Upcoming 2026 Las Vegas Events & Activities
2026 has been another exciting year of awesome events and activities in Las Vegas. Beyond the shows and parties you can always find in Vegas, there have been a number of major events and residencies worth building a trip around. Whether you’re into music festivals, sporting events, or other cool happenings, the city keeps offering new entertainment. Here’s a look at 2026.
Dream Asia Food Fest | February
Visitors experienced the best of Asian cuisine at the Dream Asia Food Festival, held February 13 to 15 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. The festival featured more than 80 food vendors, an anime and merch market, and live entertainment including lion dance, Japanese Taiko drumming, and K-pop performances. People sampled dishes from across Asia while enjoying cultural workshops and family-friendly activities in the heart of Downtown.
Pennzoil 400 | March
Roaring engines and high-speed action returned to Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March. Denny Hamlin won the 2026 Pennzoil 400, his 61st career NASCAR Cup Series win, holding off Chase Elliott and William Byron. The race weekend draws big-name celebrities and racing specials at local bars and restaurants, so get to the track a few hours early to soak up the full experience before the green flag.
WrestleMania | April
WrestleMania 42 returned to Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium on April 18 and 19, marking the second consecutive year the show landed in Vegas after originally being slated for New Orleans. People watched Cody Rhodes defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton, CM Punk defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns, and a stacked two-night card featuring stars like Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, and Brock Lesnar.
Holo Holo Music Festival | April
Festival goers enjoyed island vibes at Holo Holo, back at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center for another year. Produced by Good Vibez and Live Nite Events, the festival brought island and reggae artists like Kolohe Kai, J Boog, and Kaipo together for a weekend of music, food, and craft vendors in the heart of Downtown.
Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend | April
Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend returned April 9 to 12 at The Orleans Hotel & Casino for four days of vintage music, dancing, and classic cars, including the signature Saturday car show and headliners like Dale Watson and Jason D. Williams. This marked founder Tom Ingram’s final year producing the festival after nearly three decades.
Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas | May
EDM fans headed back to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the 30th anniversary of Electric Daisy Carnival, themed “kineticJOURNEY,” May 15 to 17. EDC Las Vegas remains the largest dance music festival in North America, with nine stages, art installations, and a full weekend of house, techno, and bass music running dusk to dawn.
iHeartRadio Music Festival | September
Some of the biggest names in music are set to take over T-Mobile Arena September 18 and 19 for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival, hosted by Ryan Seacrest. The lineup includes BTS, Cardi B, Kenny Chesney, Lainey Wilson, Muse, Snoop Dogg, and Weezer, with more acts added throughout the summer. Whether you love pop, country, or rock, this two-night event keeps its reputation as one of the year’s biggest multi-genre shows.
Las Vegas Grand Prix | November
Formula 1 returns to the Las Vegas Strip Circuit November 19 to 21 for the fourth running of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Race cars wind through 17 turns past Caesars Palace, the Bellagio, and the Sphere, reaching speeds up to 212 miles per hour with the Strip lit up after dark. The race itself runs Saturday night, with practice and qualifying earlier in the weekend.
National Finals Rodeo | December
The ultimate rodeo showdown returns to the Thomas & Mack Center December 3 to 12, bringing the best cowboys and cowgirls together to compete for a record-setting $17.5 million purse, the highest in rodeo history. Also known as the “Super Bowl of Rodeo,” the National Finals Rodeo lets fans watch top-15 money winners compete in bull riding, barrel racing, and more, with Cowboy Christmas and nightly concerts filling out the city’s Western takeover.
Enjoying 2026 Las Vegas Events
Las Vegas was loaded with events and activities in 2026. Dancing, hearing your favorite musicians, cheering on top athletes, or attending a rodeo; visitors are spoiled for choice. So, why not start planning your Las Vegas 2027 trip now? Book a room at Circa Resort & Casino. This downtown spot puts you in the center of the action. Dine at Barry’s Downtown Prime, quench your thirst at Circa Bar, and enjoy everything Las Vegas has to offer this year.
