1940s Ball: The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra Holiday Spectacular!

Step back in time for an unforgettably magical 40s & 50s holiday party that will bring back all the nostalgia of a more simple time!
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!

It's Christmas in July! 🎅🌴 Our "Earlybird" discount ($20 off per ticket) will be available for a very limited time!✨Once these sell out, the link will close and ticket sales at the more expensive ticket tier will begin. Secure your tickets at the lowest price available, before they sell out!✨

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an early Christmas gift and an elegant and exclusive night out in the 1940s!

We are thrilled to announce that 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 — complete with cozy fireplaces, 1940s & 50s style furnishings and charming vintage lodge/camp accents--just like the movie, "White Christmas!" We cannot wait to share this stunning new space with you for an evening of romance, music, time travel, and adventure. It's going to be an exciting year!

***Please note that because our new venue is so special, we had to make accommodations to be there and the capacity will be less than usual; please expect tickets to sell out very quickly! Make sure to get your tickets early!

"One of the Denver area’s most festive and glamorous events!" --Denver.org
"THE holiday party of the year!" -- 1000 Things to do in Denver

We have 3 ticket types this year:

VIP Admission:

• Reserved seating for the entire evening in the Columbia Inn Main Ballroom, with the excellent views of the main stage. Choose 1–10 seats at a shared reserved table.
• Early entry beginning at 5:30 PM with exclusive access to the Columbia Inn Main Ballroom until 8:00 PM.
• Upgraded VIP 1940s Christmas dinner, including holiday carving station, served from 6:00–8:00 PM with The Hot Tomatoes Orchestra and 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-themed, limited-edition 1940s Ball ornament for each member of your party.
• Complimentary parking and coat check.
• Access to two ballrooms of entertainment throughout the evening.

GOLD Admission:

• Reserved seating for the entire evening in the Mocambo Club Ballroom. Choose 1–10 seats at a shared reserved table.
• Early entry beginning at 5:30PM.
• Christmas dinner served from 6:00–8:00 PM 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 8:00 PM, when the Glenn Miller Orchestra takes the stage.

General Admission:

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.

Come celebrate the holidays with us! 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!

Join us for this spectacular new holiday show as the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra rolls out their timeless hits also putting a twist on our favorite songs of the holiday season. Home for the Holidays, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, White Christmas, Jingle Bells and I’ll be Home for Christmas, are only some of the classics arranged and performed as only the Glenn Miller Orchestra can. They promise to keep you on your toes with all-time favourites like Chattanooga-Choo Choo, Moonlight Serenade, In the Mood and Pennsylvania 6-5000.

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!

Also featuring:
The Hot Tomatoes Big Band Dance Orchestra
The After Midnight Jazz Band
And a special guest appearance by Frank Sinatra! (Derek Evilsizor)
More TBA!

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!’

Wondering what the 1940s Christmas Ball is all about? Check out our video below!



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 !

Get ready to create some spectacular holiday memories with your loved ones, as we watch the heartwarming nostalgia of yesteryear come to life!


Enjoy our traditional 1940s style Christmas dinner, dance and watch the entertainment!

The 1940s Ball is an enchanting vintage Christmas like you've never seen before! You are not going to want to miss the festivities!



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! 🎄 🥂💃🎁🌟❄


"Thank you for putting on the most amazing ball I’ve ever been to! We had the best time of our lives! Sincerely, A. Livesay"


"ADORATION in its purest form! Thank you 1940s Ball for a Sexy & Sizzle kind of night in the City." T. Dunlap


Best 2019 Colorado Holiday Event in 5280 Magazine!

We hope to see you for the holidays!

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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