebecca Lim, Elvin Ng, Felicia Chin, and many more.
Address
(Fountain of Wealth)
Admission
Free
Time
7:30PM – 2:30AM
(more information here)
3. New Year Countdown on Ice!


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Try out something different this New Year’s Eve by dressing up in retro garb with your family and head down for a cool time at the first ever Olympic sized skating ring in Singapore. There will also be exciting skating derby activities, and a guest DJ to set a celebratory mood.
Address
JCube
2 Jurong East Central 1
Singapore 609731
Admission
$28 per person, or $80 for a group of 4
Time
9:45PM – 12:45AM
(more information here)
4. Dance In The Park! Pop-Tastic Countdown To 2017 at Universal Studios Singapore


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Besides the fact that rides will be open throughout the night at USS this New Year’s Eve, it will be brought to life with LED street acts and performances, and a multitude of pyrotechnics and multimedia shows. There will also be Fireworks – in the form of tribute acts performing Katy Perry’s single “Firework”, and many of her other catchy hits.
Address
Universal Studios Singapore
Resorts World Sentosa
Admission
After 5pm Tickets – From $55
Time
5PM – 1AM
(more information here)

Alcohol-friendly Parties

5. Loof Presents: 2017 Lai Liao


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Booze, Bak Chor Mee grilled cheese and Bestman Balloons – this countdown party at Loof promises a ballin good time. Grab your kakis and sip on some group serve cocktails like the Holy Mati-mony and Great Singapore Sail and tuck into some local fare and finger foods like California Crackers. At midnight, look out for the balls that will be dropped as you ring in the new year.
Address
Loof
331 North Bridge Road, #03-07
Odeon Towers Extension Rooftop, Odeon Towers
Singapore 188720
Admission
Cover charge of $35 inclusive of 2 alcoholic drinks, Bestman balloons & confetti
Time
9PM – 2AM
(more information here)
6. Mask & Mirrors at Cé La Vi

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Revel in the New Year at this lavish masquerade ball-themed party at CÉ LA VI Club Lounge and celebrate the New Year with a view of the fireworks display above Marina Bay. Put on your most glamourous gown or suit, mask up, and get ready for a night of dark seduction.
Address
CÉ LA VI Singapore
1 Bay Front Avenue
Singapore 018971
Admission
Pre-sale cover charge from 9pm till late: $148, includes a glass of champagne and access to the Club Lounge only
Time
9PM till late
(more information here)
7. Siloso Beach Party


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In to its 10th year, Siloso Beach Party is Singapore’s only beach countdown party, drawing large crowds of revellers over the past few years. For its 10th anniversary, they are hosting the party for 12 hours, featuring non-stop music by local and international DJs like Quintino, Kat DJ, DJ Kaylova, and Shawny Shawn. Look out for the resolution wall, don’t miss out on their ever popular foam pool partying, and enjoy a dazzling display of fireworks at midnight.
Address
Siloso Beach, Sentosa
Admission
Tickets start at $55 (includes 1 standard drink), get your tickets here
Time
6PM – 6AM
(more information here)
8. Forward NYE ft. Simon Baker at Club kyo


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Chill to the unique house and techno beats of UK DJ Simon Baker at underground indie darling Club kyo. Non-assuming and unpretentious, you need not worry about dressing to impress at this New Years Eve party, just have a good time with friends, drinks, and some pretty good music.
Address
kyo
133 Cecil Street, #B1-02
Keck Seng Tower
Singapore 069535
Admission
Cover charge for non-members : $28 (incl. 2 drinks)
Time
10PM – 4AM
(more information here)
9. Guilty Pleasures *New Year’s Eve Special* at Overeasy Orchard


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Ring in 2017 with classic hits and dance the night away as DJ Hookstyle plays your favourite old school and Top 40 hits. This is the ’90s kid’s dream party so get ready for a dose of nostalgia as shamelessly sing along to the songs you are oh-so familiar with zero guilt.
Address
Overeasy – Liat Towers
541 Orchard Road
Singapore 238881
Admission
Dial 6684 1453 or email orchard@overeasy.com.sg for a table reservation.
Time
10PM – 3AM
(more information here)
10. Silent Disco NYE at kult kafé


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Never been to a silent disco? Ring in the new year with a new experience – at a silent disco, party-goers wear individual wireless headsets that glow red, blue or green depending on what channel they choose to listen to from three DJs all playing different styles of music. They can flick between the different channels on their individual headsets, choosing between disco grooves on the green channel, house music on the blue channel, and rock music on the red channel.
Address
kult kafé
Emily Hill, 11 Upper Wilkie Road
Singapore 228120
Admission
Early bird tickets start at $35 including one free drink
Time
8PM – 1AM
(more information here)
11. Attagirl X Attaboy NYE 2016


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Those in touch with the local music scene will want to be at this New Year’s Eve party. With both established and new local and regional artists, get ready for a night of tunes and beats to ring in 2017. Split over 3 different levels, look out for gif on the dance floor and live acts like Jasmine Sokko and Mediocre Haircut Crew.
Date: 31 December 2016
Venue: Blu Jaz Cafe
11 Bali Lane
Singapore 189848
Time: 8PM – 3AM
Admission: Free before 9PM
(more information here)
12. Haji Lane NYE Street Party

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Mexican restaurant Piedra Negra is collaborating with Rewind RnB to host the largest hip hop street party. Haji Lane will be transformed into an open air dance floor filled with old school reggae, funk, R&B and hip hop hits. First 50 tequila shots will be free, so do head on down early!
Date: 31 December 2016
Venue: Piedra Negra
241 Beach Road & Haji Lane
Singapore 189753
Time: 7PM – 1AM
Admission: Free
(more information here)
13. Lepark NYE Party Like It’s The 90s


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Get ready for the ultimate throwback party at Lepark – dig out your bell bottoms, ‘fro, and favourite mambo moves. Lepark is partnering with DJ Senter to bring a tightly curated programming of 3 different DJs to ensure that your favourite guilty pleasures from the ’90s will be spinning throughout the night.
Date: 31 December 2016
Venue: Lepark
1 Park Road Level 6, People’s Park Complex
Singapore 059108
Time: 8PM till late
Admission: Free
(more information here)

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