5 best countdown parties to ring in 2019

There’s no better time to hit the hottest raves than this coming New Year’s Eve. And Singapore really lives up to its reputation as party central; think beach jamborees, themed soirèes, live DJ sets, free-flow food and drinks and massive fireworks to welcome 2019. Here are the best five spots:

OverEasy Orchard

OverEasy Orchard will join forces with party collective Kampong Boogie for a New Year’s Eve blowout like no other. There’s going to be a lineup of stalwarts from the local music scene, including headliners Funk Bstrd, DJ Alx, Senka, Intriguant, Casie Lane, DJ Joshua P, and special guest percussionist Rumshot. Don’t miss MC Swtlkr who’s also going to be there to take you on a musical ride through an eclectic combo of genres from funk, soul and hip-hop to tropical, world music and afrobeat. Count down to midnight with OverEasy Orchard’s very own ball drop. #01-01 Liat Towers, 541 Orchard Road. Tel: 6684 1453

Marina Bay Singapore Countdown

Three, two, one – ring in the brand new year with an extravaganza set against the iconic city skyline at the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown. Wrap up the year with an exciting lineup of programmes that includes light displays, a Food Truck Fest for tasty bites and a bazaar for quirky gifts. Of course, the mainstay is the highly-anticipated firework spectacle at the stroke of midnight. Avex Group’s multi-sensory technicolour fireworks and light show Star Island Singapore Countdown Edition will debut at The Float @ Marina Bay. Expect colossal pyrotechnic and laser displays, 3D surround sound and world-class performances that are sure to leave you feeling awestruck. Get your tickets via their website. Marinabaysands.com.sg

90s Disco Fever Countdown Dinner Party

Get ready to hit the dance floor for the last time this year. Grand Hyatt Singapore’s celebration starts with a buffet dinner at mezza9 followed by a 90s Dance Fever Countdown Party at the hotel lobby. It doesn’t matter what you’re craving, mezza9’s extensive selection will have an option for you. Feast on a range of sustainably-sourced, MSC and ASC-certified seafood on ice, freshly sliced sashimi and air-flown oysters. You can also savour cuisines from around the world; there’s everything from Balinese-style spit-roasted pig, lobster macaroni and cheese, and nuea yang grilled spicy red spicy beef balls. After all that feasting, work it off by going back in time to the 90’s. Dance, sing or scream along to Britney Spears, Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys while sipping on free-flow champagne and sampling sweet treats from 9.30pm till well after the clock strikes 12. This rad New Year’s Eve party package is priced at $308 per adult and $158 per child. Club at the Hyatt members and in-house guests get 15% off on all confirmed bookings. 10 Scotts Road. Tel: 6738 1234

Winter’s Garden

Get ready for Lulu’s Lounge as it brings its most coveted glitzy NYE soirèe to town. For one night only, the venue will turn into a winter wonderland. There will be circus performers like stilt walkers and jugglers as well as the dynamic Lykie and her captivating burlesque act. Singapore’s favourite drag queen Becca D’Bus will also be there to tease the crowd with her outlandish personality as the host of the countdown. 7 Raffles Boulevard.  Tel: 9829 1922

Midnight in Venice

Al fresco Italian restaurant Publico Ristorante is throwing a masquerade ball to usher in the new year. A nod to the Venetian Carnival of the Renaissance, the restaurant welcomes its guests to come dressed in black or white (with an accompanying mask, of course). In true blue masquerade ball tradition, music and dancing are mandatory here and DJ Passion and DJ LazyBeatz will be serving up party-worthy tunes. Fill your dancing bellies with gourmet highlights, such as truffle arancini, tartufata pazza and mini tiramisu from 9pm to 10pm, and quench your thirst with  a copious amount of Bellini, Pasqua Romeo & Juliet Prosecco, Peroni Beer and more from 9pm to midnight. When the clock strikes midnight, toast the new year with a glass from the spectacular champagne tower on display. 1 Nanson Road. Tel: 6820 5040