From lavish black-tie Bund events to underground dance clubs and everything in between, here’s the cream of the crop for New Year’s Eve parties in Shanghai.

Good riddance, 2022! Ayyyy, 2023, lookin’ fine!

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Flair 2023 Countdown Party

Date: December 31, from 9.30pm

Address: Ritz-Carlton Pudong, 58/F, 8 Shiji Da Dao, near Lujiazui Huan Lu

Price: 888rmb-6888rmb

Flair Bar at the Ritz Carlton Pudong is open again and is inviting you to celebrate the New Year with one of the best views (if not the best view) in town. 888rmb for a standing ticket includes canapes and a free flow of beverages including champagne, wine, cocktails and soft drinks. Or book a table for an amazing night out for up to 6 people at 6,888rmb including canapes, selected sushi, and sashimi. A free flow of beverages including champagne, wine, cocktails and soft drinks. And two bottles of Champagne Perrier Jouet Blanc de Blanc.

2023 Colorful Countdown Party

Date: December 31, from 6pm

Address: 358 Kangding Lu, near Shaanxi Bei Lu

Price: 180rmb pre-sale, 198rmb at the door

Shanghai’s beloved family (and everyone) friendly skating rink rolls into 2023 with a Colorful Countdown party. Their bar and kitchen is open all night long if you have to refuel, plenty of deals on skates / food packages, DJ Alynaa and host Lady N Gentlemen keeping the party going. Door tickets are 198 rmb, and that gets entry for 2, plus skates, food or drink tickets. 6pm start — head down for some eats.

ALTER. NYE 2023 - The Shanghai EDITION Takeover

Date: December 31, 10pm til late

Address: 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, near Henan Zhong Lu

Price: 899rmb early bird

Probably the biggest one in town, appealing to people who like more underground clubbier nights along with people who like big fancy, fancy hotels and table service. Taking over one of Shanghai’s most iconic hotels, they’re delivering a musical celebration in 4 distinct venues. From floor 1 to floor 29: “expect style, class, debauchery, and groove in every corner of our NYE takeover. Whether it’s the neon rave of the Electric Circus, the Shanghai 30s-themed Club Room, the jaw-dropping 29th-floor ROOF, or savoring the views and delights of HIYA, The Shanghai EDITION will have a groove and energy to match exactly what you are requiring from your NYE affair.” Wowza. 

The Pearl's NYE Gold Celebration

Date: December 31, from 9pm

Address: 471 Zhapu Lu, near Wujin Lu

Price: Tickets are 388rmb presale and 488rmb at the door.

The Pearl hosts a golden time with comedy, live music, and high-flying aerialists under the big top. Golden hits from The Pearl's most celebrated shows will be performed by their very own Red Stars Band. Adding to the excitement, throughout the night the audience will be graced by talented singer/musician Dave Stone, electronic music goddess DJ Michelle Grant, and aerialist Ginger Mao, decked out in gold. A celebration wouldn’t be the same without golden drinks and some tasty morsels whipped up by their gold star chef Baidas. Tickets are 388rmb for early bird and 488rmb at the door. This includes a glass of bubbly at midnight and a full night of entertainment. Doors open at 6pm, happy hour is from 6 to 8 pm, the concert is at 9pm.

FoS New Years Countdown Party

Date: December 31, from 9.30pm

Address: Bldg. A, 333 Longhua Dong Lu, near Mengzi Lu

Price: 199rmb

Friends of Shanghai (FoS) invites you to a Great Gatsby themed party at US franchose Hip-Hop Club 1 Oak. Travel back in time to the 1920s in the US, where pop jazz and hedonic culture rose, feel the crazy, restless and dazzling "Gilded Age". 199rmb includes one drink. 

NYE Count Down Party

Date: December 31, from 8pm

Address: 4/F, Jing'An Shangri-la, 1218 Yan'an Zhong Lu, near Tongren Lu

Price: 300rmb

The 1515 West Chophouse & Bar at the Jing'an Shangri-la is hosting a countdown party for NYE 2023, with live DJ, live band, and dance performances from the hotel to count down together. Tickets including three hours of free flow and canapé. Great downtown location and classy atmosphere for a special night out. 

Specters NYE / 5 Year Anniversary

Date: December 31

Address: Bldg D, 753 Yuyuan Lu, near Zhenning Lu

Obviously, the cheapest affair in town if you’re damn broke but still want to rinse the memory of 2022 out of your mind forever with some fireball. Specters is hosting a “no cover and no bullshit” new years eve with tables and chairs in various states of brokenness going to the first people who come and no markups on anything. Music is a melange of all the best rock, punk, and soul songs ever written, deployed creatively from laptops from special guest selectors! This is also the five-year anniversary of the bar, so expect the off-brand champers to be flowing. Starts 9pm. No cover.

Liquid Laundry & Red Bull Winter Wonderland New Year Eve Dinner & Party

Date: December 31

Address: 2/F, K.Wah Centre, 1028 Huaihai Zhong Lu

Price: NYE Dinner: 428rmb/ 368rmb (Early bird); NYE Party: 188rmb/138rmb (Early bird); Party drink: 68 rmb for 1 glass and 150rmb for 3 glasses

Liquid Laundry teamed up with Red Bull for a Winter Wonderland-themed NYE party. DJ Fixer is on the decks and party starts 9pm. Check flyer for details and prices.

Gold Fanci NYE!

Date: December 31, from 9pm

Address: 2/F, Central Plaza, 227 Huangpi Bei Lu, near Wusheng Lu

Price: Early bird: 328RMB (by Dec 30th); Door price: 398RMB

A night full of interactive entertainment and count down to the New Year in your best Gold and White outfits at Lounge by Topgolf. 398rmb includes five hours of drinks including cocktails and sparkling wine, and free mini golf. DJ Kadwell on the decks. Dress code is gold and white.

NYE 2022 @ All

Date: December 31

Address: 2/F, 17 Xiangyang Bei Lu, near Changle Lu

A classic lineup of ALL resident family guests DJs to signal the end of 2022 — the end of many things indeed. If you’ve been following the musical output of the club the past few years, this is a solid lineup and a great way to round out this year with some of that future gazing shit: Chuan, Ikke, Illsee, Kilo-Vee with Zean, and more. Starts 10pm. Nice 1.

Peaches: Uranus NYE

Date: December 31

Address: 2/f, 688 Shaanxi Bei Lu, near Wuding Lu

For fans of the Medusa and Choker drag events around town, comes the new spacy party brand on the block: Peaches. “Uranus” edition. Their descriptions are always going to be better than ours: “Our alien queens invite you to enter the depths of outer space, fulfilling all your extraterrestrial diva fantasy. Come dressed in your most fabulous alien gear and garments; between past and future, let’s dance to usher in a new queer eon on the horizon.” Indeed! Beaverhausen, Dai Nasty, Francesca, and more on entertainment duties. Starts 10pm. 100rmb before 11pm; 120rmb after.

NYE All the Greatest Hits

Date: December 31, 9pm

Address: 3/F, 46 Maoming Nan Lu, near Jinxian Lu

Price: 200rmb

Shake hosts in some of their best house performers for a night of live music and hits, hits, hits to round out your 2022. The Shanghai Funk Unit is up on stage, performing Top 40 pop and soul hits from the likes of James Brown, Rick James, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, and more. The dinner set is at 7pm — call ahead to reserve your table for that — with the NYE party starting at 9:30pm and costing 200rmb at the door.

The Fellas Grand NYE Party

Date: December 31, from 5pm

Address: 7/F, 7 Yan'an Dong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu

The Fellas Terrace is a heated terrace facing the lights of the Bund, and they're serving a five-course set menu created for the occasion by Italian chef Andrea Rano. DJ set by the explosive duo TYS and Sherr will guide you into 2023. 

Love Bang NYE: Across The Universe

Date: December 31, from 9pm

Address: 1303 Yan'an Xi Lu, near Anxi Lu

Price: 60rmb before 11pm, 80rmb after

“No filler, no table packages, no hype.” The Love Bang crew is back at Dada bar, ferrying you into 2023 with a bit of an interstellar space / time travel theme. Expect feel good party — hits throughout the ages mixed with more club friendly traxxxx. DJ / pilot for the evening is Heatwolves with a special gang of friends with USBs. Free fruit to give you dancing energy while supplies last. A bargain at the door: 60rmb before 11pm; 80rmb afterwards. Starts 9pm and goes till a million o’clock.

Big Bamboo New Year Eve Party 

Date: December 31, 9pm

Address: Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, near Yan'an Xi Lu

Price: Door Charge 150rmb

Big New Year's Eve Party at Big Bamboo Hongqiao on Laowaijie with live music and lucky draws (including a chance to win an iPhone 14). Door charge 150rmb including 2 standard drinks. Special price for Prosecco at 288rmb per bottle all night. One free glass of bubbly to celebrate the New Year.