Colorado Springs New Year’s Events: 2018 Guide

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO -- Love it or hate it, New Year’s Eve is happening again this year. Whether you plan to ring in 2018 at your favorite restaurant, a buzzing party with your friends, or all cozied up in front of the TV, we’ve got you covered.

So pop the bubbly, come up with some resolutions you can actually stick to and get ready to celebrate the New Year. Check out town-by-town listings below of New Year’s celebrations and events for 2017 in and near Colorado Springs if you’re one to want to go out, plus a look at what television programming may make you want to stay in.

If you want to go out..

New Year's Eve by Colorado Springs Philharmonic Pikes Peak Center Usher in 2018 with Maestro Thomas Wilson as he promises favorite opera arias and Broadway hits. $25-$68

Becky Taylor & AYP Productions present "NEW YEARS EVE EXTRAVAGANZA 2018" Lone Tree $30-$60

Angels & Demons New Years Eve Party at Voodoo Leatherworks $22-$36

In Denver:

NYE Great Gatsby 16th White Rose Gala at Ellie Caulkins Opera House Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the classic elegance of art deco of the Roaring 20’s. Charity event. $47-$875.

Red Rocks New Year's Eve Show Moved Inside Rap Show moved to DU's Magness Arena will feature Migos, Young Thug, Lil Yachty, Post Malone, Dizzy Wright and King Green (of RDGLDGRN)

Parkside Mansion New Year's Eve Party Colorado’s socialites will unite to bring in the new year at The Denver New Year's Eve Black Tie Party inside of the Elegant Parkside Mansion. Black Tie is encouraged but not required. Tuxedo is optional. Photo Booth and open bar. $89

Cedric Pride and SOUL SCHOOL Presents New Year's Eve 2018 Cedric Pride Entertainment Presents Soul School & Stone City band at the Marriott. $85-$150.

Resolution NYE 2018 - Denver New Years Eve Party 2017 Described as a Curtis Hotel "takeover", Resolution NYE 2018 is "a revelry of elegance and indulgence dedicated to the seasoned party goers of Colorado." $99

New Year's Eve 2018 at Howl at the Moon Denver "Everything you need to kiss 2017 goodbye, and start the New Year having a blast. 2018 won’t know what hit it." $65-$110

2018 Denver New Year's Eve (NYE) Limo Bus Bar Crawl Why stay in one place for NYE? LoDo transportation to taverns TBA. Hop on-Hop Off. $30

大丹佛华人元旦大联欢（2018）Metro Denver Chinese New Year Party (2018) Jan. 6 $3 Family potluck. Performances include singing, musical instruments, acrobatics, martial art demonstrations, cheongsam, dancing, etc.

We’ll be adding new events to this post as they pop up, so be sure to check back as the big day nears!

If you want to stay in...

If your idea of the perfect New Year’s Eve is curling up on the couch with a hot toddy and watching the countdown in your pajamas, you’re in luck. These are the top two live TV specials people are already talking about. Here’s a peek so you can you can plan accordingly:

“New Year’s Eve Live” With Anderson Cooper And Andy Cohen
Where to catch it: CNN
Why you should watch: For the first time ever, Anderson Cooper will host CNN’s annual New Year’s Eve Live special with none other than “Watch What Happens Live” host Andy Cohen. As these two are best friends in real life, you can expect tons witty banter and hilarious moments from the pair. The Bravo mogul will replace Cooper’s former co-host Kathy Griffin, whom CNN fired after her controversial Donald Trump photoshoot.

“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2018” Hosted by Ryan Seacrest
Where to catch it: ABC
Why you should watch: Remember last year’s infamous Mariah Carey mic incident? Yes, it happened on Seacrest’s watch. So if that’s any indication, this could be a good one to tune-in to. And even if there aren’t any crazy celebrity snafus, you can count on crazy views of Time Square packed with people, as well as awesome musical performances.