SOUTH MUMBAI

Gatsby glam
Rewind time to the Roaring Twenties at this Gatsby-themed dance party spread across two venues in Kala Ghoda. Catch upcoming acts like homegrown EDM talents AEM, Bhish and CHHABB, and needless to say, come dressed in your best suits. 

TIME 9 pm onwards
AT Hylo and The Dimsum Room, K Dubash Marg, Kala Ghoda, Fort.
CALL 9004191901 
ENTRY Revealed on request

Spice it up
End the year on a spicy high at this Franco-American bar that specialises in Creole-Cajun flavours. Our pick from the year ender-special menu is the SoBo Picante that comes with jalapeno, coriander, and agave spirits.

TIME 7 pm onwards 
AT Sobo20, ground floor, Hotel InterContinental, Marine Drive.
CALL 7506229762 (for reservations)

Cheers to beer
Beers will be pouring at this popular Colaba brewery that’s hosting a big bash with an all-white dress code. We don’t mean to be a buzz-kill, but watch your drinks, please.

TIME 7 pm onwards AT Effingut, Dhanraj Mahal, Colaba. 
LOG ON TO effingut.com 
ENTRY Rs 5000 per person

CENTRAL MUMBAI

Glow away
Sneak in one last night of vibrant colours and neon extravaganza before the debated Cloud Dancer colour of the year takes over 2026. This glow-in-the-dark party will move to EDM tunes by DJ Akash.

TIME 9 pm
AT Not Just Tamasha, Victoria Mills, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Lower Parel. 
LOG ON TO in.bookmyshow.com
ENTRY Rs 3000 per person onwards

In high spirits
If you’re looking to treat yourself to a premium experience, head to this five-star rooftop venue. Watch the city transition into 2026 from 40 floors above at an open-air affair set to the background score of violins.

TIME 9 pm
AT Asilo, St Regis, Lower Parel. 
LOG ON TO @asilomumbai
ENTRY Rs 16,999 per person onwards

Alps calling
Ditch the loud, deafening all-nighters and head to a slow New Year celebration at this restaurant inspired by the French Alps. The tall arched windows and ceiling double as screens depicting realistic views from the mountain ranges. End the night by an indoor fireplace with a European cocktail in hand.

TIME 9 pm onwards
AT Luna Et Sol, Lodha World Crest, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel. 
LOG ON TO district.in
ENTRY Rs 6000 per person onwards 

Into the night
This Lower Parel haunt is warming up its speakers for a night of back to back DJ sets. We have our eyes on London-based DJ Shannen SP’s India debut.

TIME 9 pm onwards
AT antiSocial, Mathuradas Mill Compound, Lower Parel. 
LOG ON TO skillboxes.com
ENTRY Rs 1000