By Betty Richardson and Andrew Chin
Budget (less than RMB500)
DJ Santo Chino
DADA isn’t messing around for their New Year’s Eve party, that’s for sure. Santo Chino’s been amassing quite the following over the past year with his monthly Same As It Ever Was party. He takes it back to the basics with his all-vinyl sets that feature nothing but incredible music from disco to rock to funk.
// Dec 31, 11pm-late, free entry, DADA
Golden Bubbles
M18 brings in the Redbull Threestyle Champion DJ Ku and several in-house eye popping performances to ring in 2015.
// Dec 31, 10pm-late, free entry. M18.
New Year Countdown Party
Lune keeps things simple focusing on great music and good quality free drinks. DJ Yoshinaga and Catchoumi will play sets that have established them as big naes in the underground while Lune is offering free Guiness beer from midnight to 1pm.
// Dec 31, 10pm-late, free entry. Lune.
A Brazen NYE
C's recruits some of the city's top crews V/O/I/D, Minimalist and Sic Transit to ring in the new year. Sets by Chris Jobs, Loke, Nmlss, SH_Ultra, Shanyinde, Tom Hughes, Whiteshoes, and Will A.
// Dec 31, 10pm-late, free entry. C's.
Windows New Year’s Eve Countdown
Window’s asks the question that needs to be asked - why not start 2015 at the place you end up all the time? All three branches of Window’s are giving out a variety of gifts and noise makers to ring in a new year. Free Windows coffee mug with every purchase of above RMB80 for food and drinks.
// Dec 31, 4.30pm-late, . Windows Scoreboard.
// Dec 31, 4.30pm-late, . Windows Too.
// Dec 31, 4.30pm-late, . Windows Garage.
Ciao 2014
URVC toasts 2014 in style with a stacked lineup of the city’s top DJs Nicole, Kin.J, Beast, Monkey King, Dave K, Will A, Andrew Bull, Deep 19, Charp, Theo-man and Mr. Hell.
// Dec 31, 6pm-late, RMB50. URVC.
Kung Fu Komedy: New Year’s Resolutions
The Shanghai and Suzhou based comedy group get one last chance to air their grievances about 2014 with a stacked bill featuring Joe Schaefer, Andy Curtain, Drew Fralick, Adam Skuse, Evan Eames, Paul Johnson and Storm Xu.
// Dec 31, 8-10pm, RMB50. The Camel, 137 6176 4438
Noukilla
It’s been a sensational 2014 for the Shanghai-based reggae-fusion group. They hooked up with MIDI Festival, playing all their shows this year, and also released their debut studio record. Always a live standout, they’ll be headlining the New Year’s Eve party of choice for all those jazz cats out there with the Jade Lee Quartet opening.
// Dec 31, 9pm-late, RMB80. JZ Club
Independent Electro-Bomb New Year’s Party
The Shanghai Minsheng Art Museum is throwing a New Year’s Party celebrating the independent arts. With an “Electro-bomb Night” theme, the party is headlined by China’s first real electronic band, Supermarket. The Beijing group released one of this year’s top albums Blackeclipse and will be joined by Shanghai musician MHP and VJ Panda for what promises to be a trippy way to welcome the New Year. They’llbe cosplay games and scripts performed by local comics and art exhibits as well.
// Dec 31, 8pm-late, RMB80-100 (with one drink). Minsheng Art Museum.
Two Fresh
STD counts down to 2015 at their Arkham home with Casio G-Shock and hip-hop duo Two Fresh. The Colorado group have shared stages with Baauer and Skrillex, winning over crowds at SXSW and Electric Daisy Carnival with their trap influenced hip hop.
// Dec 31, 10pm-late, RMB100. Arkham.
NYE: Unico All-Stars
Unico rings in the new year with their All-Star team of DJs and musicians.
// Dec 31, 10pm-late, RMB100. Unico.
NYE Paty @ The Mansion
Expect an epic night at The Mansion with 13 DJs filling three floors of music and mayhem. A big fireworks show goes off at midnight and the killer lineup features Nasty Nate, Q-Kraft, Dirty Class, The Finger, Thomas Futoso, Marcos Godoy, Rainbow High, PsyArchive, K.O.O.S., Fatallah, Mr. Hells, Ms. Hell and Fane.
// Dec 31, 10pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). The Mansion.
New Year’s Eve Animal Party
The folks behind the Super Pillow Fight Night are taking over MAO Livehouse and turning it into the biggest human zoo with this themed party. Let your imagination run wild and free when picking up your animal-themed costume, whether it be sexy cat or wild werewolf. International DJs will spin tunes to set the mood for what promises to be a beast of a party.
// Dec 31, 9pm-late, RMB120-150. MAO Livehouse
Demo Live New Year
It’s been a good year for the rock promoters who recently brought Tom Odell to town and will be bringing Starsailor in next month. To celebrate the end of 2014, they’re bringing together three of China’s top bands. Top Floor Circus are Shanghai legends, a mischievous act that proudly and defiantly sing in Shanghainese. Duck Fight Goose are the on the way to achieving the same status, due to their outstanding album Sports and their constantly unpredictable sets at shows around town. They’re joined by The Escape Plan who is currently one of China’s biggest acts due to their hit single, ‘The Brightest Star in the Night Sky.’ RMB680 VIP package includes taking photos with the band and commemorative goodies.
// Dec 31, 9.30-11.30pm, RMB120-280. QSW Culture Center.
New Year’s Eve & M1NT
M1NT welcomes home prodigal son Spencer Tarring to revisit the greatest sounds of 2014.
// Dec 31, 9pm-late, RMB200. M1NT.
Salsa & Bachata New Year’s Eve
The JZ Latino welcomes Latin Project for this bachata and salsa party. Dress code: red with best dressed winning a bottle of classic Champagne. Buy five drinks and get one bottle of wine.
// Dec 31, 10pm-late, RMB200. JZ Latino.
Sasha’s New Year’s Eve Party
The renovation is done and Sasha’s grandly reopens its 2nd floor lounge just in time for New Year’s Eve. Two DJs and a band will perform with a three-course set menu available from 6-10pm.
// Dec 31, 6pm-late, RMB200 (with six drinks). Sasha’s.
// Dec 31, 6-10.30pm, RMB650 (with dinner). Sasha’s.
Zapata’s New Years Eve Party
Zapata’s will be hosting four DJs on two dance floors all night long. RMB200 entry comes with six drink tickets with a buffet dinner option available for RMB500.
// Dec 31, 7pm-late, RMB200 (party) or RMB500 (party and buffet dinner). Zapata’s.
Countdown Party
Sandra Kaye and her jazz band will provide the soundtrack for ringing in the New Year at The Long Bar at The Walforf Astoria. Entrance includes a glass of Perrier Jouët Champagne. (VIP table packages are available from RMB1,888.)
// Dec 31, 8pm-late, RMB228, The Long Bar, See Event Listing Here
Salon de Chine
Fresh off a fabulous Vintage Winter Fair, the Kick the Gong Around crew are throwing an Old Shanghai Glamour themed New Year’s Eve party. Rendezvous at a secret location in the former French Concession and relive a time, “when men slippped through alleyways to gamble whilst grils slipped out of qipaos to seduce” It’s RMB300 free flow with glittery explosions, qipao burlesque, electro-swing and mahjong. Pre-booking is recommended.
// Dec 31, 9pm-late, RMB300 (with free flow). For location, send code ‘KTGA2015’ to ktgashanghai@gmail.com.
No Resolutions Pub Crawl
No need to stress out about your NYE plans when the Pub Crawl Shanghai crew is ready to take care of your needs. It all starts off with two hours of open bar at Bar Gatsby before hopping on the party bus and travelling to 2015 with stops at three raging NYE bashes. It’s a guaranteed sell-out, so book early.
// Dec 31, 8pm-late, RMB300. Starts at Bar Gatsby, www.pubcrawlshanghai.com
NYE at Boxing Cat Brewery
RMB250/person gets you a New Year's Eve of free flow craft beer from 8pm until 2am at The Boxing Cat Brewery's two locations along with great music. Food available at extra cost.
// See Venues Here, See Event Listing Here
Casino Royale New Year's Eve at The Apartment
Dust off that tuxedo for an evening of James Bond-esque entertainment at The Apartment. There will be multiple bars, casino games, dance floors, and a Martini bar. Music will be well known pop and party anthems. Hungry? They also have a four-course set menu for RMB388 per person including a glass of champagne, available from 5pm-11.30pm.
// 10pm, RMB150/person. Dress code is black tie or cocktail attire, See Venue Here
Bollywood Party at Mexo On the Bund
Bollywood tunes from 9pm till late thie NYE at Mexo. RMB300 gets you a buffet and beverages. Sounds like a good deal to us.
// Call 159 2180 3307 for pre-sale, RMB400/person on the door, See Venue Here, See Event Listing Here
NYE Gold at Bar Rouge
A great value ticket at Bar Rouge this year, RMB300 gets you in with a flute of Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial and a night of music, partying and front row seats for The Bund fireworkd. Arrival before 10.30pm is recommended due to traffic restrictions on the Bund/Bund 18 from 10.30pm-midnight.
// RMB300/person, See Venue Here
Kee Club Moulin Rouge Paris 1900 NYE
For those after a more glamorous entrance into 2015, Kee Club has a NYE party with gaming, dinner, champagne, and plenty more. Dinner is RMB1380/person, including a flute of Dom Pérignon, a 5-course gala dinner, late night supper, and and 1500 points worth of gambing chips. Dinner starts at 6.30pm. Entrance to the countdown party from 10pm is RMB480 (without dinner) Dress Code is 1900 French glamour.
// See Venue Here, See Event Listing Here
2015 Countdown Party
Ring in the new year while taking in breathtaking views of the Bund from the Banyan Tree Shanghai on the Bund’s swanky rooftop bar. Comes with free flow sparkling wine.
// Dec 31, 8pm-late, RMB300. Tops.
New Year’s Eve Party @ The Boulevard
The speakeasy bar is offering up great music, craft cocktails and free flow sparkling wine from 9pm to midnight.
// Dec 31, 9pm-late, RMB300. The Boulevard.
Liquid Laundry 80's Prom Night.
It's Liquid Laundry's first ever New Year's Eve party and to celebrate, they're hosting an 80's Prom Night. There will be a live DJ playing all the biggest 80's hit songs and the best dressed will be crowned Prom King and Prom Queen, and also receive a grand prize. From 7pm onwards a special NYE dinner with free flow drinks is on offer for RMB600/person (tickets for this are by presale only from Liquid Laundry). From 10pm onwards, come for free flow drinks and dancing for RMB300/person (presale at Liquid Laundry), tickets at the door are 400 RMB.
// RMB300-600/person, See Listing Here
Mr and Mrs Bund La Boum New Year's Eve Party
This Bund institution is offering a great value party with epic disco DJs Super Attractive Ghetto Blaster plus DJ Zohan. RMB200 gets you into this elegant locale with a glass of champagne.
// RMB200/person, See Venue Here, See Event Listing Here
Glitz and Glamour New Year’s Eve Party
The Library Distillery Lounge roll out the red carpet for a glitzy and glamorous casino-themed party at the Bund. Expect cabaret-style performances from first class dancers, champagne toasts on the Light & Salt terrace and free flow selected drinks from 10pm-midniht. Dress at your most glam.
// Dec 31, 10pm-late, RMB380 (with free flow from 10pm-midnight). Light & Salt.
New Year’s Eve
Kartel is offering an all-incuse four-course dinner and party package. French chef Pierre Le Brun has crafted a menu of homemade foie gras, Pacific yellow-fin tuna, roasted duck breasts, artisan cheese and delicious desserts. There’s free flow champagne and standard cocktails all night long with a fireworks countdown on Kartel’s Rooftop. Dinner reservations can be made at 5404 2899 or reservations@kartel.com.cn.
// Dec 31, 7.30pm, RMB448-548 (party package) or RMB698 (dinner and party package). Kartel.
Mid Range (RMB500-RMB800)
Block Party
The three levels of Le Royal Meridien will be separated into house, hip hop and Latin quarters to ensure that everyone gets to boogie down to their favorite tunes to ring in the New Year. Free flow mixed house drinks will be available and there will also be a dedicated champagne table. Tables are available from RMB1,980-14,880 with bottles of Moët and Chandon available for RMB780. There’s also a RMB1,280 package that includes dinner at Le Bistrot. We also have a pair of tickets to give away to the party. For your chance to win, simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘NYE – Le Royal Meridien’ by Dec 18 for your chance to win.
// Dec 31, 9pm-late, RMB480-680/person, Le Royal Méridien, See Event Listing Here
Shanghai Night
The Fairmont Peace Hotel rings in the New Year by celebrating their glorious past, when it was the place to be seen in the city. They’re redecorating in that classic Shanghai cabaret style and are encouraging attendees to dress in their finest cheongsams and zhongsuns. Professional dancers will get guests in the mood to swing with performances, while their top-notch band will play nothing but classics. On-site entertainment includes a fortune teller, magicians and martial arts performers with lucky draw prizes from the hotel available such as a two-night stay at a Nine Nations suite. For diners at the Cathay Room and Dragon Phoenix, it’s an RMB188 entrance as part of the New Year’s Eve package, with the party running across Jasmine Lounge, the Jazz Bar and Cin Cin.
// Dec 31, 8pm-late, RMB688/person, Fairmont Peace Hotel
Paulaner Bräuhaus – Fenyang Lu
End the year with a Bavarian feast, as Paulaner Bräuhaus offers a four-course set menu with two drinks at their Fenyang Lu and Expo locations. Their legendary live band will set the mood with a lucky draw with great prizes to sweeten the deal. Reservations required.
// Dec 31, 5pm-late, RMB488. Paulaner – Fenyang Lu, Paulaner @ Expo, See Event Listings Here: Fenyang Lu, Xintiandi, Expo, Binjiang Da Dao
NYE Party at Three on the Bund
‘Shanghai’s finest epicurean destination’ AKA Three on the Bund, home to restaurants Mercato, Jean Georges, Chi-Q and more is throwing a huge NYE bash at the newly opened Three Studio event space on the ground floor. The idea is that purchasing a special NYE menu at any one of Three on the Bund’s restaurants on December 31 will get you free entrance to the party afterwards, meaning you don’t have the hassle of trying to get past the roadblocks barring entrance to the Bund after early evening. Details for the party are still TBD, but there’ll be table/champagne packages, non-stop DJs, live performances (we hear they’ve got Zina lined up!) and an LED firework display.
// See Venue Here, set menus from RMB398 at Nougatine to RMB1298 at Jean Georges, www.threeonthebund.com, See Event Listing
Luxury (RMB800+)
A Cabaret New Year’s Eve Party
Sir Elly’s will transform into the legendary 1930s Kit Kat Klub for this glamorous party that relives Shanghai’s golden age. Get dressed up in your most glamorous tuxedo or flapper dresses and enjoy a theatrical night worthy of Broadway. Burlesque dancers will perform modern cabaret routines, international DJs will play nothing but the classics and guests will ring in the New Year at midnight with the picturesque backdrop of the Bund and Pudong skyline. Free flow sprints and champagne will be served from 10pm to midnight and there’s a chance to win a theme suite stay with Rolls-Royce transfers.
// Dec 31, 9.30pm-late, RMB898-1,298, Sir Elly’s Restaurant
Pelham’s
Enjoy the last night of 2014 with a special six-course dinner paired with Pelham’s elegant setting.
// Dec 31, 7-11pm, RMB1,888 (with glass of champagne). Pelham’s
Grand Brasserie
Enjoy an opulent dinner that matches the elegance of the Grand Brasserie restaurant. The Western buffet dinner includes free flow wine, as well as live music and dancing.
// Dec 31, 7-11pm, RMB1,088 (RMB468 for children). Grand Brasserie
The Lobby
Make sure your last meal of 2014 is an epic one with The Lobby's exquisite five-course feast accompanied by a complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne. A live band will perform party tunes during dinner.
// Dec 31, 7-11pm, RMB1100. The Lobby, The Peninsula Shanghai
Yi Long Court
This elegant Chinese restaurant is serving an eight-course Cantonese menu accompanied by a lucky prize draw and live music.
// Dec 31, 6-11pm, RMB1700. Yi Long Court, The Peninsula Shanghai
Paulaner – Xintiandi
With two in-house bands performing and a savory four-course Bavarian set menu with two drinks, this New Year’s party promises to be the most sumptuous in Xintiandi. It’s RMB788 per person for the second floor and RMB958 per person for a ground floor seat. Reservations required.
// Dec 31, 5pm-late, RMB788-958. Paulaner @ Xintiandi
Paulaner @ Binjiang
Enjoy a gigantic four-course set menu with stunning views of Shanghai’s illuminated Bund at night at the Paulaner restaurant located on the iconic Huangpu Riverside. RMB828 for VIP seats and reservations must be made in advance.
// Dec 31, 5pm-late, RMB788-828. Paulaner @ Binjiang
MVP Party at the Park Hyatt
Long-term party magnates MVP are throwing an NYE party inside the 100 Century Avenue restaurant on the 91st floor of the Park Hyatt Shanghai Pudong hotel. On Dec 31 from 8pm to 4am, guests are invited to partake in a night of free-flow tapas, finger food, canapés, Veuve Clicquot Champagne and every kind of spirits until 4am. Another bonus is that from 1:30am, they’re organizing free transportation and free entrance to Bar Rouge’s late night party, so you get to see how 2015 looks from both sides of the Bund. Presale tickets are on sale for RMB888, and there’s just 200 of them so move fast and reserve at 139 1648 9071 or events@mvpshanghai.com. 100 second stage presale tickets are around for RMB1088, and tickets are available at the door for RMB1288. (Prices per person, subject to +15 percent service charge)
// Park Hyatt Shanghai, See Event Listing Here
Buffet Dinner at the Langham Xintiandi hotel
Cachet buffet at the Langham hotel in Xintiandi is hosting a buffet dinner from 6-10.30pm and lighter ‘supper’ from 10.30pm-1am. For RMB988 they throw in unlimited Bollinger champagne, selected wines and local beer RMB688 (no Champagne), RMB344 for kids aged 6-12, under 5’s go free. (Prices per person, subject to +15 percent service charge)
// Dec 31 6pm-1am, RMB688-888. The Langham Xintiandi
La Dolce Vita New Year’s Eve
Calypso s offering a six-course dinner and wine pairing prepared by Chef Bruno Ferrarri matched with a glamorous atmosphere. Prosecco and snacks around midnight with complementary access to the events on the piazza.
// Dec 31, 5.30pm-late, RMB1,488. Calypso Restaurant & Lounge.
1920’s Chicago
1515 West Bar and Grill is turning back to the clock and celebrating New Year’s Eve with a 1920’s Chicago themed party. Chef de Cuisine Bradley Hull has crafted a six-course dinner and wine pairing. Ali. G band plays vintage jazz and dance music with the 1515 Bar hosting a New Year’s countdown party from 10pm onward. Dress code: black tie.
// Dec 31, 5.30pm-late, RMB888 (party)-1,888 (with sx course dinner.) 1515 West Bar and grill.
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Special NYE Menu at M1NT Restaurant
Our friends over at M1NT restaurant, which now has esteemed executive chef Michael Jakovljev at the helm, are putting together a six-course special menu to ring in 2015, including oysters, foie gras, caviar, lobster and Wagyu beef for RMB1,288 (add RMB 388 for wine pairing). Similar to Three on the Bund’s offer, the idea here is that after you’re done feasting you simply stroll over to the nightclub party next door, cleverly avoiding the hassle of NYE logistics (here’s a hint: you won’t be able to get a cab!).
// Dec 31 from 6pm-late, M1NT, See Event Listing Here
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