Looking to ring in the new year in style? From a family magic show to local concerts, swanky speakeasy parties and a sweaty EDM festival, here’s your annual Boulder Weekly roundup of the can’t-miss NYE happenings coming to the Front Range this year.
Boulder Magic Show: Happy New Year!
2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, Dairy Arts Center, Gordon Gamm Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. $15-$20
Send off 2024 with a little magic at this family-friendly show from local illusionist Braden Carlisle. Developed with a “Pixar mindset,” the performance promises awe-inspiring fun for all ages.
New Year’s Eve Sacred Sound and Cosmic Cacao Ceremony
2-6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, Una Vida Meditation and Movement, 7960 Niwot Road, Unit B-12, Niwot. $71
Recalibrate for 2025 with this healing sound bath and heart-opening cacao ceremony hosted by Una Vida’s Brie and Bjorn in Niwot.
Umphrey’s McGee @ Boulder Theater
8 p.m. Mon.-Tues, Dec. 30-31, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St. Resale: $115+
Genre-bending jammers Umphrey’s McGee bring their singular fusion of rock, funk, jazz and bluegrass to Boulder Theater for a special two-night run to ring in 2025.
Speakeasy New Year’s Eve
5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, License No. 1, 2115 13th St., Boulder. Sold out
Party like it’s 1920 with this speakeasy New Year’s bash at Boulder’s License No. 1. Dance the night away with live music from BLove and ring in the 2025 with a champagne toast at midnight.
New Year’s Eve Decades Party
9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, St Julien Hotel & Spa, 900 Walnut St., Boulder. $192
Party through the ages with this decades-themed blowout at St Julien. Colorado’s own Funkiphino will set the tone as you dance the night away and enjoy the premium open bar, passed appetizers, a dessert station and more.
Slim Cessna’s Auto Club with Rattlesnake Milk and DJ Ryan Wong
8 p.m. Mon.-Tues., Dec. 30-31, Hi-Dive, 7 South Broadway, Denver. $25
Welcome 2025 with the gothic cow-punk of “Denver sound” pioneers Slim Cessna’s Auto Club, as they return to the Hi-Dive for their annual NYE run with locals Rattlesnake Milk and DJ Ryan Wong.
Noon Year’s Eve
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. Free
Want to ring in the new year with your little one without losing precious hours of sleep? This noontime celebration features music, games, a bounce house and a balloon drop at 12 p.m. to kick off 2025.
Decadence
6:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 30-31, Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver. $179+
One of the biggest electronic dance parties in America happens right here on the Front Range — and this year’s event features top-tier acts like Tiësto, Glitch Mob, Zeds Dead and more.
New Year’s Eve @ Louisville Underground
8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, The Louisville Underground, 640 Main St. Free
New Year’s Eve can get expensive — how about some free fun? The Louisville Underground, a hub for local music and comedy, invites you to ring in the new year with Colorado blues outfit Johnny O. Band.
Carnival Extravaganza
6-10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, Bounce Empire, 1380 S. Public Road, Lafayette. $29
Let your inner kid run wild on New Year’s Eve at Bounce Empire. They’re wrapping up 2024 with a night of inflatable fun: 50 amusement attractions, live music, and some grub at their farm-fresh Bounce Bistro is some of what’s in store.
AudioMedz on New Year’s Eve
5-10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, Bricks on Main/Miss Krissy’s Bistro, 471 Main St., Longmont. Free
Looking to keep it simple this time around? Look no further than Main Street in Longmont. NoCo prog rock and fusion ensemble AudioMedz is ending 2024 with a bang at Bricks on Main, with casual bites available at Miss Krissy’s Bistro.
New Year’s Eve Bash
6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, Grizzly Rose, 5450 Lincoln St., Denver. $30+
Break out your nicest belt buckle and your boot scootin’ shoes — it’s party time at Denver’s premier cowboy bar. Indulge in a night of line dancing and live country music before the ball drops.
New Year’s Eve Dinner Party
7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, Left Hand Grange No. 9, 195 2nd Ave., Niwot. $135+
Niwot may very well be home to one of Boulder County’s best NYE events. Usher in the New Year in style at Niwot Hall with an all-inclusive ticket that gets you a welcome cocktail, a complimentary bar, charcuteries, tarot card readings, and much more.
Winner’s Circle’s First Annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31-Jan. 1, Winner’s Circle, 2251 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite A, Longmont. $160
Music, dancing, two buffets and late nite street food, a champagne toast and tons of attractions, all for one low price? Winner’s Circle seems like the place to be as we ring in 2025.