2018 New Year Celebrations in HN & HCMC

So it’s three days until New Year. The gloomy weather is a real mood-killer, but let’s hope for a bright and dry weekend so that we can bid 2017 farewell in good spirits! Below are the 9 New Year’s Eve parties and 3 fancy dinners worth crashing on Sunday, December 31 in Hanoi and HCMC.

1. Heineken Countdown Party
Sun 31 Dec 2017, 7.30 pm
Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square

“Travel to the future” with Heineken from the Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square “station” at 7.30 pm on 31 Dec 2017. Joining us on the journey this time are Giant Spaceman – in his debut in Vietnam as well as Asia taking you to every planet in Heineken space with his energy, Thu Minh, Toc Tien, Tuan Hung, Miu Le, Rhymastic, Rapper Mr.A, DJ Get Looze, DJ Nimbia and international DJ Victor Bailey.

2. Countdown Party 2018 by Sabeco
Sun 31 Dec 2017, 7.30 pm – 00:30 am
Cách mạng Tháng tám Square, Hanoi Opera House

A countdown party to welcome 2018 with the theme “A Surge of Emotions” has been carefully put together, which promises to bring a surge of emotions to thousands of participants and millions of TV viewers. The highlight of the show is the world-famous DJ/producer Ummet Ozcan, known to have collaborated with EDM champions like Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, and Martin Garrix. The party will start with a modern performance of classical music by 30 young artists from Maius Philhamonic.

3. New Year’s Countdown Lights 2018 | Lights festival
Sun 31 Dec 2017, 8 pm – 0 am
Nguyen Hue walking street, HCMC

A colorful festival of culture designed with amazing lights and exciting performance. With the theme of “Lights”, Nguyen Hue walking street in the moment of New Year Eve will be more bright and brilliant than ever with LED lights and a top notch lighting system. The welcoming arch decorated with 5 large light columns promises to be one colorful “check-in” spot for HCMC youth this New Year event.

4. Lễ hội âm nhạc Tiger Remix
Sun 31 Dec 2017, 4 pm – 0 am
Le Duan crossroad – Pasteur, District 1, HCMC

Tiger Remix 2018 will officially begin at 4 pm, starting with the Festival area with exciting, surprising and fun activities, all to the Music Festival for the New Year 2018, consisting the top-of-the-top lineup: Mỹ Tâm, Đàm Vĩnh Hưng, Lam Trường, Phạm Anh Khoa, Sơn Tùng MTP, Isaac, Đông Nhi, Lynk Lee, PB Nation, Mr. T Beatbox, Giao Thời band, MC Duy Hải…

5. Studio Adventure No. 02 – New Year’s Eve
Sun 31 Dec 2017, 9 pm – 0 am
142 An Duong Vuong, Tay Ho, Hanoi

The Adventure continues, this time for a New Year’s Celebration at a fresh venue by the river. Loose yourself to dance on a bamboo forest dance floor, and chill around bonfires on the riverbank. There will two bars with a variety of drinks that will keep you going into 2018, lounges, night time BBQ and Brekkie Buns for sunrise jams. The New Years line-up will be bringing you a well curated and exciting mix of DJ’s, dropping House, Disco, Afro-Funk and Techno tunes. Tickets: 200,000VND Presold, 300,000VND at the door (capacity set to 400).

6. NYE at Savage
Sun 31 Dec 2017, 9 pm
Savage
112 Xuan Dieu, Hanoi

IT IS TIME for a last 2017 boogie at Savage before the clocks catch us and bring us to 2018! From 9pm ’till VERY VERY late, we will dance to the beats of a very special line-up, then the two DJ Hlib & Ouissam will make sure the first morning lights of 2018 will be magical during the Wee Hours. Pre-sales tickets (VERY LIMITED!) are available at Savage for only 100,000 VND! DOOR PRICE: 50,000 VND Before 10 pm, 150,000 VND Before 11 pm, 200,000 VND After 11pm.

7. NYE at Sidewalk: Temple of Boom Warm Up (see next event)
Sun 31 Dec 2017, 7 pm – 2 am
Sidewalk Hanoi – Bar & Kitchen
231 Au Co, Hanoi

This New Years Eve we’re bringing you one of the only FREE ENTRY parties in Tay Ho, loads of freebies, drinks specials and some of Hanoi’s favorite DJ’s playing a range of styles including House, Techno, Garage, 80’s, 90’s, Reggae and much more… More info and drinks / food specials to be announced. Giving away bottles of champagne!

8. Gingerwork NYE Temple of Boom Gathering
Sun 31 Dec 2017, 9 pm – 5 am
BirdCage
Alley 264 Au Co, 1st junction turn right

To mark 5 Years of GingerWork New Years Parties; The creative team behind Quest brings you The Temple of Boom Gathering. We know our congregation is eclectic and varied which is why we will be expanding our selection of musical sermons to two sound systems. Over 14 acts and counting. Doors open with a bang at 9pm with free beer 9.30-10.30pm – be there for our first headline performance at 11.30pm. Tickets: 100,000VND before 10pm, 130,000VND after.

9. N.Y.E at HRC
Sun 31 Dec 2017, 9 pm – 3 am
Hanoi Rock City
27/52 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho, Hanoi

What’s 2017 to you? We hope that it’s been an amazing year full of brilliant memories. Let’s wrap up 2017 in style with your friends and say hi to 2018 with fireworks, mulled wine, firepit and 4 awesome DJs at HRC NYE countdown. Expect the best crowd, the best tunes, both in our garden and The Red Room. Featuring: Dj Bavmorda, Dj ACselekta, Dj OneNayton, Dj Kendrix. Entry at door: 50,000VND before 10:00 pm, 100,000VND after.

10. New Year’s Eve Dinner at Hilton Hanoi Opera
Sun 31 Dec 2017, 7 – 11 pm
Ba Mien Restaurant, R Floor

Price: VND 1,500,000 nett (service fee and VAT included). Only VND 750,000 nett for kids between 12-17 years old. Free for kids under 12 years old. Email [email protected] or call 024 3933 0500 for more information & bookings.

11. New Year’s Eve Gala Dinners at Metropole Hanoi
Sun 31 Dec 2017
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

With prices ranging from 2,750,000 VND to 4,500,000 gala dinners will be the order of the evening during the final hours of 2017, including:

◦ A 6-course dinner, including a vegetarian option, at Le Beaulieu
◦ A Vietnamese gala dinner at Spices Garden
◦ Two seatings (at 6pm and 8.45pm) for a New Year’s Eve buffet at Le Club
◦ A 6-course gala dinner at Angelina
◦ A countdown party, featuring a live jazz band and fireworks, by the hotel’s outdoor pool

12. New Year Extravaganza at Pan Pacific Hanoi
Sun 31 Dec 2017, 7.30 pm – 12.30 am
Pan Pacific Hanoi

A culinary journey from East to West with signature Vietnamese delights, Sushi and “Live” Sashimi Station, cook-to-order dim sum, Freshly Shucked French Fine de Claire Oysters, Spanish Iberico Pork and more. Your night will be perfectly followed by a bountiful selection of drinks to welcome 2018 in style. Your countdown party will be beyond compare with a series of music performance, magic shows and especially exciting lucky draw.

From VND2,280,000++ per adult, from VND1,140,000++ per child (5-12 years old). Prices are subject to 5% service charge and 10% VAT. 15% savings for groups of 10-50 people. Hotline: 090 177 8318.

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28 DEC UPDATE

13. New Year Fairs of Northern Region
29 Dec 2017 – 01 Jan 2018
Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture And Tourism
Dong Mo, Son Tay, Hanoi

Aiming to recreate the rich cultural space of ethnic groups in the northwest and northeast regions of Vietnam, fairs in the northern provinces are the highlights in this event, with the theme “New Year Fairs of the Northern Region” to celebrate New Year 2018. This cultural space is a combination of the ethnic groups’ marketplace and celebration space, including activities such as singing, dancing, traditional games, and local cuisine and specialties of the Mong, Dao, Muong, Thai, Kho Mu, Tay ethnics.

14. New Year Concert “VConcert 2018”
Mon 01 Jan 2018, 8 pm
Hanoi Opera House
01 Trang Tien, Hanoi

VConcert is here to welcome New Year. It will be a gathering of artists from the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra and leading artists in the field of classical music in Vietnam such as soprano Tran Trang, soprano Dinh Trang, and tenor Dang Duong. Conductor Honna Tetsuji – who has been working in the field in the last decade – and Japanese violinist Matsuda Lina will also take part in the concert.

Hanoi Grapevine wishes you a Happy New Year!