New Year’s Eve can get wild with different soirees, events and parties that rack up. From the festive firework displays to the costumed celebrations to one of the biggest dance affairs around, New Year’s Eve is never a night to stay at home. 303 Magazine has created a roundup of fancy events to attend so you don’t have to guess where you and your friends will party this year.
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New Year’s Eve Fireworks
When: December 31, 8 p.m. – 12:08 a.m.
Where: 16th Street Mall, 16th St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: 16th Street Mall presents New Year’s Eve Fireworks. The event features two shows of fireworks, DJs blaring hot beats and more. You can explore the businesses throughout the mall and ring in the new year with a bang.
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’90s New Year’s Eve Party
When: December 31, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Punch Bowl Social, 64 S Broadway, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Punch Bowl Social presents a ’90s New Year’s Eve Party. The event features a party to shake off 2018 and bring in the new year. You can sip on NYE Punch, snag ’90s swag and jam out to ’90s hits all night long. Make sure to wear your best ’90s inspired clothes to match the theme.
Decadence Colorado
When: December 30 – 31, 6:30 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver
Cost: $89 – $159 get tickets here
The Lowdown: End your 2018 in a bang during Decadence Colorado. You can watch performances from Above & Beyond, Alison Wonderland, Anti Up, Big Wild and during two evenings of wild fun. Decadence is one of the biggest New Year’s Eve parties in Denver so make sure to dress up and show up.
Dim Sum & Then Some at Ace
When: December 31, 4 – 11 p.m.
Where: Ace Eat Serve, 500 E. 17th Ave., Denver
Cost: $69 per person
The Lowdown: Ace Eat Serve presents Dim Sum & Then Some. The event features a New Year’s Eve celebration with dim sum, a feast of king crab, cocktail and sake specials and more. You can grab a group of four or more people and party the year out. Make your reservations by calling 303.800.7705.
New Year’s Eve Party at Ratio Beerworks
When: December 31, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Where: Ratio Beeworks, 2920 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Party down over at Ratio Beerworks for a rowdy dance party topped off by a midnight balloon drop and beer toast. There will also be plenty of special tappings including a festive firkin and late-night eats from the brand new Chook Chicken.
Outlook Good
When: December 31, 6 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Where: Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. #100, Denver
Cost: $50 admission
The Lowdown: Denver Milk Market hosts Outlook Good. The event features a day of honoring the past and the future with tarot readings, a private dinner, booze and more. You can start the new year off with predictions and a new outlook on how you can make the best of your 2018.
Bubbles and Bright Lights
When: December 31
Where: The Jacquard Hotel & Rooftop, 222 Milwaukee St., Denver
Cost: $349+ Reservations here
The Lowdown: Spend your New Year’s Eve in style during Bubbles and Bright Lights. The Jacquard Hotel & Rooftop hosts a night of celebration with a view of the Denver fireworks, libations and more. You can stay the night in The Jacquard and munch on breakfast at Narrative with a mimosa in hand.
The Ramble Hotel and Death & Co. NYE
When: December 31, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: The Ramble Hotel, 1280 25th St., Denver
Cost: $150 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Make your New Year’s Eve bright by sipping from five open bars, enjoying music from the Big Easy, a DJ and more during The Ramble Hotel and Death & Co. NYE. You can explore the magical hotel while waltzing around in cocktail attire throughout the night.
Havana Meet the Big Easy
When: December 31, 7 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Where: St. Julien Hotel & Spa, 900 Walnut St., Boulder
Cost: $99 per person
The Lowdown: St. Julien Hotel & Spa presents Havana Meets the Big Easy. The event features an annual New Year’s Eve party with music from Quemando Salsa, Funkiphino and Grown-A$$ Man Band. You can dine on Cuban cuisine, watch the ball drop and partake in a Veuve Clicquot ice bar. Call 720.406.9696 to book your night.
C Lazy U’s 100th Anniversary
When: December 31
Where: C Lazy U Ranch, 3640 CO-125, Granby
Cost: Free admission for hotel guests
The Lowdown: Spend your last moments of 2018 on a luxury ranch during C Lazy U’s 100th Anniversary. The event features live music from local artist Buckstein, mechanical bull riding, refreshments and more. You can also participate in the ranch’s winter activities such as horseback riding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing throughout the day. RSVP here.
New Year’s Staycation
When: December 31
Where: Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center Hotel, 918 17th St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center Hotel hosts a New Year’s Staycation. The event features a night of history in the former Colorado National Bank building with a cozy staycation to keep 2018 alive for one more night. You can delight in bites from Range Restaurant and explore downtown Denver. Reserve here.
Carbon’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
When: December 31,
Where: Carbon Beverage Cafe, 1553 Platte St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Carbon Cafe hosts a New Years Eve Celebration. The event features a day of festive bites such as devil-fried chicken and waffles, Wu-Tang Tots, festive-themed cocktails with CBD and more. Later, you can party with an Alice In Wonderland-themed party. You can sip on drinks from an open bar and experience surprises.
Guilty Pleasures
When: December 31, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Hi-Dive Denver, 7 S Broadway, Denver
Cost: $15 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Hi-Dive Denver hosts Guilty Pleasures. The event features a special NYE edition party. You can sip on free champagne, dance your pants off to ’90s hits and more. Make sure to wave your freak flag high and wear your best ’90s apparel.
Epic New Year’s Eve
When: December 31, 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Where: Epic Brewing Company, 3001 Walnut St., Denver
Cost: $60 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Epic Brewing Company presents an Epic New Year’s Eve. The event features a small plate buffet with delights of Denver tamales, Voodoo Donuts, BBQ and more. You can strut your stuff on a red carpet, dance to beats from DJ B*Money and watch the New Year’s countdown live.
Black Sky Brewery New Year’s Eve Party
When: December 31, 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Black Sky Brewery, 490 Santa Fe Dr., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Not the type to go to a “typical” New Year’s Eve celebration? Then head over to Black Sky Brewery and listen to some killer heavy metal at their New Year’s Eve Party. The event features a jam party with performances from five bands including Dust Lord, Sonic Vomit and Whammer. This isn’t your champagne toast New Year’s.
Avanti New Year’s Eve
When: December 31, 9 p.m.
Where: Avanti Food & Beverage, 3200 N Pecos St., Denver
Cost: $80 – $120 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Break into 2019 with Avanti New Year’s Eve. The event features a party to end 2018 with live performances from The Reals and DJ Digg, appetizers from Avanti’s seven restaurants, a premium bar and more. The view of Denver from their rooftop patio is almost unmatched and we bet you’ll be able to sneak a peek at some fireworks too.
New Year’s Eve at Avelina
When: December 31, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Where: Avelina Restaurant, 1550 17th St., Denver
Cost: $75 per person
The Lowdown: Celebrate New Year’s with delightful cuisine during New Year’s Eve at Avelina. The event features a three-course meal with amuse bouche. You can dine on dishes such as a Caldo Verde soup, Wagyu hanger steak and a deconstructed cheesecake. You can make your reservations by calling 720.904.6711.
Welcome to the Future
When: December 31, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Where: Improper City, 3201 Walnut St., Denver
Cost: $60 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Improper City presents Welcome to the Future. The event features a night of dancing, sipping on libations from an open bar and more. The party focuses on a theme of futuristic fun with a look into a wild future with wacky hair do’s, crazy outfits and more. Wear your most futuristic gear.
The String Cheese Incident
When: December 31, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: 1stBank Center, 11450 Broomfield Ln., Broomfield
Cost: $55 get tickets here
The Lowdown: 1st Bank Center presents The String Cheese Incident for their annual New Year’s Eve celebration. You can party all night long and dance to the Colorado band. String Cheese makes sure to liven up their concert more than normal with extra visuals, stunts, props — and, of course, balloons — to ring in the new year.
Roaring ’20s New Year’s Eve at Bigsby’s Folly
When: December 31, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Where: Bigsby’s Folly Craft Winery & Restaurant, 3563 Wazee St., Denver
Cost: $10 – $99 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Bigsby’s Folly presents a Roaring ’20s New Year’s Eve. The exclusive event features live music from DJ David Smith, a buffet of tastings and festive treats, wine, cocktails and more. You can also sip on a complimentary midnight champagne toast to cheers in the new year.
Weird Touch NYE
When: December 31, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Syntax Physic Opera, 554 S Broadway, Denver
Cost: $15 at entry
The Lowdown: Syntax Physic Opera presents Weird Touch NYE. The event features a dance party with sounds of weird house, dark disco, indie dance and more. You can hear sets from DJ Fancy Matthew, DJ Shannon von Kelly and DJ Tyler Snow as you party it out.
NYE Celebration
When: December 31, 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Where: The Church Nightclub, 1160 Lincoln St., Denver
Cost: $40 at entry
The Lowdown: The Church Nightclub presents an NYE Celebration. The event features a party with appearances from Noches Latinas, Que Pasa Colorado and more. You can sip on champagne to cheers in the new year and snag some party favors during the night.
Denver’s Grandest New Year’s Eve Party
When: December 31, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Where: Grand Hyatt Denver Downtown, 1750 Welton St., Denver
Cost: $159 per person
The Lowdown: Grand Hyatt Denver Downtown presents Denver’s Grandest New Year’s Eve Party. The event features a dinner buffet, a dance party with a silent disco karaoke, balloon drops and more. You can jam out to beats from Nacho Men, Disco and Beyond and more all in different ballrooms. Reserve by calling 303.295.1234 or booking here.
A Toast to the New Year
When: December 31, 7 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Poka Lola Social Club, 1890 Wazee St., Denver
Cost: Free register here
The Lowdown: Poka Lola Social Club presents A Toast to the New Year. The event features drink specials, live entertainment to keep you moving and more. You can sip on a champagne toast to the new year and get 15 percent off of an Engine Room pizza when you attend in Great Gatsby attire.
NYE @ STK
When: December 31, 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Where: STK Denver, 1550 Market St., Denver
Cost: $89 – $99 get tickets here
The Lowdown: STK Denver presents a celebration during NYE @ STK. The event features an open bar, a dinner special and more. You can imbibe on Chandon champagne and honor the end of 2018 with nods to the new year.
WONDERLAND NYE
When: December 31, 7 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: ViewHouse Ballpark, 2015 Market St., Denver
Cost: Free – $70 get tickets here
The Lowdown: ViewHouse Ballpark presents a WONDERLAND NYE. The event features a midnight fireworks show, two dance floors to party on, three DJs including DJ ESCAL8, DJ Done and DJ Tah Nhean and more. You can dine on a dinner buffet, sip on drinks from an open bar and get some sick photo ops with wonderland decor.
The Brown Palace New Year’s Eve
When: December 31, 4:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Where: The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, 321 17th St., Denver
Cost: $125 per person
The Lowdown: End 2018 in style during The Brown Palace New Year’s Eve. The event features a night of musical performances from pianist Daniel Rottenberg, vocalist Wende Hartson, pianist Hank Troy and more. You can delight in small bites, dessert and champagne in the atrium at midnight and say hello to 2019.
Moet at The Moxy
When: December 31, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Where: Moxy Denver, 240 Josephine St., Denver
Cost: $20 – $100 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Moxy Denver presents Moet at The Moxy. The event features a night of bottles of bubbly, hot beats from DJ CRL CRRLL and more. You can nibble on bites and dance out the year with style and class.
REVELution
When: December 31, 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Where: REVEL Social, 2229 Blake St. #104, Denver
Cost: $30 – $80 get tickets here
The Lowdown: REVEL Social presents a REVELution. The event features a donut bar, a gold carpet to show off your hot New Year’s Eve look and more. You can take some cute pictures in a photo booth with props and toast to the new year at midnight with champagne.
The Pink Party
When: December 31, 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Yeah Baby Denver, 2811 Walnut St., Denver
Cost: $32 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Yeah Baby Denver presents The Pink Party. The event features a night of poppin’ beats with Motion Trap, LePew, Reed Foz and more. You can wear pink to go with the theme of the night and sip on $5 cocktails throughout the night.
An After Hours Space Odyssey
When: December 31, 11:59 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Where: Spectra Art Space, 1836 Broadway, Denver
Cost: $20 – $25 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Spectra Art Space hosts An After Hours Space Odyssey. The event features a night of art installations, laser shows, complimentary drinks, an open bar and more — all after midnight. You can even take a breather from the station and relax on Spectra’s heated patio. This will be an afterparty to out-launch all other parties.
New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Crimson Room
When: December 31, 9 .m. – 2 a.m.
Where: The Crimson Room, 1403 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: $20 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Dance till you’re red in the face during the New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Crimson Room. The event features music from Caddy Steez with old-school hip-hop, deep house and more. You can snag some party favors and raise a glass with a toast of champagne at midnight.
Union Station’s New Year’s Eve
When: December 31, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Where: Denver’s Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver
Cost: $50 – $160 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Party with SoundDown during Union Station’s New Year’s Eve. The event features performances from three DJs, a light show on the Great Hall ceiling at midnight and more. You can use SoundDown technology to party in the silent disco.
Royal New Year Coronation
When: December 31, 7 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Where: Tracks Denver, 3500 Walnut St., Denver
Cost: $20 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Tracks Denver presents a Royal New Year Coronation. The event is the last in a series of Royal New Year parties and features entertainers such as Dominique Jackson as Elektra Abundance, DJ Dan Slater and more. You can win up to $2000 in cash prizes, sip on a champagne toast and watch a balloon drop.
Resolution NYE
When: December 31, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: $119 – $234 get tickets here
The Lowdown: McNichols Building presents a Resolution NYE. The event features a gallery takeover with an open bar that holds 38 bartenders, three levels of dancing, live music from DJs and more. You can take the best photos in five different photo scenes, grab party favors and take part in a VIP experience. Make sure to dress in your fanciest wear.
STAY GOLD
When: December 31, 8:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Secret Location, Denver
Cost: $135 – $165 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Walk in dripping in gold during STAY GOLD. The event features performances from aerial artists, bites of delights, a golden champagne bottle service and more. You can dance all night and avoid long bar lines.
NY2KE
When: December 31, 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Fort Greene Bar, 321 E 45th Ave., Denver
Cost: $20 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Fort Greene Bar hosts NY2KE. The event features beats from One Alchemist and f-ether, a complimentary midnight toast, party punch and more. You can take part in a costume contest to win prizes and take home a hangover kit to help ease your way into the new year. Tickets are limited so snag yours soon.
All That Glitters
When: December 31, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Where: The Fusion Factory, 3563 Walnut St., Denver
Cost: $18.50 get tickets here
The Lowdown: The Fusion Factory presents All That Glitters. The event features a masquerade ball with a DJ line up, libations and more. You can participate in the best outfit contest to win prizes and party till the sun rises. Make sure to wear formal attire that glitters.
New Year’s Phishebration
When: December 31, 6 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Where: Zuni Street Brewing Company, 2355 W 29th Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Zuni Street Brewing Company presents a New Year’s Phishebration. The event features a streaming of Phish’s live performance, a raffle to win prizes from and more. You can munch on bites from The Pasty Republic and sip on brews from Zuni Street throughout the night. Make sure to wear some fancy digs.
NYE at DBC!
When: December 31, 11 a.m. – January 1, 1 a.m.
Where: Denver Beer Co., 1695 Platte St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Denver Beer Co. presents NYE at DBC. The event features a chance to sip on Denver Beer Co.’s special edition crowler, Glitter Balls. The brew is a brut IPA created with barley, toasted rice, tropical notes with citrus and edible glitter to make it shine in the light. You can toast to the new year without all of the crazy frills.
I’m so curious to see what people would wear at “Welcome to the Future”. Thank you for sharing the post!
That ranch looks so peaceful and quiet.