Is Telluride Ski Resort open during the December 25 – January 1 week?

Telluride Ski Resort announced a closure on Saturday, December 27, 2025, due to a planned work stoppage by the Professional Ski Patrollers Association during contract negotiations. The resort is developing a plan to reopen safely as soon as possible, so it's best to check official updates before planning your ski days.

What are the top New Year's Eve events happening in Telluride?

Telluride is offering several NYE options: the New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade (tentatively scheduled), SkiiTour at The Alibi, a Dance Party at LIZ with DJ Harry, and a classic evening at The Buck with DJ Ryan Smith. For a quieter celebration, Chef LT Smith at Ah Haa and prix fixe dining at The National are also available.

What holiday entertainment is available December 25 – January 1 in Telluride?

The Sheridan Arts Foundation's Holiday Concert Series features multiple shows at the Sheridan Opera House, including Tease the Season: A Holiday Burlesque (Dec 26–27), Jane Monheit (Dec 28), Yesterday (Dec 29), and Larkin Poe (Dec 31). Mountain Village also offers free Movie Nights December 26–January 1 and a free wine tasting on Tuesday at Mountain Village Wine Merchant.

Are restaurants open for holiday and New Year's dining in Telluride?

Yes, several restaurants are open for holiday and New Year's dining in Telluride. The Peak Sheet includes a clickable list of participating establishments, so you can review which restaurants are available before making your reservation.

Telluride PEAK SHEET: December 25 – January 1

By Anne-Britt OstlundDecember 23, 20252 min read

Life @ Telluride

Via Telluride Tourism Board

Telluride PEAK SHEET: December 25 – January 1 — photo 1

Thank you to everyone who put snow on their wish list for Santa... it looks like we may get a white Christmas and there's more on the way next week! We can't wait to see Telluride and Mountain Village looking like a winter wonderland again. We're wishing you a happy holidays from the Telluride Tourism Board team!

To help get you in the holiday spirit, the Sheridan Arts Foundation's Holiday Concert Series starts Friday at the Sheridan Opera House with Tease the Season: A Holiday Burlesque (Friday and Saturday), Jane Monheit on Sunday, Yesterday on Monday, and Larkin Poe on Wednesday night for New Year's Eve. In addition, Mountain Village is keeping spirits merry with their holiday programming (more information below) and The View at Mountain Lodge is hosting a holiday apres party on Saturday. For restaurants that are open for holiday (and New Year's) dining, please click here.

For New Year's Eve, there are several great parties around town to check out! The New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade is still tentatively on the schedule, plus SkiiTour at The Alibi, a Dance Party at LIZ with DJ Harry, and a classic NYE evening at The Buck with DJ Ryan Smith. If you'd prefer to have a low-key dinner, be sure to head to the Ah Haa for a meal with Chef LT Smith, or a prix fixe dinner at The National (or one of the others on this list).

Other noteworthy events include the free Mountain Village Movie Nights from December 26 - January 1, a free wine tasting on Tuesday at the Mountain Village Wine Merchant (moved due to the holiday), Mind Blown at The Peaks Resort & Spa on Friday and Saturday, Many Steps at O'Bannon's on Saturday, and a full lineup of music at The Alibi.

Telluride Ski Resort Update: Work Stoppage + Closure Notice

On Dec 23, the Telluride Professional Ski Patrollers Association announced a planned work stoppage beginning Dec 27, 2025 amid contract negotiations. The resort has announced it will close Saturday, Dec 27 while developing a plan to reopen safely as soon as possible. If you’re in town (or arriving soon), I recommend checking official updates before you plan your ski days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Telluride Ski Resort open during the December 25 – January 1 week?: Telluride Ski Resort announced a closure on Saturday, December 27, 2025, due to a planned work stoppage by the Professional Ski Patrollers Association during contract negotiations. The resort is developing a plan to reopen safely as soon as possible, so it's best to check official updates before planning your ski days.
What are the top New Year's Eve events happening in Telluride?: Telluride is offering several NYE options: the New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade (tentatively scheduled), SkiiTour at The Alibi, a Dance Party at LIZ with DJ Harry, and a classic evening at The Buck with DJ Ryan Smith. For a quieter celebration, Chef LT Smith at Ah Haa and prix fixe dining at The National are also available.
What holiday entertainment is available December 25 – January 1 in Telluride?: The Sheridan Arts Foundation's Holiday Concert Series features multiple shows at the Sheridan Opera House, including Tease the Season: A Holiday Burlesque (Dec 26–27), Jane Monheit (Dec 28), Yesterday (Dec 29), and Larkin Poe (Dec 31). Mountain Village also offers free Movie Nights December 26–January 1 and a free wine tasting on Tuesday at Mountain Village Wine Merchant.
Are restaurants open for holiday and New Year's dining in Telluride?: Yes, several restaurants are open for holiday and New Year's dining in Telluride. The Peak Sheet includes a clickable list of participating establishments, so you can review which restaurants are available before making your reservation.