Las Vegas August 2026: Shows, Concerts & Events

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August offers a great opportunity for late-summer deals in Las Vegas

Average temperature low and high: 73° - 104°

Although the peak of Las Vegas summer is behind us, August is still in the triple digits. If you can stand the heat, there are lots of fun things to do, from shows and concerts to nightclubs and pool parties. You may even score a great hotel deal, as August is typically the slowest summer month for Vegas visitors.

Vegas shows in August

Things to do in August in Las Vegas

Experience the Biggest Shows in Vegas

See you favorite hard rock heroes at Allegiant Stadium. AC/DC kicks off the month with a bang on Aug. 1 and Guns N' Roses return Aug. 22 with the Black Crowes opening the show.

The Backstreet Boys wrap up their run at the Sphere with final dates Aug. 1-22. The Colosseum at Caesars Palace has both Kelly Clarkson (Aug. 1-15) and Rod Stewart (Aug. 18-29). Go back in time to the '90s with Boyz II Men August 14-22 at the Cosmopolitan.

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Other big shows include Death Cab for Cutie at Virgin Hotels Aug. 6 and the hip-hop double bill of Ne-Yo & Akon at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Aug. 14. Planet Hollywood hosts country rockers Whiskey Myers Aug. 14 and pop band 5 Seconds of Summer Aug. 29. The Palms has R&B singer Jill Scott Aug. 15 and power couple Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Aug. 21. Meanwhile, the Fontainebleau has an electric lineup of Marc Anthony Aug. 1, The Guess Who Aug. 15, dancer Derek Hough Aug. 16 and '80s icon Billy Idol Aug. 28-29.

Dance the Night Away at the Hottest Clubs in Vegas

Las Vegas is the party capital of the world and the nightclubs are epic extravaganzas with fantastic designs, lasers, smoke and superstar DJs.

Enjoy the Thrill of Sports in Vegas

Beware, you're entering the Raider Nation. The Las Vegas Raiders begin pre-season play this month. Check the listings at the bottom of this page for Allegiant Stadium games as they're announced.

Laugh it up in Las Vegas

See Russell Peters as the comedian's latest tour stops in Las Vegas at the Wynn's Encore Theater Aug. 21-22.

Vegas is full of great comedy clubs, and Lavish Vegas is your best source.

Hit the Vegas Pools

With summer still sizzling, Las Vegas' best day clubs and pool parties have the hottest ways to cool off. Some of our favorites like Liquid, Encore Beach Club, Ayu, Tao Beach, and Marquee return with superstar DJs, cabanas, and exclusive bottle service. And please, stock up on the sunscreen. The Vegas heat is unforgiving in August. And don't miss out on the excellent resort pools, with many now offering day passes to non-hotel guests. If you're looking for a more laid-back vibe, consider one of the resorts with a lazy river for a chilled-out way to beat the heat.

Attend Def Con 32

Def Con, one of the world's largest and most influential hacker conventions, returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center August 6–9. The ultimate white hat experience, DEF CON unites cybersecurity professionals, hackers and government agencies to explore the latest in digital security and the hacking underground.

Fremont Street Experience: Step back from the pool or AC for a few hours with an evening adventure in Vegas' super fun Downtown. The Fremont Street Experience has a Viva Vision light show, free concerts, and the thrilling Slotzilla zip line.

Shoot 'em up: If the August heat is making you melt, what better way to blow off some steam than target practice? Las Vegas is famous for its thrilling gun ranges. Battlefield Vegas has indoor and outdoor experiences, ranging from entry-level gun classes for beginners to crushing a car with a tank. Or keep it simple, fire off a machine gun like Rambo. The choice is yours.

Score a Free Vegas Drink: Las Vegas is not the cheapest place for cocktails. Fortunately, we list semi-secret promotions and weekly open bars. These events are often added with little notice. Review the special offers on our nightclub page when you log in with Facebook.

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