Stuck on what to do this New Year’s Eve? We’ve got you covered. From electronic music festivals in Hengqin and Guangzhou, themed parties in Hong Kong, fado in Macao and underground beats straight from Berlin, one thing is for sure. The Greater Bay Area knows how to party.
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But that’s not all. Read on to find out what else is happening around the Greater Bay Area.
Guangzhou
Gum NYE party
Want to party for twelve hours straight from 2025 to 2026? Guangzhou’s Gum has got you covered with their inaugural NYE event.
Venue: Gum
Date: 31 December to 1 January
Storm music festival
Head to Guangzhou for a two-day electronic music festival with international DJs Armin Van Suuren and Alesso headlining.
Venue: Nansha Music Plaza (南沙音乐秀场)
Date: 31 December to 1 January
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Hengqin
VAC festival
Hengqin brings the heat with Dutch DJ and music producer Hardwell on NYE at Vision and Colour Festival, with Alan Walker kicking off the new year at this two-day dance party.
Venue: Hengqin Chimelong Bay Hotel area (横琴长隆湾酒店区)
Date: 31 December to 1 January
Hong Kong
The Seventh Calling
Party under the night sky at this outdoor rave featuring top-notch local DJs, a pop-up market and exhibitions.
Venue: Secret location
Date: 31 December
Hollywood Sock Hop
Poolside party, free-flow cocktails and stunning views of the city? Head to Kimpton’s rooftop Swim Club bar for a 1950s-themed hurrah.
Venue: Swim Club, Kimpton
Date: 31 December
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Aubrey After Dark
Veteran Hong Kong DJ El Toro, now approaching his 70th year, brings his signature nu-disco sound to the Mandarin Oriental’s top-floor eyrie along with Arthur Yeti and Willer.
Venue: The Aubrey, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
Date: 31 December
Maggie Bets Big
Splash out at a casino-themed night at Hong Kong’s stylish jazz and cabaret club, complete with dancers, DJs and a live band.
Venue: Maggie Choo’s
Date: 31 December
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Macao
Official countdown parties
Macao’s two official New Year’s Eve parties take place at Sai Van Lake Square and the Taipa Houses, with music, dancing and more.
Venue: Sai Van Lake Square and Taipa Houses
Date: 31 December
Date: From 8:30 pm in Taipa and 10 pm in Macao
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Sands New Year’s Eve Countdown Extravaganza
An extravagant display of fireworks will light up the night sky on the stroke of midnight from different locations on the glamourous Cotai strip.
Venue: The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao and The Londoner Macao
Date: 31 December
Date: Entertainment from 9:30 pm, countdown from 11:55 pm
Macao Orchestra New Year Concert
Macao Orchestra invites international fado superstar Mariza for a concert celebrating this Portuguese vocal genre.
Venue: Macao Cultural Centre
Date: 31 December
Date: From 8 pm
La Nuit Rouge countdown party
The Ritz-Carlton Bar and Lounge counts down the new year with French cabaret, live music, and more.
Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Bar and Lounge
Date: 31 December
Galaxy’s countdown parties
Celebrate in style at either Andaz Macau, Long Bar and Pony & Plume with live DJs and free-flow booze.
Venue: Andaz Macau, Long Bar and Pony & Plume
Date: 31 December
NYE at the St. Regis Bar
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Macao the Astor way with champagne, gourmet bites, and live jazz late into the night at the St. Regis hotel’s namesake bar.
Venue: The St. Regis Bar
Date: 31 December
Glam-Rock NYE Extravaganza
Mesa, the Portuguese restaurant and bar at Grand Lisboa Palace, is welcoming the new year with a glam-rock themed party with free-flow champagne, high-energy beats and a live saxophonist.
Venue: Mesa by José Avillez
Date: 31 December
Club MOP Countdown
Modern house DJ Merow, the first female producer signed to Martin Garrix’s STMPD label, takes the helm at MOP.
Venue: Club MOP
Date: 31 December
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Shenzhen
Oil NYE party
Shenzhen’s coolest underground club is kicking off the new year with Berlin-based DJ Alex Wilcox and Shenzhen’s finest spinners across three stomping rooms.
Venue: Oil Club
Date: 31 December
