New Year’s Eve comes once a year, so it’s totally cool if you want to make the celebration memorable while you secretly take an oath to be a better version of yourself next year.
We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the arrival of #2017 in a true holiday fashion than by spending an intriguingly good quality time with our loved ones, but where’s the best place to be when the clock strikes midnight on 31st December? Here at Lipstiq, we’ve scoured the internet for the best annual celebrations around Klang Valley for you to check out. Let’s celebrate what 2016 was, and what 2017 will be, with some extra good vibes:
In other words, neon party! You glowing lights
lovers simply cannot miss out on this heavily anticipated New Year’s Eve countdown event. The team has worked really hard to surprise the crowd with amazing visuals, fireworks, and plenty of glowing UV paints, promising a colourful year ahead. From the earth-shaking bass to pyrotechnics to non-stop dance music by international and local DJs, namely BATE, Headhunterz, Simon Lee & Alvin and many more, Neon Countdown NYE 2017 celebration will be one you’ll be talking about all year long. Get your tickets here.
Stay alert, guys. It’s time to run for your lives! Run For Your Lives will return to Malaysia this 31st December at Taman Botani Putrajaya. The event is one part 5K, one part obstacle course, one part escaping the clutches of zombies, and all parts awesome. The premise behind the game is that a zombie apocalypse has plagued the world, caused by an unknown virus. Participants may choose to run as a ‘Survivor’ (human) or a Zombie, which provides them different entitlements.
TREC’s luxurious three-storey nightspot, Le Noir will host its first ever White Party, dubbed as the ultimate New Year’s Eve countdown, where the 8000-sq. ft. haven will be transformed into ‘Le Blanc’ with ivory embellished décorations surrounding the premises. The venue is definitely going to be lit! With only RM200, guests can enjoy free flow drinks all night long and the countdown will be led by powerhouse DJs, Hayze supported by Circuitbreaker, Juny Brothers & friends as well as Kirstie Maximus.
Since last year, TREC shines as the ultimate party hub in Kuala Lumpur, knocking Changkat off the charts from our favourite drinking central list. If you’re stuck in the city, its a no brainer for you to head over to TREC for New Years Eve, where you’ll be guaranteed to have maximum amount of fun time with your friends. P/S: COMO will be presenting Visionquest’s heavy hitter, Cesar Merveille alongside Lzzy, Rimka and JohnyVicious to usher in 2017!
Take a dip in the mesmerising turquoise lake and welcome 2017 in a super chilled out way at Tadom Hill Resorts with their groovy native beats. The party begins with an amazing line up of indigenous traditional games and smashing music around a cozy campfire, accompanied with a feast of scrumptious native food. As for the countdown, be a part of the #togetherness drum circle where more than 100 drums and bamboo instruments will come together, ushering in 2017 with a bang! Tickets are priced for RM250 per person.
6. Light & Motion Festival Putrajaya 2016
Satisfy your visual needs by attending Light And Motion Festival Putrajaya 2016 (LAMPU 2016), where you can witness illuminating over-the-top lights, audio & motions display. This year, LAMPU will continue showcasing its signature event, the grand Projection Mapping, where the mesmerizing lighting technology will map the grand Palace of Justice’s majestic facade, which will be transformed into a colossal screen waiting to be filled with entrancing colorful rays, captivating glowing images and motions. We can’t think of a more colourful way to welcome 2017!
7. Dinner & Countdown Party @ Sky Forest Acappella Suite Hotel
For those residing in Shah Alam or in the vicinity of the area, good news for you! Acappella Suite Hotel at Section 13 will be hosting a dinner & countdown event at the hotel’s newly renovated Sky Forest, located on the highest level of the building. This marks the first and only roof top forest venue in Shah Alam, perfect for those who wants to party but still needs a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city (which we know is going to be extremely packed on New Year’s Eve!)
8. New Years Eve @ The Berlin KL
Celebrate 2017 at the chilled out hidden bar, Berlin KL which is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. If you can manage to locate the Red Door, you’re worthy of the place! Join local DJs, Kopigo and Arabyrd (Twinkies) who will entertain you all night long with the latest House, Indie, Disco, RnB, HipHop & Urban beats. The first 50 guests will receive FREE party packs so don’t be late ya’ll!
9. MDCC New Year’s Eve Street Party
New Year’s Eve is approaching real soon. Think no more and head over to a fantastic countdown party and fireworks display at The Curve. Catch exciting performances by talented local singers, Suki Low, Nadia Hasnan, Eunice Hoo and Nick Yungkit while waiting for the Dress & Dash and Fun Run winners to be announced before midnight. Besides that, MDCC will also be hosting its first-ever New Year’s Eve food truck gathering, so don’t miss out!
10. The Countdown Party @ FUZE KL
Witness one of the biggest party of the year at FUZE Club Kuala Lumpur, as they send your booty shaking this new year’s eve! Party with homegrown resident superstar tunes by CK Mikezooka and Sean Beazzie all night long that you’ll have an amazingly unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration. A cover fee of RM88 will be charged per person, and it comes with one free drink.
11. Reincarnate NYE Party @ DivineBliss
Wow, GTower sure knows how to throw a party. If you’re feeling like a G6 and have RM1k laying around to spend on partying, the exclusive hotel is offering a 3 days 2 nights party package where you’ll receive breakfast for two at The Club along with two sets of tickets to Reincarnate New Year’s Eve Party, inclusive of a Party Pack and one drink per night as well as complimentary access to Elements Gym (32,000 sq ft) and to The Club.
Welcome 2017 from the Sky Deck at KL Tower, 300 meters above ground, with your friends and family this New Year’s Eve. It’s a sure fire way to impress your Instagram followers, since you’ll basically be able to snap some good shots of the fireworks display all the way from Cloud 9. Guests will also get the chance to make their 2017 dreams and wishes come true by releasing the hope-filled balloon to the air when midnight strikes.
13. Road Trip
For some of us who have a love hate relationship with the city, going away for the long weekend seem like a very good idea. Create your own annual New Year’s Eve tradition by planning a spontaneous road trip or short getaway with your friends or family members for a chilled out food hunting/soul searching sesh, such as Melaka, Penang or even Johor. Check out these awesome AirBnB locations if you need some inspirations on where to stay.
Do you have other 2017 New Year’s Eve events that you’d like to include in this list? Let us know, we’d love to find out more!
