New Year’s Eve parties and celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City (by district)

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Dec 26

Can’t decide where to ring in the new year and catch the fireworks? Check out these NYE happenings in Saigon broken down by district

In the blink of an eye, the year is almost over and it’s time to leave all the worries of 2025 in the past and usher in the new year with delicious food, champagne, and a stunning firework display.

So, whether you’re looking for a panoramic rooftop to catch the fireworks show, party like Gatsby, go all out for your last meal of the year or enjoy free-flow champagne and drinks all night long - we’ve got you covered with our top picks (where you can probably catch us) happening in Saigon this year. [fireworks locations and times at the end of the article]

District 1

Liberty Central Saigon Riverside

If you’re easing into the new year rather than rushing it, Liberty Central is an easy choice. What makes this place special on New Year’s Eve is simple and rare in Saigon: a front-row view of the Saigon River. Not a spark you might miss. But a clear, open vantage point where the city’s midnight moment unfolds right in front of you as you sit sat along the Saigon River.

The New Year’s Eve dinner buffet is priced at VND 1,699,000++ per adult and VND 850,000++ per child (1–1.4m), excluding service charge and VAT, making it one of the more accessible options to enjoy both a full festive spread and a fireworks view in the city.

Expect unlimited lobster, abalone, oysters, crab, sashimi, roasted turkey and more, alongside free-flow sparkling wine, house wine, beer and soft drinks. A relaxed, all-in-one way to ring in the new year — good food, an easy pace, and a fireworks view that doesn’t come with the usual chaos.

Address: 17 Tôn Đức Thắng, Bến Nghé, District 1
Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/libertycentral_saigonriverside/

SORAE

Perched on the 51st floor of the Bitexco Tower, SORAE gives you exactly what you want on New Year’s Eve: a clear, front-row view of Saigon’s fireworks through floor-to-ceiling windows without the crowds or chaos.

This year, SORAE keeps things sleek with a New Year’s Eve Japanese set menu priced at VND 4,000,000++ per person, including a glass of sparkling wine. Crafted by Chef Tuan Anh, the menu spotlights premium Japanese imports, with highlights like grilled amberjack with truffle, Wagyu A4 with foie gras, pressed sushi and a matcha cheesecake to finish.

Soft violin music hums in the background, setting the tone, perfect for the ones who prefer a quiet, intentional beginning to the new year, rather than a crowded countdown or club atmosphere.

Address: Level 51 Bitexco Financial Tower, 36 Ho Tung Mau, Ben Nghe, District 1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoraeSushi

Cloud Nine

If you’re after something intimate, elegant and a little under-the-radar this New Year’s Eve, Cloud Nine is quietly calling your name. Spanning the 9th and 10th floors, the space sets the mood with candlelit tables, blue-toned lighting and sweeping city views that feel romantic, not overwhelming, plus a clear line of sight to the fireworks when midnight strikes.

Hungry? How about a tasting menu priced at VND 2,500,000++ per person, starting strong with lobster mille-feuille layered with caviar, pineapple salsa and mango sauce, followed by a clean, composed plate of seaweed salad, avocado and red grouper. A glass of Champagne comes with the opening courses because it’s New Year’s Eve, after all.

Just here for the countdown? Tickets are VND 700,000 per guest, including a glass of Prosecco and limited-access rooftop views — a chic, fuss-free way to ring in the new year.

Address: 180-188 Lý Tự Trọng, Phường Bến Thành, District 1
Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/cloud9saigonrestaurant/

Momento

Memento Rooftop is a New Year’s Eve you take in with your eyes first. Dressed head to toe in white and washed in UV light, the entire space glows — every surface, outfit and movement lit up against the city below. From the moment you step in, it feels immersive. Less “just drinks,” more full-blown scene. Then there’s the view. central Saigon unfolds in front of you, with the Bitexco Tower firmly in sight and the countdown framed by the city’s most recognisable skyline moments.

Music keeps things moving, with a rotation of local and international DJs taking over from sunset to midnight, sliding easily between disco and groovy house. Drinks don’t stop. Finger food makes its rounds. Glow sticks inevitably appear as midnight creeps closer.

Coming as a group? Table packages are the way to go — a guaranteed base, bottles waiting, and space to actually enjoy the night together. Packages range from VND 1,000,000++ to VND 1,500,000++ per person, depending on how you want to play it.

Address: 105 Cô Giang, P. Cô Giang, District 1
Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/momentorooftop/

Yunka

A New Year’s Eve for the wild at heart, Yunka does dinner-then-chaos exactly right. The night kicks off with a festive Nikkei tasting menu (VND 1,990,000++) by Chef Pier López, complete with a welcome drink and bold, playful flavours.

Highlights include the Carbonada Nikkei add-on with sea urchin, black spaghetti and aji amarillo carbonara, Tamal & Pork with banana tamal, pork char siu Nikkei and fresh black truffle, plus Lobster Yuzu with Canadian lobster, yuzu mayo and imperial caviar. Dessert lands sweet with kiwi bavaroise and pisco ice cream. The tasting menu add-on is VND 400,000++ (5% service charge, subject to VAT).

As the plates clear, the jungle heats up. Live Latin music runs from 8pm to 9.30pm, followed by dancers, drums and DJ sets that build straight into the countdown. Richie NF, Cannon and Tuan Rose take turns behind the decks, keeping the energy high well past midnight. Book a dinner table with set menu, grab a standing table with bottle packages, or roll in party-only with limited no-table tickets from VND 250,000 including a drink (early bird, VND 500,000 at the door).

Address: 80 Dong Khoi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yunkasaigon

Layla

For something low-key, messy (in a good way), and unapologetically fun this New Year’s Eve, Layla is your go-to. A long-time favourite watering hole for District 1 locals and industry friends alike, Layla isn’t just another bar — it’s the kind of place where everyone knows your name, the vibe feels like family, and the drinks keep coming with a smile. It’s easy to see why it’s picked up a few nods over the years for Best Bar Atmosphere and Local Favourite Nightspot.

If your New Year’s resolution is “one more drink,” let’s start early! Doors open from 4pm with happy hour from 5–8pm, Altos Tequila behind the bar, cheeky shots flying, and absolutely no pretense. There’s no cover, no tickets, and walk-ins are totally welcome (just roll in when the party calls).

Expect party energy, surprise entertainment, a magician in the early evening, dance performances later on, a lucky prize draw for Altos drinkers, and a proper 11:55pm countdown, all against a backdrop of laid-back chaos that feels like home.

Address: 2nd floor, 63 Đông Du, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaylaEateryandBarHCM/

Papaya Papa

Papaya Papa is back to claim the rooftop party crown for New Year’s Eve 2026. Fresh, fun, and a hot favourite, this open-air hotspot is the cheeky new sibling to Banana Mama, powered by the same party-savvy crew. Think fresh air instead of stuffy rooms, sweeping city views, live entertainment, and a midnight countdown that hits extra hard under the stars.

Go easy (or not) with the Single Entry Package: bubbles on arrival and at midnight, seven drinks from a curated menu (yes, seven), plus canapés to keep you dancing till late. Feeling bougier? The ‘Dinner and Table’ package brings a five-course dinner, your own reserved table all night, and bottle service flowing as the fireworks and confetti light up the sky. Add in in-house fireworks, a dressed-up crowd, and a cocktail-attire dress code that encourages serving looks, and you’ve got a seriously strong way to ring in the new year. Tickets are limited so consider this your sign.

Address: 147 Hai Bà Trưng, District 3
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/papayapapasgn

HỢP 合

HỢP 合 is ringing in 2025—and counting down to 2026—from the sky. Perched atop Centec Tower, District 3’s buzziest new rooftop bar sets the stage for a high-voltage New Year’s Eve, complete with glowing lights, skyline views and front-row seats to Saigon’s fireworks at midnight.

The dancefloor stays packed as special guests HOAHOA and WIZNICK (Oi Oi Oi) take over the decks, joined by HỢP 合’s resident selectors FANGLANX, V_SOUTH, DEKAY and AMBER, delivering nonstop, high-energy beats all night long. Expect festive chaos, futuristic DJ vibes and a crowd that’s here to dance straight into the new year.

Address: Rooftop, Centec Tower, 72-74 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ward 6, District 3
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopbar.sgn

Hotel des Arts

Hôtel des Arts is about detail and setting. The art-deco interiors, high ceilings and curated design give the evening a sense of occasion without feeling staged. Add to that the elevated view over Saigon, and you get a New Year’s Eve where the city becomes part of the backdrop, not the distraction.

On December 31st, the night runs from 7 PM to 11 PM with a seafood-focused buffet. Think quality over excess, enjoyed at a table with time to talk, while the skyline slowly lights up outside. Drinks are generous and uncomplicated: free-flow red, white and sparkling wine, beer, soft drinks and juices. At VND 2,780,000++ per adult and VND 1,095,000++ for children, this is a New Year’s Eve that prioritises atmosphere, conversation and a polished setting.

Address: 76-78 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Phường Võ Thị Sáu, District 3
Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/hoteldesartssaigonmgallery/

The Palm

New Year’s Eve at The Palm is built around one clear idea: show up, dress up, and stay in motion. From the 10th floor, the evening starts with an all-you-can-eat New Year’s Eve dinner, then shifts smoothly into an after-dinner pool party as the energy builds toward midnight.

At VND 1,900,000++ per person, the ticket covers the full evening. For those who want drinks flowing freely, a two-hour alcoholic beverage package at VND 755,000++ includes red wine, sparkling wine, still and sparkling water.

And then there’s the dresscode: go full Metallic Glam, please. Think shimmering dresses, sharp metallic accents, statement looks that play well with the lighting and the mood. Dress to impress, and you might even walk away with a bottle of champagne.

Address: 10A Pham Ngoc Thach, District 3

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebachsuites/

District 2

Clay

New Year’s Eve at CLAY is designed as a full-scale takeover — and yes, there’s a way in for everyone. Ticket packages start from just a no-table entrance ticket at VND 200,000 (early bird) or VND 500,000 (at the door), scaling all the way up to full-on bottle packages and dining experiences with the six-course tasting menu, depending on how hard you want to go.

From 7PM, those opting to dine kick things off with a six-course New Year’s Eve tasting menu by Chef Baobap, CLAY Saigon’s French-Singaporean Head Chef, priced at VND 2,690,000+ per person (inclusive of 5% service charge, subject to VAT) and served with a welcome drink to ease you into the night. Expect indulgent, well-paced plates — foie gras terrine sando, uni with caviar, refined seafood, lobster thermidor, Black Angus tenderloin with foie gras Rossini — finished with a coffee and chestnut Mont Blanc.

As dinner wraps, the space fully flips into party mode. DJ sets by Kate Zubok, Missy J, Alban and Cocosova keep things moving, backed by free-flow and bottle packages, live trumpet, acrobats, drag performances, bold festive décor and a proper midnight countdown.

Address: 18 Đường Số 6, Thao Dien
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claysaigon

Le Café des Stagiaires

Anyone who’s done New Year’s Eve at Le Café des Stagiaires knows it’s never just a party with a countdown tacked on — it’s a full production. This year goes full Hollywood red carpet, complete with champagne showers at midnight, a proper photo moment, and a very clear dress-to-impress brief. Sharp suits, black dresses, statement heels, smart casual need not apply.

From 8PM, the night builds easily with live music, DJs and performances carrying things well past midnight. Tickets are tiered by floor: Bistro from VND 1,950,000, Rooftop at VND 2,450,000, and Perché Lounge at VND 3,000,000.

The deal includes free-flow food and drinks from 8PM to 1AM — bubbles, Aperol Spritz, pomelo gin & tonics, draft beer, Ricard, and house red, white and rosé — plus generous bites. Expect smoked salmon blinis, arancini, truffle and brie gougères, heartier favourites like cordon bleu, smash cheeseburger sliders and croque-monsieur, and mini pavlovas to finish.

All things considered, it’s a solid New Year’s Eve option, especially for those in Thao Dien: plenty of food, free-flow drinks, non-stop entertainment, and a clear view of the fireworks over the river.

Address: 10 Street 54, Thao Dien ward, Thu Duc City
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cafestagiaires.sgn

Mami Cocktails

Mami Cocktails is back at it again, throwing what might just be the most epic street bloc party this NYE! They’re teaming up with PiuPiu to take over Xuan Thuy for a NYE Street Party that promises good vibes, banging beats, and non-stop fun.

With a live show by the iconic @queenleymy, moves from Raine & Friends, and a DJ lineup featuring Bobby D, Scarry Potter, Brown Sugar, OliRoundTheWorld, NotYuTing, and a surprise guest, this party’s got everything you need to dance your way into 2024. Add Mami’s legendary cocktails and eats from Dirty Dumplings, and you’ve got the perfect night. Block off your plans—this is where you want to be when the clock strikes twelve.

Address: 97a Xuan Thuy, Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamicocktails.vn

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Hi, I’m Jovel Chan, a Singaporean food and drink blogger and F&B consultant📍Ho Chi Minh City.

Over the past two years, I’ve had the pleasure of dining in more than 150+ restaurants across Vietnam and judging multiple competitions. Here, I share the industry through my eyes and I hope it inspires you to discover, learn and explore Vietnam’s exciting food and drink scene.