Best Countdown Parties In Singapore To Usher In 2020
If you're undecided about how to usher in the new year (or the new decade, for that matter), look to this handy guide.
Ring in the New Year at Mediacorp’s annual countdown party held at The Promontory @ Marina Bay, with an exciting line-up of close to 100 local talents. Hosted by 987FM's Sonia Chew and Ria 897's Fiza O, the spectacular soiree will include performances by the winner of MTV EMA 2019’s Best Southeast Asia Act, Jasmine Sokko, homegrown heartthrob Benjamin Kheng, songbird Aisyah Aziz, and “Papa Rock” Ramli Sarip. Not to forget tunes from Mediacorp artistes, Ayden Sng, Jarrell Huang, Daryl-Ann, and Fang Rong, as well as new-generation stars like Glen Wee, Astronauts, and Dru Chen. For the fashionistas, be sure to catch a unique catwalk item that will feature clothes and accessories that are created using sustainable materials. Want to party it up from the comfort of your own home? Not to worry as the pre-show segment will be on Toggle at 10pm with the main show starting at 11pm on both Toggle and Channel 5. Full details about Let's Celebrate 2020 here.
Dec 31, 7pm-1am, The Promontory@Marina Bay, 11 Marina Blvd, S018940. Free admission. More info at http://www.toggle.sg/letscelebrate2020.
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What better way to ring in the New Year than at the Marina Bay Countdown, set against the spectacular Singapore skyline? You’re spoilt for choice with the plethora of activities going on. Usher in 2020 with the stars at the Mediacorp’s Let’s Celebrate 2020 countdown concert at The Promontory, or with a bevy of live musicians at Esplanade Presents: Come Together. Perhaps you have the kids in tow — they’ll be wowed by the family-friendly carnival activities at The Great Circus of Europe and Starlight@The Lawn where bouncy castles, performances and food await. And the best part? No matter which event you mosey over to, there are unparalleled views of dazzling fireworks around the bay at the stroke of midnight.
Dec 31, various locations and timings. More info at https://www.marinabaycountdown.sg/.
Start the New Year off with a bang at Star Island Singapore’s Countdown Edition. Expect a multi-sensory fireworks musical show that is sure to stun with Japanese-designed fireworks, pyrotechnics that’s sure to light the sky up, and 3D sound to complete your viewing experience. There are also pre-show activities to enjoy with the whole family, live DJ performances, and a food village for those who might get peckish.
Dec 31, doors open at 5pm, show starts at 10.40pm. The Float @ Marina Bay, 20 Raffles Ave, S039805. Tickets from $88. More info at http://www.star-island.sg/.
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Soak in unparalleled views of the beautiful Singapore skyline and the New Year’s fireworks at Bar Rogue. Here, you get to party into 2020 with resident DJs - DJ Kenneth Francis will be kicking the evening off with nu-disco and disco tunes, before DJs Styluxtakut, Rattle, and Fadile take over to spin Hip Hop and R&B hits through the night. Be sure to come dressed in a midnight blue outfit to complement the night’s theme, Electric Sky.
Dec 31, 10pm-6am, Bar Rogue, Swissotel The Stamford, Level 71, 2 Stamford Rd, S178882. Pre-sale tickets from $68 and event day tickets at $88. More info at https://tickets.igo.events/electricsky.
Back for its 13th edition, the Sentosa Siloso Beach Party boasts two stages that will be playing 12 hours of non-stop music to celebrate the New Year. The main stage sees international and regional DJs, including DJs Mashd N Kutcher, Jilian Jordan and DJ Kaylova, providing non-stop party music. Slink over to the second stage, located at the Foam Zone, to enjoy some R&B, hip hop and chart-topping tunes spun by DJ Jade Rasif, DJ Dinar Candy, DJ Caden, and DJ Queenzell. All tickets come with complimentary drinks but if you’re feeling peckish, make your way to the food zone to refuel with some food and drinks.
Dec 31, 6pm-6am. Sentosa Island, Siloso Beach, S099989. General admission tickets from $68, VIP tickets at $108, bundled ticket packages from $428. More info at www.sentosa.com.sg/silosobeachparty.
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Head down to the Fountain Square at Clarke Quay for a free countdown party, with a night of Instagram-able optical displays and electrifying performances. Update your socials with a picture over at Tan Tye Place where there’ll be a 3D 2020 photo backdrop. While you’re there, grab yourself a pair of complimentary ChromaDepth 3D glasses for an extra psychedelic experience of colours and patterns. Hosting at the main stage are 987FM DJs, Kimberly Wang and Gerald Koh, who will be conducting lucky draws, stage games and more through the night. Hit up the main stage to see DJ HardBreaker kicking off the pre-party festivities from 8.30pm, before local band Shirlyn + The UnXpected, who are back for a third year, take over with their rock and pop tunes. The party doesn’t end at midnight, with festivities carrying on all around the different bars in Clarke Quay.
Dec 31, 8.30pm onwards, Clarke Quay Fountain Square, 3 River Valley Rd, S179024. Free admission. More info at https://www.capitaland.com/sg/malls/clarkequay/en/events/clarke-quay-countdown-party-2020
Want a front row seat to watch the fireworks with the whole family or some of your best pals? OverEasy Fullerton has both indoor and outdoor seating for you to have a dinner with the fam before partying it up with some bubbly. On deck from 9pm is DJ Mad Jester who’ll be providing beats for you to dance the night away, with a great view of the fireworks at midnight.
Dec 31, 9pm-3am. OverEasy Fullerton, 1 Fullerton Road #01-06, S049213. Seating charges from $150 for adults and $100 for children (aged 12 and below). Walk-in charges at $40 for Adults and $20 for children. For reservations, email fullerton [at] overeasy.com.sg (fullerton[at]overeasy[dot]com[dot]sg) or call 6684-1453. More info here.
Usher in the new year with CE LA VI’s New Year’s Eve Party, dubbed Vegas Nights. Come dressed in a fancy casino chic outfit to enjoy Vegas-style performances, fire-breathing spectacles, and dance the night away with chart-topping tracks.
Dec 31, 8pm onwards, CÉ LA VI Club Lounge, Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, 1 Bayfront Avenue Hotel, Tower 3, Level 57, S018971. Tickets from $138. Contact +65 6508 2188 or email reservation-sg [at] celavi.com for table reservations.
Have a glitzy and glamourous night at Mirror Ball, with drag queen Mona Kee Kee and her squad of burlesque dancers who will be counting you down into the New Year. DJs One With Aldrin and David Carollo are in charge of the music, so expect a mix of house, disco, and electro mashup, to party your way into 2020.
Dec 31, 9pm onwards. Straits Clan Bar, Level 2, 31 Bukit Pasoh Road S089845. Free admission for Straits Clan members and up to three guests. Tickets from $48, Party Packages from $450. More info at https://straitsclan.com/nye-2020.
Come dressed in your best black and red 1930’s fit and enjoy the Shanghai Noir inspired bash at The Warehouse Hotel. DJ KFC is on deck duty, so groove the night away alongside a snake charmer if you dare. Feeling lucky? Saunter your way to the gambling den to test your luck. Welcome the New Year with the free-flow beer, wines and champagne that comes with each ticket.
Dec 31, 9pm-2am. The Warehouse Hotel, 320 Havelock Road Robertson Quay, S169628. Tickets from $148. More info at https://ticketing.igo.events/e/574/shanghai-noir-an-evening-at-no-320.
Gather the squad and head down to Loof for a chill New Year’s Eve Party. Grab some beers and enjoy Loof’s exclusive bar bites, like a bak chor mee inspired grilled cheese or a sweet meat skewer, the Bacon Lollipop. Partake in old-school activities like challenging your friends to see who can blow up the biggest Bestman Balloon.
Dec 31, 9pm onwards. Loof, 331 North Bridge Rd, Odeon Towers Rooftop, S188720. Walk-in cover charges at $48, including two drinks. Table packages from $248. For reservations, email loof [at] loof.com.sg (loof[at]loof[dot]com[dot]sg) or call 6337-9416. More info here.
