As the New Year dawns closer, the decision about where to go for NYE becomes harder. But don’t worry; we got you covered with the best parties to be at in town.   1. Waters Edge [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="full" ids="16119"] This Year, Waters Edge boasts of a never-seen-before NYE party starting at 7 p.m., featuring performances by some of the best talent Sri Lanka has to offer; Marians and Misty fronted by Rajitha Rupasinghe. The entertainment is paired with an unbelievable array of decadent food of over 500+ dishes of everything you could imagine. Attractive prizes are also up for grabs such as air tickets. So make sure you party into the wee hours of the morning, as beverages will be provided in addition to breakfast – all this and more for Rs. 20,000. There are only a limited number of tickets, so make sure you get yours early. Call 077 9318224 or 077 73587419 for more details. Agastra presents an unforgettable night at Waters Edge Grand Lawn, featuring the legendary Billy Fernando with 2forty2, DJ Shiran Dias, DJ Saveen, who are guaranteed to keep you on the dance floor all night long. Tickets are priced at Rs. 10,000 and it is BYOB. Additionally, there is also an attractive table deal which includes some of the best beverages. For further inquiries on reservations, call on 076 9329456. 2. New Year’s Eve Blast at Colombo City Hotel For a more family-oriented event, the Colombo City Hotel is the best place to be at. For only Rs. 4,000, you can enjoy classic tunes from the best decades’ courtesy of the four-piece band X-Generation, a scrumptious multi-cuisine buffet and a range of beverages from soft drinks to other. You can also redeem up to 50% on food and beverages through your entrance ticket. Additionally, there is a number of exciting competitions that’s yours to the win. 3. Sion Surf NYE Party Want to get out of Colombo for NYE? Then, Ahangama is the place to be. Being just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Colombo, it’s the perfect place to experience NYE on the beach. In addition to the international figure “Angelo”, there will be selected Lankan artists gathered along with their acoustic guitars and bass drums to make you really experience the beach vibe. Call on 077 5024602 for inquiries. 4. We’ve got that Swing by Shangri-La [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="full" ids="16106"] Dance the night away to the vintage and jukebox hip hop courtesy of Bebop and the Barking Crickets, from 9 p.m. onwards. A buffet fit for royalty with both international and local cuisines will also be served, so what better way is there to welcome 2019? Entrance is at Rs. 3,000, inclusive of a complimentary beverage. Beverage inclusive packages are as follows; Diamond Package (net) Rs. 200,000 for 10 people Pearl Package (net) Rs. 14,500 per package Ruby Package (net) Rs. 11,000 per person Call on 0117888288 for more details. 5. Taj Samudra [gallery columns="2" link="file" size="full" ids="16103"] Dance your way into 2019 to hit songs of international artist R.I.O. featuring Alba and the best music by Sun fm DJs, accommodated by the entertaining compère Faizal Bongso. The NEON-themed celebration will take place at the Grand Marque of Taj Samudra’s North Lawn and will commence with a luxurious international buffet at 9 p.m. The event will include table-draws, raffle-draws, and various other activities until 3 a.m., which will conclude with a traditional breakfast buffet. Tickets are priced at Rs. 18,000 (net), inclusive of a dinner buffet, NYE party, and breakfast buffet. Call the Taj Samudra Festivity Desk on 011 2446622 for further inquiries. 6. Hilton Colombo Grand Ballroom [gallery columns="2" link="file" size="full" ids="16115"] Join Adam Adamaly and the bands Flame and Doctor for an unforgettable and entertaining night at the Grand Ballroom from 8.30 p.m. onwards. Complimentary beverages are available for tables of 10. The dress code for the event is “elegant”. Tickets are priced at Rs. 18,888 (net) per person, inclusive of pre-dinner cocktail, gala international dinner buffet, and breakfast. Poolside [gallery columns="2" link="file" size="full" ids="16114"] Dance all night long to the sounds of Colombo's legendary DJs; DJ Kapila, DJ Bonnie, DJ Thoshan, DJ Naushad, DJ Sushan, and DJ Hiranya. Step into year 2019 with family and friends, and enjoy an international buffet, complimentary breakfast, as well as a firework display on 31 December from 9 p.m. onwards. Dress code for the event is smart casual. Tickets priced at Rs. 9,888 (net) and indulge in a 50% saving on the buffet for you kids aged between 6-12 years. 7. Movenpick Hotel [gallery size="full" columns="2" link="file" ids="16110"] Celebrate the New Year at the highest rooftop bar in the city. Enjoy unlimited canapés, a range of drinks, and a spectacular fireworks display. The three ticket options available for the event are; Rs. 10,000 (net) per person (inclusive of a welcome drink, a bottle of bubbly, and canapés) Rs. 40,000 (net) five-adults group ticket (inclusive of welcome drinks, a bottle of your choice from selected brands, canapés, six chasers, and a bottle of bubbly) Rs. 150,000 (net) eight-adults VIP ticket (inclusive of your personal sofa area, butler, welcome drinks, a bottle of beverage, canapés, six chasers, and a bottle of bubbly) 8. Republik Welcome 2019 with the people that matter the most to you while celebrating the night at the iconic Dutch Hospital. Tickets are priced at Rs. 50,000 per six persons and Rs. 75,000 for 10 persons. Call on 011 7446654 or 076 6065767 for more information about the event. 9. White Beach Party at Barracuda [gallery size="full" columns="2" link="file" ids="16117"] Celebrate the year-end and welcome 2019 with Colombo's favourite New Year’s Eve experience at Barracuda Beach with Frank n Musix and DJ Suma. Enjoy an international dinner buffet, fireworks display, and various thrilling competitions, all that will go on till the early morning Sri Lankan breakfast. There are also kids’ activities with a dedicated kid’s area and nanny services. Call on 077 3940995 or 077 0207733, or visit the Banquet Office between 11a.m. to 7 p.m. on any day of the week. 10. COLORPHONICS New Year’s Eve in Mirissa [gallery size="full" columns="2" link="file" ids="16111"] This is the perfect destination to get lost in the music and emerge refreshed for 2019. Celebrate with an awesome line-up of DJs and a phenomenal fireworks display. Entertainment for the evening will be soundtracked by DJs TimTim, A-Jay, A’Jerome, MC Kasper, and SALT resident DJs. Get ready to dance your way into the New Year with world-class beats! Call on 077 7999209 for more information. 11. White at Kama Mirissa [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="full" ids="16113"] Presented by Kama Mirissa for the third successive year, “White” is guaranteed to give you a night that you don’t want to miss out on! The event will feature internationally acclaimed DJ Skinny Loop and some of the island’s most exceptional talent – Flamingo House Resident DJs Hitch and Neco. Be there at White in white, and ring in the New Year in style! Tickets are priced at Rs. 5,000 and VIP at Rs. 6,000. Reserve your tickets online on www.444.lk and for more details, call on 076 9777565 or 077 7361210 or 0778597766. 12. Sopranos [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="full" ids="16105"] Celebrate the Dawn of The New Year with DJ Sanjeeva playing his R&B mix tunes to keep you dancing all night long. Special packages will be available for you to enjoy in a number of attractive options. Five packages are available for you to choose, ranging from Rs. 28,500 to Rs. 46,000! Entrance fee for the event is Rs. 1,500 only. For further inquiries, call on 011 2676752. 13. Mount Lavinia Hotel Come revel in their spectacular firework display and enjoy the unlimited array of premium beverages at the Governor’s Restaurant and Terrace from 7.30 p.m. onwards! Tickets are priced at Rs. 19,000 per adult and Rs. 6,000 per child, all inclusive of tax and service charge. Call on 011 2711711 for more details about the event. 14. Colombo Courtyard [gallery size="full" columns="2" link="file" ids="16116"] Join Colombo Courtyard on New Year's Eve as the sky over Colombo city lights up for 2019 in an amazing ambience where sky really is the limit. It's going to be the celebration of all celebrations featuring Fire and Ice, and stand a chance to win hotel stays in the Maldives! No dress code required. Only a limited number of tickets available, so hurry up. Contact 076 3814275 or 077 7221310 for more details. 15. On14 Rooftop Bar [gallery size="full" columns="2" link="file" ids="16109"] Spend the last few moments of 2018 on a breezy rooftop bar from 7 p.m. onwards, with London DJ Paula and local DJs Akil and Everton to make sure the start to your New Year is nothing short of awesomeness. Entrance only is at Rs. 3,500 (net), dinner is at Rs. 6,500 (net), and total package inclusive of entrance, dinner and breakfast at Rs. 10,500. Contact 070 4761313 for more detailed. 16. Park Street Mews [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="full" ids="16107"] Feel like a street party? Be at Park Street to ring in the New Year on the streets. There will be five DJs to ensure you experience the best music, in addition to a gala dinner and breakfast buffet. It’s BYOB with unlimited chasers. Tickets priced at Rs. 12,500 per head. Call on 011 2300133 for table bookings and more event information.   By Nikita Gomez