The Mega Shanghai 2017 New Year's Party Guide
It's almost time to ring in the new year. Where will you be partying out the end of 2016?
Parties Only
Cheap and Cheerful (RMB300 or less)
NYE @ Big Bamboo
Celebrate the countdown to 2017 at Big Bamboo with feel good music all night long from their resident DJs. This no-fuss shindig will have your family and friends popping party favors until the strike of midnight, when you’ll be offered a complimentary glass of champagne to ring in 2017 together. Happening at all Big Bamboo locations, with a live band playing in Hongqiao.
See our listing for various locations.
Boxing Cat Brewery NYE Party
Boxing Cat’s last party of 2016 is also its biggest. At the Sinan Mansions location only, party from 8pm-2am with free flow drinks for RMB250. DJ Swipe City will be on deck. This is definitely one of the best deals in town for getting proper wasted on NYE.
Sinan Mansions, 519-521 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Sinan Lu 复兴中路519-521号思南公馆26A, 近思南路
NYE @ Heyday
Heyday is pulling out all the stops with 3 singers this New Year's Eve. Join Chico, Denise Minnifield, and newly arrived Sybil Thomas for what is going to be an epic party. Avoid the traffic and congestion of the Bund in favor of the former French Concession's chic retro jazz bar named Best Live Music Venue by That’s. Champagne and whisky deals will be on offer. Book early to get a table.
50 Tai'an Lu, by Xinguo Lu 泰安路50号, 近兴国路
Heavy New Year @ Inferno
Join local, Beijing, and Nanjing bands Beatgeneration 1980s, Crying Scarecrow, Return to Sender, Forget and Forgive, Life Awaits, From the Red and Hybrid Dimension as Inferno rings in the new year heavy metal style. Bands begin playing at 8. Tickets are RMB100 in advance or RMB120 at the door. Both include one drink.
658 Dapu Lu, by Longhua Dong Lu 打浦路658弄1号, 近龙华东路
Apocalypse Circus NYE @ Lola
Lola has been seized by a crew of hedonistic freaks and it’s your mission to party with them until they’ve made their mark. The lineup includes several elite Shanghai DJs and special out of town guests plus freak circus performances throughout the night. RMB300 at the door gets you free flow from 11pm-3am. Pre-sale early bird and pre-sale tickets are available for RMB228 and RMB268 respectively. If you show up after 3am, pay RMB200 to enter and enjoy a glass of welcome champagne.
46 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu 岳阳路46号, 近东平路
Celebrate NYE @ Morton’s
Have a meaty New Year at Morton’s IAPM. Their midnight count down package for RMB188 includes 1 glass of champagne and everyone’s favorite complimentary steak sandwiches from 11.45pm-12.15am at SKY Bar. The above price is subject to a 10-percent service charge.
4/F, IFC Mall, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 世纪大道8号, 国金中心IFC商场4楼, 近陆家嘴环路
Free-Flow at Rooster
Looking for the cheapest and cheerful-est way to rock in the New Year? Rooster is doing this deal: RMB150 free-flow of sparkling wine and Heineken from 9pm till midnight. They've also got their weekly reverse happy hour on (8-11pm) on draft beer, wine and spirits guaranteeing you one heck of a party and one hell of a hangover.
455 Shanxi Bei lu, by Bejing Xi Lu 陕西北路455号, 近北京西路
NYE @ Roxie
Resident lesbian-friendly bar Roxie is hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration with a free shot for everyone to toast to the end of 2016 and the beginning of 2017. DJ Iku-Iku will be on deck. The party goes from 9pm-late.
2/F 359 Kangding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 康定路359号2楼, 近陕西北路
The Shelter’s Final Night
The epicenter of Shanghai’s alternative clubbing scene is ending with 2016. Starting at 10pm, enter those familiar bomb shelter walls one last time for an all night set of 20 DJs.
5 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu 永福路5号, 近复兴西路
Midrange (RMB300-800)
Bar Rouge Gold NYE 2017
Usher in 2017 with what Bar Rouge is calling an ‘opulent extravaganza.’ Make sure to arrive before 10.30pm to avoid pedestrian traffic on the Bund. Wear elegant attire with a touch of gold and pay RMB300 for entrance. If you buy tickets in advance, you will also get a complimentary glass of champagne.
7F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu 中山东一路18号7楼,近南京东路
Champagne Shower @ Kartel
RMB548 in advance or RMB648 at the door gets you free flow at Kartel’s “Champagne Shower” NYE Celebration. Add on a gastronomic option for RMB698.
5/F, 1 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Julu Lu 襄阳路1号5楼, 近巨鹿路
The Gatsby New Year @ La Maison
“Come as a flapper, come as you are. Come as a dapper gent or a silver screen star.” La Maison invites you to ring in 2017 Gatsby style with free flow drinks, bottomless champagne and delicious food, all for RMB580 per person. The party goes from 8-11pm, so you’ll still have time leftover to see where the night takes you
210 Jinxian Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 进贤路210号，近陕西南路
Empire NYE @ Liquid Laundry
Prepare yourself for a sexy and luxurious night as Liquid Laundry welcomes 2017. Party like a hip hop star with DJ Big One on decks and all night free flow. RMB400 pre-sale tickets are available until December 28. Tickets are RMB500 if bought at the door.
2/F, Kwah Center, 1028 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Donghu Lu 淮海中路1028号2楼, 近东湖路
Mr. and Mrs. Bund LA BOUM NYE Party
From 11.30pm-late, party in style at Mr. and Mrs. Bund. Pre-sale tickets are RMB150 until December 26 or RMB200 afterwards. The price includes one glass of champagne. Enjoy music from DJ Zohan. Dress code is Disco Chic, so take that to mean what you will.
6F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu 中山东一路外滩18号6楼, 近南京东路
Grand NYE Celebration @ the Patio
Join Grand Hyatt at Patio as Studio 188, a 10-piece rock and soul ensemble and brass band, finishes the year on a funky note and starts off 2017 on an even funkier one. Watch Shanghai's largest balloon drop as thousands of balloons fall gracefully down 33 stories to the bottom of our atrium at the stroke of midnight. This countdown party includes free flow champagne and canapes for RMB518 a person, or RMB388 for Canton and Club Jin Mao diners.
The Kerry Hotel, 1388 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu 花木路1388号, 近芳甸路
POP Countdown Party
Party it up Bund style without breaking the bank at POP American Brasserie. RMB400 paid in advance gets you 4 hours of free flow from 9pm to 1am, RMB500 if you pay at the door. It’s a rare treat to enjoy such an economical evening at Three on the Bund.
7F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 中山东一路3号7楼，近广东路
Splurge (RMB800 and over)
Le Baron New Year’s Rockin Eve
Le Baron is bringing you a special DJ lineup this New Year’s Eve. Headlined by DJ Wordy and Tsunano, this party at the place named That’s Shanghai’s club of the year will get your 2017 off to a bangin’ start. Tables are available from RMB5000 for 6 people, including 3 bottles of Perrier Jouet Grand Brut and 1 choice of premium spirit. See their Wechat for more details.
7F, 20 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Lu 东湖路20号7楼, 近淮海中路
Boom Boom Boom NYE Party @ Portman Ritz Carlton
Relive the soul of blues and swing before bringing the party to a new level as the clock strikes midnight, with an eclectic mix of house, R&B and classics from DJ Naomi. The golden era of swing returns to the glorious days as the Ritz will be transformed into a striking 1940’s blue themed celebration. The decadent and luxurious bar will be serving up a selection of the finest cocktails, champagne and oysters to keep the festive spirits flowing. Packages range from RMB888-RMB5088. See website for more details.
1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu 南京西路1376号上海商城, 近西康路
Parties with Dinner
Midrange (RMB300-800)
Glitterati NYE @ Apartment
Greet 2017 in your glitziest outfits and brightest smiles. A RMB388 4 course set menu is available from 5.30-10pm and is sure to delight with bouillabaisse, whiskey and dill cured salmon, beef tenderloin and pecan pie. Entry is free for everyone before 9pm. Afterwards, tickets are available at the door for RMB200 including one drink for men and RMB100 including one drink for women.
Call ahead for table reservations and table packages.
3F, 47 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu 永福路47号3楼, 近复兴西路
NYE @ the BREW
This family-friendly NYE option includes a RMB498 buffet dinner with unlimited BREW beer, house wine, juice and soft drinks. Kids between 5-12 years of age are only RMB250. A drinks-only option is priced at RMB250. The party begins at 7.30pm.
The Kerry Hotel, 1388 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu 花木路1388号, 近芳甸路
NYE @ Husk
Starting with dinner, you’ll be served a 4-course menu, which includes a selection of healthy or hearty options. From 5pm until 10pm enjoy an intimate and social experience with your friends and family for only RMB358, including a welcome drink and a glass of sparkling wine for midnight. There will be live 80s music from DJ Jigz from 8pm until late. Add a free-flow drink option for only RMB118 per person until 11pm. For those wanting to join in for drinks and party only, enjoy free flow for RMB200 10pm until 1am.
218 Fengxian Lu, by Nanhui Lu 奉贤路218号, 近南汇路
Salotto NYE Party
Mr. G & A2 Events are proud to present their New Year’s Eve Party at Salotto. Come to discover a gourmet buffet with a selection of Salotto’s best dishes. Enjoy free flow Prosecco and cocktails, and get ready for a NYE countdown with their live DJ. The dress code is long dress for the ladies and bow tie for the men. RMB480 per person. Doors open at 7pm.
1019 Wuding Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu 武定路1019号，近胶州路
NYE @ Shake
Spend your whole night at Shake with a sumptuous dinner, fantastic drink packages and the backbeat of classic soul music performed by Cherry Brown, Denise Minnifield, and Shake's house band to keep you on the dance floor all night. Choose from a dinner option, drinks option or dinner and show option. Prices range between RMB400-RMB1000. See listing for more details.
46 Maoming Nan Lu, 3/F, by Jinxian Lu 茂名南路46号3楼, 近进贤路
Splurge (RMB800 and over)
Empire NYE Party @ Liquid Laundry
Prepare yourself for a sexy and luxurious night as Liquid Laundry welcomes 2017. Party like a hip hop star with DJ Big One on decks and all night free flow. Dinner, free-flow and dancing can all be yours for RMB888. Tickets available until December 28.
2/F, Kwah Center, 1028 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Donghu Lu 淮海中路1028号2楼, 近东湖路
NYE Celebrations @ Long Bar and Pelham’s
The Waldorf Astoria’s New Year’s resolution is to bring a little more glamour to the world, starting with a glamorous 1920s-themed NYE event. A Perrier-Jouët Champagne reception kicks off the sparkling evening, followed by dinner at Pelham’s and dancing to live music at the Long Bar. Celebrations go from 6-10.30pm. RMB1,488 per person includes the welcome reception and a 5 course dinner.
Waldorf Astoria, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 中山东一路2号, 近广东路
Grand NYE Celebration @ ON56
Welcome the New Year in spectacular style at Grand Hyatt Shanghai. The countdown will begin with an exceptional seven-course dinner at ON56 featuring the best of the best from Kobachi, the Grill, Cucina, signature desserts and free-flow selected sparkling wine, beer, soft drinks and fresh juice. Dinner and entry to the Patio champagne countdown party is priced at RMB1588 for adults and RMB328 for children agest 6-12. Children 5 and under are free.
56/F, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Century Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Zhong Lu 世纪大道88号, 上海金茂君悦大酒店56楼, 近银城中路
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