We’ve got our eye shimmers at the ready, calendars cleared, and champagne on standby to hit KL and welcome the new year in style. After a year that felt like a season finale no one was prepared for, it’s time for the annual reset button—one best pressed with good company, a drink in hand and a stunning skyline view. From live bands to glamorous midnight glasses, here’s where to start 2026 on a high note. Be sure to bookmark this page for updates and more ways to ring in the year ahead.
New Year’s Eve Celebrations in KL for 2026
Sky51, EQ
Ring in the New Year at SKY51 with a countdown party featuring great live bands and fabulous DJs for a night of dancing high above the city, all set against sweeping KLCC views. Make a toast to 2026 with playful cocktails like Sip Me to the Moon, combining Tanqueray dry gin-infused pandan, Bottega prosecco, Lillet Rosé, rambutan, and a cloud of osmanthus foam.
Time: 5 pm onwards
Address: Level 51, EQ, Equatorial Plaza, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Price: Minimum spend starts from RM150
Cacao Mixology & Chocolate, Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Cacao Mixology and Chocolate hosts a sky-high New Year’s Eve celebration with free-flow champagne and selected spirits, paired with canapés, fruit and indulgent chocolate platters, for an unforgettable midnight countdown. Complete with live band entertainment, a photobooth to capture festive memories and the glittering city skyline, it’s the perfect place to share your New Year’s resolutions.
Time: 10 pm to 2 am
Address: Level 75, Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, Presint Merdeka 118, 50118 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM888 per person
Torito, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
Unfolding under the open sky at its poolside terrace, Torito’s countdown to 2026 is where vibrant music and glittering city views set the mood for a lively (and delicious) start to the year. Celebrate with a Nikkei spread of premium oysters, flame-kissed skewers and bold sharing plates, then raise a glass at midnight with a champagne toast—no additional charge.
Time: 6 pm to 12 am
Address: Level 53, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, 2, Jalan Conlay, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM1200 for a table package
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Step into Shangri-La’s Spectacular Masquerade to bid farewell to 2025 in mystique and glamour. Groove to Poova and her five-piece band, catch Lively Larry’s enchanting set, and dance to VDJ’s Alfred’s dynamic beats, all while immersing yourself in the excitement of the year to come. The dress code is masked and mysterious, so be sure to don your finest ensemble.
Time: 8 pm onwards
Address: Lobby Lounge, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, 11, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM168 per person
The Exchange TRX
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 at The Exchange TRX for a night of breathtaking fireworks, hourly musical spotlights, and delicious food-truck treats. Participating F&B and retail outlets will keep their doors open past midnight, so the good times aren’t cut short. Also, be sure not to miss the new interactive digital wish wall, where you can share New Year’s hopes in real time with friends.
Time: Until 1 am
Address: The Exchange TRX, Persiaran TRX, Tun Razak Exchange, 55188 Kuala Lumpur
Santai, The Ruma Hotel and Residences
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Santai’s countdown brings the party to life with DJ beats, crafted drinks, and shared BBQ platters against a beautiful Kuala Lumpur skyline. Each table comes with a generous platter for 2-3 to dig into, with playful party packs to keep the laughter and joyous celebration going all the way to midnight.
Time: 6 pm onwards
Address: Level 6, The Ruma Hotel and Residences, 7, Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Botanist Lounge & Bar, PARKROYAL COLLECTION
Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a larger party, a countdown at Botanist Lounge & Bar promises sparkling drinks and festive vibes all the way to midnight. Choose from prosecco, red wine, or premium bottles like Veuve Clicquot and Macallan 12 to celebrate with friends, and begin 2026 with a fine toast.
Address: Lobby Level, PARKROYAL COLLECTION, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
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