How to Secure Las Vegas Grand Prix Tickets for 2026 Race Weekend
Formula 1 returns to the Las Vegas Strip November 19–21, 2026. Night racing, top drivers, and high demand for tickets—here’s what fans need to know to get seats before they’re gone.
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Major events are recurring named Las Vegas gatherings whose identity extends beyond a single venue or article cycle. They matter because festivals sports weeks and citywide entertainment events can change hotel demand traffic pricing and visitor behavior across the market.
Coverage follows dates venue plans attendance developments ticket changes transportation impacts and notable operational updates. Keeping each event as one entity supports both current reporting and year-to-year timelines without creating separate schedule or travel facet tags.
Coverage follows dates venue plans attendance developments ticket changes transportation impacts and notable operational updates. Keeping each event as one entity supports both current reporting and year-to-year timelines without creating separate schedule or travel facet tags.
Insomniac gets Clark County backing for new Las Vegas events venue
Insomniac has secured $10 million in Clark County redevelopment money to turn the old Sahara Event Center at 800 Liberace Avenue into a new live music and events space.
Great American Foodie Fest brings national flavors to Henderson
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.
Las Vegas Grand Prix VIP experience gives fans rare inside access
One winner and a guest will get flights, hotel, team gear, and three days in the paddock at the Las Vegas Grand Prix with the Atlassian Williams F1 Team. Here’s what the 2026 VIP package really offers.
Las Vegas Grand Prix travel mistakes upend race week plans
The Las Vegas Grand Prix returns November 19–21, 2026, but transportation missteps could ruin even the best race weekend plans. Road closures and detours will reshape how visitors and locals get around the Strip.
Formula 1 weekend remakes the Las Vegas Strip with new stars and XS Nightclub relaunch
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.
BTS Closes Out iHeartRadio Music Festival With Las Vegas Return
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 and Le Sserafim make history at iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas
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.
Mega Millions jackpot hits $244 million as local football teams keep winning
The Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $244 million for the September 18, 2026 drawing, while high school football teams like Hilton and Monroe continue their undefeated runs.
Burger Deals and Big Events Pack Las Vegas Restaurants and Venues
National Cheeseburger Day brings burger specials to Las Vegas while concerts, festivals, and sports fill the city with visitors and activity.
Oprah Winfrey Brings 'Aha' Live Show to Sphere Las Vegas in 2027
Oprah Winfrey will headline a new immersive show, Aha, at Sphere Las Vegas with four performances scheduled for April 2–4, 2027. The event features live music, storytelling, and original works, with tickets starting at $145.
Metallica and Red Cross Launch Las Vegas Blood Drive at Sphere Residency
Metallica teams up with the American Red Cross for a special blood drive at Fashion Show Las Vegas during their Sphere residency, offering fans exclusive rewards and a chance to win a replica of Lars Ulrich’s drum kit.
Global Champions Arabians Tour to hold 2026 Americas Final at Resorts World Las Vegas
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.
Oddities and Curiosities Expo brings taxidermy and sideshows to Las Vegas
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
Big Smoke Las Vegas Sells Out Seminars for 30th Anniversary Weekend
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.
WPT World Championship Returns to Wynn Las Vegas With $20 Million Guarantee
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
Omos defeats Rey Mysterio as new champions emerge at AAA TripleMania Las Vegas
AAA TripleMania 2026 Night One brought high-impact wrestling to MGM Grand in Las Vegas with Omos overpowering Rey Mysterio and new champions crowned in front of a packed crowd
Barrett-Jackson 2026 Las Vegas Auction brings collector cars to Convention Center
Hundreds of collector vehicles and vintage automobilia will cross the block at the Barrett-Jackson 2026 Las Vegas Auction from September 10 to 12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall, with live coverage and fan experiences throughout the event
Las Vegas Approves $1.45 Million Push for Australian Tourism
With Qantas launching nonstop flights between Sydney and Las Vegas later this year, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has committed up to $1.45 million to attract Australian visitors through targeted marketing campaigns
EDC Las Vegas Expands to Two Weekends with 12 Day Camp EDC Pass
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 Maybach 57 to Appear at Las Vegas Convention Center
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 Maybach to Appear at Las Vegas Convention Center
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 Faces Aging Crowd and Rising Costs in Nevada Desert
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
Henderson Sport & Social Sells Out Tournaments Ahead of $70M Opening
Henderson Sport & Social, a $70 million sports and entertainment complex, opens in October with all weekend tournaments sold out through 2026. The venue aims to boost local tourism and host major televised events.
Extreme Thing Festival Returns to Las Vegas for 25th Anniversary
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.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Unveils NFR Concerts, Fashion and Fan Events
Fontainebleau Las Vegas will host Dierks Bentley, Creed, and a slate of NFR-themed events and offers from December 3–12, including concerts, watch parties, and exclusive gatherings for rodeo fans on the Strip.
Extreme Thing Festival Returns to Las Vegas for 25th Anniversary
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.
Dwight Yoakam, Gary Allan and Chris Young Set for Resorts World NFR Concerts
Resorts World Theatre will host Dwight Yoakam, Gary Allan and Chris Young during Wrangler National Finals Rodeo week, with performances scheduled December 3–5 ahead of Riley Green’s “Cowboy As It Gets Tour” dates later that week.
Labor Day Traffic Expected to Slow I-15 at Nevada-California Border
Heavy congestion is forecast on Interstate 15 between Southern Nevada and Southern California as travelers return from Las Vegas on Labor Day, with peak delays expected midday near the state line. Gas prices remain elevated for the holiday weekend.
Las Vegas Strip Casino Revenue Rises 3.6% in July on Table Game Surge
Nevada casinos started the fiscal year strong, with Strip gaming revenue up 3.6% in July 2026, fueled by a spike in table game wagering and major entertainment events drawing visitors.