Most Thursdays and Sundays
Sunset Happy Hour
A can't miss Steamboat activity and one that will bring you back time and again. Take in the scenery, enjoy the culinary delights, listen to live music, and toast to the sunset overlooking the Yampa Valley. Fun for the whole family, kids included!
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Pricing & hours of operation
Tickets will be sold onsite via credit card only at the base of the Steamboat Gondola, no pre-purchase will be available. Sold separately from Scenic Ride tickets.
*Last upload is 7:30pm. The final download is 9:15pm.
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Tickets will be sold onsite via credit card only at the base of the Steamboat Gondola, no pre-purchase will be available. Sold separately from Scenic Ride tickets.
| Guest | Price (subject to change) | Age | Time* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 Pass holders (Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass) and 25/26 Steamboat Season Pass | Free | n/a | 5:00pm - 9:30pm |
| Non-Pass holders | $30 | 5 & Older (4 & Under complimentary) | 5:00pm - 9:30pm |
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Dates & Bands
| Day of Week | Date | Time | Band & Opener |
| Thursday | 12/18/2025 | 6:30 - 9:15pm | The Flats Tops |
| Opener goes 5:15 - 6:15pm | Eric Delany | ||
| Thursday | 1/1/2026 | 6:30 - 9:15pm | Aubrey Dale & Eli Rey |
| Opener goes 5:15 - 6:15pm | Matt Griswold | ||
| Thursday | 1/22/2026 | 6:30 - 9:15pm | Canyon Echoes |
| Opener goes 5:15 - 6:15pm | Lucas Mouttet | ||
| Thursday | 1/29/2026 | 6:30 - 9:15pm | Bella Arce Band |
| Opener goes 5:15 - 6:15pm | Osacar Perdomo | ||
| Thursday | 2/5/2025 | 6:30 - 9:15pm | Worried Man |
| Opener goes 5:15 - 6:15pm | Pat Waters | ||
| Thursday | 2/12/2026 | 6:30 - 9:15pm | The Ridgeliners |
| Opener goes 5:15 - 6:15pm | Matt Griswold | ||
| Sunday | 2/15/2026 | 6:30 - 9:15pm | The Bramblers |
| Opener goes 5:15 - 6:15pm | Eric Delany | ||
| Thursday | 2/19/2026 | 6:30 - 9:15pm | Cory Man |
| Opener goes 5:15 - 6:15pm | Oscar Perdomo | ||
| Sunday | 2/22/2016 | 6:30 - 9:15pm | Little Moon Travelers |
| Opener goes 5:15 - 6:15pm | Jake Gasau | ||
| Sunday | 3/1/2026 | 6:30 - 9:15pm | Country Apple |
| Opener goes 5:15 - 6:15pm | Sam Weidman | ||
| Thursday | 3/5/2026 | 6:30 - 9:15pm | Velvet Denim |
| Opener goes 5:15 - 6:15pm | Lucas Mouttet | ||
| Sunday | 3/8/2026 | 6:30 - 9:15pm | MR.JR |
| Opener goes 5:15 - 6:15pm | Bobby Alverson | ||
| Thursday | 3/12/2026 | 6:30 - 9:15pm | Bonfire Dub |
| Opener goes 5:15 - 6:15pm | Shan Arseanault | ||
| Sunday | 3/15/2026 | 6:30 - 9:15pm | Dealer Takes Four |
| Opener goes 5:15 - 6:15pm | Eric Delany | ||
| Thursday | 3/19/2026 | 6:30 - 9:15pm | Chamberlin Birch |
| Opener goes 5:15 - 6:15pm | Bobby Alverson | ||
| Sunday | 3/22/2026 | 6:30 - 9:15pm | Sugar Britches |
| Opener goes 5:15 - 6:15pm | Matt Griswold | ||
| Thursday | 3/26/2026 | 6:30 - 9:15pm | Juicebox |
| Opener goes 5:15 - 6:15pm | Lucas Mouttet | ||
| Sunday | 3/29/2026 | 6:30 - 9:15pm | TBD |
| Opener goes 5:15 - 6:15pm | Oscar Perdomo |
Additional Information
FOOD & DRINK
A full bar and light appetizers and snacks are available for purchase. Food options include: chips and guac, chips & salsa, caprese skewers, pretzel and beer cheese, sliders, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers and fries, pizza, and additional rotating options.
PARKING
Guests are encouraged to park in the Upper Knoll parking lot(free). Paid parking is available in the Steamboat Square and Ski Time Square parking garages.
PETS AND SERVICE ANIMALS
Pets are not permitted at Sunset Happy Hour or inside Thunderhead Lodge. Service animals, specifically trained to provide a service covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, are welcome. Emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals do not currently qualify as service animals under the ADA.
INclement Weather
Colorado is known for summertime storms. Should weather impact the gondola, Sunset Happy Hour will move to Timber & Torch restaurant in Steamboat Square. In this instance, only the headlining band will perform, taking the stage at 6:30 pm and a limited après-style menu will be available at the Timber & Torch main bar.
A full bar and light appetizers and snacks are available for purchase. Food options include: chips and guac, chips & salsa, caprese skewers, pretzel and beer cheese, sliders, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers and fries, pizza, and additional rotating options.
PARKING
Guests are encouraged to park in the Upper Knoll parking lot(free). Paid parking is available in the Steamboat Square and Ski Time Square parking garages.
PETS AND SERVICE ANIMALS
Pets are not permitted at Sunset Happy Hour or inside Thunderhead Lodge. Service animals, specifically trained to provide a service covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, are welcome. Emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals do not currently qualify as service animals under the ADA.
INclement Weather
Colorado is known for summertime storms. Should weather impact the gondola, Sunset Happy Hour will move to Timber & Torch restaurant in Steamboat Square. In this instance, only the headlining band will perform, taking the stage at 6:30 pm and a limited après-style menu will be available at the Timber & Torch main bar.
