Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Chaos at Kolkata New Year's Eve Party
A big New Year's Eve party in Kolkata called Countdown Beats 2026 turned into a mess.
People paid a lot of money for VIP tickets, but there wasn't enough food or drinks.
The place was too crowded, and some people even fought over food.
The party had to stop early, and many people want their money back.
The venue says it's not their fault, but the organisers haven't said anything yet.
Police had to come to control the situation.
Countdown Beats 2026, a New Year's Eve party at Westside Pavilion, descended into chaos due to overcrowding and food shortages.
Attendees complained about inadequate arrangements, despite paying premium ticket prices of Rs 4,000 - Rs 5,000.
VIP section was also in disarray, with reports of physical scuffles and vandalism over food.
Many attendees left before midnight without food, drinks, or witnessing any performances.
Westside Pavilion clarified it was only the venue provider and not responsible for event management.
- Who
- Attendees of Countdown Beats 2026 at Westside Pavilion
- What
- Chaos due to overcrowding, food shortage, and mismanagement
- When
- 31 December 2023
- Where
- Westside Pavilion, Kolkata
- Why
- Inadequate planning and resource management by event organisers
- Event Name
- Countdown Beats 2026
- Venue
- Westside Pavilion
- Date
- 31 December
- Ticket Prices
- Rs 4,000 - Rs 5,000
- Complaints
- Overcrowding, food shortage, inadequate arrangements
- Organiser's Response
- Not yet issued
- Venue's Stance
- Only venue provider, not responsible for event management