New Year Events

big band and buffet
InterContinental Bali Resort invites their guests to the Puri Kencana Ballroom to celebrate NYE where everyone will be treated with cocktails, a gourmet buffet and a big band until the wee hours.

InterContinental Bali Resort (Jl. Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran, T: 0361 701 888)

the ubud party
When it comes to a hip NYE party on this part of the island, Uma Ubud is where it’s at Uma’s Masquerade on Dec 31 starts with a six-course NYE gala dinner at Kemiri (US$ 95++ per person) and continues with a full blown pool-side party starting from 9pm, which will feature a live DJ and a performance by Japan’s leading saxophonist Chika Asamoto.

Uma Ubud (Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud,
T: 361 972 448)

tales of indonesia
This gala dinner takes place at Nusantara Ballroom with tons of entertainment, including a fine collection of ethnic dance performances from across the archipelago and a fine jazz session by Cynthia Utterbach. Starts at 7pm and valued at US$ 250++ per adult and US$ 125++ per child.

The Westin Resort, Nusa Dua
(T: 036 771 906)

blue moon party
The party starts with a cocktail reception from 7pm at Di Mare Restaurant and a five-course set menu dinner from 8pm until 1am for US$ 245++ per person (food only). You also get to enjoy fine tunes from a baby grand pianist, a fire show and many great DJs. The after party takes place at Nammos Beach Club from 12midnight until dawn and at exactly 6am, breakfast will be served.

Karma Kandara (Jl. Villa Kandara Ungasan, T: 0361 848 2200)

dinner party
Filling up your stomach before abusing your liver is always wise. And when you can do it elegantly, it’s even better. Before celebrating NYE at the St. Regis Bali Resort’s beach with DJ Wilson, make sure you enjoy the eight-course degustation menu at Kayuputi Restaurant (Rp. 3,950,000 nett per person).

The St. Regis Bali Resort, Nusa Dua
(T: 0361 847 8111)

new year with hu’u
Like any decent party, this one starts with a six-course tasting menu dinner at Nutmegs Restaurant (Rp. 1.5 million nett per person) serenaded by acoustic jazz tunes before it goes crazy as DJ Matt Caselli of Pacha Ibiza takes over at the dance floor (ticket is Rp. 450,000).

Nutmegs Restaurant (Hu’u Bar, Jl. Oberoi, Petitenget, Kerobokan, T: 0361 736 443)

everyone deserves music
Multi-talented musician, humanitarian, poet, social activist and all-around hippie Michael Franti will have you feelin’ free at Sentosa Villas on NYE, giving a taste of his soulful and funky tunes with his crew, Spearhead.
Having gone barefoot for nine years now, this lyrical genius and guitarist who has never failed to inspire and deliver a big message of peace and unity will take time to entertain his fans in Bali before joining John Mayer on his tour in 2010.

Sentosa Villas (Jl. Pura Telaga Waja, Petitenget, T: 0361 730 333)

back to basics at hotel tugu
For this year-end’s celebrations, Hotel Tugu Bali chose the traditional path, as their rundown for the evening will consist of a Balinese blessing ceremony followed by a beautiful Rejang temple dance performance. The night will continue with a showcase of the rare Cupak dance performance based on an old Balinese folktale from the Buleleng regency that is said to have originated from the Kediri Kingdom of East Java. As midnight nears, put on your dancing shoes, or rather, take them off and join in the Tugu New Year Beach Party, headlined by internationally-renowned DJ Wayne, who will play a set of tropical jazz and blues.

Hotel Tugu Bali (Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu, T: 0361 731 701)