Top Las Vegas Events and Shows
If you’re getting tired of the splashy hotels and casinos, Las Vegas events and shows will keep you thoroughly entertained. Whether it’s a basketball game, Broadway musical, or Las Vegas convention that intrigues you, Vegas vacations have it all in spades. In fact, it can feel a little “much.” In addition to this handy Las Vegas events guide, the Las Vegas Convention Center is dedicated to helping you make the best of your vacation. While it's important to buy tickets to your favorite events and shows ASAP, it's even more important that you have a great, affordable place to stay once you get to Vegas. So, take a look at our Las Vegas vacation rentals!
Top Las Vegas Events
NASCAR Weekend
March 7 - March 9, 2014
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Race to Vegas for this five-day NASCAR love fest.
Fremont Street Mardi Gras
TBD, February 2014
Fremont Street
Live entertainment, parades, and plenty of partygoers make Mardi Gras a hit in Vegas every year.
Rolex FEI World Cup Finals
TBD, April 2013
Thomas and Mack Center
Find out who’s best in show at this equestrian competition, which highlights European riders and their horses.
NCAA Basketball
It's easy to get caught up in college basketball here. The University of North Las Vegas Rebels play during January, September, and November.
Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz and R&B Festival
April 27 - 28, 2013
Hills Park
Of all these events, Las Vegas’ tribute to jazz and R&B is one of the most beloved. The 16-year-old music festival has featured Paul Taylor and the Jazz Crusaders.
World Series of Poker
May 29 – July 6, 2013
Rio Hotel and Casino
Watch the gambling pros go head to head at the “WSOP,” which is sure to be Sin City’s most suspenseful event.
Official Star Trek Convention
August 8 - 11, 2013
Rio Suites Hotel
The title speaks for itself… trekkies from all over the world will gather to meet their icons, including William Shatner, at this year’s Las Vegas convention.
Las Vegas Odyssey
November
Around Vegas
Cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, and even art define the Las Vegas Odyssey, a city-wide event.
Las Vegas Marathon
November 17, 2013
Around Vegas
Is there anything more entertaining than watching an Elvis impersonator run a marathon?
New Year’s Eve on the Strip
December 31st, 2012 to January 1st, 2013
The Strip
It could be one of the world’s biggest parties. Sin City sure knows how to bring in the New Year. The Strip doesn’t have a total monopoly on New Year’s Eve fun, though; head downtown for even more revelry.
Top Las Vegas Shows
Cirque du Soleil
Various hotels
Las Vegas is the home of Cirque du Soleil. Four shows – O, Love, Ka, Mystere, and Zumanity – are spread among some of the most popular Vegas hotels – Bellagio, Mirage, MGM Grand, Treasure Island, and New York New York (respectively). And each one is sure to blow you away!
Penn and Teller
Rio Hotel
Magic and comedy is a crowd-pleasing combo at this staple show in Vegas.
Celine Dion
Caesar's Palace
What better place to remind the world that you still have a phenomenal set of vocal chords than Las Vegas?
Blue Man Group
Monte Carlo Resort
They’re a household name for a reason; this cutting-edge show blends together technology, music, comedy, and creative performance art, for one of Vegas’ most endeared shows.
Jubilee!
Bally’s Hotel
The million-dollar stage show is everything you’d expect from Vegas – extravagant costumes, singing and dancing, acrobatics, the sinking of the Titanic (yes, really), and of course, the signature Jubilee! showgirls. The family-friendly production, in which all the girls don tops, shows once every Saturday night.
Chippendales
Rio Hotel
This male revue is perfect for girls’ weekends and bachelorette getaways.
America's Got Talent Live
Palazzo Theatre
From stand-up comedians to musicians, see your favorite contestants from the hit TV show perform live.
BeatleShow!
Planet Hollywood
Relive all the top hits from the Fab Four in this thrilling tribute show.
Boyz II Men
Mirage Las Vegas
Who better than Boys II Men to get you all nostalgic for 90s R&B and boy bands?
David Copperfield
MGM Grand Hollywood Theatre
One of the most famous musicians in the world is back in Vegas.
Jay Leno
Mirage Theater
Enjoy stand up from the late night host.
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