- Ahmedabad welcomes 2026 in style as ITC Narmada curates an immersive New Year’s Eve celebration
- Signature cuisines from Adalaj Pavilion, Yi Jing, Peshawari and Royal Vega headline the Gala Night
- Live music, DJ sets and alfresco BBQ elevate the festive spirit under winter skies
- Iconic stepwell atrium comes alive with a dazzling 20,000-balloon drop at midnight
NE FEATURES BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, DEC 29
As Ahmedabad gears up to usher in New Year 2026, ITC Narmada is all set to host a grand, immersive New Year’s Eve celebration, blending curated culinary experiences, live entertainment and its much-awaited signature midnight balloon drop, promising an unforgettable start to the year.
The celebrations unfold with a special Gala Night at the Western Lawns, where guests can savour an expansive spread featuring delicacies from all four of ITC Narmada’s signature dining destinations, paired with an energetic DJ-led music experience that carries the revelry through the night.
The culinary journey spans continents and traditions. Guests can indulge in Adalaj Pavilion’s elaborate buffet, featuring a specially curated festive menu, relish Yi Jing’s refined Asian specialities, experience the robust North-West Frontier flavours of Peshawari, and enjoy Royal Vega’s elegant Sattvik cuisine, offering a thoughtfully balanced selection for indulgent as well as wellness-conscious diners.
Adding to the festive charm is the ongoing ‘Sizzler Starlight – BBQ’ at the Adalaj Lawns, inviting patrons to enjoy a cosy alfresco dining experience under the starlit winter sky. The seamless flow between multiple signature kitchens allows guests the freedom to explore diverse flavours in a single, elevated celebration.
Live music performances through the evening further amplify the celebratory mood, creating a vibrant atmosphere of togetherness, cheer and countdown excitement.
The night reaches its most awaited moment at the stroke of midnight. As the clock turns 00.00 on January 1, 2026, ITC Narmada’s stunning stepwell-inspired Atrium Lobby will host a breathtaking drop of nearly 20,000 balloons, cascading down to herald the New Year in a spectacular visual flourish.
Designed as a complete celebration of food, ambience and festive joy, the New Year’s Eve experience at ITC Narmada reflects the hotel’s ethos of responsible luxury, thoughtful curation and memorable hospitality, setting a joyous and elegant tone for the year ahead.
