A 15-year-old lost his life and two others were wounded during the First Friday arts festival in the Las Vegas Arts District. Organizers have called off future events while the city and police review safety.
The Cannabis Co. will host its Canniversary Giveback on October 17 at 200 E Charleston Blvd, offering food, music, raffles, and special pricing while donating part of the proceeds to a local community fund
Animazing Gallery brings Beyond the Wall to the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort from October 16 to November 2, 2026. The show features original Pink Floyd artwork by Gerald Scarfe, Storm Thorgerson, and Ginger Gilmour.
Kurt Busch will drive the pace car for the South Point 400 on October 4 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the venue honors his brother Kyle Busch during a weekend of tributes and NASCAR playoff racing.
The Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube will stay on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway calendar every March through 2027. This marks a decade of Pennzoil’s title sponsorship and keeps a major NASCAR weekend anchored in Southern Nevada.
The Goblokes, a Malaysian rockabilly band, are pushing for a debut at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend. They’re recording their first album and building buzz with shows at home and abroad.
The South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race is set for October 4, 2026 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, bringing top drivers and high-speed action to one of Nevada’s most competitive tracks
The San Gennaro Feast returns to the Rio Las Vegas Convention Center parking lot from September 30 to October 4, offering carnival rides, Italian-American food, live music and a traditional procession.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway will dedicate the 2026 Fall NASCAR Chase Weekend to Kyle Busch, unveiling permanent memorials, special race events, and family tributes at the track where his racing journey began.
Metallica brings 24 Sphere shows to Las Vegas from October to March, with no-repeat setlists, a pop-up shop at The Venetian, a Red Cross blood drive, and exclusive fan experiences across the city
Johnny Depp crashed Drink Las Vegas at Park MGM, stealing the spotlight by chomping on a decorative hedge as the festival kicked off and his new film Day Drinker dropped its first teaser.
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
