Drink Las Vegas kicked off its four-day run with chef tastings and big-name guests like Shaquille O’Neal and Sammy Hagar at ARIA. The Strip gets a new food and cocktail festival this weekend.
Food trucks and specialty vendors from all over the country roll into Henderson September 25–27 as the Great American Foodie Fest returns to Galleria Mall. Daily and VIP tickets are on sale now.
The Las Vegas Film Festival is dropping entry fees for the first 2,000 film submissions as it returns January 14–21, 2027, at Brenden Theatres at the Palms Casino Resort. Early entrants who already paid will get full refunds.
Hard Rock Rising 2026 wraps up at Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas on September 23. One local act will walk away with $10,000 and a shot at the global finals.
The Las Vegas Grand Prix is back November 19–21, 2026, bringing new restaurants, Michelin stars, and a major relaunch of XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas. Here’s where visitors are staying, eating, and celebrating during the city’s most exclusive race weekend.
Drink Las Vegas launches September 24–27, 2026, with more than 40 chefs and a packed schedule of tastings, panels, and parties across Aria, Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan, and Park MGM.
BTS wrapped up the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena, marking their first U.S. festival appearance in six years and ahead of their upcoming Latin American tour dates.
BTS returned to the iHeartRadio Music Festival for the first time since 2018, while Le Sserafim became the first K-pop girl group to perform at the event at T-Mobile Arena.
BTS headlined the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 18. Jungkook drew attention for his vocal range and stage presence during the group's four-song set in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Lights FC and Ualett will recognize Hispanic gig workers during Hispanic Heritage Night on September 19, introducing a new international money transfer service and in-game tributes at Cashman Field.
Resorts World Las Vegas will host the 2026 Americas Final of the Global Champions Arabians Tour from October 2 to 4, bringing elite Arabian horse competition, luxury hospitality, and live entertainment to the Strip.
Las Vegas is seeing a wave of new restaurant openings, food hall launches, and entertainment events this fall, while some venues prepare to close or change hands. Here’s what locals and visitors should know about the latest changes across the city.
The Oddities and Curiosities Expo returns to World Market Center on September 19-20, offering taxidermy classes, vintage medical artifacts, and live sideshow acts for fans of the unusual
Seminar tickets for Cigar Aficionado’s Big Smoke Las Vegas 30th anniversary have sold out ahead of the November event at Horseshoe Las Vegas, but evening tickets remain available for cigar fans seeking access to the main festivities.
Wynn Las Vegas will host the WPT World Championship festival from November 27 to December 21, featuring more than $20 million in guaranteed prize pools and a new $1 million mystery bounty format
Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre will become a lively spot for music, dance, and food as Las Vegas celebrates Mexico’s Independence Day with a free event open to all. The gathering at 7101 N. Buffalo Drive features live performances and local vendors.
EDC Las Vegas will run across two weekends in May 2027 and introduce a 12 day Camp EDC experience at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Passes for the extended camping option go on sale September 10 2026
Elizabeth Taylor’s final car, a 2006 Maybach 57, will be on public display at the Las Vegas Convention Center during Barrett-Jackson’s 2026 Las Vegas Auction before heading to the 2027 Scottsdale sale
Elizabeth Taylor’s final car, a 2006 Maybach 57, will be on public display at the Las Vegas Convention Center during Barrett-Jackson’s 2026 auction before heading to the 2027 Scottsdale sale
Burning Man’s attendee base is shifting older as fewer people in their 20s join the annual Nevada festival. With ticket prices now reaching up to $3,000 and luxury camps on the rise, the event’s culture is changing
Extreme Thing Sports & Music Festival will mark its 25th anniversary at Desert Breeze Event Center on March 20, 2027, with early bird tickets available for $50 starting September 4. The event promises a mix of alternative music and action sports.
Downtown Las Vegas will mark Mexican Independence Day on September 15 with a free, all-ages event at Fremont Street Experience, featuring Latin music, food trucks, and a headline set by Terry Ilous and The Vagabonds.
Extreme Thing, the all-ages sports and music festival, will return to Desert Breeze Park’s Events Center on March 20, 2027, marking its first Las Vegas appearance in a decade and celebrating 25 years since its debut.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas will host a two-week Carín León takeover from September 1–14, featuring special events, pop-ups, and exclusive merchandise as León begins his sold-out Sphere residency and celebrates Mexican Independence Day weekend.
The PBR Teams Championship is set for November 6-8 at T-Mobile Arena, but fans can catch Cort McFadden and the Las Vegas High School Rodeo team at Las Vegas Ballpark’s Country Night on August 27
AREA15 will host the return of ScAREA15: Strange Circus Massive on October 31, headlined by Valentino Khan and featuring multiple performers across the immersive Las Vegas entertainment district
Ciara, the Smashing Pumpkins, and Stella Lefty have been added to the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival lineup at T-Mobile Arena, with performances set for September 18 and 19. The event will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest and streamed live.
The SHERO Foundation’s 10th annual “I AM RADIANT” Fashion Show will take place August 30, 2026, at Macy’s inside Fashion Show Las Vegas, highlighting local youth and survivor-made jewelry in a live runway event.
The 25th Anniversary 9/11 “Never Forget” Tribute will take place September 11 on Fremont Street, featuring a sunrise Freedom Ride and an evening march of first responders to honor those lost in 2001.
Las Vegas will mark National Fantasy Football Draft Day on August 21 with a city proclamation and a multi-day festival at Circa Resort & Casino, featuring live podcasts, industry panels, and fan competitions.
