Las Vegas is ready to welcome visitors this summer with a lineup of world-class concerts, shows, festivals and brand-new events making their debut in the destination.
From free concerts taking over Downtown Las Vegas to poolside flicks across the Strip and beyond, the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World offers something fresh, fabulous and fun for every summer traveler.
Highlights throughout the summer include:
Deals on Hotel Stays and More
Circa Resort & Casino has returned its All-In Summer Hotel Package through Thursday, Sept. 4, which includes a two-night stay plus some of the resort’s most notable activities with resort fees and taxes included for $400.
MGM Resorts International is celebrating summer with multiple offers including limited-time pricing on room packages, dining options, immersive experiences and shows across its Las Vegas resorts. Offer highlights include a $150 food and beverage credit on bookings at select properties, a room and show package at select properties, up to 40% off select entertainment, retail deals, and a limited-time attraction bundle that includes various experiences like the new Bob Marley Hope Road opening this month at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.
The Plaza Hotel & Casino is offering the All-Inclusive Hotel Package through Saturday, Aug. 30, which features bottomless libations, breakfast and dinner, discounted appetizers, a free Friday fireworks show throughout summer, waived resort fees and more starting at $125 per person.
Resorts World Las Vegas is offering complimentary self-parking through Thursday, Aug. 28.
The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower launched its “Summer of Value” promotion for stays through Thursday, Aug. 28, which offers a $49 midweek and $99 weekend room rate inclusive of taxes and fees, in addition to a $25 daily dining credit and complimentary admission for two to the Observation Deck.
Debuts
AREA15, the immersive hub of experiential art and entertainment, will welcome Universal Horror Unleashed as the first new experience of its 20-acre expansion. The year-round, fully immersive and high-quality horror spectacle with four haunted houses, fully themed entertainment areas and more, is set to open Thursday, Aug. 14.
Spanning nearly 1.5 acres, the all-new Go Pool at Flamingo Las Vegas is open following its $20 million transformation and features a multi-pool complex for guests 21 and older with a swim-up bar, DJs, 33 VIP cabanas, temperature-controlled pools, cool-deck surfacing, and more.
Grand Prix Plaza, North America’s largest and most dynamic Formula 1 attraction, launched its new “Grand Prix Sundays” watch parties which will showcase each Formula 1 Grand Prix race throughout the summer either broadcast live or via replay.
Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino is a brand-new luxury day club with vibrant tropical energy, private cabanas, and world-class entertainment from Steve Aoki, DJ Shift, Martin Garrix with Justin Mylo, Cedric Gervais and more during June.
Athena at Night at Resorts World Las Vegas is the newest after-dark experience where guests can swim, sip on cocktails and stay out late beginning Wednesday, June 18 and running from 8-11 p.m. on select evenings throughout the summer at Athena Infinity Ultra Pool.
Summertime Happenings and Festivals
The PUMA Flagship store at BLVD Las Vegas will host a Relay Run and Afterparty on Saturday, June 7 in celebration of Global Running Day. The event will be open to the public and includes a run-walk-jog to the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign and back, a live DJ, refreshments and free giveaways.
Fashion Show Las Vegas will host a First Day of Summer Festival on Saturday, June 21 with live entertainment by Sam Johnson, known for his dynamic blend of acoustic pop, rock, reggae and soulful rhythms, along with a lei-making station and a swag-bag giveaway.
Temptation Sundays returns to the North pool at Luxor Hotel and Casino every Sunday through Aug. 31 and invites guests to celebrate loud and proud with special events, pop-ups, the hottest DJs, showstopping drag queens and more.
The Las Vegas Songwriters Festival presented by MGM Resorts International and Entersong Entertainment will take place Thursday, Aug. 21 through Sunday, Aug. 24 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. This four-day celebration will bring together the iconic voices behind some of today’s biggest hits in an intimate and immersive experience.
The Lights Fest, the renowned family-friendly sky lantern festival, will illuminate the desert sky with biodegradable lanterns right outside of Las Vegas on Saturday, June 14, and will feature live music, food trucks and more during the event.
Lineups and Latest in Dayclubs
Marquee Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas features a high-energy talent roster of DJs this summer including Chris Lake on Saturday, June 7; Justin Credible – Poolside Sundays on Sunday, June 8; Jonny Petro – Mondays on My Mind on Monday, June 9; and more throughout July, August and September.
Drai’s Beachclub at The Cromwell is the ultimate oasis with luxurious pools, exclusive cabanas, breathtaking views, and pulsating beats of top-tier DJs and live performances, including Wiz Khalifa on Saturday, June 7; Maria Romano on Sunday, June 8; Waka Flocka on Friday, June 13; DaBaby on Saturday, January 14, and more.
LIV Beach at Fontainebleau Las Vegas is an upscale space inspired by the French Riviera with beats throughout the pool season, including Dom Dolla on Saturday, June 7; D.O.D. – Sunday Swim Club on Sunday, June 8; Sommer Ray on Friday, June 13; John Summit on Saturday, June 14; and many more acts, cocktails and one-of-a-kind fun throughout summer.
DAYLIGHT Beach Club at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino is offering a packed lineup of talent throughout June with upcoming events including appearances from reality TV stars Tom Schwartz and Johnny Bananas on Saturday, June 14; Saddle Club Saturday, a summertime bash where country grit meets EDM on Saturday, June 21; and The Ying Yang Twins for an epic edition of “LIT Sundays” on Sunday, June 22.
Ayu Dayclub at Resorts World Las Vegas is delivering sizzling performances and exciting events this summer with upcoming highlights, including Kaskade’s Summer Lovin’ on Saturday, June 14; Luke Alexander | 4-Year Anniversary Weekend on Friday, June 20, and more.
Tao Beach Dayclub at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas blends Asian-inspired elegance with a modern party atmosphere, lush scenery, luxurious private cabanas, refreshing plunge pools and high-energy entertainment, including Tyga on Sunday, June 8; Jerro on Friday, June 13; Deorro on Saturday, June 14, and more.
Encore Beach Club at Wynn Las Vegas features beautiful, temperature-controlled pools that are surrounded by daybeds and private cabanas. Upcoming performances include Diplo with Special Guest It’s Murph on Saturday, June 7; Marc Stout, Chris Garcia & Xenaa, DMTRI on Sunday, June 8; Gryffin on Friday, June 13 and more throughout the summer.
Outdoor Concerts
The brand-new “Bel-Aire Backyard Poolside Concert Series” at Durango Casino & Resort is combining the high-energy thrills of a live concert with laid-back luxury in an all-new series with upcoming acts including Dashboard Confessional on Saturday, July 12 and Michael Franti & Spearhead’s “Welcome to the Family Tour” on Friday, Aug. 22.
Downtown Rocks 2025, the free concert series featuring chart-topping artists and iconic music legends, is making its return to the Fremont Street Experience with upcoming acts including Buckcherry on Saturday, June 7 and Robin Thicke on Saturday, June 21.
The Event Lawn – Live On the Lawn at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is a new series of outdoor live music experiences with upcoming acts including Pepper on Friday, June 6, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony on Saturday, June 7, and Yacht Rock Revue on Sunday, June 15.
Flicks Al-Fresco
Dive In Movies has returned to The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas every Monday this summer with films being broadcast on the resort’s 65-foot digital marquee, including “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” on June 9, “Wicked” on June 16, “The Goonies” on June 23, “Top Gun” on June 30, a special showing of “Top Gun: Maverick” on Friday, July 4, and more showings throughout the summer.
The complimentary series, Movies on The Green at The District at Green Valley Ranch, will show “Lilo & Stitch” on Saturday, June 7 and “You’ve Got Mail” on Saturday, June 14.
The Oasis Cinema Club series will make a splash with its return to Fontainebleau Las Vegas, featuring popular flicks ““Moana” on Sunday, June 8; “Inside Out 2” on Sunday, June 22; “Toy Story” on Thursday, June 26 and more – all on an outdoor projection screen at the resort’s lavish six-acre Oasis Pool.
Dive-In Movie Nights at M Pool at M Resort Spa Casino features a brand-new 800-square-foot LED screen this season, showcasing blockbusters “Toy Story” on Friday, June 13, “The Wizard of Oz” on Friday, June 27, “Aladdin” on Friday, July 11, “Incredibles 2” on Friday, July 25, and more.
Flicks Float at The Swimmin’ Hole at Silverton Casino Lodge has showings every Tuesday at dusk and includes “50 First Dates” on June 10, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” on June 17, “Jaws” on June 24, “Independence Day” on July 1, and more throughout the summer.
Sizzling Concerts
Grammy Award-winning global superstar, Kelly Clarkson, is returning to Las Vegas with a new residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace kicking off Friday, July 4, with 18 performances scheduled through Saturday, Nov. 15.
Multiplatinum country rock trailblazer, Brantley Gilbert, will bring his headlining “Tattoos Tour 2025” to BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Saturday, July 26.
Multiplatinum singer-songwriter, Rob Thomas, will return to the stage this summer for a solo tour, “The All Night Days Tour,” which will bring Thomas’ signature vocals and acclaimed songwriting to BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 5.
Fresh off his first public performance in five years, legendary Van Halen frontman, David Lee Roth, will put on a performance at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Saturday, Sept. 6.
Platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated singer and actor, Chris Isaak, will return to the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort on Friday, July 18.
Grammy Award-winning R&B artist, Fantasia, will perform at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort on Saturday, July 19.
Rock legends and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, will perform at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort on Saturday, Aug. 2.
Multi-Grammy Award-winning superstar, Bruno Mars, will perform nine additional 2025 shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM on Friday, Aug. 22 to Saturday, Aug. 23; Tuesday, Aug. 26 to Wednesday, Aug. 27; Wednesday, Sept. 3; and Friday, Sept. 5 to Saturday, Sept. 6.
Legendary band Sublime is set to take over Dolby Live at Park MGM with “Fear, Loathing, and Sublime in Las Vegas,” a three-day celebration of music including two shows on Friday, Aug. 15 to Saturday, Aug. 16, kicking off with a welcome party on Thursday, Aug. 14.
Vietnamese music fans are in for an unforgettable experience as the Anh Trai Say Hi Concert arrives on American soil for the first time ever on Saturday, July 26 to Sunday, July 27 at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
The Backstreet Boys announced the final three shows of their summer residency, Into The Millennium at Sphere, taking place from Friday, Aug. 22 to Sunday, Aug. 24.
New Orleans duo, $uicideboy$, and powerhouse cousins, Ruby da Cherry and $crim, will make a stop at T-Mobile Arena on Friday, Aug. 22.
Seth MacFarlane, five-time Grammy-nominated vocalist and Emmy Award-winning entertainer, is bringing his signature big-band style and rich baritone vocals to Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for three nights from Thursday, July 3 through Saturday, July 5.
This summer, ska-punk outfit, Streetlight Manifesto, will make its debut at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Tuesday, July 22 with its signature brassy, upbeat brand of third-wave ska and punk-style melodies.
Multi-award-winning country artist, Dwight Yoakam, will bring his talents to The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Sunday, Aug. 10 for a one-night-only performance.
Founded deep in the heart of West Texas, Treaty Oak Revival will bring its foundation of Texas Red Dirty Country combined with a one-of-a-kind sound to The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Saturday, July 26.
Grammy Award-winning rap icon, Nas, has announced additional performances of NAS – ILLMATIC: LIVE with Las Vegas Philharmonic at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas over NBA Summer League on Wednesday, July 9; Friday, July 11 to Saturday, July 12; and Friday, July 18 to Saturday, July 19.
Action-Packed Attractions
Play Playground, Las Vegas’ most playful bar and interactive experience, at Luxor Hotel and Casino is welcoming guests 13 and older during daytime hours for the summer, offering a bold new way for teens and adults to experience the Strip through larger-than-life games, interactive puzzles and more.
Swingers Las Vegas, the adults-only crazy golf club and arcade experience at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, is changing the rules of the game this summer with the launch of family sessions, a limited-time daytime experience designed for kids, teens and families and running through Aug. 31.
Summer Laughs and Shows
Popular comedy podcast, The Basement Yard, will bring its world tour to The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Sunday, Aug. 31 with a night of unfiltered humor, spontaneous antics, and fan-favorite banter that has made this show a viral sensation.
Ron White will return to perform two additional shows at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas with one show set for Saturday, Aug. 23.
Comedian Nurse Blake returns to Las Vegas and joins the Aces of Comedy all-star lineup to perform two shows at David Copperfield Theater at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino.
The Pointer Sisters, the hitmakers behind iconic anthems like “I’m So Excited,” “Jump (For My Love)” and “Neutron Dance,” are set to electrify the Orleans Showroom at The Orleans Hotel & Casino on Friday, Sept. 5 to Saturday, Sept. 6.
Gary Owen, one of America’s most beloved comedians, will return to the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort for the third year in a row on Saturday, July 12.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives world debut live show “MomTok: The Unholy Tea” is taking over The Palazzo Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Saturday, June 7.
Comedy sensation Leanne Morgan is extending her tour with back-to-back shows at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 15 to Saturday, Aug. 16.
Multi-hyphenate entertainer, Tiffany Haddish, will debut at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with “The Funny and Fearless Tour” on Friday, June 27.
This summer, KÀ by Cirque du Soleil at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino and Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino will change their showtimes through Monday, Sept. 1 to allow audiences more flexibility to experience the acclaimed productions at a time that fits seamlessly into their summer schedules.
All-star comedian, actor and host, Michael Yo, will continue to light up the stage at New York-New York Hotel & Casino as his performances in Mad Apple by Cirque du Soleil have been extended through Saturday, June 14 due to popular demand.
The internationally acclaimed Chippendales are set to take their legendary show to new heights with a move to their own dedicated theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, beginning Thursday, July 3.
David Blaine announced a nine-show extension of his critically acclaimed production, David Blaine: Live in Las Vegas at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, with summer performances on Wednesday, July 23; Friday, July 25 to Saturday, July 26; Wednesday, Sept. 17; and Friday, Sept. 19 to Saturday, Sept. 20.
Summer Bites and Cocktails
With all the excitement taking place this summer in Las Vegas, visitors are sure to work up an appetite. Here is a fresh lineup of new culinary hot spots, summer prix fixe menus and more that are perfect for satisfying summer cravings.
Holsteins Shakes & Buns, the home of outrageous burgers and over-the-top milkshakes, is bringing the party downtown with a brand-new location in the heart of the Arts District.
Zaytinya, under the direction of chef José Andrés, is a fresh, new addition that debuted in May at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace and features a vibrant Mediterranean dining experience rooted in the rich culinary traditions of Turkey, Greece and Lebanon.
Participating MGM Resorts restaurants will offer prix fixe menu options for brunch, lunch and dinner beginning Friday, June 13, with participating restaurants including a special three-course menu at Harvest at Bellagio Resort & Casino, a three-course menu at Bardot Brasserie at ARIA Resort & Casino, and an exquisite four-course dinner at LPM Restaurant & Bar at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
Guests can now step into the kitchen of select restaurants at Paris Las Vegas with one-hour interactive classes that will teach cooks at all knowledge levels how to master a signature dish on celebrity-driven menus. Upcoming classes include: Big Martha’s Pierogies Making Class at The Bedford by Martha Stewart; Mastering the Art of Steak at Gordon Ramsay Steak; and Sushi Master Class at Nobu. at Paris Las Vegas.
WAKUDA, the elevated Japanese restaurant from 50 Eggs Hospitality Group and Michelin-star chef Tetsuya Wakuda at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, has announced a decadent, new five-course summer prix fixe menu that offers a journey through curated Japanese flavors and a complimentary WAKUDA welcome cocktail.
PISCES Bar and Seafare made its May debut at Wynn Las Vegas on the resort’s iconic Lake of Dreams. The restaurant celebrates the distinctive cuisine of the Mediterranean coast with a menu from executive chef, Martin Heierling, that includes caviar and crudo, dry-aged fish, bountiful seafood platters and fresh pasta.
Getting Around the Destination
The Las Vegas Monorail is the best way to zip around the Strip while taking a break from the elements with air-conditioned trains. Offering seven stops along the resort corridor, the Monorail offers convenient access to shows, events and entertainment in Las Vegas. Individual rides and multiday passes can be purchased at a discounted rate here, with the hours of operation provided here.
ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with positioning Southern Nevada as the undisputed global destination for leisure and business travel and operates the 4.6 million-square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With 151,000 hotel rooms and nearly 15 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas, the LVCVA’s mission centers on attracting visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Vegas Loop at Las Vegas Convention Center, designed and operated by The Boring Company, and also owns the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to www.LVCVA.com, www.VisitLasVegas.com or www.VegasMeansBusiness.com.
