As 2024’s chapter comes to a close, there is much to celebrate before diving headfirst into 2025. Ring in the new year with loved ones all across the Mile High City with live music, champagne toasts, masquerades, Gatsby-themed parties and special holiday menus.
Decadence
When: Dec. 30 – 31
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver, CO
Cost: 2 day pass: GA tier 4 – $279 + service fees, VIP tier 2 – $359 + service fees, single day pass: GA – sold out, VIP tier 2 – $239 + service fees
The Lowdown: Decadence is Colorado’s largest New Year’s Eve dance music event with multiple stages of artists to play the tunes that will bring in the new year. This year’s lineup includes many well known electronic music names: Apashe, Chris Lake, Elderbook, Excision, Ganja White Night, Illenium, Liquid Stranger, Rezz, Subtronics, The Glitch Mob, Tiësto, Wreckno, Zeds Dead and more. This is a two day event with the option to purchase a single day pass. Grab a ticket before it sells out!
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ViewHouse Ballpark: “Disco Cowgirl” NYE 2025
When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: The ViewHouse Ballpark, 2015 Market St. Denver, CO
Cost: $37.92
The Lowdown: ViewHouse Ballpark’s celebration includes a Midnight Spark Show, Denver DJs, three dance floors, a heated and decorated courtyard tent, themed visuals on 40+ TV screens and two ED screens, a Disco Cowgirl Photo Wall, photographer to capture memories, NYE decor, VIP Cowgirl Hat Party Favors, a midnight champagne toast and more!
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The Garden of Time – Wonderyard’s First New Years Eve
When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
Where: Wonderyard Garden + Table, 2200 Larimer St., Denver, CO
Cost: $53.74
The Lowdown: Ring in the New Year with Wonderyard Garden + Table. During the night, the restaurant will transform into a nightlife escape. There will be shareable food favorites, passed appetizers throughout the night, an in-the-moment lounge experience, including a 2,000-square-foot heated and decorated courtyard tent, an open invite to sip on cocktails and mocktails, two DJs, themed visuals on six TV screens and large LED screen, photographer to capture NYE memories, a champagne toast at midnight and more.
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Black Tie Party
When: Dec. 31, 8:30 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Where: Asterisk, 1075 Park Ave. W, Denver, CO
Cost: $135.23
The Lowdown: Asterisk is offering an open bar all night long with live music from a local cover band, DJs playing top 40’s, EDM, old school hip-hop, R&B and classics. There will be Vegas-style casino games and prizes for the top chip holder, a complimentary photo booth, custom selfie stations, and when midnight strikes, 2,000 balloons will drop on the main floor.
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The Fort’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
When: Dec. 31
Where: The Fort, 19192 CO-8, Morrison, CO
Cost: Prices vary
The Lowdown: The Fort is hosting a special New Year’s Eve dinner with a dinner salad and freshly baked breads, choice of a 6-ounce buffalo fillet au poivre topped with peppercorn sauce ($58), or an 8-ounce lobster tail ($60), served with seasonal vegetables and The Fort potatoes. Don’t fill up too fast — for dessert, Bobby Chaim’s famous cheesecake will be offered with a small bottle of Prosecco for an additional $12.
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Downtown Aquarium – New Year’s Eve Family Celebration
When: Dec. 31, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Downtown Aquarium, 700 Water St., Denver, CO
Cost: $0 – $62.53
The Lowdown: For a family-friendly celebration, attend Sharkey’s New Year’s Eve Bash in the Nautilus Ballroom. Ticket purchase includes a buffet, sparkling cider toast, beach ball and balloon drop, animal appearances, dancing, a live DJ, raffles, giveaways and prizes, validated parking and 50% off exhibit admission. Attendees will eat while surrounded by a 100,000-gallon tank that holds fish, sharks, stingrays and more.
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Carnival Extravaganza
When: Dec. 31, 6 p.m. – Jan. 1, 2 a.m.
Where: Bounce Empire, 1380 S. Public Rd., Lafayette, CO
Cost: $32.79
The Lowdown: Immerse yourself in the 50+ attractions that includes slides, obstacle courses, mazes and competitive sports. There is a full bar with an Outdoor Alpine Terrace overlooking The Flatirons with a fire pit, food, a 360° hydraulic concert stage, six party rooms and three movie and sports theaters.
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Rooftop New Year’s Eve Party
When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m. – Jan. 1, 1 a.m.
Where: The Woods, 3330 Brighton Blvd., Denver, CO
Cost: $81.88
The Lowdown: At The Woods, indulge in cocktails, light bites and a champagne toast at midnight. The evening will, of course, be full of music, dancing and fun as the new year is brought in.
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Happy Camper’s New Year’s Eve Bash 2025
When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m. – Jan. 1, 1 a.m.
Where: Happy Camper, 3211 N. Pecos St., Denver, CO
Cost: $135.23
The Lowdown: Head to Happy Camper for bottomless drinks, music, dancing, food and more. Ticket purchase includes unlimited access to the open bar and buffet. The drink package includes house bubbly, draft beer, wine and drinks with standard mixers (does not include shots, specialty cocktails, premium spirits).
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Bowl Into the New Year
When: Dec. 31, 6 – 11:30 p.m.
Where: Celebrity Lanes, 15755 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, CO
Cost: $103.22 – $161.90
The Lowdown: For a fun night of bowling and a live performance by Latin Sol, head to Celebrity Lanes. Package includes a lane for six people and a buffet.
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Burlesque Masquerade
When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m. – Jan. 1, 2 a.m.
Where: Mile High Spirits – Tasting Room, 2201 Lawrence St., Denver, CO
Cost: $53.95
The Lowdown: Mile High Spirits is hosting a 75-minute burlesque show with the Hard Candy Dancers. At 9:30 p.m., the venue will transform and changeover for the NYE party where there will be bottle service available throughout the night, party favors, performances from contortionists and aerialists, confetti cannons and more!
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A Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve
When: Dec. 31, 6 p.m. – Jan. 1, 1:30 a.m.
Where: Pindustry, 7939 E. Arapahoe Rd., Greenwood Village, CO
Cost: $17.85
The Lowdown: Party like Jay Gatsby and hear the live performance by That Eighties Band, a DJ, and enjoy food and drinks with traditional bowling, duckpin bowling, old classics like skeeball, ping-pong and Jenga and a vintage arcade.
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9th Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration at Nocturne
When: Dec. 31, 5:45 p.m. – 12:15 a.m.
Where: Nocturne, between Larimer and Walnut on 27th, 1330 27th St., Denver, CO
Cost: Early show bar ticket – $80/person, reserved table dinner & show – $210/person, late show bar ticket – $115/person, reserved table dinner & show – $265/person
The Lowdown: Seth Lewis Sextet will perform at Nocturne, featuring Derek Banach on trumpet, Adam Gang on tenor sax, Daryl Gott on alto sax, Tom Amend on piano, Seth Lewis on bass and Alejandro Castaño on drums. Come for the show and stay for the champagne toast to ring in 2025!
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A New Year’s Soul Celebration
When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Where: The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa by Marriott, 321 17th St., Denver, CO
Cost: $81.10 – $266.59
The Lowdown: Dance along to some Motown as performed by The Justin Adams Big Band in the Grand Atrium with drinks from the new Palace Bar. General admission includes light bites and a midnight champagne toast, while VIP is all-inclusive with a four-hour open bar in addition.
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NYE On Tap
When: Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m.
Where: Bierstadt Lagerhaus, 2875 Blake St., Denver, CO
Cost: $107.48
The Lowdown: Enjoy an open bar all night, an included buffet, a live DJ performance, 90’s cover band and dance party to ring in 2025 with Bierstadt Lagerhaus.
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New Year’s Eve at Halcyon On Ice
When: Dec. 31, 8 p.m. – Jan. 1, 1 a.m.
Where: Rare Bird, 245 Columbine St., Denver, CO
Cost: $60.54
The Lowdown: Grab a welcome cocktail from Don Julio, complimentary bites, a DJ, and champagne toast while experiencing some rooftop skating under the stars.
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Avanti Denver New Year’s Eve Masquerade
When: Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m. – Jan. 1, 2 a.m.
Where: Avanti Food & Beverage, 3200 N. Pecos St., Denver, CO
Cost: $140.56
The Lowdown: DJ Styla will kick off this special event with complimentary bites and additional food for purchase from 22 Provisions, Bowls by KO, Gorlami, Pho King Rapidos, Ama Modern Mexican and Knockabout Burgers. At midnight, participate in the champagne toast.
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Denver New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl
When: Dec. 31, 5 p.m.
Where: The Passport, 1437 Market St., Denver, CO
Cost: $24.01
The Lowdown: Plan your night out with a digital bar crawl map, champagne toast, live DJs, social media features, drink specials, free entry to skip cover charges at participating bars and take photos with the event photographers.
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Ring the Bell NYE Party at Federales
When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m. – last call
Where: Federales, 2901 Larimer St., Denver, CO
Cost: $75+
The Lowdown: Wear your best dress to sip on some top-shelf tequila with friends and dance into the New Year. There will be a spread of Mexican food for all-evening snacking and a champagne toast at midnight to ring the bell into the new year.
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The Golden Mill’s Noon Year’s Eve Dance Party
When: Dec. 31, 12 – 4 p.m.
Where: The Golden Mill, 1012 Ford St., Golden, CO
Cost: Free
The Lowdown: Dance through the decades with DJ Oh’Nikki Ashely. This event is a family-friendly celebration featuring favorite tunes from today and yesteryear. Whether you want to have an early celebration or get the party going early, consider stopping at The Golden Mill.
Miracle at Midnight
When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Where: Denver Union Station, Lower Level, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO
Cost: $25
The Lowdown: Midnight at Miracle is reopening for one more evening of magic. Buddy the Elf is joining in on the holiday cheer as guests toast to the welcoming of 2025 with cocktails, bubbly champagne and photo opportunities.
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New Year’s Eve Fireworks Over Downtown
When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Where: 16th St. Mall, Denver, CO
Cost: Free
The Lowdown: For this special night, come see two free shows (one at 9 p.m., one at midnight) from two rooftop locations for fireworks. The best spot to see is from the 16th St. Mall.
The Cooper Lounge New Year’s Eve Champagne Soirée
When: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
Where: Cooper Lounge, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO
Cost: $100/person
The Lowdown: The Cooper Lounge is toasting to new beginnings in a timeless setting, along with Baumé’s Sweet Midnight Moment for Two, an exclusive dessert add-on that pairs with champagne.
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NYE Celebration with FlyteCo Tower
When: Dec. 31, 7 – 10 p.m.
Where: 3120 Uinta St., Denver, CO
Cost: Prices vary
The Lowdown: FlyteCo Tower is counting down early at 7 p.m., perfect for families who want to end their evening at a reasonable hour. Take part in the complimentary toast of champagne for adults and sparkling juice for little ones. There is a holiday drink menu, bowling, arcade games, mini golf and more inside the 25,000-square-foot brewpub.
Beer Therapy & Bubbles
When: Dec. 31
Where: Oakwell Beer Spa, 3004 N. Downing St., Denver, CO
Cost: $499 for 2 adults
The Lowdown: Treat yourself to a relaxing spa experience for the final day of the year, that way you’re sure to step into 2025 pampered and prepped. The reservation includes a 90-minute session in a Beer Therapy Room, bottle of French sparkling wine, a charcuterie board paired with gourmet chocolates, $15 cosmetic mini-bar credit, and 15-minute zero gravity massages. There is a complimentary drink at check-in, in addition to a mimosa bar and photo booth.
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When: Dec. 31, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Where: Tamayo, 1400 Larimer St., Denver, CO
Cost: $85/guest
The Lowdown: This festive culinary experience entails a three-course prix-fixe menu crafted with a blend of traditional and modern Mexican flavors, think: classic guacamole, smoked crab guacamole, morita-glazed pork belly with creamed corn esquites and mojo butter, oven-baked grouper fillet, lobster, prime beef tendorloin, and much, much more — and don’t forget the champagne and mango granite palate cleanser.
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