Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Thursday.

Swift dazzled sold-out crowds of about 70,000 fans two nights in a row in 2023 on the Denver stop of her Eras Tour.

Now, Denver Swifties are buzzing with excitement for the new album’s release, and a variety of events around the metro area will bring Swifties together to celebrate, from listening parties with Swift-themed cocktails and dance parties to an official movie theater release of the album and music video.

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Listening parties

A variety of listening parties are happening in the metro Denver area through the weekend.

Life of a Showbird at Halcyon Hotel, 245 Columbine St., Denver – 3 to 11 p.m. Friday

Halcyon will hold a release party with a friendship bracelet table, DJ, cocktails and a costume contest. RSVP is free.

Moxy Boulder, 1247 Pleasant St., Boulder – 6:30 p.m. Friday.

Moxy Boulder will host a listening party with cocktails and mocktails inspired by the new album.

Life of a Food Hall at Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St., Denver – 4 p.m. Saturday.

Milk Market’s album release party will include a DJ, Taylor Swift themed drinks like “Ophelia’s Fate” and “Lavender Haze,” friendship bracelets, flash tattoos and a dance party. Entry is free, but Milk Market encourages reservations because the dance floor fills quickly.

Boulder Library teen listening party, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder – 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

Teenagers ages 12 to 18 can listen to the album together in Boulder Library’s teen space on Saturday. The library will have crafts, activities and snacks.

Official Release Party of a Showgirl 

The Official Release Party of a Showgirl will play in select theaters from Friday to Sunday. The show will include a world premiere showing of the music video for the song “The Fate of Ophelia” and behind the scenes footage from the music video shoot. It will also include new lyric videos and Swift’s personal reflections on songs from the album.