Oh, what a year it has been.

From the pandemic still lingering above us to the gradual return of our "normal" lives, 2021 has been quite the rollercoaster ride. Filled with ups and downs and a seemingly never-ending series of twists and turns, this year has seen us our highest highs and lowest lows. 

But alas, like all the previous years, 2021 is coming to an end.

While we're not exactly jet-set ready to hit raging parties and flashing raves, we're still celebrating this year with a bang. From jam-packed festivals to unbelievable concerts, here are some music events – both live and online – to ring in the New Year with!

THIS IS HAPPENING with North East Social Club

When: 31 December 2021, 6:30 PM SGT (set A) and 10 PM SGT (set B) 

How to watch: Live at The Projector

Tickets: Sold out

This is happening. 9 Singaporean musicians/bands will be performing on new year's eve at Golden Mile's retro movie theatre. Expect the likes of Krysta Joy, BGourd, Cues, Blush, Saints Amongst Sinners, Xingfoo&Roy, Carpet Golf, Blush, Amateur Takes Control and Forests.

Tonight with WOKFUNK: Class of 2022

When: 31 December 2021, starting at 7 PM SGT

How to watch: Live at Esplanade

Tickets: First-come, first-served basis

End the year in style with Esplanade Singapore's Tonight with WOKFUNK: Class of 2022 which brings together worlds of pop, funk, and hip-hop for one unforgettable night. The concert will feature live performances for some of Singapore's finest including Marian Carmel, Akeem Jahat, Vivien Yap, Sambal Snake, Dominic Chin and Owen Li.

BRUNO MARS 

When: 17, 18, 30 & 31 December 2021

How to watch: Live at Dolby Live Theater at Park MGM 

Tickets: Starting at USD 195 from Bruno Mars' official website.

Expect 24K Magic in the air during New Year's Eve as Pop R&B artist Bruno Mars will not only be performing in Las Vegas on 17 & 18 December but also at the tail end of the year on 30 & 31 December.

KATY PERRY 

When: 29 & 31 December 2021

How to watch: Live at Resorts World Las Vegas 

Tickets: Starting at USD 80 from Katy Perry's official website. 

Catch Grammy-nominated singer Katy Perry live in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve. The singer-songwriter will be performing a string of 16 shows starting on 29 December 2021 and ending on 19 March 2022. 

BYE2021

When: 31 December 2021

How to watch: Via BYE2021's official Facebook page

Start off 2022 with great vibes and even greater tunes. Following their inaugural instalment last year, BYE 2021 is back with a new edition and a star-studded lineup of acts.

The online festival will feature performances from Filipino acts like Ben&Ben, SB19, Zack Tabudlo, James Reid, Nadine Lustre, Juan Karlos, and Arthur Nery, as well as international artists like LANY's Paul Klein and Jake Goss, MAXIMILLIAN, and Bonnie Bailey. 

MAROON 5

When: 30 & 31 December 2021

How to watch: Live at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas

Tickets: Starting at USD 300 from Maroon 5's official website. 

Pop-rock band Maroon 5 is set to play at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas this NYE. Known for their hybrid blend of pop and rock, their energetic live performance is sure to be a great way to bring on the new year. 

THE STROKES

When: 31 December 2021

How to watch: Live at Brooklyn's Barclays Center 

Tickets: Starting at USD 95 from Ticketmaster. 

The Strokes will be performing at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on December 31 with opening acts Idles and Hinds. If you're in New York City, you'd definitely want to catch them as this will be their first NYE show in two years.

BRYAN ADAMS

When: 31 December 2021

How to watch: Live at Rogers Arena in Vancouver 

Tickets: Starting at CA 32 from Bryan Adams' official website. 

Bryan Adams is throwing a New Year’s Eve bash in Vancouver this year. The 'Summer of 69' singer will perform alongside fellow Vancouver-based acts Mother Mother and 54-40. 

2022 Weverse Con

When: 31 December 2021 at 5:30 PM KST

How to watch: Live at KINTEX Hall 4 in Seoul, livestreamed via VenewLive

Tickets: Starting from KRW 16,500 (USD 14) from Weverse for online livestream

To celebrate the new year, the company is bringing together the likes of Bumzu, Dvwn, ENHYPEN, fromis_9, Justin Bieber, Lee Hyun, SEVENTEEN, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) for a night of fun and good tunes at their 2022 Weverse Con. 

SMTOWN LIVE 2022

When: 1 January 2022

How to watch: TBA

Tickets: Free

We're starting off the new year in the mythical city of Kwangya with an array of SMTOWN acts as part of their SMCU collective concert. Fans can catch performances from the likes of BoA, H.O.T's Kangta, Girls' Generation unit Oh!GG, TVXQ!, Super Junior, Red Velvet, SHINee, EXO, NCT, and aespa. More performances are slated to be announced soon. 

Amazing Thailand Countdown 2022

When: 31 December 2021

How to watch: Live at Saphan Hin in Phuket, Thailand

Tickets: Free

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo Bocelli will appear on stage for Phuket's countdown event, along with ten other Thai artists including Gam Wichayanee, Pun Paibookiat, and Pom AutoBahn, among many others. The performances will be followed by a spectacular firework display at the end of the night.