Raise your coconut if you’re ready for a tropical New Year in Bali! From wild beach parties to sophisticated gala dinners, we have put together the only guide you’ll need for navigating the best New Year’s events in Bali for ringing in 2019.
Pro tip: most venues offer early bird tickets at a lower price. It’s also not unheard of for venues to be sold out come New Year’s Eve. Either way, it’s best to secure those tickets and to book that table early in the game!
Epic Parties
OMNIA
Every Instagrammer’s dream come true, OMNIA day club is hosting a cavalcade of world-class DJs at their stunning clifftop venue in Uluwatu. The main act will be Hakkasan Las Vegas’s resident DJ Ruckuz along with DJ Victoria from Singapore and OMNIA’s resident DJs Boyd, FLIP, Soltice and DJ Halim Ardie. Come midnight, partygoers will be treated to a spectacular firework display over the Indian Ocean to welcome the New Year in Bali.
Where: OMNIA Bali, Jalan Belimbing Sari, Uluwatu
When: December 31, 4pm – 2am
Price: From IDR 1,000,000 per person
Tropicola
One of the most buzzed about new beach clubs on the island, the retro fabulous Tropicola is hosting a two-day New Year’s Colafest featuring a performance from Late Nite Tuff Guy and wait for it – free-flow food and drinks! Jump into the blue-tiled pool, sip a perfectly chilled cocktail and enjoy prime views over Batubelig Beach as you ring in the New Year in Bali.
Where: Tropicola, Jalan Pantai Batu Belig No. 5, Batubelig
When: December 31 – January 1
Price: From IDR 1,500,000 per person
Manarai Beach House
Nusa Dua’s stylish beachfront playground, Manarai Beach House, invites partygoers to boogie down to Latin beats at their New Year’s Eve Disko Samba extravaganza. Headlined by French DJ/producer Natty who has previously worked with the likes of David Guetta and Jennifer Hudson will get you to boogie and groove your way straight to 2019. The night will have a groovy 1970s theme and it’s set to be the biggest New Year’s party in Nusa Dua!
Where: Manarai Beach House, Beachfront at Sofitel Nusa Dua, Lot N5, BTDC Nusa Dua
When: December 31, 5pm – 2am
Price: From IDR 550,000 per person
Potato Head
This New Year’s Eve, the iconic Potato Head Beach Club is welcoming Disclosure, one of the biggest electronic music acts around to the Island of the Gods. Having worked with legends including Sam Smith, The Weeknd and Mary J. Blige, Disclosure will easily be one of the biggest acts this New Year in Bali. More acts are set to be announced closer to the event so watch this space.
Where: Potato Head Beach Club, Jalan Petitenget No. 51B, Seminyak
When: December 31, 4:30pm – late
Price: From IDR 1,400,000 per person
Finns Beach Club
Another two-day bash, Finns Beach Club’s New Year’s Music Festival will feature performances from heavy hitters including Martin Solveig, Robin Schulz and Roger Sanchez on New Year’s Eve followed by BROODS, Clean Bandit, Khalid, Robinson Music, The Rubens and The Wombats on New Year’s Day. New Year’s Eve is an adults only shindig while the New Year’s Day bash is set to be a family friendly event.
Where: Finns Beach Club, Jalan Pantai Berawa, Canggu
When: December 31 – January 1
Price: From AUD $149 per person
Luigi’s Hot Pizza
One of the coolest hot spots in trendy Canggu, Luigi’s Hot Pizza’s New Year’s party is set to be even rowdier than the venue’s normal parties. A collaboration with local DJ collective PNNY, the entrance fee includes a welcome drink and – be still my heart – free flow pizza!
Where: Luigi’s Hot Pizza, Jalan Batu Mejan, Canggu
When: December 31, 7pm – midnight
Price: IDR 200,000 per person
Pablo’s
Once you’ve stuffed yourself with pizza at Luigi’s, wobble across the street to Pablo’s. This Latin themed old school hip hop emporium throws some of the best parties in the ‘Gu, making it the perfect spot for those New Year in Bali shenanigans. Doors open at 5pm for dinner and the party will go on until well into the wee hours.
Where: Pablo’s, 58 Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu
When: December 31, 8pm – 4am
Price: IDR 100,000 per person
Sky Garden
Sky Garden is a Kuta nightlife institution and the night club’s New Year’s parties tend to be epic. This New Year’s Eve, Sky Garden is hosting Dutch DJ Dannic. Honestly though, we’re more excited for Sky Garden’s New Year’s Day set with superstar DJ and musician Steve Aoki taking the stage!
Where: Sky Garden, Jalan Raya Legian No. 61, Kuta
When: December 31 – January 1
Price: From IDR 250,000 per person
Ku De Ta
If you’re looking for the best party in town, you just can’t go wrong with Ku De Ta. This iconic Seminyak beach club is hosting a New Year’s extravaganza with views looking over Seminyak Beach and out to the ocean. The night will start with a round of cocktails and canapés, followed by a lavish three-course dinner. Beats will be provided by an international lineup of DJs, including Stu Mac and Glynn Tandy from the UK and Loco Hero from the Netherlands.
Where: Ku De Ta, Jalan Kayu Aya No. 9, Seminyak
When: December 31, 6pm – 2am
Price: From IDR 750,000 per person
W
The W’s New Year’s Party will be a night to remember, with the party spilling over multiple venues across this legendary Seminyak resort. W Lounge will host DJ Doorly, Olivia Dawn and Internet Slang, while Woobar invites you to dance beneath the stars with tunes courtesy of Paul T, Nanda and JT. If you want to fuel up before hitting the dance floor, W’s Fire and Starfish Bloo restaurants are hosting mouthwatering dinners the same night. After things start to wind down at W Lounge and Woobar around 2:30am, the good times keep rolling at Woobase, W’s boutique basement club.
Where: W Bali, Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak
When: December 31, 7pm – late
Price: From IDR 800,000 per person
Ulu Cliffhouse
Looking for an all-day party hang to celebrate New Year in Bali? Ulu Cliffhouse has you sorted! This swanky clifftop venue throws its doors open at 11am on December 31 and the party will go on well into the New Year. The all-day party will feature international DJ acts and as the year turns, you’ll have front row seats to Bali’s epic fireworks. The theme of the day is “beats, eats and bubbles” and true enough, Ulu will also offer a decadent eight-course tasting menu for party animals to munch on.
Where: Ulu Cliffhouse, Jalan Labuansait No. 315, Uluwatu
When: December 31, 11am – late
Price: Free entry!
SugarSand
One of the coolest new beach clubs to open in Bali in 2018, SugarSand on Double Six Beach will host cooler than cool US musician Karizma who’s guaranteed to get you down to the dance floor with a little help from DJ Lady Flic and Pounds not Ounces. Pro tip: if you want to beat the New Year’s traffic, head to SugarSand at 4pm for a four-course dinner and a round of bubbly.
Where: SugarSand, Jalan Double Six, Seminyak
When: December 31, 6pm – late
Price: From IDR 400,000 per person
Da Maria
Get ready to boogie at Da Maria’s New Year’s bash, with a lineup featuring Bas Ibellini, 528Hz Crew, Carlo Davids, Disco Stu, Marco B and Andy Chunes. The Amalfi styled Osteria is lit up by a disco ball and come New Year’s Eve, partygoers are treated to a six-course dinner and five hours’ worth of free flow drinks. Not that hungry? Don’t worry, Da Maria is also offering a package for canapés and three hours of free flow drinks.
Where: Da Maria, Jalan Petitenget No. 170, Seminyak
When: December 31, 7pm – midnight
Price: From IDR 1,000,000 per person
Cocoon Beach Club
What better way to ring in the New Year in Bali than by crashing an epic pool party? Cocoon’s Atlantis themed pool bash promises to “deliver an underwater experience of the lost city of treasure” along with a performance from DJ Igor Carmo. Doors open at 5pm and the party will go on well into 2019.
Where: Cocoon Beach Club, Jalan Double Six No. 66, Seminyak
When: December 31, 7pm – 3am
Price: From IDR 300,000 per person
Relaxed & Refined
Mano Beach House
Chill by the beach and ring in the New Year in true tropical style. Mano Beach House’s New Year’s Eve will feature a lavish seafood dinner, with a champagne cocktail to greet you on arrival. Marc Roberts from the UK along with local talents Doctoryez and Ones will provide the tunes as you sit back, relax and witness the last sunset of the year over Petitenget Beach.
Where: Mano Beach House, Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak
When: December 31, 6:30pm – 2am
Price: IDR 600,000++ per person
Sundays Beach Club
What better place to celebrate New Year in Bali than one of the most beautiful beaches on the island? This New Year’s Eve, the pure white sands of Sundays Beach Club will host a stylish five-course dinner along with optional wine paring, a Bellini on arrival and of course, fireworks at midnight. Serenades from Australian songstress Eva Scolaro will add to the festive ambiance.
Where: Sundays Beach Club, Jalan Pantai Selatan Gau, Uluwatu
When: December 31, 7pm – 2am
Price: From IDR 1,200,000++ per person
Copper Kitchen & Bar
The beautiful Copper Kitchen & Bar offers a decadent setting for celebrating the New Year in Bali, with tropical views looking over the rooftops of Ubud. Inspired by the Island of the Gods, the evening will feature a six-plate feast inspired by Bali, with local Balinese kids performing an adorable flower dance. The dinner includes an hour of sunset cocktails!
Where: Copper Kitchen & Bar, Jalan Bisma, Ubud
When: December 31, 7pm – late
Price: IDR 950,000 per person
Boneka Restaurant
Perhaps the most sophisticated New Year’s celebration on the island, Boneka Restaurant at the beautiful St. Regis resort is hosting an end of the year celebration complete with live jazz and gourmet cuisine. Kids are also welcome, with a dedicated children’s corner to keep the little ones entertained.
Where: Boneka Restaurant, The St. Regis Bali Resort – Kawasan Pariwisata, Nusa Dua
When: December 31, 7 -11pm
Price: IDR 2,900,000 per person, kids IDR 750,000
Anantara Seminyak
Anantara Seminyak is offering not just one but two lavish dinners to ring in the New Year in style. Sunset on Seminyak (or S.O.S for short) is hosting a fabulous beachfront buffet with a live band and DJ putting everyone to the festive mood. Up on the rooftop, the culinary dream team at Moonlite have planned an eight-course menu to help you transition in to 2019 in the most delicious way possible. As an added perk, each venue offers prime views of the fireworks over Seminyak Beach!
Where: Anantara Seminyak, Jalan Abimanyu (Dhyana Pura), Seminyak
When: December 31, 4pm – 1am
Price: From IDR 99,000++ per person
Desa Visesa
Add some Balinese soul to your New Year’s celebration. The beautiful Desa Visesa – part luxury resort, part Balinese village – is offering three options for celebrating the year’s turn in a truly Balinese setting. Choose between three of the resort’s restaurants offering an international or Indonesian buffet or a fine dining set menu and enjoy Balinese entertainment with a barong parade, live music and flute and hang drum performances.
Where: Desa Visesa, Jalan Suweta, Ubud
When: December 31, 7pm – midnight
Price: IDR 1,300,000++ per person
Banyubiru
Banyubiru’s New Year’s buffet will be a feast of international flavours and free flow cocktails and canapes with live music to lift your spirits. The restaurant offers two different packages, inclusive of one bottle of wine per couple or if you go for the beverage add on, three hours of free flow cocktails, beer and wine. Cheers!
Where: Banyubiru, The Laguna Resort, Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua Lot N2, Nusa Dua
When: December 31, 6:30 – 11pm
Price: From IDR 2,500,000 per person, kids IDR 850,000
Settimo Cielo
No better place to begin the new year than Seventh Heaven! The Layar’s sophisticated Italian fine dining restaurant Settimo Cielo is offering an extravagant seven-course set menu to ring in the New Year in style (or maybe in a divine food coma!). The theme of the night is Venetian Masquerade but don’t worry about scrambling for a costume – masks will be provided by the venue.
Where: Settimo Cielo, Jalan Pangkung Sari 10A, Seminyak
When: December 31, 5 – 11pm
Price: IDR 690,000++ per person
Folk Pool & Gardens
Folk Pool & Gardens is hosting what might just be the most chilled out New Year’s celebration on the island. “Peaknic’s Bubbly Ball” will feature a fluffy foam party, tarot reading and a relaxed poolside picnic. There’ll be DJs spinning at the decks and face and body painting to add to the festive spirit.
Where: Folk Pool & Gardens, Jalan Monkey Forest Road, Ubud
When: December 31, 2 – 8pm
Price: Free entry!
New Year’s Day Chill
Ibiza in Bali
What better place to nurse that Bali hangover than… Ibiza? Hands down the coolest beach club in Jimbaran, the swanky Ibiza in Bali invites partygoers to chill by the pool at their Hangover Party come January 1. The all-inclusive tickets include everything from free flow tapas to unlimited bloody marys and juices, with fresh beats from DJ Ari and Met Slamskey. Feeling a little worse for wear? No worries – in between sipping those cold drinks and lounging by the pool you can enjoy massages or swing by the Hangover Lounge.
Where: Ibiza in Bali, Jalan Pantai Kelan, Jimbaran
When: January 1, 12pm – 1am
Price: IDR 1,000,000 per person
Mrs Sippy
Mrs Sippy’s New Year’s Day pool party will feature a very special performance from legendary DJ Pete Tong. Chill in Mrs Sippy’s huge salt water pool or drape yourself over a sunbed while Tong provides the magic and servers float by delivering perfectly chilled hangover cures.
Where: Mrs Sippy, Jalan Taman Ganesha, Gang Gagak 8, Seminyak
When: January 1, 10am – 11pm
Price: From IDR 600,000 per person
W
“Retox and repeat” in style at W’s laidback New Year’s Day party. Enjoy a lazy recovery brunch with a focus on fresh seafood at Starfish Bloo, followed by a poolside party at Woobar. If you splurged on New Year’s Eve, fear not – entry to Woobar is free of charge!
Where: W Bali, Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak
When: January 1, 1pm – 10pm
Price: Brunch from IDR 700,000++ per person
SugarSand
Take in the first day of the year at SugarSand, steps away from the coveted sands of Double Six Beach. This daytime jam session will feature a nine-hour marathon of fresh beats from some of the best DJ collectives around, including Tantra, The Rejects and Northern Monkeys. It’s set to be a fun day by the pool, with games, prizes and a few fun surprises in the cards.
Where: SugarSand, Jalan Double Six, Seminyak
When: January 1, 12 – 9pm
Price: Free entry!
Ulu Cliffhouse
Park yourself by the pool and let the first day of the year simply wash over you. Ulu Cliffhouse’s New Year’s Day pool party will feature DJs Alex Seda and Saul Bliss spinning at the decks, providing the perfect soundtrack for a full day spent lounging by the pool sipping hangover cures and munching on classic poolside favourites.
Where: Ulu Cliffhouse, Jalan Labuansait No. 315, Uluwatu
When: January 1, 11am – late
Price: Free entry!
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