As the year draws to a close, IHCL Hotels across Delhi-NCR come together to welcome 2026 with a thoughtfully curated calendar of celebrations, spanning glamorous New Year’s Eve soirées, indulgent festive dinners, and leisurely New Year’s Day brunches. From lively countdowns and music-led evenings to sunlit brunches designed for families and friends, each experience reflects IHCL’s signature blend of culinary excellence, warm hospitality and celebratory flair.
From the putting greens to iconic dining rooms – New Year celebrations at Taj Palace, New Delhi
Taj Palace, New Delhi marks the start of 2026 with a New Year’s Day brunch at Capital Kitchen, set on the hotel’s Putting Greens. The picnic-style brunch features Indian and international dishes from live kitchen counters, accompanied by a curated beverage selection, live music and children’s activities, creating a relaxed daytime setting for families and small groups.
On New Year’s Eve, celebrations are spread across the hotel’s dining venues. Options include a poolside, music-led evening at The Blue Bar, a seated four-course dinner with live jazz at Orient Express, regional Indian cuisine at Loya, Oriental fare at Spicy Duck, and a buffet-led experience at Capital Kitchen.
Celebrating the New Year across Taj Mahal, New Delhi’s iconic spaces
Taj Mahal, New Delhi begins 2026 with a New Year’s Day brunch at its open-air dining venue, By The Garden. Set under open skies, the daytime brunch features a selection of global dishes and beverages, designed as a relaxed, unhurried experience suited to lingering conversations and small gatherings.
The hotel’s New Year’s Eve offerings span multiple venues and formats. Machan hosts a buffet-led dinner, while House of Ming presents a four-course menu focused on Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine. Varq marks the evening with a modern Indian dining experience accompanied by live Sufi music.
For late-evening celebrations, Captain’s Cellar offers a wine-led format with curated tapas and tasting flights, while Rick’s features live music and a DJ-led countdown. Smaller, private celebrations take place at the poolside lawns of Gulab and Kamal Bagh with a six-course dining experience, and at The Chambers with a members-only rooftop gathering. Emperor Lounge concludes the festive period with desserts, gourmet selections and winter specials.
Vivanta New Delhi, Dwarka ushers in 2026 with a joyful festive brunch
Vivanta New Delhi, Dwarka welcomes the New Year with a brunch at Creo, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant. The afternoon offering brings together traditional festive dishes such as roasted turkey and plum pudding alongside a selection of global favourites, presenting a balanced, comfort-driven menu.
Live music and a curated beverage selection accompany the brunch, creating a relaxed daytime setting that allows guests to mark the beginning of the year at an unhurried pace.
Welcoming 2026 with music, festive feasts and leisure at Taj Surajkund Resort & Spa, Delhi-NCR
Taj Surajkund Resort & Spa, Delhi-NCR marks the arrival of 2026 with a two-day programme spanning New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The New Year’s Eve gathering includes a live music performance by Yuvraaj Hans and a gala dinner hosted at the Aravali Ballroom, featuring live culinary counters. Additional dining options are available at Vista, the resort’s all-day dining restaurant, alongside a selection of beverages and designated activities for families, including a children’s area.
The celebrations continue on New Year’s Day with a brunch hosted across Vista and the Courtyard. The daytime offering includes a grazing-style spread with global cuisines, chef-led stations, live carving counters, desserts, regional chaat selections and familiar mains. The brunch draws on dishes from the resort’s dining venues—Golden Dragon, Vista and Paranda—and is accompanied by mulled wine, a selection of spirits and wines, and live music in an open, relaxed setting.
The Connaught, New Delhi – IHCL SeleQtions marks the New Year with curated celebrations
The Connaught, New Delhi – IHCL SeleQtions marks the transition into 2026 with New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day dining formats in the heart of the city. The New Year’s Eve programme includes a seated dinner accompanied by live music and a DJ-led countdown, offering a structured yet relaxed setting to close the year.
On New Year’s Day, the hotel hosts a brunch designed as an unhurried daytime gathering. Served in an elegant indoor setting, the brunch features a selection of savoury dishes, desserts and seasonal preparations, encouraging a slower, conversational start to the year.
Taj City Centre Gurugram presents a casino-inspired New Year’s Eve celebration
Taj City Centre Gurugram hosts a casino-themed New Year’s Eve celebration across Tease, Thai Pavilion and the open-air Tease Terrace. The evening spans multiple formats, combining dining and entertainment within the hotel’s restaurant and lounge spaces.
Entertainment includes a live four-piece band performing at Tease Terrace, followed by a DJ-led programme at Tease that continues into the early hours. A gala dinner is served across Tease and the terrace, alongside a selection of beverages. The evening concludes with a midnight countdown, marking the transition into 2026 in a high-energy setting.
