Escape the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary this holiday season as we invite you to revel in the magic of Sun Valley! Picture yourself cozied up in one of our charming vacation rentals, surrounded by the breathtaking winter wonderland of Idaho’s iconic mountains. The crisp mountain air is laced with excitement, beckoning you to embark on unforgettable adventures like snowshoeing in the Sawtooths, carving the powdery perfection of Sun Valley Resort’s world-renowned slopes, and reveling in the magic of holiday happenings suitable for families and fun-seekers alike. From the fairy-lit Winter Wonderland in Sun Valley Village to live music, DJs, and dancing, here’s what’s happening in Sun Valley this holiday season.
15 Years of Hip Hop Celebration
December 15 | 7:30 PM
The Argyros Performing Arts Center
Tickets Required: $10
Immerse yourself in the rhythm of the holidays with a hip hop celebration and dance party with DJ BearSkinRug at The Argyros Performing Arts Center on Main Street Ketchum.
December 15 | 2 PM | Elf
December 16 | 6:30 PM | National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
December 17 | 2 PM | Polar Express
Sun Valley Opera House
Tickets at Door: $5
Sun Valley Opera House’s Holiday Movie Series promises a festive start to the holiday season for the whole family. Children 3 and under are free!
December 16 | 3 PM
The Argyros Performing Arts Center
Tickets Required: $10 – $60
Celebrate the holidays with a Christmas Concert at The Argyros. Meet Santa, enjoy carolers, cookies, hors d’oeuvres, cider, hot chocolate, wine, and a seated concert with local Heidi Hogan. Cabaret bistro seating is available.
December 16 | 11 AM to 7 PM
December 17 | 11 AM to 4 PM
Sun Valley Village
FREE Event
This festive, European-style outdoor market is a highly-anticipated holiday event in Sun Valley! Grab a drink around the firepits, do some last-minute Christmas shopping, listen to carolers and live music, and join the festive fervor of the Sun Valley Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday at 5:30 PM.
December 18 | 5 PM
Sun Valley Opera House
FREE Event
It happened in Sun Valley! Join us for a free screening of the musical romance, Sun Valley Serenade, at the Sun Valley Opera House.
December 21-22 | 7 PM
Sun Valley Opera House
Tickets Required: $25
Previously known as Holiday Concert, A Sun Valley Story is a wonderful evening reimagining the first Christmas in Sun Valley through music, storytelling, and cherished holiday traditions with incredible local talent.
December 21–27 | 6 PM to 9 PM
Sun Valley Village
Let the enchanting melodies of the Sun Valley Carolers serenade you as you stroll around the village. Be sure to reserve a table at one of the Sun Valley Resort restaurants to make a night of it.
December 24, 25, 27, 28, 31 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Galena Lodge
Galena Lodge will be hosting ticketed festive Holiday Dinners to relax by the fire with your drink of choice and share a gourmet 4-course feast. All events are currently SOLD OUT! Visit their website to join the waitlist.
December 24 | 5:30 PM
Sun Valley Lodge Terrace
FREE Event
Experience the real magic of the season with a Christmas Eve Ice Show at Sun Valley Lodge. No tickets required! It’s a free event with complimentary cookies, cocoa, and lots of Christmas cheer. The evening ends with the annual torchlight parade down Dollar Mountain followed by a breathtaking fireworks display.
December 29-30 | 7:30 PM
The Argyros Performing Arts Center
Tickets Required $50 – $150
Calling all country music fans! Join the award-winning country band LANCO for a night of country at The Argyros. LANCO are supported by local bands The Pisten Bullys on Friday and Aaron Golay & The Original Sin on Saturday.
December 29 | 5 PM – 7 PM
Downtown Ketchum
FREE Event
Engage with local art and culture at the SVGA Gallery Walk in downtown Ketchum. Sip on wine, meet the artists, and end the evening enjoying one of Ketchum’s many restaurants! Bookings are essential during the holiday season!
December 30 | 7.30 PM | Don Friesen
January 20 | 7.30 PM | Karen Rontowski
Feb 17 | 7.30 PM | Kevin Bozeman
Mar 16 | 7.30 PM | Tim Walkoe
Sun Valley Opera House
Tickets Required:
Laugh your way into the holiday season with the Stand-Up Comedy Series at the iconic Sun Valley Opera House. Get your tickets online for a night of comedy and holiday cheer!
New Year’s Eve Night Skiing & Fireworks
December 31 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Carol’s Dollar Mountain Lodge
Tickets Required: $55 for adults. $40 for kids
Herald in the New Year with night skiing and snowboarding on Dollar Mountain. Enjoy live music, followed by a spectacular fireworks show at 9 PM. This is a ticketed event and day lift tickets and seasonal passes will not be valid.
December 31 | 9 PM to 1 AM
River Run Lodge
Tickets Required: $125
Glam up for our New Year’s Eve Snow Ball at River Run Lodge, sip complimentary champagne, indulge in delightful bites, step out on the dance floor, and raise your glass for a toast as you ring in the New Year in Sun Valley. This is a 21+ event.
Whiskey’s on Main New Year’s Bash
December 31 | 9 PM to 2 AM
Main Street, Ketchum
Tickets Required: $200
Remember the 80s at Whiskey’s on Main New Years Eve Bash with live 80s music, food, drinks, an 80s costume contest, and more!
January 7 | 9 AM – 5 PM
Galena Lodge
Step out into a true winter wonderland with a complimentary ski day at Galena Lodge. With over 50kms of top-notch Nordic trails dedicated to skate and classic skiing and 25km of scenic snowshoe trails, you can ski for free in one of the best Nordic destinations in the US!
January 13 | 7:30 PM
The Argyros Performing Arts Center
Tickets Required $25 – $85
Experience the vibrant energy of Step Afrika! at The Argyros. With percussion dance styles, traditional African dances, contemporary dance, storytelling, and audience participation, it’s a night of cultural celebration.
New York Philharmonic String Quartet
January 19 | 7:30 PM
The Argyros Performing Arts Center
Tickets Required: $25 – $75
Be enchanted by the New York Philharmonic String Quartet at The Argyros with award-winning musicians and concerto soloists taking the stage.
