Taipei's New Year's Eve action at a glance

Roxy 99 has drink specials, but do arrive early or you won't get in. B1, 218, Sec 2, Jinshan S Rd., Taipei (台北市金山南路二段218號B1). Call (02) 2351 5970.

Roxy Wave, the latest in a long line of Roxy pubs also offers drinks specials. 161, Sec 1, Jianguo S Rd (台北市建國南路一段161號). Call (02) 27731 9629.

Saloon is putting on a show, with DJ @llen and more. 107-2, Sec 4, Xinyi Rd, Taipei (台北市信義路四段107-2號). Call (02) 2704 7700. NT$500.

Spin will hold yet another of its infamous New Year's Eve parties. B1, 91, Sec 1, Heping Rd, Taipei (台北市和平東路一段91號B1). Call (02) 2356 9366.

Taipei City Hall's celebration has A-mei (阿妹) dueting with Mayor Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九). Mayday (五月天), Elva (蕭亞軒), eVonne, Energy, K One, Cosmo (丸子), Law Chi-cheung (羅志祥) and others will join them. Scheduled to be in front of the Taipei 101 Building (101台北國際金融大樓). The fun starts at

6:30pm.

TeXound Dance Club celebrates NYE with famed remixer and party favorite Tom Stephan (aka Superchumbo). B1, 217, Sec 3, Nanjing E Rd, Taipei (台北市南京東路三段217號B1), call (02) 2546 7708. Tickets NT$1,200, or NT$800 before midnight.

The Tavern's "thank you very much" NYE party kicks off with Beluga caviar canapes, Scottish salmon on Welsh toast, Tasmanian lobster, oxtail soup, asparagus, tournedos rossini, and a full buffet for NT$500, plus a glass of Dom Perignon champagne at midnight. Expect bagpipes and games, with a full breakfast in the morning from 2am. 5, Ln 380, Sec. 1, Keelung Road, (台北市基隆路一段380巷5號). Call (02) 8780 0892.

The Wall's (這牆) NYE party includes free tequila at midnight and a line-up that includes Sugar Lady, 88 Guava Seeds (八十八顆芭樂籽), The Daymakers and Clippers (夾子). B1, 200, Sec 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei (台北市羅斯福路四段200號B1). Tickets NT$400 for women, NT$600 for men. Call: (02) 2778 9774.

TU is hosting a party with resident DJs all night long. B1, 249, Sec 1, Fuxing S Rd, Taipei (台北市復興南路一段249號B1). Call (02) 2704 7290. Tickets NT$350.

VS' New Year's bash will be two throbbing dance floors of house and hip hop. B1, 208, Sec 2, Fuxing S Rd, Taipei (台北市復興南路二段208號B1). Call (02) 2700 6535. Tickets NT$800.

Whisky has snagged DJs Mitch, Mykal, Yunfu and a mystery DJ to keep the party going til past dawn. 40, Sec 3, Xinsheng S Rd, Taipei (台北市新生南路三段40號). Call (02) 2363 8006. Free entry.

Witch House is offering performances by Chang Hsuan, Gou Mao and friends. 7, Ln 56, Sec 3, Xinsheng S Rd, Taipei (台北市新生南路三段56巷7號). Call (02) 2362 5494. Tickets NT$350.

Woodstock's 1980s party stars DJs Charles, Wayne and Steven. 218, Sec 2, Jinshan S Rd, Taipei (台北市金山南路二段218號). Call (02) 2322 4677. Tickets N$500.