Las Vegas is the land of the eternal festival. Food festivals, art festivals, and any other type you can think of. We even have niche festivals the Rockabilly Weekender.
I've compiled a list of the 10 best festivals in Las Vegas. Read on.
#1. International Fight Week
When: June – July
This is a week-long
UFC festival where you catch exciting action. You get to be a part of the treasured UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and experience amateur tournaments, live entertainment, and ceremonial weigh-ins.
#2. Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender
When: September and April
Location: The Orleans
Viva Las Vegas is where you get to celebrate rockabilly culture. The festival lasts for four days and attracts over 20,000 people to
The Orleans Hotel and Casino. You’ll delight in classic car shows, burlesque shows, pool parties, and even vintage clothing booths. If you’re a tattoo person like me, there are lots of tattoo parlors for you.
#3. Las Vegas PRIDE Festival
When: October
Location: Downtown Las Vegas
This is the largest
LGBTQ+ festival in Las Vegas, and attracts over 10,000 people annually. You get to enjoy 2 days of exhibitions, amazing cuisine, and live music. There’s even a gorgeous night parade that you can be part of.
#4. Exodus Festival
When: May – August
This is a very popular
EDM music festival where you get to dance your stress away. It takes place every year and brings the most popular DJs from all around the world come to clubs like
Omnia,
Wet Republic, and
Encore Beach Club.
#5. Great American Foodie Fest
When: April
Location: Galleria At Sunset
This is for the foodies. You get to celebrate the
best American foods in this 3-day festival. It takes place at
Galleria At Sunset and it’s possibly the largest food- centric festival on the West Coast. Enjoy delicious cuisine and craft cocktails, with ample parking and free entry for your kids.
#6. Epicurean Affair
When: May
Location: Red Rock Resort
This is another wonderful Vegas
food festival that you’re bound to enjoy. It’s hosted by the Nevada Restaurant Association annually at the
Red Rock Resort, Casino & Spa. You’ll love the mouth-watering cuisine and craft cocktails.
#7. The Great Vegas Festival of Beer
When: April
When: Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
Great food goes hand in hand with great beer, and the
Great Vegas Festival of Beer will enable you to enjoy both. It honors Nevada’s craft beer and culinary history. Motley Brews hosts this great event annually at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, just 10 minutes from the Strip.
#8. Rise Lantern Festival
When: October
This is
the festival where you experience the magic of lighting a lantern, relaxing, and looking forward to seeing a better day. It takes place at the
Jean Dry Lakepad, which is just 25 minutes from Downtown Las Vegas. You’ll enjoy popular food from food trucks, live music, and many unique gifts from artists. At sundown, you release a lantern, on which you’ve written a personalized message, into the sky.
#9. iHeartRadio Music Festival
Open: September
Location: T-Mobile Arena
If you love parties, this is a
festival for you. You get to dance all night long with the biggest stars in the world for two whole days. It’s hosted at T-Mobile Arena.
#10. Life is Beautiful Festival
When: September
Location: Downtown Las Vegas
This is another top
live music fest with magnificent food and fun workshops. Make stunning memories here.
The 10 Best Festivals in Las Vegas (According to Me)
Las Vegas is the land of the eternal festival. Food festivals, art festivals, and any other type you can think of. We even have niche festivals the Rockabilly Weekender.
I've compiled a list of the 10 best festivals in Las Vegas. Read on.
#1. International Fight Week
When: June – July
This is a week-long UFC festival where you catch exciting action. You get to be a part of the treasured UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and experience amateur tournaments, live entertainment, and ceremonial weigh-ins.
#2. Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender
When: September and April
Location: The Orleans
Viva Las Vegas is where you get to celebrate rockabilly culture. The festival lasts for four days and attracts over 20,000 people to The Orleans Hotel and Casino. You’ll delight in classic car shows, burlesque shows, pool parties, and even vintage clothing booths. If you’re a tattoo person like me, there are lots of tattoo parlors for you.
#3. Las Vegas PRIDE Festival
When: October
Location: Downtown Las Vegas
This is the largest LGBTQ+ festival in Las Vegas, and attracts over 10,000 people annually. You get to enjoy 2 days of exhibitions, amazing cuisine, and live music. There’s even a gorgeous night parade that you can be part of.
#4. Exodus Festival
When: May – August
This is a very popular EDM music festival where you get to dance your stress away. It takes place every year and brings the most popular DJs from all around the world come to clubs like Omnia, Wet Republic, and Encore Beach Club.
#5. Great American Foodie Fest
When: April
Location: Galleria At Sunset
This is for the foodies. You get to celebrate the best American foods in this 3-day festival. It takes place at Galleria At Sunset and it’s possibly the largest food- centric festival on the West Coast. Enjoy delicious cuisine and craft cocktails, with ample parking and free entry for your kids.
#6. Epicurean Affair
When: May
Location: Red Rock Resort
This is another wonderful Vegas food festival that you’re bound to enjoy. It’s hosted by the Nevada Restaurant Association annually at the Red Rock Resort, Casino & Spa. You’ll love the mouth-watering cuisine and craft cocktails.
#7. The Great Vegas Festival of Beer
When: April
When: Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
Great food goes hand in hand with great beer, and the Great Vegas Festival of Beer will enable you to enjoy both. It honors Nevada’s craft beer and culinary history. Motley Brews hosts this great event annually at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, just 10 minutes from the Strip.
#8. Rise Lantern Festival
When: October
This is the festival where you experience the magic of lighting a lantern, relaxing, and looking forward to seeing a better day. It takes place at the Jean Dry Lakepad, which is just 25 minutes from Downtown Las Vegas. You’ll enjoy popular food from food trucks, live music, and many unique gifts from artists. At sundown, you release a lantern, on which you’ve written a personalized message, into the sky.
#9. iHeartRadio Music Festival
Open: September
Location: T-Mobile Arena
If you love parties, this is a festival for you. You get to dance all night long with the biggest stars in the world for two whole days. It’s hosted at T-Mobile Arena.
#10. Life is Beautiful Festival
When: September
Location: Downtown Las Vegas
This is another top live music fest with magnificent food and fun workshops. Make stunning memories here.