Hello, 2013! Where to Party on New Year's Eve

It’s been a long and incredible year and it’s time to welcome in the next one. The world didn’t end and blowing off steam and seeing in 2013 is a great way to start afresh. Below is the definitive list of New Year’s Eve events going on in Beijing. If you know of any parties that we’ve left off our list, give them a shout out in the comments below and we’ll add it to our list.

CLUB/DANCE

Elements
Another Gongti joint offering beautiful people and booty-shaking beats, Elements also teases us with rumors of "exotic dance performances" this New Years Eve. Elements. (6552 6223)

Haze New Years Eve
Groove your way into 2013 as DJs Yang Bing, Tobias Patrick, Boflex, Pancake Lee and more spin sets for the city's dance fanatics. The RMB 100 cover gets you a free shot, and those who plan ahead save RMB 30 with advance tickets. RMB 100/RMB 70 (advance.) 10pm. Haze. (5900 6128)

Genesis 2013 NYE Party @ Lantern
Get down to the techno grooves of DJs Weng Weng, ELVIS.T, Lupen, and more at Lantern. RMB 150/RMB 100 (advance). 9pm. Lantern (135 0134 8785)

LAN Club
A hotspot for VIPs and those who think they are, LAN Club presents DJ Victor, DJ Eagel, and a night of dazzling lights and dancing. LAN Club. (51096012 ext 13)

Spark
Drum & bass and electro beats power a high-energy night of dancing at Spark this New Year's Eve. Price and time TBD. Spark (186 1841 5929)

New Year's Eve Party @ Suzie Wong’s
Gather up a rowdy crowd and hit Suzie Wong's dance den in your dapperest party hat. Price TBD. 8:30pm. (6500 3377)

Yen Countdown 2012
Start 2013 off with beats from the best local DJs in artsy 798. RMB 150. 9pm. 798 Space. (6438 4862/6437 6248)

Zeta Bar
Say goodbye to 2012 with pretty people and beats from Zeta Bar's resident DJ. For uber-exclusivity, count down to 2013 upstairs from a semi-private perch. Zeta Bar. (5865 5050)

BAR/LOUNGE

Red Carpet Party @ Atmosphere
Atmosphere offers up views and altitude from the highest lounge in town. If you're looking for Hollywood glamour with a bird's eye view, head to this Red Carpet bash atop the city's tallest building. RMB 300 (includes welcome drink). 9pm. Atmosphere. (6505 2266 ext 33)

New Year's Eve Party @ Beer Mania
Brew-loving revellers can test their endurance at Beer Mania, with a different beer 10% off every half hour until midnight. The Sanlitun spot promises a free keg when the clock strikes midnight. Free. 6pm. Beer Mania. (6500 0559)

New Year's Eve Party @ Bar Veloce
"La Dolce Vita", celebrate the sweet life with oysters (before 10pm), wine and champagne. Dress: Mod-squad chic from the 50s and 60s. RMB 200. RSVP: 65861006 or email barveloce1949@gmail.com

New Years Eve Party @ Black Sun
If you think you're in the running for best or worst dressed, or can hold your own in darts, pool, or foosball, head out to Black Sun Bar for prizes, freebies, and ten kuai shooters. Free. 6pm. Black Sun Bar. (6593 6909)

New Year's Eve @ Brussels
Brussels is the place to be after ten for free flow cocktails and Tiger beer. RMB 180. 10pm. Brussels Bar and Restaurant. (6591 9525)

Centro
Funky beats from Sydney-based DJ Emme and sultry tunes from Centro's house band provide the soundtrack at this glam Guomao bash. 8pm. Centro. (6561 8833)

Candlelit New Year Party
Enjoy cheese, salami, DJs, and champagne by the light of 500 candles in a charming courtyard lounge setting. RMB 50. Chill Café Bar. (6405 9575)

Celebrate New Years Eve With Us & Get 10% Off Your Bill
Enoterra entices New Years partiers with a 10% discount off the night's bill. Free. 8pm. Enoterra. (5208 6076)

Maison Camus
Wine-loving sophisticates can indulge in top-notch vino, cognacs, foie gras, and other rare-in-Beijing goodies at this private VIP lounge. (8528 9518/138 1085 0974)

Funky New Year's Eve Blowout
Get a free glass of champagne and a night full of Funk Fever tunes. RMB 180, 150 (advance). 11pm. (5208 6061)

Mix
Soulful jazz sounds from Regi Brown and intimate environs offer an alternative to the city's cavernous, techno-driven clubs. Mix. (6530 2889)

New Year's Eve Masquerade Kissing Party with DJ CAD
Pucker up for a midnight kiss with the nearest mystery hottie at Modernista's New Year's mascarade. Mask required. Free. Modernista. (136 9142 5744)

Paddy's New Year's Eve Party
A night of free raffles, prizes, and drink promos await visitors to Paddy's this NYE. Free. 6pm. Paddy O'Shea's. (6415 6389)

Punk New Year’s Eve party
Punk resurrected for one night only. The Opposite House hotspot is back for one last night of revelry. RMB 100. Punk (6410 5222)

Red Carpet New Year's Eve
China World Summit Wing's Lounge and Atmosphere Bar presents a red carpet theme party on New Year's Eve. Dress code: Hollywood glamour. RMB 300. 9pm. (6505 2266 ext 33)

Sparkling Countdown at R Lounge
Make reservations for a night of cocktails, countdowns, and canapés at the Renaissance Hotel lounge. RMB 288. 9pm. R Lounge. (6468 9999-3129)

Brew Year's Eve: New Year's Eve at the Slow Boat Brewery Taproom
Count down with the best and worst songs of 2012. Ticket price includes a free beer, party hat, and Champagne at midnight. RMB 80/RMB 60 (advance). 8pm. Slow Boat Brewery (6538 5537).

V Plus
The V Plus New Years bash is for those who prefer cocktails and classic lounge atmosphere over sweaty dancing and thumping club tunes. V Plus(8587 1233)

NYE 2012 @ Xian
Count down 2012 with live bands and guest DJs. A welcome drink on arrival kicks the night off. Free. 7pm. Xian (8414 9810)

LIVE MUSIC

New Year's Eve @ 2 Kolegas
Live music from DH & Chinese Hellcats and Wu & The Side Effects among others. RMB 60. 9pm. (6436 8998)

Beijing Punk New Year's Party
Spend the night at School for loud lessons in punk from MiSanDao, Ouch, Hell City, Discrod, Gum Bleed, and ShaoJiuJunTuan. RMB 50. 9pm. School. (6402 8881).

New Year's Eve @ Dada
Bye Bye Disco girl Pei and friends say zai jian to 2012 with a banger of a party. Casual vibes and some of Gulou's best DJs in an intimate setting. Free. 9pm. (183 1108 0818)

New Year's Party
School is in session this New Year's Eve with music from Hedghog, Steely Heart, Candy Monster, Bedstars, and more. RMB 80 (tickets limited). 9pm. School. (6402 8881)

Rock Baby Rock
Get dancing to 50's music performed by local four-piece The Imposters + Miss Lulu Galore. RMB 150. 9pm. (186 0018 7141).

New Year's Eve Party @ Tim's Texas Bar-B-Q
Celebrate Tex-style with live music and RMB 25 Sex on the Beaches all night long. Free. 9pm. (6591 9161)

New Year's Eve Countdown Party
Make sure you wear red and gold for Xiu's New Year's party, featuring music by IMPACT and DJ Alston. RMB 400. 7pm. (8567 1838)

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