Ring In 2025 With the Best New Year’s Eve Parties in Singapore

If you’re looking for somewhere to go for a New Year’s Eve party, look no further– we’ve rounded up the places to see, be seen, and let your hair down. As a rising nightlife hub, Singapore is home to some of the most unique venues in the region, which promise to make your nights extraordinary: between intimate rooftop cocktail bars, glamorous hotels and lounges, picnics under the Singapore skyline, and intense, energetic dance clubs, we’re spoilt for choice. There’s only so many hours in a night!

C.O.T.U. – New Year’s at Singapore’s Newest Sky-High Lifestyle Concept

C.O.T.U, or Centre of the Universe, is a wholly new, uniquely Singaporean dining and lifestyle destination which made its debut in November 2024, seeking to redefine entertainment in the region with its five immersive concepts for luxury dining, bespoke cocktails, and dynamic entertainment. Comprising of an experiential cocktail bar, Japanese-inspired steakhouse, live jazz lounge, ultra-lounge and sky pool, C.O.T.U is shaping up to be one of Singapore’s most glamorous upcoming destinations, taking its spot above the glittering city at the very top of the CapitaGreen building. New Year’s Eve at C.O.T.U is set to be busy, as three events are happening across the various concepts: at the Whisper Room, Ensō Steakhouse and Dashi Go-Go.

At Ensō Steakhouse, a modern, Japanese-inspired steakhouse, Executive Chef Alex Cancun and his team brings European and Asian culinary artistry to your table in a New Year’s Eve multi-course tasting menu, featuring the best of Ensō’s bold, premium cuts of meat and precise, delicate preparation with a glass of champagne. Next, the Whisper Room, in the Art Deco style of New York’s famed hotel bars, is both relaxed daytime retreat and sophisticated jazz lounge– come New Year’s Eve, this sleek cocktail bar will host a “Casino Royale” party, promising live DJ sets and entertainment, exclusive cocktails, and a stunning view of the city’s fireworks at midnight. Finally, at Dashi Go-Go, a futuristic, neon-lit ultra-lounge, guests can ring in the new year to the sounds of high-energy R&B and hip-hop. Enjoy elevated bottle service and a dip in the Dashi Skypool, Singapore’s only non-hotel elevated pool, which overlooks the city.

C.O.T.U is located at CapitaGreen, Raffles Place, Levels 38 & 39, 138 Market Street, Singapore 048946. Ensō’s New Year’s Eve menu is available from from 5:30pm to 11pm, and can be booked here. Get your tickets to the Whisper Room here and Dashi Go-Go here: a single ticket gives you access to both concepts as well as Little Birdie, an intimate, playful craft cocktail bar.

Sentosa Countdown Party – A Picnic By The Beach Under The Fireworks, And More

Sentosa’s highly anticipated countdown party returns this year at Palawan Green, by the newly redeveloped Palawan Beach: a stretch of idyllic green turf along the coast. This sprawling event has something in store for everyone: partygoers, live music lovers, families, friends, foodies, and more. At midnight, expect to witness Sentosa’s own fireworks display to mark the arrival of the New Year– but before that happens, there’s so much else to look forward to.

Singapore’s best local and overseas DJs will accompany you into the new year with vibrant dance music, pop anthems and a series of dynamic sets to keep you on your feet through the night. Also back by popular demand this year is the family picnic theme at Palawan Green: among the festivities, relax on a picnic blanket under the stars with your loved ones with a specially curated picnic basket by SOFITEL. Various carnival activities for both kids and adults alike, like mini fair games, face painting, outdoor movies and a feast of local culinary delights to sample, will also be present.

Get your tickets to Sentosa’s countdown party here.

SUSHISAMBA – A New Year’s Countdown Made Glamorously Tropical

SUSHISAMBA has previously made the cut on our list of Singapore’s best boozy brunches. Now, the sky-high destination at the top of the Capital Tower has revealed the details of its debut New Year’s Eve party: SAMBAZONIA is set to happen on 31 December, and the festivities run from 6pm till late. Guests are invited to dress in their best white ensembles to party the night away in two distinct experiences, spanning both the lower floor and SAMBAROOM, the cocktail bar upstairs.

The party starts downstairs at dusk, with a special à la carte menu that guests can enjoy while admiring the last sunset of the year, followed by a five-course dinner that’s available from 8:30pm all the way till 2am. The five-course dinner is offered in two formats, inclusive of vegan, coeliac and pescatarian diners, that rounds up the best of SUSHISAMBA’s culinary offerings. Expect the famous SAMBA rolls, elegantly appetising yellowtail and lobster taquitos, and our current favourite: the hamachi tiradito, delicately topped with truffle soy, caviar, and truffle flakes. Specially for the occasion, SUSHISAMBA has rolled out Seafood Cazuela Rice, a bed of tender mixed seafood and rice drizzled with Peruvian aji amarillo sauce.

Closer to midnight, head upstairs to SAMBAROOM for high-energy Afro-Latin-meets-Disco music by top DJs, paired with glamorous Carnival dancers, live percussionists, and an electrifying atmosphere. Grab one of SAMBAROOM’s expertly crafted cocktails, like the sparkly, summery Geiko, before you bid the year farewell.

SUSHISAMBA is located at Level 52 Capital Tower, 168 Robinson Road, Singapore 068912. Reserve your place in the festivities here. 

Pullman Hill Street– Countdown Parties at MOGĀ and El Chido

The Pullman Hill Street never fails to show up for a festive occasion: several dining concepts at the hotel are set to host their own New Year’s Eve parties to welcome the new year in style. The Pullman, which is currently hosting Christmas events and offering sumptuous special menus, is set to extend its celebrations into 2025 with exclusive events at MOGĀ and El Chido.

MOGĀ, the elegant Japanese-inspired, modern izakaya concept on the ground floor, will host “The Last Moon of The Year”, in collaboration with music and entertainment curators 528 Collective, from 9pm to 2am. Against thrumming electronic beats, sample MOGĀ’s cocktail creations, such as the light, fizzy sweetness of peach-infused Momotaro’s Adventure, that take their inspiration from the iconic flavours of Japan. To sweeten the deal, the first 100 guests receive an exclusive, limited-edition kimono. Every guest will receive a complimentary cocktail and an invitation upstairs to El Chido to view the fireworks at midnight.

El Chido, the rooftop lifestyle destination atop the Pullman Hill Street, also hosts its own celebration: the Around the Sun 2025 Countdown Party, which begins from 4pm and runs till late. Kick back by the pool as the sun goes down, then dance into the new year with 528 Collective’s DJs– and receive a complimentary pour at midnight.

The Pullman Hill Street is located at 1 Hill Street, Singapore 179949. Book your experience at MOGĀ here and El Chido here.

Baia – Elegant New Year’s Festivities Overlooking Marina Bay

A new, sophisticated dining spot and event space in Marina Bay, Baia is named for an ancient holiday resort city close to Naples that was frequented by Roman aristocracy. With its high-arched designs and plush jewel tones, this new destination promises high-energy beats and explosive hedonism. At its position on the rooftop of the Esplanade Mall, at an expansive 5000 square feet, it offers stunning, panoramic views of the Marina Bay city skyline and– when the season rolls around– the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Baia’s Countdown to 2025 event happens against the backdrop of the fireworks at Marina Bay. At the moment, the event is almost fully booked out, but you can still snag an indoor table at $888++ for one to four people– inclusive of lush, Mediterranean-inspired bites like the Avocado Hummus Black Truffle Dukkah, Crispy Octopus with Sumac Crema, and an Iberico Pork Pancetta Pizza with Four Cheeses and Chili Honey, two bottles of Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label, and your table’s spirit of choice. Of course, we have to mention the cocktails: themed after Roman extravagance, they come in three categories on the menu: the refreshing “Sol”, heavy and luscious “Nox”, and light, fizzy “Mosaics”.

Baia sits on top of the Esplanade Mall, at 8 Raffles Avenue, Downtown Core, Singapore 039802. Book a place at Baia here!

illumi Singapore – Light Up New Year’s Eve With This Family-Friendly Experience

illumi Singapore, the world’s largest light, sound and multimedia event of its kind, has taken over Bayfront’s Event Space to give families, couples, and groups an unforgettable New Year’s Eve countdown. This event, which made its international debut in September, will run beyond its ongoing Christmas Edition into New Year’s. Besides the best spot in the house to witness the midnight fireworks, illumi has prepared a full sensory experience, including nine immersive creative “worlds” illuminated by over 20 million LED lights and accompanied by lifelike animatronics. These installations, which include The Magical Forest, The Infinite Poles, The Dune Palace, The Tunnel of Colours, and The ILLUMI Tree, are certain to capture the imaginations of children, and make for perfect backdrops to a family-friendly New Year’s Eve.

To heighten the festivities, illumi offers picnic mats, available for purchase, to guests who wish to lounge under the stars and take in the fireworks over a glass of champagne. Yes, champagne is also available, for a celebratory moment while admiring the luminous displays and lights of the city. Limited tickets are available, starting at just S$40, so act quickly!

illumi happens at Bayfront Event Space, 12A Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018970. Book tickets to illumi Singapore on Tremtix or Pelago.

HighHouse and NOVA – Dance the Night Away Against 360-Degree Views

One of the coolest day-to-night venues operating in Singapore right now, HighHouse celebrates its first anniversary this month at the top of One Raffles Place, and caps off a month of anniversary celebrations and festive parties with its “End it on a High” New Year’s Eve party. The art, music, and culture-focused space has a sprawling size of over 10,000 sq ft but still intimate, with plush seating areas, a blue-lit dance floor, and shapes reminiscent of 1970s geometric design. This eclectic destination has hosted renowned DJs, housed works of painting, sculptural and digital art by international artists, and even held a designer fashion market.

Come December 31st, HighHouse extends its hours from 6pm to 4am, and comes alive with an energetic blend of melodic house and techno, supplied by Resident DJ Zushan and DJ More-ish. For groups, Bundle Of 3 Bottle Packages are available for you to toast to the new year. Upstairs at NOVA, HighHouse’s sky bar and the highest rooftop bar in Singapore, 360-degree panoramic views accompany an experimental, electronic atmosphere. For New Year’s Eve, LENERD takes to the stage with open-format and cutting-edge sounds that’ll set you in the mood for the future.

HighHouse is located at 1 Raffles Place, L61-62, Singapore 048616. Get your tickets here on Humanitix.

Cygnet Bar – A New York-Style New Year’s Eve Party

For a glamorous New York-style New Year bash without the plane ticket, head down to the Cygnet, a glowing Art Deco bar with warm lights, decadent marble ceilings, and Manhattan as its muse. Located within a historic building which used to house the Hotel Telegraph, the Cygnet Bar exudes old-world charm, perfect for both quiet late afternoons and celebrative experiences.

On New Year’s Eve this year, cocktails are free-flowing, crafted by in-house expert mixologists: on the Cygnet’s signature cocktail menu, mixes are inspired by the literary creativity that pours from the city, with names like Here is New York and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Check out their “inventive take on bourbon and bitters”, a reinvention of the old-fashioned that has to be tasted to be believed. Alongside drinks, canapés that give a twist to classic New York flavours will also be served.

New Year’s Eve will also see the iconic musical atmosphere of New York brought to life at the Cygnet: for the evening, expect a diverse profile of music, from the languid jazz of the Upper East Side to artsy, experimental Downtown rock.

Cygnet is located at 35 Robinson Road, QT Singapore, Singapore 068876. To book a place at the Cygnet on New Year’s Eve, reserve here.

Zouk – Ring In The New Year at Singapore’s Most Beloved Club

Ah, Zouk, the mother of all megaclubs. With more than 23 years of history, generations have passed under the canopied entrance of Singapore’s most beloved club for a night of bacchanalia. Ranked one of the world’s best, Zouk is also a favourite stopover for many internationally-acclaimed artists and DJs. Of course, this time around, Zouk has planned not one night, not two nights, but a week’s worth of infectious rhythms and hand-picked acts from around the globe: let your hair down and be carried away by the music as you welcome the new year.

On Christmas Eve, 23-year-old rising Australian DJ and producer RESTRICTED takes the stage with his intense, rhythmic blend of techno, hard dance, and hardstyle. Come 27 December, the Dutch DJ Merow, who has played major electronic music festivals like Tomorrowland and Parookaville, lights up Zouk with her energising tech-house sound. Finally, New Year’s Eve itself brings the Australian artist and dance-music household name TAZI, who boasts over 30 million streams and a collaboration with Brazilian star ALOK on the track Seek Love. Having gained support from the world’s biggest electronic music artists like Hardwell, Steve Aoki and Timmy Trumpet, TAZI’s carefully curated set is sure to shake up your New Year’s Eve.

Zouk is located at 3C River Valley Road, Singapore 179022. Get your tickets to all these shows on Zouk’s website, here.