Your Guide to Beijing's New Year's Eve Celebrations

Looking for details on 2011 New Year parties? You've come to the wrong place - this is the 2010 post. For details of what's happening on December 31, 2011, click here.

The new year is almost upon us, but there's still time for one more drink, one more dance, one more band before the sun sets on another year in the capital. Here's your one-stop guide to what Beijing has to offer this New Year's Eve.

BARS, CLUBS & DJs

Yen Countdown
DJs include Mickey Zhang, Dio, Yang Bing, Usami and Ou Yang. RMB 150, RMB 280 (VIP advance, includes VIP pass plus RMB 100 drink voucher), RMB 100 (advance), RMB 70 (early bird). Tickets at Lush, Aperitivo and Clubzone.
9pm-5am. 798 Art District, Dashanzi.

Genesis 2011
The Acupuncture team gets you dancing into the new year. Tickets available at Eric Paris Salon (Salitun), Bridge Cafe, Sculpting in Time and Clubzone. RMB 100, RMB 70 (advance), RMB 50 (early bird).
9pm-6am. 751 Tank D-Park, 798 Art District, Dashanzi

DJ Micky Friedmann
Dance in the new year with your comrades. RMB 100 (includes one drink valued up to RMB 60).
8pm. Destination

Kid Fresh and Beware
Ring in the new year with this pair of turntablists. Resident Saul D supports. RMB 50 free (before 11pm).
10pm. Punk

New Year Eve Party
The usual champagne corks will be popped with added purpose tonight as 2011 gets underway. RMB 200.
9pm. Suzie Wong’s

Masquerade New Year's Eve Party
Bring in the New Year wearing red, black and white dancing away to the best Soul, Funk and R&B in Beijing. RMB 100 (advance), RMB 150 at the door.
8.30pm. LAN Club

C1RCA Last to First Hip Hop Party
American extreme sports brand C1RCA and China Jianyu Association combine for a hop hop party that will "integrate extreme sports culture." SIFF's staircase will no doubt play a starring role. Free.
9.30pm. Siff

2011 Countdown Party
Live band Maximum round off 2010 and take you into 2011. RMB 400 (includes two glasses of champagne).
9pm. Xiu

2011 Mumm Champagne New Year's Eve Party
Funky beats, and Mumm champagne on the terrace to ring in 2011. RMB 120 (men)/Free (ladies).
1pm-5am. Migas

Embrace 2011 New Year’s Eve Countdown
Vivacious live entertainment and music, with lucky draws from 6.30-11.30pm. RMB 488 (includes a glass of champagne).
6:30pm. Westin Financial Street

New Year's Eve @ D Bar Count Down Party
Indulge in a NYE Seafood buffet Dinner then party on in D-Bar with in-house DJs. RMB 288 (includes soft drink and juices), RMB 388 (includes wine, beer and sparkling wine).
7pm. D-Bar

NYE at Q
Happy hour from 9-11pm, with special frozen vodka drinks and music to see in the new year. Free.
9pm. Q Bar

Sweet Touch 2010
Welcome 2011 with candy-themed cocktails, dancers and house music. Price TBD.
9pm. Touch

New Year Party
Best DJs in Town in new music bar, accompanied by cheap beers and new style Margaritas! Tickets RMB 98, RMB (advance), RMB 148 (door).
6pm. Luga’s Villa

New Year’s Eve Party
DJ Tommy’s still feeling festive. But are you? Free.
9.30pm. Luga’s Basement

LIVE MUSIC

Midi Awards
Twelve categories honoring the best rock musicians in China – who will win? Includes live performances from China's rock royalty - see here for the full lineup. Only 800 tickets available. RMB 150, RMB 80 (advance).
7pm. The Star Live

Cui Jian & Beijing Symphony Orchestra
The "Godfather" of Chinese rock & roll play along classical symphonies. Tickets available at 400 610 3721 or here. RMB 200-2,800.
7pm. Worker's Gymnasium.

Carsick Cars, The Gar, Mr. Graceless, Rustic
Maybe Mars’ star bands welcome 2011 at their home base. Carsick Cars debut their new lineup tonight. Price TBD.
10pm. D-22

Free the Birds, Steely Heart, Re-Tros
Count down with the most international Chinese bands. RMB 80, RMB 50 (students).
10pm. 2 Kolegas

"Make the Change" - Dong Music New Year Party
Influential producer/ musician Zhang Yadong and the label's top bands invite you to join their annual celebration with relaxed mood. RMB 100, RMB 80 (advance, students). 9pm. Yugong Yishan

Wu Hongfei & Happy Avenue
Talented writer Wu Hongfei and her alternative pop band end 2010 with songs about love and alieans. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance, students). 9pm. MAO Livehouse

V.A Live!!! Happy New Year
Gao Feng & G-Eleven and Toyhead Big Band Keep you dancing till the new year comes. RMB 50. 9.45pm. V.A Bar

NCPA Concert Hall Orchestra New Year Eve Concert
Johann Strauss, Jr and Chinese composer Nie Er's classics. Tickets at 400 810 1887 or here, RMB 280-1,680. 7.30pm. NCPA

DINNERS

New Year’s Eve Midnight Supper
St Regis get in on the New Year’s spirit with a “New York Supper” buffet complete with free flow imported wines, topped off by “Shanghai jazz.” For those looking to count down the year’s final hours in style. RMB 288 (includes a glass of champagne, free flow wine and supper buffet). 9pm.
St Regis Beijing.

For the full list of New Years Dinners and Brunches check out our blog here.