16/12
You wouldn’t be reading this section if you don’t know who Carl Cox and Deep Dish are. The two big names are playing for the finale of Winter Music Fest, joined by Jason F, DJ Dicky and VJ Donke. Advanced ticket available at HMV & Kapz for $480, $580 at door. For venue details, click www.lotion.com.hk

Wear your seductive outfit for the Uniform Temptation at Homebase’s 7 anniversary party, and you may win $1000 drink coupon! DJs line up includes DJ Abby, Big James, Thierry and special guests. 2/F, 23 Hollywood Road, Central. Call 2545 0023 for details.

21/12
Celebrate Volar 2nd anniversary party featuring David Duriez from Paris with some proper techno and house music. Also featuring are DJ Drafus, DJ Anothy2 and VJ Voltage. Free for members and $200 for non-member including one drink. For reservation, call 2810 1276 or email intoxicated@volar.com.hk.

22/12
Color Production presents the DJ Tour with DJ Galaxy, LazyMing, Tim Ho and Dewey at Mooch, spinning some hip-hop, R’n’B and tunes from the 80s. Ticket costs $220 with one standard drink. 4/F, California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, 2521 8001

23/12
EMW Presents ROJO BLANCO at Sin Bar with DJ Gruv and DJ Guru on the deck, plus performance from S.O.L. and INFINITY dancers. And remember to dress in red (rojo) or white (blanco) – that’s where the party name comes from! Advanced ticket at $200 with one standard drink and one glass of champagne, walk-in price $250. Get your ticket from INFINITY Dance Studio, Da Soul, The Ash or HKU Space.

Travel a bit further for the White Party at Cyber Port Ocean View and dance in front of the magnificent sea view with DJs including Tall Paul, Leama, Stel and David Lam. Dress code: all white. Advance ticket available at HMV for $300 and $360 at door. For info, call 6554 7777.

24/12
1/5 presents the NYC Hip-hop Flava with a freestyle mix of old skool hip hop and upbeat R’n’B from DJ Cavo. Early bird tickets $180 per person, including free flowing premium house spirits from 10pm till midnight. 9 Star Street, Wanchai, 2520 2515.

Look out for Cinderella Christmas Eve party featuring DJ Dee Pro, DJ Galaxy and Lazy Ming at Mooch. Ticket costs $280 with one drink. Same night event include Lotion Ministry 3rd Anniversary Xmas party with breakbeat duo Evil Nine. Call 9128 9246 for details.

25/12
Go for something more extravaganza at Armani/Bar on Christmas night. All guests will receive a free shot of the European spirit Diva Vodka every hour and DJ Galaxy will spin. Ticket cost $250, get yours by calling 6306 3183 or email info@extravaganzahk.com.

27/12
50 Cent – angel or devil? He landed in jail before becoming famous and yet his two albums sold 20 million albums worldwide and he is an 11-time Grammy nominee. But you ain’t see nothing until you see him on stage. Line up includes DJ Whoo Kid and Michael Jackson’s MC Bop Carnegie at HOT. Tickets are available from $480 to $580 at all HMV outlets. For enquiries, call 6331 9194.

28/12
Party for a good cause at WHITE at Volar, where part of the profits will go to Camp Quality Hong Kong for children undergoing cancer treatment and their families. Dress in white and enjoy the best hip-hop and R’n’B sounds from DJ Lazy Ming, DJ Thomas C, DJ NatKingSoul and DJ Gruv. Standard and VIP ticket cost $220 and $260 respectively and both include one drink. Basement, 38 - 44 D'Aguilar Street, Central. Call 9770 9393 for table booking and details.

31/12
Countdown at Aqua Spirit with DJ Leo’s Bollywood vs Hollywood New Year’s Eve special. Ticket costs $980 before Dec 15 and $1200 afterwards, including drinks and snacks. Contact 3427 2288 for tickets. 29 & 30 floors, One Peking Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui. Or head to Volar with LowKey from Paris, ticket costs $500, while Winter Wonderland NYE party at Soda features old and new skool tunes and Italian style platters to fit your appetite. Standard package $750 inclusive of food and drinks. Upper Basement, Harilela House, 79 Wyndham Street, Central.