New Year Celebrations 2026: Best Dinners, Parties And Festive Experiences To Ring In The Year

As the year draws to a close, New Year celebrations take centre stage with immersive dining experiences, live entertainment, and thoughtfully curated festive programming. From refined sit-down dinners and global culinary showcases to high-energy parties and elegant lounge soirées, the season offers something for every mood and preference. Carefully designed menus, signature cocktails, live music, and vibrant décor come together to create memorable moments as guests gather to welcome 2026.

Whether it’s an intimate evening of indulgence or a spirited countdown filled with music and movement, these celebrations capture the essence of year-end joy, where flavour, atmosphere, and togetherness define the transition into a new year.

The Leela Ambience Gurugram

The Leela Ambience

Gurugram Hotel & Residences announces an exquisite year-end celebration featuring thoughtfully curated dining experiences, refined entertainment, and the brand’s signature warmth. As the year draws to a close, guests are invited to immerse themselves in bespoke evenings across the hotel’s distinguished dining venues, each offering a unique expression of culinary artistry and hospitality.

Spectra: A Global Culinary Showcase

Festivities unfold at Spectra, the award-winning all-day dining destination known for its seven live culinary islands. The year-end experience features an expansive array of global flavours crafted by expert chefs, complemented by live music that transforms the space into a vibrant and immersive setting for the final night of the year.

Diya: Indian Cuisine with Live Ghazals

Guests seeking the warmth of Indian hospitality can enjoy an elegant dining experience at Diya, the hotel’s signature Indian restaurant. Authentic flavours, refined presentation, and soft traditional melodies come together to create a graceful and intimate close to the year.

Rubicon: A Sophisticated Lounge Experience

Rubicon Bar and Cigar Lounge offers a refined setting for a stylish celebration. Guests can indulge in an exclusive tapas experience with privileged access to Spectra’s grand buffet and live music, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a relaxed yet elevated New Year’s Eve.

Date: 31 December 2025
Time: 7:00 pm onwards

Shangri-La Eros New Delhi

Ring in 2026 with glamorous dining experiences across the hotel’s signature restaurants, featuring curated festive menus, live entertainment, and premium beverages.

Tamra, Shang Palace & Sorrento:
Festive New Year’s Eve dinner with live entertainment
Price: Starting from INR 7,500 + taxes per person

Grappa:
High-energy New Year’s Eve party with live DJ, Italian-inspired cocktails, and gourmet bites
Price: Starting from INR 10,000 + taxes per person

Christmas Day Brunches | 25 December 2025

Garden Lawns Brunch:
Live music, kids’ activities, signature dishes, and premium beverages
Time: 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Price: INR 6,500 + taxes per person

Tamra Christmas Brunch:
Lavish global buffet with live stations and festive entertainment
Time: 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Price: INR 4,000 + taxes per person

Tranzit, Khan Market

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This festive season, Tranzit transforms into one of Khan Market’s most vibrant celebration destinations, offering immersive Christmas and New Year experiences that blend elevated dining, inventive cocktails, and high-energy revelry. With festive décor adorning both indoor spaces and expansive outdoor terraces, the venue sets the tone for a dynamic holiday atmosphere.

The celebrations unfold through Yoru Soiree, a specially curated festive programme running from 24 December to 1 January. Highlights include Mirābōru Night on Christmas Eve, Jolly Brunch Affair on Christmas Day, Midori Eve on New Year’s Eve, and The First Pour, the first bubbly brunch of 2026 on New Year’s Day.

Thoughtfully curated food, upbeat music, generous al fresco seating, and festive lighting combine to create a setting that feels both celebratory and sophisticated.

Cost for Two: INR 2,800 (no special cover charges or festive mark-ups)
Reservations: Recommended for Christmas and New Year events

MKT, The Chanakya

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This year marks a milestone as MKT hosts its first-ever New Year’s Eve celebration, an evening designed to welcome 2026 with refined elegance and vibrant energy. For the occasion, the space will undergo a one-night-only décor transformation, featuring immersive festive elements and a dedicated photo booth.

The evening will be driven by a live DJ set by Aparajita Singh (Secular Chai) and, for the first time, a dedicated dance floor, inviting guests to celebrate freely as the countdown approaches.

Guests will enjoy access to both the regular à la carte menu and a specially curated festive menu available from 22 December to 1 January. Offerings span refined vegetarian, vegan, and non-vegetarian creations, concluding with indulgent desserts such as the classic Baked Alaska.

The celebration runs from 8:30 pm to 1:00 am, with a fully redeemable cover charge.
Early Bird: INR 3,500 (single) | INR 6,000 (couple) for the first 30 guests
Note: Adults-only event; children not permitted
Pre-bookings open on 10 December, with reservations strongly encouraged due to limited availability.