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A hopeful changing of the year: NUSTAR Resort Cebu is ready for 2026 with a celebration of light and hope

Published Dec 20, 2025 02:12 pm
The New Year is not only a celebration for most people. To some, it’s a way to hope for something new and look forward to a new beginning. The changing of the year also symbolizes renewal, fresh starts, reflection, and gives people a hopeful spirit for the chances and changes that will come. For Filipinos, the traditional celebration of the New Year is when families come together to prepare for Media Noche and welcome prosperity by warding off bad luck, carrying hopes of abundance.
Wishes and hopes for the coming year come with excitement and thrilling anticipation as festivities and gatherings hype up the night. Aside from celebrating with families, others also join street parties and several gatherings, where music, dancing, and food create a lively atmosphere, fostering a sense of community and togetherness.
Another way to welcome the new year is with NUSTAR Resort Cebu, where a celebration of light and hope blends to bring a vibrant and lively entertainment, whether one’s going with family or friends. On December 31, 2025, NUSTAR will light up its Boardwalk with Carnaval de Luz, offering exciting performances, Instagram-worthy setups, and themed zones, creating a coastal destination to welcome 2026 with a bright and joyful ambiance.
A bright and exciting festivity at NUSTAR
Aside from the vibrant coastal view at night, the New Year celebration at NUSTAR will also be filled with various performances that guests can enjoy. Kicking off the evening with energetic shows from samba dancers, poi and hoop performers, and roving entertainers. The performances will be led by Elmer Dado, a Filipino musician and DJ known for blending electronic beats and live saxophone performances together with Gruppo Tribale, a live percussion ensemble.
To mark the beginning of 2026, guests can witness an unforgettable pyro-musical show that will light up the night sky at midnight. The extravagant fireworks display will feature a theme that revolves on a message of light and renewed hope, recognizing the challenges of the previous year and stepping into 2026 with a fresh sense of optimism. The display aims to resonate a reminder of having a positive mindset and approach in welcoming the new year, giving a hopeful spark of inspiration for brighter days ahead.
The NUSTAR Boardwalk will be transformed into a colorful and brilliant space to reflect the spirit of Carnaval de Luz, to look into a hopeful new year. Families and friends can also take pictures to share on social media and celebrate a new beginning at the Boardwalk.
An optimal festivity experience
NUSTAR promises to deliver a memorable celebration in 2026 for its guests. Beyond the exciting performances and magical fireworks display, with gates open at 9:00 p.m, dynamic music brought by DJ Kit will keep the festivity alive and in high-energy through the after-midnight set. For only PHP 988 per person, visitors may enjoy two drinks, entertainment, and raffle draw entries; while hotel and dining guests may join the celebration for PHP 600 per person with a minimum spend of PHP 1,500 for dining at select NUSTAR restaurants. Children aged 11 and under enter free of charge.
For a comfortable and convenient travel to the New Year’s Eve celebration, NUSTAR has expanded its complimentary shuttle services where guests can get to the venue from various key locations such as Paseo Arcenas, Banawa; Vibo Place, Escario; Gaisano Country Mall, Banilad; Oakridge, Mandaue; South Town Centre, Tabunok; Mactan-Cebu International Airport, and more.
Exciting year ahead
As the iconic NUSTAR Boardwalk, a stunning 580-meter waterside pathway, transforms into a vibrant space to welcome the New Year, guests will also be treated to breathtaking views of the seaside. With the opening of The Skydeck in the first quarter of 2026, visitors can look forward to a panoramic vantage point overlooking the coast. Those who enjoy a stroll along the Boardwalk will soon be able to experience an even more picturesque perspective from above once The Skydeck officially opens.
NUSTAR’s Carnaval de Luz is not only an ideal destination for welcoming the new year because of its exciting and thoughtfully planned celebration, but also because of the optimistic attitude and a sense of hope the resort seeks to instill in every guest, creating an atmosphere of renewed possibilities.
For tickets, visit nstr.ph/NYE2025 or drop by at the Fili Lobby and Casino Entrance. Interested visitors may also contact [email protected] or message them through 0999 995 7512 or call (032) 888 8282. Guests with hotel or restaurant reservations can request passes through their booking channels, while NUSTAR Rewards Members can redeem passes using their points.

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