Las Vegas resorts are bracing for a 4.4% jump in Labor Day weekend visitors, with average nightly hotel rates climbing to $269 and economic impact projected to top $700 million for Southern Nevada.
Palms Casino Resort has launched a 7,300-square-foot smoke-free gaming area, raising $35,000 for Southern Nevada nonprofits during its opening week. The new space offers 224 slot machines and a dedicated bar near the sportsbook.
Grammy winner Rick Springfield brought his signature hits and energetic stage presence to Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort on August 29, performing a 90-minute set that included fan favorites and classic covers.
Palms Casino Resort will mark the grand opening of its new 7,300-square-foot non-smoking gaming area on September 1, featuring a charity slot tournament benefiting 10 Southern Nevada nonprofits.
Comedian Aries Spears, known for his eight seasons on “MAD TV,” will bring his stand-up to Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on April 2, 2027. Tickets start at $35 and go on sale August 28.
A guest from Idaho Falls hit a $927,063 jackpot on a Dancing Drums Dragon slot at The STRAT, scoring the win in just six minutes with $3 spins early Friday morning on the north Strip.
Neon City Festival returns to Downtown Las Vegas November 20-22 with headliners Kaskade, Marshmello, Fat Joe and The Fray. The free, all-ages event expands its footprint and adds new partners for its third year
Las Vegas will host a packed Labor Day Weekend from September 3–7, 2026, featuring major concerts, pool parties, nightlife, dining specials and hotel offers at top resorts and venues throughout the city.
Las Vegas venues will host Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy during NFR week, Derek Hough’s holiday dance show at Fontainebleau, the Jonas Brothers’ nostalgia tour at MGM Grand, and Big Boy’s Comedy Fiesta at Palms this fall.
Big Boy’s Comedy Fiesta is set for October 15, 2026, at the Pearl Concert Theater inside Palms Casino Resort, with tickets starting at $49 and a lineup featuring George Lopez, Marlon Wayans, and more
The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas has expanded its Westside campus, adding new hands-on training spaces and programs to help local residents and hospitality workers advance in the city’s hotel and restaurant industry.
Las Vegas will mark Mexican Independence Day in September 2026 with a full schedule of Latin music, comedy, and entertainment at venues across the Strip, including Sphere, MGM Grand, and T-Mobile Arena
VegasChanges.com has refreshed its coverage of eleven Reno casino resorts, adding updated details and over 250 new photos. The update offers Las Vegas visitors a current look at Northern Nevada’s major gaming properties.
AEW star Darby Allin visited Las Vegas for Dynamite and Collision at Palms, sharing insights on his world title win, signature stunts, and his recent climb of Mount Everest ahead of AEW All In: London on August 30
Las Vegas venues have announced new 2027 concert dates for Koe Wetzel at Planet Hollywood, Richard Marx at Palms, Backstreet Boys at Sphere, Lindsey Stirling at the Venetian, and the Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival at Sunset Park.
Palms Casino Resort will open a new 7,300-square-foot enclosed nonsmoking gaming area with 224 slot machines near the William Hill Sportsbook on August 24, followed by a charity event and grand opening on September 1.
