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From elegant dinners and festive brunches to high-energy parties, explore the best New Year 2026 celebrations with curated menus, music and immersive experiences.
Whether it’s an intimate evening of indulgence or a spirited countdown filled with music and movement, these celebrations capture the essence of year-end joy, where flavour, atmosphere, and togetherness define the transition into a new year.
As the year draws to a close, New Year celebrations take centre stage with immersive dining experiences, live entertainment, and thoughtfully curated festive programming. From refined sit-down dinners and global culinary showcases to high-energy parties and elegant lounge soirées, the season offers something for every mood and preference. Carefully designed menus, signature cocktails, live music, and vibrant décor come together to create memorable moments as guests gather to welcome 2026.
Whether it’s an intimate evening of indulgence or a spirited countdown filled with music and movement, these celebrations capture the essence of year-end joy, where flavour, atmosphere, and togetherness define the transition into a new year.
The Leela Ambience Gurugram
The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences announces an exquisite year-end celebration featuring thoughtfully curated dining experiences, refined entertainment, and the brand’s signature warmth. As the year draws to a close, guests are invited to immerse themselves in bespoke evenings across the hotel’s distinguished dining venues, each offering a unique expression of culinary artistry and hospitality.
Spectra: A Global Culinary Showcase
Festivities unfold at Spectra, the award-winning all-day dining destination known for its seven live culinary islands. The year-end experience features an expansive array of global flavours crafted by expert chefs, complemented by live music that transforms the space into a vibrant and immersive setting for the final night of the year.
Diya: Indian Cuisine with Live Ghazals
Guests seeking the warmth of Indian hospitality can enjoy an elegant dining experience at Diya, the hotel’s signature Indian restaurant. Authentic flavours, refined presentation, and soft traditional melodies come together to create a graceful and intimate close to the year.
Rubicon: A Sophisticated Lounge Experience
Rubicon Bar and Cigar Lounge offers a refined setting for a stylish celebration. Guests can indulge in an exclusive tapas experience with privileged access to Spectra’s grand buffet and live music, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a relaxed yet elevated New Year’s Eve.
Date: 31 December 2025
Time: 7:00 pm onwards
Shangri-La Eros New Delhi
Ring in 2026 with glamorous dining experiences across the hotel’s signature restaurants, featuring curated festive menus, live entertainment, and premium beverages.
Tamra, Shang Palace & Sorrento:
Festive New Year’s Eve dinner with live entertainment
Price: Starting from INR 7,500 + taxes per person
Grappa:
High-energy New Year’s Eve party with live DJ, Italian-inspired cocktails, and gourmet bites
Price: Starting from INR 10,000 + taxes per person
Christmas Day Brunches | 25 December 2025
Garden Lawns Brunch:
Live music, kids’ activities, signature dishes, and premium beverages
Time: 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Price: INR 6,500 + taxes per person
Tamra Christmas Brunch:
Lavish global buffet with live stations and festive entertainment
Time: 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Price: INR 4,000 + taxes per person
Tranzit, Khan Market
This festive season, Tranzit transforms into one of Khan Market’s most vibrant celebration destinations, offering immersive Christmas and New Year experiences that blend elevated dining, inventive cocktails, and high-energy revelry. With festive décor adorning both indoor spaces and expansive outdoor terraces, the venue sets the tone for a dynamic holiday atmosphere.
The celebrations unfold through Yoru Soiree, a specially curated festive programme running from 24 December to 1 January. Highlights include Mirābōru Night on Christmas Eve, Jolly Brunch Affair on Christmas Day, Midori Eve on New Year’s Eve, and The First Pour, the first bubbly brunch of 2026 on New Year’s Day.
Thoughtfully curated food, upbeat music, generous al fresco seating, and festive lighting combine to create a setting that feels both celebratory and sophisticated.
Cost for Two: INR 2,800 (no special cover charges or festive mark-ups)
Reservations: Recommended for Christmas and New Year events
MKT, The Chanakya
This year marks a milestone as MKT hosts its first-ever New Year’s Eve celebration, an evening designed to welcome 2026 with refined elegance and vibrant energy. For the occasion, the space will undergo a one-night-only décor transformation, featuring immersive festive elements and a dedicated photo booth.
The evening will be driven by a live DJ set by Aparajita Singh (Secular Chai) and, for the first time, a dedicated dance floor, inviting guests to celebrate freely as the countdown approaches.
Guests will enjoy access to both the regular à la carte menu and a specially curated festive menu available from 22 December to 1 January. Offerings span refined vegetarian, vegan, and non-vegetarian creations, concluding with indulgent desserts such as the classic Baked Alaska.
The celebration runs from 8:30 pm to 1:00 am, with a fully redeemable cover charge.
Early Bird: INR 3,500 (single) | INR 6,000 (couple) for the first 30 guests
Note: Adults-only event; children not permitted
Pre-bookings open on 10 December, with reservations strongly encouraged due to limited availability.
Hilton Gurugram Baani City Centre Announces Festive Line-Up for Christmas and New Year’s Eve
Hilton Gurugram Baani City Centre is set to usher in the holiday season with an expanded calendar of dining and entertainment experiences, marking its first full-scale festive programme since opening. The hotel will host a Christmas Eve dinner, a Christmas Day lawn brunch, and a multi-venue New Year’s Eve gala positioning itself as a vibrant seasonal destination for both residents and travellers.
The festivities begin on December 24 with a Christmas Eve dinner at Kitchen Craft, featuring a multi-cuisine menu and an indulgent selection of festive desserts. A live duo band will set the mood, while guests can enhance the experience with traditional holiday beverages such as mulled wine and eggnog, available at an additional charge.
On Christmas Day, celebrations move outdoors with a relaxed lawn brunch inspired by the warmth of classic holiday gatherings. Christmas-themed décor will extend across the property from the lobby and alfresco areas to Tayles Bar and Kitchen Craft. Guests can enjoy an extensive buffet, live stations, a dedicated kids’ zone, desserts, and live music by a duo band.
The New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31 span multiple venues, offering varied experiences. Kitchen Craft will host a global buffet with live grills and music, along with packages for both soft beverages and alcohol. Tayles Bar will deliver a high-energy experience with unlimited starters, premium beverages, DJ-led entertainment, and a midnight countdown. Guests may also opt for a single pass granting access to all festive zones across the hotel.
For private gatherings, exclusive cabana experiences are available, complete with a personal butler, premium beverages, custom menus, and live grills. Special room packages combine accommodation with New Year’s Eve access, with select options also including a New Year’s Day brunch.
Located in Sector 63, adjacent to Baani City Centre, Hilton Gurugram Baani City Centre features 223 rooms and suites overlooking the city and the Aravalli range, along with multiple dining outlets, event spaces, an Executive Lounge, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness centre.
DoubleTree by Hilton Gurugram Baani Square Unveils Multi-Venue New Year Celebrations for 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Gurugram Baani Square has announced an elaborate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day programme for 2025, offering parallel celebrations tailored for families and adults across multiple venues.
Residential guests can choose between two curated stay experiences. “Home for the Holidays” offers access to GlassHouse, MyKorner, and the Courtyard, along with early check-in, late check-out, a New Year’s Eve gala dinner, and a New Year’s Day brunch. Entertainment includes kids’ activity zones, a movie corner, bouncy installations, curated performances for adults, and a masquerade-themed evening featuring a live band, dance troupe, DJ, dhol, and midnight fireworks. Dining includes an elaborate buffet at GlassHouse, live counters in the Courtyard, and a heated kids’ corner at MyKorner.
The adults-only experience, “A Vibe for the New Year,” takes place at Vibe and follows a Glow-in-the-Dark theme. Featuring neon installations, LED panels, expanded live counters, bar service on MRP, belly dance performances, a DJ, and fireworks at midnight, this experience is exclusively for nightlife enthusiasts, with no children permitted.
Non-residential guests can opt for a GlassHouse Day Pass, offering access to dining and entertainment with complimentary entry for children up to ten years, or a Vibe Night Pass, aligned with the Glow-in-the-Dark theme and strictly for adults.
Ring in 2026 at Novotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road with Spectacular New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Novotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road invites guests to welcome the New Year with three distinct New Year’s Eve experiences under one roof.
Glitterati at the Ballroom offers a high-energy celebration with DJ beats, pass-around starters, a festive buffet, and unlimited beverages.
Under the Stars at Blue Terrain delivers a romantic poolside experience for couples, featuring a live band, live grills, an elaborate buffet, and unlimited premium beverages.
The Family Affairs at The Square caters to families with a lavish buffet, live music, and a dedicated kids’ zone.
The Golden Key festive stay packages combine accommodation with access to selected celebration venues.
What: New Year’s Eve Celebration
Where: Ballroom, Blue Terrain, The Square
When: December 31, 2025
Prices: Starting from INR 2,999++ per person
The First-Ever NYE at EL: Celebrate 2026 at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar
JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar introduces The NYE Elevation, the debut New Year’s Eve celebration at its rooftop venue EL. Designed to be glamorous and high-energy, the experience features DJs, live performers, skyline views, and an immersive countdown as the venue transitions into 2026.
Guests can enjoy EL’s à la carte menu until late, alongside exclusive New Year’s Eve cocktails and a curated selection of sparkling wines and champagne. Limited seating is available, and advance reservations are recommended.
Timings & Pricing
Sunset & Supper (7:00 PM – 9:45 PM)
2 pax: ₹8,000
4 pax: ₹15,000
6 pax: ₹22,000
The Countdown Experience (10:00 PM – 1:00 AM)
2 pax: ₹15,000
4 pax: ₹30,000
6 pax: ₹45,000
Groups of 8–10: ₹60,000–₹75,000
Bar seating is available with a redeemable cover charge of ₹3,000–₹4,000. All spends are redeemable on food and beverages.
Sofitel Mumbai BKC Presents a Glittering New Year at Pondichery Café
At Jyran, guests can enjoy a Gourmet Indian Fusion menu curated by Chef Qureshi, featuring winter signatures such as Nashpati Badam ka Shorba and Makhmali Tawa Paneer, along with alfresco grill counters and live music by a three-piece band. Premium beverages and special champagne offerings elevate the experience.
At Pondichery Café, festivities include a lavish New Year’s Eve dinner on December 31 and a high-spirited “Cheers to 2026″ New Year’s Day Brunch on January 1, complete with live stations, comfort classics, premium beverages, and optional champagne upgrades.
Pricing & Timings
New Year’s Eve Dinner: ₹7,495 | 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
New Year’s Day Brunch: From ₹5,574 | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Jyran NYE Dinner: From ₹8,745 | 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
A Festive Affair Awaits at Della Resorts & Adventure
Della Resorts & Adventure presents a curated two-day Christmas celebration on December 24 and 25. Highlights include an Atelier Cocktail Workshop, festive dinners at Café 24 and Villa Bistro, candlelight dinners, Vegas Show – Christmas Special performances, Christmas brunches, a festive lunch, and a Gingerbread House Workshop for kids.
Late Checkout, Mumbai
New Year’s Eve Party: December 31 | ₹3,000 pp | Slots: 7–10 PM & 10 PM–5 AM
New Year Brunch: January 1 | ₹3,000 pp | From 12 PM
New Year Dinner: January 1 | ₹3,000 pp | Slots: 7–10 PM & 10 PM–5 AM
Le Méridien Navi Mumbai
Le Méridien Navi Mumbai hosts its first-ever New Year’s Eve celebration at Hill View Café, featuring a live performance by Rafi Khan, curated dining, and premium beverages.
Venue Package: ₹12,000 per couple
Additional Child (6–12 yrs): ₹3,500 + taxes
Additional Adult (12+ yrs): ₹6,500 + taxes
Amelia, BKC
Amelia BKC presents an exclusive New Year’s Gala on December 31 with curated food, drinks, music, festive décor, special menu offers, and an Amelia Tap Takeover.
Cover Charge: ₹1,000 per person
Sthamba Global Brewery, Andheri
Sthamba Global Brewery hosts a high-energy DJ night till 5:00 AM, featuring festive décor, craft beer pairings, and late-night music.
Cover Charge: ₹1,000 per person
Luna Et Sol, Mumbai
Luna Et Sol transforms into The Midnight Chalet for New Year’s Eve.
Dining: 12 PM – 7 PM
Party: 9 PM – 1 AM
Approx. price for two: ₹3,000
Uma by the Sea, Morjim
Uma by the Sea hosts NYE – By The Sea, transitioning from sunset dinner to a beachfront party with music by MR Salim.
Early Bird: ₹7,999 per couple
Phase 1: ₹9,999 per couple
Includes unlimited food & drinks
Tickets via District by Zomato
Deltin Presents MEGAPLAY 2025–26
Deltin’s signature festive celebration, MEGAPLAY, runs from December 25 to January 4 across its casino properties in Goa and Gangtok. The line-up includes live performances, themed acts, world-class gaming, and daily lucky draws.
New Year’s Eve Highlights (Dec 31):
Manasi Ghosh & Yo Highness at Deltin Royale
Rishi Singh, Saumya Kambli & Aniket Chauhan at Deltin Jaqk
Lucky draws run daily with prizes culminating in grand New Year’s Eve rewards.
December 22, 2025, 22:21 IST