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

Insomniac and Tomorrowland team up for UNITY, a three-night dance party at the Sphere on Labor Day weekend. The Sphere also welcomes the Backstreet Boys, playing their final round of dates. It's a hot month for Dolby Live at the Park MGM with Bruno Mars and Lenny Kravitz resuming residencies. Kelly Clarkson has more dates at Caesars Palace and you can never go wrong with enduring showman Donny Osmond at Harrah's.

You'll also want to check out one-night-only performances by Keyshia Cole at the T-Mobile Arena Aug. 1, Teddy Swims at Planet Hollywood Aug. 1, Lynyrd Skynyrd at the Palms Aug. 2, and the double bill of Counting Crows and the Gaslight Anthem Aug. 9.

Travel back in time to the '80s with Christopher Cross, Toto and Men at Work at the Fontainebleau August 23 and the '90s with Boyz II Men August 8-16 at the Cosmopolitan.

Bang Your Head with Heavy Metal Icons in Vegas

It's an especially great month if you're a heavy metal fan. The Scorpions return for another residency at Planet Hollywood with dates throughout the month. Rock out to Ghost at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Aug. 9 and Pantera at the T-Mobile Arena Aug. 29. You can also catch Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson at a more intimate venue than usual, the House of Blues, on Aug. 23.

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.

Otherwise, cheer on monster trucks at Monster Jam Aug. 1-3 at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Laugh it up in Las Vegas

It's an excellent month for laughs as Jeff Dunham takes the stage with his puppets at Planet Hollywood Aug. 3., George Lopez performs at MGM Grand's David Copperfield Theater Aug. 8-9 and Chelsea Handler plays The Chelsea (of course) at the Cosmopolitan. The Palazzo hosts Brian Regan Aug. 9 and Lewis Black Aug. 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 Daylight, 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 7–10. 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.

More Things to Do in Las Vegas

August Vegas Headliners & Concerts

Aug 1 Sat · 11:00 am The Wizard of Oz - Immersive Film Experience Sphere

Las Vegas August 2026