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Where to Ring in 2025: New Year’s Eve & Weekend Fun in Denver!
Yacht rock, soulful tunes, and the best New Year’s Eve celebrations—Denver’s weekend lineup has it all. Let’s make these final days of 2024 unforgettable!
What's Happenin' Denver
December 27, 2024
New Year’s Eve & Weekend Fun in Denver!
Hey there, Denverites! 🎄
The countdown to 2024 is on, and Denver is brimming with celebrations to close out the year in style. Whether you’re dancing into the new year at a glitzy gala, enjoying family-friendly festivities, or catching live music from incredible local talent, there’s something for everyone this weekend. Let’s dive into the Mile High magic!
Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Denver
Denver’s got something for everyone this New Year’s Eve, from glamorous galas to family-friendly fun. Here’s your guide to the top celebrations in the Mile High City:
✨ Fancy Galas & Rooftop Parties
🕗 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
🥂 Step into the 1920s with art deco decor, live music, a speakeasy, and a casino. Dress to impress—flapper dresses and tuxes encouraged! Tickets start at $162.33.
📍 Asterisk Event Center
🕣 8:30 PM
🎉 Enjoy an open bar, food trucks, live music, and a midnight balloon drop. Plus, try your hand at free casino games with prizes. Tickets from $135.24.
 | 🎶 Live Music & Comedy Shows📍 Colorado Convention Center 🕘 Dec. 30 & 31 🎧 America’s largest electronic New Year’s celebration features Rezz, Tiësto, Illenium, and more. Ball drop and balloon cascade at midnight! 📍 Clocktower Cabaret 🕖 7:00 PM & 10:00 PM 🎭 A mix of classic and modern burlesque, plus a champagne toast during the city’s fireworks show. |
 | 🎆 Family-Friendly Fun📍 16th Street Mall & Civic Center Park 🕘 9:00 PM & Midnight (Fireworks); 5:30 PM (Drone Show) ✨ Free entertainment with the best viewing spots at 16th Street Mall and Civic Center Park. 📍 Children’s Museum Denver 🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 🎈 Ring in the New Year early with hourly ball drops, music, and crafts for kids. 📍 Downtown Aquarium 🕚 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM 🐠 Celebrate underwater with interactive exhibits, animal encounters, and a kid-friendly party. |
 | 🎉 Unique & Offbeat Celebrations📍 Civic Center Park 🕘 9:00 PM & Midnight 🌟 A dazzling tree display with free music and festivities. Denver New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl 📍 Various Locations 🕗 Dec. 31 🍹 Explore Denver’s bar scene with live music, scavenger hunts, and special cocktails. Tickets start at $13. |
Make this New Year’s Eve unforgettable—whether you’re dressing to the nines, hitting the dance floor, or enjoying fireworks with the family, Denver has you covered. 🎆🎉
Mile High Happenings: What’s On This Weekend
 | 📍 The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, CO 🕡 Friday, December 27 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM 🎶 Set sail on a wave of nostalgia as Denver’s premier yacht rock band delivers smooth 70s and 80s vibes. Tickets: $20. 📍 Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver, CO 🕘 Friday, December 27 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM 🎤 This Denver-based singer-songwriter blends Black American and Caribbean influences into a soulful, genre-bending performance. Tickets: $15–$20. 📍 The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 🕘Saturday, December 28 9:00 PM 🎧 Don’t miss this electronic artist’s high-energy show. Ages 16 and up. Tickets start at $36. 📍 Nocturne, 1330 27th St., Denver, CO 🕕 Sunday, December 29 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 🎸 Enjoy two dynamic sets of jazz and creative compositions from Northern Colorado’s top musicians. Bar tickets: $22; Dinner and show: $89. |
Plan your weekend with these electrifying performances and make the most of the last days of 2024! 🎉🎶
Denver Weather This Weekend
 | Friday (Dec 27): Mostly cloudy, 51°/33°. A cozy evening to kick off the New Year’s weekend—perfect for planning your celebrations! 🌥️✨ Saturday (Dec 28): Partly cloudy, 54°/35°. Great weather for a daytime adventure or a stroll through Denver’s bustling neighborhoods. ☁️🌞 Sunday (Dec 29): Partly cloudy, 62°/41°. Warmer temps make it a perfect day for exploring outdoor markets or grabbing drinks on a heated patio. 🌤️🍹 Monday (Dec 30): Mostly sunny, 49°/24°. Clear skies to gear up for the big New Year’s Eve festivities ahead! 🌞🎆 |
Denver Doodles
That’s a wrap for the weekend lineup, but the fun doesn’t stop here—our Monday edition will help you prep for New Year’s Eve and ring in 2024 with style. Until then, make the most of these final days of the year. Cheers to unforgettable moments and a bright year ahead, Denver! 🥂✨
-What’s Happenin’ Denver Team