Decadence Colorado
- Dates
- Dec 30 to 31, 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Colorado Convention Center
- Price
- $158 to $384
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 12, 2026
Decadence Colorado returns to Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO, Dec 30 to 31, 2026, with Alesso, ALLEYCVT, Black Tiger Sex Machine, plus 20 more. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Decadence NYE is a two-night electronic music New Year's Eve celebration at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver, billed by its producer Global Dance as America's largest New Year's Eve dance celebration. More than 400,000 square feet of the convention center's exhibit halls are turned into two arenas with large-scale production, and the 2026 edition runs December 30 and 31 with Alesso, DJ Snake, Excision, GRiZ, Marshmello and Zeds Dead among the acts.
How it works
Doors and will call open at 5:00 pm and the music runs 6:00 pm to 2:00 am each night, with entry lines forming indoors in the lobby. Entry is 18+ with a government-issued ID, bars are 21+, and there is no re-entry. Bags are limited to a small clutch or purse no larger than 6.5 by 4.5 inches or an empty hydration pack with no more than two main compartments; totems and video cameras, including GoPros, are not allowed. The venue has coat check, ATMs, food and several bars, a silent disco runs alongside the main stages, and it is on the light rail within walking distance of downtown hotels.
Who it suits
It suits adults 18 and over who want to see in the new year at a large indoor electronic music event across two nights in downtown Denver, with hotels and light rail close by and the queues kept indoors.
What people love
Attendees on r/aves describe the vibes and crowd as a highlight, with one saying they "still had a blast" and another calling the crowd "really good" and finding it easy to meet people while wandering between sets. The recurring caveat is size: the same attendees mention overcrowding at times and changes to the layout that made it feel tighter.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
How do I get to Decadence Colorado?
Decadence takes over the exhibit halls of the Colorado Convention Center in the middle of downtown Denver, so most people arrive by light rail, bus or rideshare rather than driving to the door. The center is served by RTD light rail and buses, and ride-hail pickups and drop-offs use the front of the venue on 14th Street. Doors open an hour before the music starts, and entry lines form indoors in the lobby rather than on the street, which makes arriving a little early more comfortable on a winter night. The options below cover each way in.
By car
Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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🅿 Parking
Cost Convention Center Garage: $25/day. Denver Performing Arts Complex Lot: ~$15/day (~0.2 mi away). 14th Street Garage: ~$20/day (~0.3 mi away). Hyatt Regency Denver (attached to the venue via skywalk): valet from $25, self-park from $17. Prepay via SpotHero. Rideshare drop-off is in front of the venue on 14th Street. Given the dense downtown grid, multiple garages within a 0.2-0.3 mile radius provide effective overflow capacity without a formal overflow-lot-plus-shuttle system, normal for a convention-center venue.
🚙 Car hire
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If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where do most people stay?
This is a downtown festival with no camping, so nearly everyone sleeps in a hotel or short-term rental in the city and gets to the venue on foot or by a short ride. Plenty of hotels sit in the downtown core within walking distance or a short ride of the center, and the light rail makes it workable to stay a little further out. Because the dates fall over the New Year period, a place to sleep is worth settling early, and a short walk back after a 2 am finish is a real advantage. See the options below.
Where can I stay near Decadence Colorado?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 4
70 W 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1217 20th Street, Denver, CO 80205
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1112 North Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates857 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 7
1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1672 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80202
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1475 California Street, Denver, CO 80202
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1100 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates650 15th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1400 Welton Street, Denver, CO 80202
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 2
1405 Curtis St, Denver, CO 80202
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1880 Arapahoe Street, Denver, CO 80202
Typically $350-700 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 1
8300 Peña Boulevard, Denver, CO 80249
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 1
650 15th St, Denver, CO 80202
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Downtown Denver has an active year-round short-term rental market. A Dec 30-31 date falls around New Year's, a busy travel period, so prices may run higher and rooms may be scarcer. Book early.
Search AirbnbHipcamp lists 1,300+ camping/glamping/RV/cabin options in the wider Denver area (per Hipcamp's own directory), genuinely large inventory, though a Dec 30-31 date is deep winter in Colorado, so most of that inventory (tent camping especially) is realistically off-season; framed here as a general-area reference rather than a practical alternative for this specific NYE-week date.
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What to bring
Two nights in the exhibit halls of the Colorado Convention Center, 6pm to 2am. Almost everything you need to plan is about the door: a tiny bag, a coat decision and a ride home.
Full rule
Everyone shows government photo ID on entry. Guests and their possessions are subject to inspection as a condition of admittance, and security has the final say on what comes in.
Full rule
Clutch or purse no larger than 6.5 x 4.5 inches, with or without a strap. Hydration pack with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment, empty on entry. No large purses, bags or backpacks of any kind, including plush style. Sealed chapstick, lip gloss, gum, cigarette packs and tampons are allowed.
Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
Price history and tiers
Your Decadence Colorado fit
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Quick answers
When is Decadence Colorado 2026?
Dec 30 to 31, 2026
Who is playing Decadence Colorado 2026?
23 acts are announced; the full lineup is on this page.
How much are Decadence Colorado tickets?
$158 to $384 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Decadence Colorado held?
Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO.