April is when the action picks up in Las Vegas. The weather is warm without the overbearing heat of summer, making it a perfect time to check out pool parties and other Spring Break activities. Plan your Vegas visit by searching for the best hotel deals. To find the top 10 cities in the U.S. for concerts and events, please visit our sister site Experism.com.
PHISH becomes just the second act to perform at the Sphere, following a momentous run by U2. The jam band brings a loyal following to the high-tech venue with four straight shows April 18-21. A completely different setlist is promised each night. It will be fascinating to see how the act incorporates the towering video wall and other special effects into each performance.
Rock Out at Sick New World in Las Vegas
The Sick New World festival returns to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds with a rare appearance by System of a Down as the headliner for the second straight year in a row. The lineup on Apirl 27 also includes Slipknot, A Perfect Circle, Alice in Chains, Danny Elfman and more.
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It's a great month for hard rock fans. Scorpions are back at Planet Hollywood, taking the stage with a new residency April 11-May 3, Godsmack performs at the Cosmopolitan April 13, Cinderella's Tom Keifer is joined by L.A. Guns at the Westgate April 11 and Tesla resumes their semi-regular residency at House of Blues April 5-15. Foreigner is on a farewell tour with Loverboy, playing their final four dates at the Venetian Theatre April 1-9.
The biggest shows this month, however, are Garth Brooks throughout the month at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Latin singer Luis Miguel at the T-Mobile Arena April 19, and Miranda Lambert winding down her final "Velvet Rodeo" dates at Planet Hollywood.
The Venetian hosts returning favorites the B-52s and Smokey Robinson with a series of dates. Virgin Hotels has a couple intriguing double bills: Ministry & Gary Numan April 4 and punk rockers Social Distortion and Bad Religion April 13.
Drink Craft Brew at the Great Vegas Festival of Beer
The largest beer festival in Las Vegas takes over the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center on April 6. Enjoy unlimited sips of craft beer and cider by breweries from around the country all afternoon long. You can also wolf down food from a variety of food trucks, meet chefs and enjoy fun entertainment, including a silent disco. Tickets are on sale now.
Enjoy the Thrill of Sports in Las Vegas
UFC 300 comes to the T-Mobile Arena on April 13. The Vegas-based fight organization is celebrating 300 major cards with a loaded lineup that includes an all-Chinese championship battle between women's straw-weight champion Zhang Weili and challenger Yan Xiaonan.
Take me out to the ballgame! The Las Vegas Aviators return to the Las Vegas Ballpark in Downtown Summerlin for a new season, facing teams like the Salt Lake Bees, Tacoma Rainiers and Reno Aces.
The Las Vegas Motor Speedway will see engines rev up for the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The three-day competition is April 12-14 with the very best in drag racing.
Recommended April Attractions
Visit The Park: The Park is an outdoor promenade that sits between the T-Mobile Arena, Park MGM and New York-New York. Grab a drink at Beerhaus or gourmet roast beef sandwiches at Top Round.
Rhumbar: This top-rated Caribbean-themed patio is delightful in the April twilight. Relax in rattan furniture and listen to reggae, R&B and jazz while lighting up cigars and sipping on mojitos. For more ideas, view the 7 best outdoor bars here.
As the weather heats up, Las Vegas becomes an in-demand destination for Spring Break. College students from around the country are in town to take advantage of hotel deals, drinking and socializing.
So why is Vegas such a big draw? First of all, everything is about convenience. The Strip is effectively a one-stop-shop with attractions in easy walking distance of hotel rooms. Plus... other parts of the country are still defrosting a bit from their winter chill. Vegas is full of sunshine with little rain to worry about. The only weather concern is the wind, which can often act up in April and catch unsuspecting visitors off-guard.
Spring Break Pool Parties
When spring comes around, it's dayclub season. Beautiful people with beautiful bodies don their skimpiest swimwear to mix and mingle by the water. Splurge on a cabana and check out for following top picks for 2024.
Wet Republic: This wild and rowdy party at the MGM Grand is known for champagne showers and sets by Steve Aoki and Martin Garrix.
LIV Beach: Welcome to the newest pool party on the Las Vegas Strip! LIV Beach is promising a fun celebration on the six-acre pool deck of the recently opened Fontainbleau resort. See John Summit and other DJs perform.
Drai's: The pool includes stunning panoramic views of Las Vegas from the rooftop of the Cromwell hotel. DJs and guest performers usually lean towards hip-hop and R&B.
Encore Beach Club: The Wynn's sprawling pool party has the Chainsmokers and Marshmello.
Vegas is full of high-end ultra lounges, but spring breakers tend to keep things loose and fun. The following bars are popular destinations for the college crowd.
Rockhouse: This casual spot at the Venetian has great burgers, delicious nachos and happy hour deals attractive to any college student on a tight budget.
Beer Park: This rooftop bar at Paris Las Vegas overlooks the Strip and Bellagio fountains across the street. Enjoy giant-size versions of games like Connect Four and Jenga while ordering one of more than 100 beers, including at least 30 on tap.
Blondies: A must-stop for sports fans who want to catch a big game on TV. Located inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, Blondies has more than 60 screens, late-night hours, and all-you-can-drink happy hour and reverse happy hour specials.
