Back to News Wire
Event Source-backed article

Pretty Lights Books Three-Night New Year's Run in Denver

Published Oct 22, 2026 By Matt White
Pretty Lights Books Three-Night New Year's Run in Denver

Image via edm.com

TL;DR

Pretty Lights has announced a three-night New Year's run at Denver's Mission Ballroom, performing December 31 through January 2. The shows will feature Derek Smith's live band and close out a year marked by his first album in over a decade.

“To all Celestial Travelers, Cosmic Nomads, & the Tranquil sunshine people of this planet: The Space Bus is making one final stop before warping out of orbit, into unknown dimezones!”

Pretty Lights has announced a three-night New Year's run at Denver's Mission Ballroom, with shows scheduled from December 31 through January 2. The performances will feature Derek Smith's live band configuration and mark his final dates of 2026.

Colorado homecoming caps breakout year

The run comes on the heels of Smith's first album in over a decade, which helped define a standout 2026 for the electronic music veteran. The Denver shows will bring his signature visual production to the intimate Mission Ballroom, a venue known for its tight connection between stage and audience.

Fan engagement and ticket details

Pretty Lights invited fans to submit song and sample requests ahead of the shows, offering the possibility of live remixes and integrations during the performances. Limited VIP tickets will be available alongside general admission. In a characteristically cryptic announcement, Smith told followers, "To all Celestial Travelers, Cosmic Nomads, & the Tranquil sunshine people of this planet: The Space Bus is making one final stop before warping out of orbit, into unknown dimezones!"

The announcement arrives just ahead of Pretty Lights' three-hour set at Hulaween this weekend. Presale access is now live for the Denver dates.

Matt White

Matt White

EDM Source Editor

Reporting on the latest in the electronic dance music community with verified accuracy.

Community Signals

> No signals detected on this frequency.