Congratulations on making it through the decade, you’ve done well and for that, you deserve a celebration! Forget your past regrets and start the new year off the right way as we count down the best New Year’s Eve events around Aspen.
Whether it’s all about the pleasure in clinking glasses or celebrating with the entire family, there are plenty of celebratory ways to ring in the New Year. Make your reservations early – don’t drop the ball on planning!
We truly appreciate your contribution to our success this past year at Aspen Real Life and would like to wish you peace, joy and fulfillment in 2020. Happy New Year! Be sure to tag us in your NYE celebrations @AspenRealLife, we may even share!
L’Hostaria Ristorante New Years Eve!
December 31, 2019
L’Hostaria Ristorante New Years Eve 70’s bash, Dinner and Live Music!
Dress in your best 70’s costume for a night you will never forget!
Live music by The Boogie Machine | The super 70’s disco dynamo
First Seating: beginning 5:00 – 5:30 | Featuring our regular menu
Second Seating Bar: beginning 9:00 – 9:30 | $200
Second Seating Dining Room: beginning 9:00 – 9:30 | $280
You can reserve your seating here, or call 970-925-9022 | aspen@hostaria.com
A Grand New Years in Glenwood Springs
The City of Glenwood Springs is hosting the first major A Grand New Years event on the beautiful 7th Street Plaza!
Help the City of Glenwood Springs ring-in 2020 with the inaugural Grand New Years Celebration downtown Glenwood Springs! We’re closing 7th street for an evening filled with live music, food vendors, fireworks and more!
The evening kicks-off with at 6:00 pm with local favorite, The Mixx and beer sales sponsored by the Western Slope Veterans Coalition. At 8:00 pm, nationally recognized artist Zach Deputy takes the stage for a 90-minute set filled with original looping instrumentals and vocals.
To ensure a majority of families can enjoy the firework show, we’ll begin our unique aerial display for the East Coast New Years “Ball-Drop” at 10:00 pm! Concluding and amazing evening of festivities will be the nationally recognized headliner, Ripe.
New Years Eve Dinner Celebration
December 31, 2019

Join Mawa’s Kitchen for their New Years Eve Dinner to celebrate with a special four course menu by Chef Mawa & Team. Book today, limited seating is available and you wont want to miss this delicious pallet before you start your resolutions!
New Year’s Eve Celebration at Aspen Art Museum
December 31, 2019
You’re invited to Aspen Art Museum for a New Year’s Eve celebration with your entire family! Enjoy fine wine, cocktails, beer, excellent food by Epicure Catering and an art activity for the whole family–all with the best view of the fireworks in Aspen.
For more event information and to reserve your spot, please contact events@aspenartmuseum.org 970.925.8050
NYE Winter Whiteout
December 31, 2019

Dress to impress in your best winter white attire and celebrate with Aspen Public House for their annual NYE 2020 Winter Whiteout! APH host a night of Funk and Disco to enjoy open bar, champagne, desserts and late night bites. Bring in 2020 the right way!
Purchase your tickets here and reserve your spot!
City of Aspen New Year’s Eve Celebration
December 31, 2019
Bring in the New Year with City of Aspen New Year’s Eve Celebration at Wagner Park as you listen to BJ the DJ and warm up by the bonfire before enjoying the fireworks over Aspen Mountain at 8:00 pm & at Midnight!!
In addition, Aspen Ice Garden will offer Free Public skate from 4:00-8:00 pm.
New for 2019! Trash the past, a community-wide “let it go” bonfire celebration to release the past and embrace the new year.
Look for drop boxes at the following locations: Red Brick Center for the Arts, Aspen Recreation Center, Wheeler Opera House and City Hall. Write down your old resolutions, unmet goals or anything negative that needs released from your past. Just before Midnight on New Year’s Eve, throw it all into the bonfire as you let go of the of the past and move with hope into the new year!
Roar into 2020 on New Year’s Eve
December 31, 2019

The Collective Snowmass is putting on the ritz at Mixsix Snowmass for the inaugural New Year’s Eve party celebrating the “Roaring 20s.”
Dames and swell fellas are encouraged to dress up and enjoy an evening in Snowmass’ newest restaurant and lounge. Tasty bites will be available from mix6. Trad jazz will keep you swinging into the new year with Sweet Temerity, featuring pianist Bob Finnie.
No longer prohibition, a cash bar with your favorite cocktails, wine, spirts and beers at the new moxiBar. Ring in 2020 in Snowmass, it’ll be the bee’s knees!
Mountain Social – St. Regis Aspen
5:00 pm-2:00 am, come celebrate with a DJ performance, cocktail service by Mountain Social & a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Marvel at midnight (and 8pm) in a premier view of the Aspen Mountain fireworks.
Non hotel guests $69/person.
For more information, contact 970.429.7373 or stregisaspen.com/festive
Clicquot Cats
December 31, 2019
7:00 pm & 11:00 pm For an elevated experience on New Year’s Eve, Clicquot Cats offer the unique opportunity to view the fireworks display from the top of Little Nell ski run. The Little Nell, Veuve Clicquot, and Aspen Skiing Company have created a VIP fireworks experience, combining the finest in service and champagne and the ultimate in access and adventure. Three snowcats are available for buy-out (up to 12 guests) for the 8 pm or midnight fireworks shows over Aspen Mountain. Your Clicquot Cat will depart from the base of Ajax for a ride up Little Nell run to a private setting on the slopes with seating, blankets and a dedicated server to pour Veuve Clicquot Jeroboam La Grande Dame by the magnum and serve a raw seafood bar, caviar, chocolate-covered strawberries and The Little Nell’s signature hot chocolate.$12,000++
970.920.4600 thelittlenell.com
Aspen Film’s 28th Academy Screenings
January 4, 2020

Save the date, January 4-7th for Aspen Film’s 28th Academy Screenings at Wheeler Opera House.
With Aspen as a longtime favorite winter destination for voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and other entertainment guilds, what began as an intimate and exclusive industry-only event has grown into a holiday week tradition. From buzzy, big-name features to fresh independent voices, Aspen Film Academy Screenings brings the thrill of the Oscar® race to the mountains for a showcase of awards season contenders.
Purchase your tickets here!