India, Dec. 30 -- House parties and curated club events have long been the New Year norm for Bangalore locals, bars and clubs in the city are making a case for stepping out with some exciting new year parties. We're talking EDM and techno-sets by celebrity DJs, live rock performances by local legends, the whole nine yards. Of course, with plenty of food and drinks to go around. Here's where to be when the clock strikes 12 on December 31, 2025.

If vision boards and sold-out grapes across shops (all eaten under a table to make wishes come true, of course) in 2024 were any indication, the end of December is all about tradition. In Bangalore, this might mean a visit to the local club or raising a toast at home with friends over some Kingfish...