On Saturday, December 5, the historic Basin Park Hotel in downtown Eureka Springs hosts the inaugural Merry & Bright: The Basin Ball, a Christmas party that unfolds across multiple floors of the hotel from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Tickets are $75 per person at ReserveEureka.
This December, the hotel throws open its doors for a Christmas party unlike anything Eureka Springs has seen.
A Party That Moves Through the Hotel
Most parties stay in one room. This one does not.
Inspired by the glamour of the Roaring Twenties, the intrigue of a hidden speakeasy, and the spectacle of the Moulin Rouge, the Basin Ball moves through the hotel over the course of the evening. It is music, performances, and a few surprises you will have to see for yourself, in a historic hotel in the middle of downtown at Christmas.
It Starts With Champagne
Your night begins with a complimentary champagne welcome hour, glowing holiday decor, and entertainment around every corner.
As you explore, keep your eyes open. A select few guests will receive invitations to the hotel’s hidden Speakeasy Cave for a cocktail experience unlike any other in town. There is no way to know ahead of time who will be invited. That is part of the night.
The Finale Is Upstairs
The evening culminates in the sixth-floor ballroom, where a live big band sets the dance floor swinging beneath the glow of holiday lights. Champagne, festive small bites, and theatrical performances carry the celebration through the rest of the evening.
It is a big finish in the hotel’s ballroom, six floors up over downtown Eureka Springs, all dressed for the season.
What to Wear
Dress for a festive night out in downtown Eureka Springs. The more sparkle, the better.
Make a Night of It Downtown
The Basin Ball is at the Basin Park Hotel, 12 Spring Street, steps from Basin Spring Park and in the center of downtown. If you are coming in for the party, staying at the hotel puts you right where the night happens, with downtown Eureka Springs decorated for Christmas outside the front door.
One historic hotel. Multiple floors of discovery. A new Eureka Springs Christmas tradition begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Merry & Bright: The Basin Ball?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 7:00 to 10:00 PM.
Where is the Basin Ball held?
At the 1905 Basin Park Hotel, 12 Spring Street, in downtown Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The party unfolds across multiple floors of the hotel and culminates in the sixth-floor ballroom.
How much are tickets, and where do I get them?
Tickets are $75 per person at ReserveEureka.
What is included in the evening?
A complimentary champagne welcome hour, glowing holiday decor, entertainment around every corner, and the sixth floor ballroom finale with a live big band, champagne, festive small bites, and theatrical performances. A select few guests will also receive invitations to the hotel’s hidden Speakeasy Cave for a cocktail experience.
What should I wear to the Basin Ball?
Dress for a festive night out in downtown Eureka Springs. The more sparkle, the better.