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.
Las Vegas will add a new large-scale food and drink festival to its calendar this fall. Drink Las Vegas is set for September 24 to 27, 2026, taking over four major MGM Resorts properties: Aria, Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan, and Park MGM. The event is confirmed for these dates and is being promoted as a major citywide gathering, according to independent event listings and a feature by iHeart.
More than 40 chefs from around the country are scheduled to participate, including Roy Choi, Tom Colicchio, Mary Sue Milliken, Michael Mina, Masaharu Morimoto, Wolfgang Puck, and Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Local chefs will join the lineup, offering a broad look at contemporary American dining. The program includes lunches, dinners, tastings, panels, seminars, and parties, aiming to combine food and beverage in new ways.
Events across four resorts
The festival will use more than 30 venues across Aria, Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan, and Park MGM. Each property will host its own set of events, with guests encouraged to move between locations for different experiences. Organizers have designed the schedule so attendees can explore the Strip through a series of connected events at these resorts.
While the festival's name highlights drinks, the programming is built around both food and beverage. Mixologists and sommeliers will join chefs on the schedule. The event also overlaps with other beverage-focused gatherings, such as the "Three Hearts: Reimagine Rum" event by Women of the Vine & Spirits on September 25 at Park MGM. Details on that event are available from the official Women of the Vine & Spirits announcement.
What to expect at Drink Las Vegas
Guests can choose from ticketed and curated experiences, from small lunches to large tastings and late-night parties. The schedule is designed to get people moving between properties and to showcase the Strip's food scene over four days. As of mid-September 2026, there are no signs of cancellation or postponement, and the festival remains a highlight of the city's fall events.
Drink Las Vegas joins a busy season for food and beverage festivals in the city. As reported earlier, other events have seen strong demand for seminars and exclusive experiences, showing the ongoing interest in culinary gatherings. In the weeks before Drink Las Vegas, MGM Resorts announced the permanent closure of Mama Rabbit Mezcal + Tequila Bar at Park MGM as of September 14, 2026, just ten days before the festival, which changes the lineup of venues available during the event.
Las Vegas hospitality raises the bar
The festival's debut reflects MGM Resorts International's continued focus on large, chef-driven events that highlight Las Vegas as a dining destination. By bringing together local and national chefs, Drink Las Vegas aims to showcase the city's hospitality scene and attract visitors looking for more than gaming or nightlife.
With its multi-property format and a roster of well-known chefs, Drink Las Vegas is set to become a regular part of the city's event calendar. The festival's mix of food and beverage programming, along with the involvement of top resorts, points to a hospitality industry that is investing in new experiences. For anyone planning a visit in late September 2026, the festival offers a new way to experience Las Vegas through its restaurants and bars. More information and updates are available at drinklasvegas.com.
