About this Event
"Must Do Activity for the Holiday Season"- Denver Post
Travel back in time and experience the wonder, joy and magic of Christmas in the 1940s & 50s! We can't wait to create some spectacular holiday memories with you and your loved ones, as we watch the heartwarming nostalgia of yesteryear come to life!
Why This Night Is Unlike Any Other...Picture this:
- The world’s greatest big band serenading you as you glide across the floor.
- Candlelight, twinkling trees, and movie set magic straight out of “White Christmas.”
- The elegance, romance, and energy you’ve always longed to experience—brought to life for one truly spectacular evening.
This isn’t just another party. It’s Colorado’s most enchanting, nostalgic holiday escape—created for those who love holiday traditions, history and romance!
Is This For You? You’ll feel right at home if you:
- Cherish the memories (or stories) of your parents’ or grandparents’ holiday traditions.
- Want to treat yourself, your sweetheart, or your family to an utterly exclusive night out.
- Love big band music, vintage style, or nostalgic Christmas movies.
- Are searching for the perfect romantic date night, memory-making adventure, or holiday gift.
If any of that’s a “yes?”—you belong at the 1940s Ball.
Earlybird Tickets: Limited Release!
Unlock an exclusive $20 discount per ticket—only for a short window, until this tier sells out. [Claim Your Earlybird Tickets Now—Make Magical Memories This Holiday]
“One of the Denver area’s most festive and glamorous events!” — Denver.org
Choose Your Perfect Experience
VIP Admission--The ultimate night out:
- Reserved seating for the entire evening in the Columbia Inn Main Ballroom, with excellent views of the main stage. Choose 1–10 seats at a shared reserved table.
- Entry @ 5:30 PM with exclusive access to the Columbia Inn Ballroom until 8PM.
- Upgraded VIP 1940s Christmas dinner, including holiday carving station, served from 6–8PM with The Hot Tomatoes Orchestra & special guest Frank Sinatra.
- Two complimentary drinks per guest.
- VIP only group swing dance lesson.
- A professional souvenir photo and printed keepsake.
- A special vintage limited-edition 1940s Ball ornament (per person).
- Complimentary parking and coat check.
- Access to two ballrooms of entertainment throughout the evening.
GOLD Admission--An elegant holiday dinner:
- Reserved seating for the entire evening in the Mocambo Club Ballroom. Choose 1–12 seats at a shared reserved table with entry beginning at 5:30PM.
- Christmas dinner served from 6–8PM with the After Midnight Jazz Band.
- A professional souvenir photo and printed keepsake.
- Complimentary parking and coat check.
- Access to two ballrooms of entertainment, including entry to the Columbia Inn Ballroom after dinner at 8PM, when the Glenn Miller Orchestra takes the stage.
General Admission--Dancing & music:
Please note that dinner, reserved seating, and drinks are NOT included with this ticket type, and it will not be possible to add dinner at a later date. If you would like to join us for dinner, please purchase Gold or VIP tickets.
- Entry beginning at 7:00 PM with entry into ballrooms beginning after dinner at 8:00 PM when the Glenn Miller Orchestra takes the stage.
- A professional souvenir photo and printed keepsake.
- Complimentary parking and coat check.
- Access to two ballrooms of entertainment at 8pm.
Please also note:
- The Columbia Inn living room lounge will be available for guests to rest between dancing and enjoying the festivities on a first come first serve basis. These couches and lounge chairs are intended for short breaks outside the ballrooms and cannot be reserved or used as all-night seating.
- If you require seating throughout the event, we highly recommend purchasing Gold or VIP tickets.
The 2026 Ball will be held at the beautifully reimagined Omni Interlocken Resort! Recently updated with a vintage, mid-century flair, the resort is filled with glamorous, nostalgic details — cozy fireplaces, 1940s & 50s style furnishings and charming vintage lodge/camp accents--just like the movie, "White Christmas!"
"THE holiday party of the year!" -- 1000 Things to do in Denver
Get dressed up for a fancy, 1940s night out on the town!
Step back in time this Christmas for an unforgettably magical 40s & 50s holiday party that will bring back all the warmth & nostalgia of a more simple time!
Experience an enchanting evening of dancing with your sweetheart (or maybe meet one!), amidst 1940s and 50s vehicles, movie set lights & props, re-enactors, sleighs, Christmas trees, a canopy of lights & the most sought after big bands and vintage touring acts!
A holiday spectacle of dazzling lights, festive music, and dancing that will bring back the feeling of Christmas, just like the ones ‘you used to know!’
Check out our video below!
Dance With Legends -- The Glenn Miller Orchestra Holiday Spectacular features over 18 musicians and singers performing the songs everyone remembers and the ones we all look forward to at the happiest time of the year. An evening filled with the warmth of the holidays and the legendary sound of the world’s greatest orchestra makes the perfect gift for music lovers of all ages!
- Special sets by The Hot Tomatoes Big Band, After Midnight Jazz Band, “Frank Sinatra” (Derek Evilsizor) and Jeremy Mohney and His Band.
- Two dazzling ballrooms, each with its own energy!
A Night That Sells Out
Tickets are extremely limited this year due to venue capacity.
Don’t miss your chance—this ball only happens once a year, and it always sells out.
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It
“Thank you for putting on the most amazing ball I’ve ever been to! We had the best time of our lives.” – A. Livesay
“ADORATION in its purest form! Thank you 1940s Ball for a Sexy & Sizzle kind of night in the City.” – T. Dunlap
Featured In: 5280 Magazine
- Visit Hollywood's 1940 & 50s Mocambo Club, meet Lucille Ball, the Haynes Sisters or Marilyn Monroe!
- Take part in the SPECIAL New Years TOAST! Auld Lang Syne & New Years’ celebration/balloon drop and conga line!
- See Main St. Bedford Falls from the 1946 Christmas film, "It's a Wonderful Life" ...meet George Bailey & Mary Hatch!
- Stop by the White Christmas film set or the Christmas Story set for a photo!
- Join the "Best Dressed Contest and parade!"
- Sip a cocktail and watch the 1954 holiday classic, 'White Christmas' in the Columbia Inn living room lounge! Play a hand of black jack and toast your friends by the fire.
- See the Rocky Mountain Rhythm Tap Dancers perform tap dance numbers from White Christmas!
- Take part in our Holiday interactive and meet the stars of the 1940s & 50s!
- Meet Santa and get a picture! Visit the !
The Mocambo Club:
"The Mocambo opened on January 3, 1941, and it became an immediate success. With big band music, the club became one of the most popular dance-till-dawn spots in town. On any given night, one might find the room filled with the leading men and women of the motion picture industry. In 1943, when Frank Sinatra became a solo act, he made his Los Angeles debut at the Mocambo."
"Among the many celebrities who frequented the Mocambo were Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, Errol Flynn, Charlie Chaplin, Elizabeth Taylor, Judy Garland, Lana Turner, Ava Gardner, Bob Hope, Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, Grace Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, Howard Hughes, Marlene Dietrich, Gene Tierney, Jayne Mansfield, John Wayne, and Lucy and Desi, who parodied the "Mocambo" as the "Tropicana" in I Love Lucy!
See and be seen at the most glamorous and exclusive holiday night out in Colorado! 🎄 🥂💃🎁🌟❄
Attire
We strongly advise 1940s and 50s holiday themed evening attire, party dresses and/or uniforms. Actual vintage dress is best, however if you cannot find period attire to wear, women can wear a modern dress that is cut like those from the era with vintage accents such as vintage jewelry and/or a flower in their hair and men can wear a modern suit that looks similar to those of the era with accents like a fedora, suspenders or a bow tie.
Can I get a refund or re-sell my ticket?
Please click here to authorize the cancellation of your tickets at least 72 hours prior to the event and you will receive a credit voucher for the total you paid for your tickets, minus a $20 transfer fee per ticket. Vouchers expire after 3 years from the date of issuance. No cash refunds under any circumstance and no exceptions can be made to the 72-hour rule. You can also sell your tickets via Tixel or you can transfer them to another person here.
The best part? You'll be celebrating this cherished era for a great cause! The 1940s Ball donates a portion of ticket sales to non-profits close to our hearts. We're proud to have donated over $123,000 to our charities.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Omni Interlocken Hotel, 500 Interlocken Boulevard, Broomfield, United States
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