It’s time to celebrate the year that was and welcome the year that is to come in the best possible way: live music, good energy, and a loving community.
We rounded up eight of the most promising New Year’s Eve parties so we can all welcome 2025 with a bang!
1. Kapuso Countdown to 2025, Pasay City
The annual Kapuso Countdown is all set to welcome the new year at Seaside Boulevard at the SM Mall of Asia complex in Pasay City.
On December 31, Kapuso fans can look forward to performances by SB19, Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz, Ruru Madrid, Bianca Umali, Christian Bautista, Sanya Lopez, AiAi Delas Alas, and more.
Gates open at 6 p.m. and performances start at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.
2. NYE at the 5th, Taguig City
NYE at the 5th has exciting star-studded performances! Happening on 5th Avenue in Bonifacio High Street, the party boasts a lineup of K-Pop girl group ITZY, English electronic duo Honne, and OPM legends Sarah Geronimo, Juan Karlos, and Rico Blanco.
NYE at the 5th starts at 7 p.m. General admission is free on a first come, first serve basis. The event has also released the map and schedule for road closures to make way for the event.
3. Quezon City Countdown to 2025
The Quezon City government pulled out all the stops to give QCitizens a memorable New Year’s Eve countdown.
Happening on December 31 at the Quezon City Memorial Circle at 5 p.m, Quezon City Countdown to 2025 has a lineup featuring veteran and rising OPM artists like Ely Buendia, Ben&Ben, Kamikazee, Gloc-9, Kean Cipriano, Noel Palomo of Siakol with Repakol Band, Shamrock, Mrld, The Juans, Ryannah Julia Policarpio, and Kenaniah.
The event will be hosted by MC Muah, Lassy Marquez, Ate Negi, Uma Rojo, and CJ Villavicencio.
Admission is free. The local government also encourages attendees to bring their own water tumblers as this is a plastic-free event.
4. Radiating on Top: Ayala Avenue New Year’s Eve Countdown to 2025, Makati City
Radiating on Top: Ayala Avenue New Year’s Eve Countdown to 2025 is another exciting event to look forward to. Happening at the intersection of Ayala Avenue and Makati Avenue in Makati City near Ayala Triangle Gardens, gates open at 12 p.m. and concert starts at 6 p.m.
The event flexes a lineup of BINI, Gary V, Gloc-9, Bamboo, Lola Amour, and Marina Summers.
Theater stars from some of the year’s top shows like“One More Chance,” “Bar Boys,” “Going Home to Christmas,” “Buruguduystunstugudunstuy,” “Pingkian: Isang Musikal,” and “Jepoy & the Magic Circle” will also be having a special performance with an arrangement by Myke Solomon and Ejay Yatco.
General admission is free. Limited VIP Seated Tickets with dinner and cocktails, and Mosh Pit Access with cocktails are available for purchase via Ticketworld.
5. Ultimate Solaire NYE Party, Quezon City
Solaire North in Quezon City is gearing up for a New Year’s Eve party like no other.
The Ultimate Solaire NYE Party at Solaire North in Quezon City is transforming the grand ballroom into a concert space with R&B singer Ne-Yo, Japanese girl group Avantgardey, P-Pop Aces BGYO, dance group Jabbawockeez, DJ Soda, and aerial dancers from Beast House. The event will be hosted by Billy Crawford.
Tickets are available for purchase on Ticketworld. Tickets are also inclusive of free-flowing drinks.
6. New Year’s Eve Ball 2025 & Nectar Finale, Taguig City
Nectar Nightclub is all set to go out with a bang with a fabulous yearend party, headlined by some of today’s top drag queens: Taylor Sheesh, Minty Fresh, and OV Cunt.
More performers include The Nectarines and The Escandalo Boys, with music provided by Tom Sulpico, Inan Perillo, and Ayel Mari.
This will also be the final event at Nectar Nightclub before its permanent closure on January 1, 2025.
For table reservations and other inquiries, contact Nectar Nightclub on Facebook or Instagram.
7. Bridgetowne Countdown to 2025, Pasig City
Bridgetowne’s Countdown to 2025 promises “a night of powerful music, breathtaking fireworks, and moments that will make the start of 2025 unforgettable.”
The Pasig City destination estate is opening its grounds for an event featuring Spongecola, Orange & Lemons, Yeng Constantino, Janine Berdin, and DJ Jimmy Nocon. The party will be hosted by Macoy Dubs and MJ Lastimosa.
The event starts at 9 p.m. Admission is free.
8. Eastwood New Year Countdown to 2025, Quezon City
The well-loved and longest-running Eastwood-Quezon City New Year Countdown to 2025 is here again!
The Eastwood Mall Open Park will once again be a party venue and concert stage for KZ Tandingan, TJ Monterde, Barbie Almalbis, Janine Tenoso, Dionela, and Dione.
The event starts at 8 p.m. with the fireworks and star-drop at 12 midnight.
— LA, GMA Integrated News
