Las Vegas Concerts and Music Festivals 2026-27: Venues, Festivals and Tickets

Las Vegas has more big concert venues within a few miles of each other than almost anywhere: an immersive dome, two arenas, an NFL stadium, resort theaters built for long residencies and a handful of smaller clubs. It also hosts EDC, one of the largest electronic music festivals in the world. The line-up changes constantly, and so do the festivals: two big Vegas festivals are taking time off, as this guide explains.

Venue and festival details here were checked on each official site in September 2026. For who is playing on your dates, always go to the venue's own calendar.

Quick Guide

The Big Venues

Sphere

The spherical venue beside the Venetian wraps the audience in a giant interior screen with an immersive sound system, and has changed what a Vegas concert residency looks like. In September 2026 its site featured The Wizard of Oz at Sphere and listed performers including the Eagles, the Backstreet Boys, Metallica and Carin León. Because the screen fills your field of view, seat choice matters more than at most venues: check the view from your section before buying. Dates change often, so use Sphere's own calendar.

T-Mobile Arena

At 3780 S Las Vegas Blvd, between Park MGM and New York-New York, T-Mobile Arena is home to the Vegas Golden Knights and hosts UFC events and major arena tours. It's an easy walk from the south and center Strip. Upcoming listings in autumn 2026 included Wu-Tang Clan's "Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber" with Mobb Deep on October 3, 2026. Check the arena's bag policy before you go.

Allegiant Stadium

The Raiders' domed stadium at 3333 Al Davis Way, just west of the south Strip across I-15, hosts the biggest stadium tours. Its site listed Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean's Double Down Tour and KAROL G, and three Oasis nights in August 2027, and it will host the 2027 College Football Playoff National Championship. Walking from Mandalay Bay and Luxor is possible, but event-day traffic is heavy; check the stadium's transport page.

MGM Grand Garden Arena

The arena inside MGM Grand has hosted concerts and championship fights since the 1990s. It is reached through the resort, and the monorail's MGM Grand station is nearby. MGM Resorts' site lists current events.

Residency theaters

Many of the biggest names play residencies: runs of dates in resort theaters built for them, such as the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Dolby Live at Park MGM and the theater at Planet Hollywood. Residencies are announced and end frequently, so check the resort's entertainment page for who is on. Our shows guide covers the resident productions.

Mid-Size and Small Venues

House of Blues, Mandalay Bay

House of Blues at Mandalay Bay has a Music Hall and a smaller B Side room, and its September–October 2026 calendar featured artists such as Santana, Cannons, Madeon and Epik High. It also runs a Gospel Brunch; see its site for dates.

Brooklyn Bowl, The LINQ Promenade

A concert venue and bowling alley in one, with food and drinks, on The LINQ Promenade. Its site lists opening at 5 p.m., with the venue closed on some days for events, so check the calendar.

Local music bars

• Sand Dollar Lounge (3355 Spring Mountain Road): a small bar known for live blues, funk and soul.
• Backstage Bar & Billiards (601 E Fremont St): a Downtown club for rock, punk and metal shows.
• The Dispensary Lounge (on East Tropicana Avenue): a retro lounge known for live jazz.

Schedules and covers change weekly; check each bar's own listings. Our live music guide has more.

Free music: Fremont Street Experience

Fremont Street Experience says it has free entertainment on three stages every night, under the canopy of lights Downtown. It also runs events such as its Downtown Rocks summer concert series. Its calendar lists what's on each night.

Music Festivals

EDC Las Vegas

Electric Daisy Carnival is held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, north of the city, and runs from night to early morning with multiple stages, art installations and carnival rides. For 2027 EDC has announced two weekends: May 14–16 and May 21–23, 2027. Hotels fill and prices rise on both, so book early if you're going, or avoid those weekends if you aren't. Check EDC's site for tickets, hours, age rules and official shuttles.

When We Were Young

The emo and pop-punk festival, held in Las Vegas each October in recent years, is taking 2026 off. Its organizers say it will return to Las Vegas in October 2027.

Life is Beautiful and Lovers & Friends

Life is Beautiful, the Downtown music and arts festival that ran in September, has not been held since 2024, and its website no longer loads. Lovers & Friends, the hip-hop and R&B nostalgia festival, had its 2024 edition cancelled because of dangerous winds, and its site announced no future dates when checked. Treat older guides that list either as annual events with caution.

Other big weekends

Award shows, radio festivals and one-off stadium concerts also come to Las Vegas, often at T-Mobile Arena or Allegiant Stadium. Check the venue calendars for your dates.

Buying Tickets

• Start at the venue's own site. It links to the official ticket seller, which is the safest place to buy.
• Pre-sales: artist fan clubs, venue mailing lists and some card programs get early access.
• Resale: resale marketplaces can have seats after a sell-out, at prices that swing with demand. Compare the full price with fees before paying, and avoid buying from strangers online.
• Hotel packages: the resort hosting a residency sometimes bundles tickets with rooms.
• Check the bag policy at arenas and the stadium before you go; many allow only small or clear bags.

Choosing seats

• Arenas: lower-bowl seats to the side of the stage often beat distant floor spots.
• Stadium: the floor is standing room at many shows; upper levels are cheaper but far from the stage.
• Sphere: the experience depends on where you sit; check the venue's seat guidance before buying.

For shows other than concerts, see our guide to cheap show tickets.

Planning Around the Calendar

• Spring: EDC in May fills the city for its weekends.
• Summer: heat moves most music indoors; free Downtown concerts continue.
• Autumn: busy with arena and stadium tours and football weekends.
• Winter: the F1 race week in November and New Year's Eve bring major shows and high hotel rates. See our winter guide.

Big concerts and fights push up hotel prices nearby. If you're coming for a show at T-Mobile Arena or Allegiant Stadium, a south or center Strip hotel keeps you within walking distance.

Getting There and Practical Tips

• Walk if you can. After big events, ride-share pickups are crowded and slow.
• Arrive early for security lines at arenas and the stadium.
• Eat before the show: venue food and drink are expensive.
• Check age rules: some shows and clubs are 21+.
• Summer festivals: heat is a real risk; drink water and take breaks.

Planning Your Concert Trip

Pick the show first, then the hotel: stay within walking distance of the venue if you can. Buy through the venue's own links, check the bag policy and transport page, and for festivals book rooms as soon as dates are announced. For 2026–27, the dates to know are EDC's two weekends in May 2027 and When We Were Young's return in October 2027. For nightlife after the show, see our nightclubs guide.