Where to ring in 2026 in Hong Kong, from the Mandarin Oriental and Kimpton, to jazz at Zuma

Highlights include DJ Willer at The Aubrey, DJ Anil Ahuja at The Trilogy, and South Korea’s DJ Drako at Gossip

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Terrible Baby at Eaton HK is throwing a Back to the Future party on New Year’s Eve. Photo: Handout

Published: 3:15pm, 26 Dec 2025

It’s been a long and eventful 2025 – and whether you’re ready to welcome 2026 with open arms, or just welcome an excuse to let your hair down, we’ve rounded up a selection of some of Hong Kong’s best nightlife venues for ringing in the New Year.

The Aubrey: After Dark New Year’s Eve Countdown Party

The Aubrey at the Mandarin Oriental is throwing a special After Dark party for New Year’s Eve. Photo: Handout

The Mandarin Oriental’s upscale cocktail and izakaya concept brings us a special edition of its Aubrey After Dark parties this December 31. Curated by prominent local nightlife figures Marina Bullivant and Andrew Bull, the countdown party will feature headline sets by DJs Willer and Belloy.

Where: 25/F, Mandarin Oriental, 5 Connaught Road Central

Price: HK$988 (between 10pm and midnight), HK$500 (after midnight)

Terrible Baby: Back to the Future

The interiors of Eaton HK’s Terrible Baby. Photo: Handout

Over on Kowloon side, Eaton HK and Terrible Baby are doubling down on the New Year’s temporal theme. From 9pm to 2am, Terrible Baby is putting the night in the hands of DJs Fergus, Tedman Lee and Vegan Chicken, in addition to four-piece band Misty Blue Banana.

Where: 4/F, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan

Price: HK$550 (early bird, until December 28), HK$630

Gossip: The Last Secret of the Year

Gossip’s New Year’s Eve party will feature an exclusive show by DJ Drako from Korea. Photo: Handout

Socio’s sister venue and nightlife concept promises one last secret and reveal for the year. Starting from 11pm, Gossip’s New Year’s Eve party will feature an exclusive show by DJ Drako as he spins his signature blend of Korean mash-ups and hip-hop.

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