Ring in 2026 at CQ @ Clarke Quay!

If you want a buzzy, riverside countdown without fighting half the city for a taxi, then the New Year’s Eve events at Clarke Quay fit the bill. Clarke Quay is walkable from the CBD and City Hall, lined with bars, restaurants and late-night spots, and this year CQ @ Clarke Quay is pulling out all the stops with The Next Stage: New Age – a futuristic NYE countdown experience running from 7pm till late on 31 December.

A riverside NYE countdown

Across the precinct, four themed “biomes” set the scene: Hydronexus glows with underwater, bioluminescent vibes; Neon Nexus goes full futuristic; Zenterra blends nature and tech; and Central Command at Fountain Square becomes the heart of the action, hosting a Zouk DJ set by Gainzter (7pm to 9pm), followed by live band Nation One (9pm to 11.30pm) and the midnight countdown led by host Yumiko Kayahara. The biome installations take place on 30 and 31 December, with NYE countdown as the main event.

Another of the headline New Year’s Eve events here is the pair of drone shows above Read Bridge at 9pm and 11pm – a chance to see choreographed formations light up the night sky before the clock strikes twelve (subject to weather changes).

And getting home from NYE at Clarke Quay? The CQ Night Shuttle runs from 11pm to 3am from key town pick-up points, plus two 4am buses heading to Jurong and Tampines – a very welcome gift for anyone who’s ever battled for a ride after midnight. Details here.

Eat, drink and countdown to 2026 with New Year’s Eve events at CQ @ Clarke Quay

CQ @ Clarke Quay’s bars and restaurants are joining the festivities too, and it’s worth knowing a few options ahead of the crowds:

• Level Up is throwing a New Year’s Eve party till 4am, with entertainment through the night and NYE drink packages; pre-book to snag a goodie bag at the door.
• Head to Chupitos for BANG! – The Chupitos NYE Blowout on 31 December (from 9pm), featuring a six-hour DJ set, entry with NYE punch, a fire flair show at 11.45pm and six limited-edition NYE “Bang” shots.

The Next Stage: New Age event is non-ticketed and open to all – whether you want one base for the night or plan to bar-hop your way towards midnight.

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