The number of options for clubbing options for New Year’s Eve parties in Istanbul is pretty much endless. Some clubs do, however, have a limited number of tickets which are sold in advance, others are first-come, first-serve.
Do note that we left out clubs of this list which are high-end restaurants during the evening. You can however view them on our romantic NYE dinners page that includes places like 360 Istanbul, Ruby, Banyan, Sunset, and Ulus 29.
Masquerade
With a capacity for 2000 people, unique performances, distinctive designs and choice music, Masquerade brings New Year entertainment to another level.
By combining luxury, elegance, and freedom with loud DJ music with a R&B swagger, you can rest assured the party won’t stop until the morning comes.
Dorock XL
Located in Kadikoy, Dorock XL is one of the top concert venues in Istanbul that always seems to be bring in famous names for New Years. The concert area has a capacity for 1000 people, so you can still get a sense of artist intimacy while feeling the rush of the crowd.
There’s also a bistro in the club where you can get some late-night eats allow with your never ending supply of drinks.
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W Istanbul
The Light it Up Party @ W Istanbul had a New Year’s Eve lineup card of 17 DJs spread across 9 hours and three stages with unlimited drink tickets starting at 400 TL last year and will likely be same this year if all goes well.
IF Performance Hall
Their famous White Party was inspired by Apollo, the God of music and dance last year. It included a time tunnel concept that took visitors from the past to the future. The Snow White decorations were also specifically designed for New Year’s Eve, as was their giant LED screen that hovered above the crowd.
4 DJs pumped out electronic music through everyone’s veins with retro and futuristic light shows and complimentative dance performances.
Tickets
99 TL got you in the door with a reserved ticket, but drinks were extra on top.
Babylon
Similar to IF’s White Party, Babylon’s Oldies but Goodies starts off in retro mode by going back in time from ABBA to Michael Jackson and then moving into the 80s from Depeche Mode to Madonna, and Snap to Donna Summer.
Tickets
125 TL gets you in the door with an early bird reservation, but you’ll still need to add your drinks on top. Students, however, get a discounted 80 TL ticket.