Beaver Creek closes out the year with its signature New Year's Eve celebration in the pedestrian village.
More than 200 skiers and snowboarders light up the slopes in an early-evening ski down, followed by the first of two fireworks shows over the mountainside. A second show later in the evening rings in midnight.
Between the pyrotechnics, the village fills with winter light-circus street performers - jugglers, fire dancers, and aerialists - plus ice skating and family-friendly festivities. The early-evening timing makes it easy for families to join the celebration.
Most of the fun is free to watch from the pedestrian village, though some associated parties and bashes are separately ticketed.
Highlights
- 200+ skier and snowboarder ski down
- Two fireworks shows (early evening and midnight)
- Winter light-circus street performers
- Village ice skating and family festivities
- Free to watch in the village
How It Runs
Times follow the recent event format and are subject to change — confirm on the official calendar.
Thursday, December 31 NEW YEAR'S EVE
| ~6:00 p.m. | Ski down the mountainside (200+ skiers and riders) |
| ~6:15 p.m. | First fireworks show |
| Evening | Light-circus performers and village ice skating |
| ~10:00 p.m. | Second fireworks show |
Know Before You Go
- When: Thursday, December 31, 2026 (times based on the recurring annual format; confirm closer to the date)
- Where: Beaver Creek Village and the base-area slopes/ice rink
- Admission: Free to watch in the village; some parties are separately ticketed
- Early-evening first show is family-friendly
- Dress warmly and arrive early for a village viewing spot
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