As the year draws to a close, hotels, restaurants, and nightlife destinations across India are curating distinctive New Year’s Eve experiences that go beyond the countdown. From celebrity-led parties and high-energy DJ nights to refined dining, indulgent buffets, and mindful celebrations, this curated edit brings together some of the most exciting ways to ring in the New Year in style.
Loya at Taj Palace, New Delhi
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Ranked among India’s finest Indian restaurants, Loya welcomes the New Year with a soulful four-course feast inspired by flavours from the north. The evening is complemented by live indie-folk music and access to the hotel’s Poolside Mega Carnival, offering a refined yet festive way to celebrate.
When: 31st December 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: Loya, Taj Palace, New Delhi
Cost: 9,999++Taxes
The Leela Ambience Gurugram
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The Leela Ambience Gurugram presents a complete New Year’s Eve stay and celebration designed as a seamless festive escape. The evening’s highlight is a live performance by Punjabi music icon Jazzy B, complemented by a DJ set and vibrant live acts. Guests can enjoy a luxury stay, grand gala dinner, premium beverages, kids’ experiences, and a dramatic midnight balloon drop, followed by a leisurely New Year breakfast.
When: 31st December 2025
Where: The Pearl Ballroom, The Leela Ambience Gurugram
The LaliT New Delhi
The LaliT New Delhi hosts a lavish New Year’s Eve buffet at 24×7 with global cuisine and live music, the buffet featuring a curated selection of gourmet dishes. Live musical performance by Duo band (Sagar & Daisy)
When: 31st December 2025
Where: The LaliT New Delhi
Cost: INR 7000 + Taxes (Solo) | INR 12000 + Taxes (Twosome)
The LaliT Ashok Bangalore
Ring in the New Year with a glamorous buffet celebration featuring global gourmet fare and high-energy music as the countdown begins.With this enjoy Live DJ performances by DJ Cronic, Victor J Wixlar & more
Time: 8:00 PM – Midnight
Cost: ₹2,999++ (Solo) | ₹5,500++ (Twosome) and Phase 1: ₹3,500++ (Solo) | ₹6,000++ (Twosome)
Where: The LaliT Ashok Bangalore
When:31st December 2025
Westin Hyderabad Mindspace
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The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace transforms into a celebration hub with multiple themed New Year’s Eve experiences. Seasonal Tastes hosts a lively DJ-led countdown paired with an expansive buffet and celebratory beverages, offering guests the flexibility to choose a mood that suits their celebration style.
When: 31st December, 2025
Where: Westin Hyderabad Mindspace
Mayfair Spring Valley Resort, Guwahati
Mayfair Spring Valley Resort welcomes the New Year with an immersive celebration set amidst its tranquil surroundings. The evening features curated dining, live entertainment, and a grand countdown, with performances by international DJ duo Husky from Ukraine, DJ Blame, Desi Duo, and visual acts including belly and fire dance. Hosted by Emcee Yankee Parasar, the celebration blends luxury hospitality with high-energy entertainment.
When: 31st December 2025
Where: Mayfair Spring Valley Resort, Guwahati
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DoubleTree by Hilton Whitefield
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DoubleTree by Hilton curates a sophisticated New Year’s Eve gala featuring a lavish buffet, premium beverages, themed décor, and family-friendly experiences including kids’ play areas. Designed to reflect warmth and togetherness, the celebration brings luxury and comfort together under one roof.
When: 31st December, 2025
Epitome, Mumbai
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Epitome’s New Year’s Eve celebration, Night of Echoes, promises a glamorous evening where music and elegance take centre stage. Featuring a live performance by Madhur Sharma, the night builds through curated cocktails, elevated dining, and an electric atmosphere leading into a high-spirited midnight countdown.
When: 31st December 2025
Where: Epitome, Lower Parel, Mumbai
Mestizo
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Mestizo welcomes the New Year with a high-energy New Year’s Eve party designed for those looking to celebrate the countdown in a vibrant, social setting. Known for its lively atmosphere and contemporary Latin-inspired vibe, the venue sets the tone for an upbeat night of music, celebration, and festive revelry. The New Year’s Eve celebration promises a spirited party environment where guests can dance, socialise, and ring in the year with style as the night builds towards the midnight countdown.
When: 31st December 2025
Where: Mestizo
Cost: Couple entry at 7,000 | Stag male at 4,000| Stag female at 3,500
Mulberry Shades Bengaluru Nandi Hills
Mulberry Shades Bengaluru Nandi Hills invites guests for an unforgettable countdown and ring in the New Year in style at the foot of Nandi Hills. This year, come celebrate with us and indulge in a curated experience with a live band, dynamic DJ, and a gourmet spread that will tingle your tastebuds!
Where: Mulberry Shades Bengaluru Nandi Hills
When: 31st December 2025
Time: 7:00 PM Onwards
Deltin- All Properties
‘MEGAPLAY’ is Deltin’s signature way to ring in the new year with a vibrant festive lineup featuring marquee artists, live bands, acrobats and special acts, illusionists, Vegas-style dancers, instrumentalists and not to forget the non-stop world class gaming excitement, creating a high-energy celebration across all properties.
A curated mix of live performances and themed acts running daily across Deltin Royale, Deltin Jaqk and Deltin Zuri in Goa and Deltin Denzong, Gangtok.
Where: Deltin -All Properties
When: 25th December -04th January ,2026
MKT at The Chanakya, New Delhi
MKT hosts its first-ever New Year’s Eve celebration with a specially curated festive ambience, live DJ set by Aparajita Singh, a dedicated dance floor, and an elevated dining experience. Guests can choose from the restaurant’s festive seasonal and à la carte menu.
When: 31st December 2025
Time: 8:30 PM onwards
Where: MKT, The Chanakya, New Delhi
Cost: 3,500 Onwards
DEA, Mumbai
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DEA rings in the New Year with a late-night celebration driven by immersive vibes and a high-energy DJ set by DJ Risk. With elevated cocktails and a glamorous ambience, the venue sets the tone for a bold and stylish countdown into the New Year.
When: 31st December 2025
Time: 10:00 PM onwards
Where: DEA, Prabhadevi, Mumbai
Anardana
Anardana invites diners to welcome the New Year with a thoughtfully curated menu that elevates Indian classics with contemporary finesse. From rich soups and tandoori specialities to comforting seasonal favourites and warming winter beverages, the experience is designed for a refined, flavour-led celebration.
Essensai067, Bengaluru
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For those seeking a quieter, more reflective welcome to the New Year, Essensai Zero Six Seven offers a mindful celebration rooted in grace and emotional renewal. Featuring The Womaniaz, an all-women band, the evening unfolds with intimate musical storytelling, candle-lit seating, herbal welcome drinks, and a collective midnight countdown, concluding with a wellness-forward beginning to the year ahead.
When: 31st December 2025
Time: 7:30 PM onwards
Where: Ardendale, Bengaluru
Cost: 1,799++Taxes
Pret A Manger
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Pret A Manger brings festive comfort to the season with a new range of globally inspired rice bowls, blending familiar flavours with wholesome ingredients. Available across multiple cities and delivery platforms, the offering is perfect for a relaxed New Year indulgence.
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