Event Overview
Welcome the New Year with music and fireworks! The "2018 Macau New Year's Eve Countdown Concert" and the "2018 Taipa New Year's Eve Party" will be held simultaneously on the evening of December 31st, bringing spectacular performances and festive joy to the city. The celebrations will culminate with a magnificent fireworks display over the sea near Macau Tower at the stroke of midnight.
Main Concert Details
- Event: Macau New Year's Eve Countdown Concert
- Date: December 31, 2018
- Time: 22:00 – 00:10 (January 1, 2019)
- Location: Sai Van Lake Square, Macau Peninsula
- Featured Artists:
- Hong Kong rap duo FAMA (農夫)
- Hong Kong singer-songwriter Phil Lam (林奕匡)
- Local group MFM
- Local singers: Eric Tou (杜俊瑋), Ieong Chio Wa (歐陽兆樺), Ma Man Lei (馬曼莉), Francisco Shi (施連奴), Li Xiao Hui (李曉慧)
- Highlights: Local artists will present a dynamic series of fluorescent performances. The countdown to 2019 will be celebrated with a fireworks show launched from the sea near Macau Tower.
Taipa Party Details
- Event: Taipa New Year's Eve Party
- Date: December 31, 2018
- Time: 21:30 onwards
- Location: Taipa Houses-Museum (龍環葡韻), Taipa
- Featured Artists:
- Hong Kong singer Christopher Wong (黃凱芹) as the headlining act.
- Local performers: Lai Chan Chan (賴珍珍), Leong Kin Pong (梁健邦), EXPERIENCE, and various cultural troupes.
- Additional performances by: Magician Van, Indian dance by Victor Kumar & Bollywood Dreams Group, clown Tru & Tru, Indonesian Cultural & Arts Association Dance Troupe, Macau Cheerleader competitive cheerleading team, Vietnam Fellow Townsmen Association Dance Troupe, and Filipino band Dreamcast.
- Cultural Stalls (20:30 – 23:30): Experience the diverse cultures of Macau with themed stalls from Australia, South Korea, the Philippines, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, showcasing traditional crafts, games, and authentic food.
Additional Viewing & Broadcast
To extend the festive atmosphere, large TV screens will be set up at Senado Square (議事亭前地) and Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre (南灣湖水上活動中心). The events will also be broadcast live on TDM's Macau Channel and Radio Macau (Chinese Channel).
Important Information
- Admission: Free (No tickets required for either event).
- Venue Restrictions (Sai Van Lake Square): For safety and order, the following items are strictly prohibited: alcoholic beverages, aerosol cans, balloons, glass bottles, and large luggage.
- Traffic Notice: Multiple road closures and traffic control measures are expected on the event night. Details will be announced on December 30.
Join the city-wide celebration and ring in 2019 with music, culture, and fireworks!
