New Year's Eve in Boulder
Wahoo! It's the eve of a fresh, new year. Here's what's happening across Boulder for New Year's Eve, from parties and concerts to winter light displays and "first day" hikes.
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New Year's Eve Parties & Live Music in Boulder for 2025-2026
St Julien New Year's Eve Party
St Julien Hotel & Spa
9pm
Dance the night away at a roaring 20's celebration of the New Year and the St Julien's 20th anniversary. Enjoy a premium open bar, passed appetizers and a midnight champagne toast.
Rosetta Hall New Year's Eve Party
Rosetta Hall
9pm
Live music, small bites and seafood, bottomless sparkling wine and a champagne toast with exclusive access to the mezzanine and rooftop. Tickets will be available soon here.
License No. 1 New Year’s Eve Party
License No. 1
TBA
More info coming soon.
Avanti New Year's Eve Party
Avanti F&B
TBA
More info coming soon.
Roots Music Project New Year's Eve Dance Party
Roots Music Project
TBA
More info coming soon.
Boombassador (The Polish Ambassador & BoomBox) at Boulder Theater
Boulder Theater
Doors open at 8pm
Dance into the New Year at a performance by Boombassador, a soulful electronic duo. Get tickets.
The Fretliners at The Fox
Fox Theatre
Doors open at 8pm
Enjoy this powerful bluegrass quartet as you ring in 2025. Get tickets.
New Year's Eve Food & Drink Specials
You don't get to play host city to "Top Chef" and earn the title of America's Foodiest Town (Bon Appétit) without having some of the country's best chefs turning out incredible dishes, starring flavorful local ingredients. Come indulge at dozens of acclaimed restaurants!
More info coming soon.
Dish at OAK at Fourteenth
See a Winter Light Display
During Snow Much Fun (which runs late November to early January), hundreds of thousands of colorful LED lights illuminate Boulder’s Civic Area, next to the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse and the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, and throughout downtown Boulder, including all along historic Pearl Street. It's all free to enjoy on foot!

Go for a Winter Hike
The hush that comes over Boulder's foothills in winter is something to behold. In fact, for many locals, it's secretly our favorite time to hike. Put on your boots, a few warm layers that can be shed (you might warm up fast here in famously sunny Boulder) and head out for some winter wonder. There are plenty of winter hikes to try.
First Day Hikes
Offset all the indulgences of the season with a refreshing winter hike! You’ll see lots of locals out on the trails doing the same, and many of Colorado’s State and National Parks host free, guided First Day Hikes on January 1.
A Sunny Winter Hike in Boulder
Ring in the New Year in a Cozy Boulder Hotel
From hotels with year-round pools to those with swanky lounges with roaring fireplaces, each of Boulder's hotels offers a mini escape to look forward to.
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Before Winter Is Over...
Things you must do before winter slips away!
Outdoor Dining
Even in winter, you can comfortably dine on the patio