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Las Vegas New Year's Eve 2026

December comes alive for New Year's Eve

Average temperature low and high: 39°- 57°
No doubt about it. December is all about New Year's Eve in Las Vegas, making it one of the most exciting times of year to be on the Strip. Book hotel rooms and make plans early. Everyone will be eager to say goodbye to 2024, so cap off the celebration in style! (Bundle up, it gets cold in Vegas this time of year.)

New Year's Eve 2025 Events

Las Vegas throws one of the nation’s largest New Year’s Eve celebrations, second only to the Times Square ball drop in New York City. More than 400,000 people are projected to ring in 2025 on the Las Vegas Strip, which is closed to traffic from Russell Road to Sahara Avenue beginning at 6 p.m. The nearly six-mile stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard turns into what could only be described as the world’s largest street party, complete with fireworks and noisemakers.

New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest nights of the year for Las Vegas nightclubs. The hottest DJs will take the stage and in some cases, open-bar deals will be offered. If nightclubs aren’t your scene, many Las Vegas bars and strip clubs have open bar packages as well.

Those looking to avoid the Strip might feel more comfortable Downtown, where the Fremont Street Experience will host live bands on multiple stages, drink specials, and a midnight countdown on the largest LED video canopy in the world. While not quite as congested as the Strip, Downtown will still have its share of crowds and chaos. The Plaza hotel is expected to host a midnight fireworks show at the west end of Fremont Street. 

New Year's Eve Weekend Concerts & Shows

Anyma: The End of Genesys - The Sphere (Dec. 27-31)

Bruno Mars - Dolby Live at Park MGM (Dec. 27, 30-31)

50 Cent - PH Live at Planet Hollywood (Dec. 27-28, 30-31)

David Blaine - Encore Theatre at Wynn (Dec. 29-31)

Janet Jackson - The Theatre at Resorts World (Dec. 30-31)

Imagine Dragons - Venetian Theatre (Dec. 31)

Seth MacFarlane - Smith Center (Dec. 31)

Flo Rida, Locash and Bow Wow - Fremont Street Experience (Dec. 31)

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Best Locations to Watch the Fireworks

  • The Strip - Watch the fireworks shoot off the rooftop of seven Strip resorts
  • Plaza - The Plaza Hotel & Casino is hosting an NYE fireworks show near the Fremont Street Experience at midnight.
  • Circa - You may be able to catch the Plaza fireworks from your suite or the Stadium Swim rooftop pool deck.

Quick Tips for New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas

Be prepared to open your wallet. New Year’s Eve is the most popular night of the year to visit Vegas. It’s also the most expensive. Hotels can be triple or quadruple their usual costs. Covers for nightclubs (operating in lounge formats this year) will likely require table reservations without standing admission permitted. Those start at $500 on a regular night, so expect the rate to skyrocket for New Year's Eve, although some drinks and a champagne toast may be included. Even Uber and Lyft rides surge to 300-400 times their usual price.

Book early. Shows, events and hotels will be very limited by Christmas.

Plan your evening around midnight. Find a casino or bar before 11 p.m. or you could get stuck waiting outside.

Be 21. While Las Vegas offers fun for the whole family, New Year’s Eve is not the time to come if you’re not of legal drinking or gambling age. Those under 21 are not allowed in gambling areas or nightclub lounges. Anyone under 18 is not allowed on the Strip without a parent or legal guardian after 6 p.m. You must be 21 to be a part of Fremont Street’s Downtown Countdown.

Dress appropriately. Even though Las Vegas weather will seem warm compared to where most people are traveling from, the desert gets cold and breezy at night. Short-sleeve shirts and backless dresses may seem like a good idea, but you'll regret it later.

For men, the colder nights offer a great opportunity to showcase your sophisticated side in a suit or sports coat. You might even want to add an overcoat. Double-check your feet. Much like ladies’ heels, men’s dress shoes that haven’t been broken in will feel horrible after a half-hour of walking. Pick shoes you can wear for hours. Don't forget thick socks.

Clubwear and cocktail dresses look great inside, but women familiar with Vegas know to bring a coat or sweater to cover up while outside. Carry a bag with a small set of flats for walking the Strip and change into your heels when arriving at your party destination.

How to Get Around the Strip on New Year's Eve

If tradition continues to hold, Las Vegas Boulevard will be closed between Russell and Sahara from 5 p.m. on December 31 to 4 a.m. on January 1. Surrounding streets will be congested. You can park at most of the Strip casinos and back entrances will come in handy if the Strip is closed, including Frank Sinatra Drive to the west and Koval Lane or Paradise Road from the east. But realistically, you shouldn't be driving at all. Even if you have "just a few" drinks, police will be out in big numbers. Little tolerance will be shown for alcohol if you get pulled over. Your best bet is to take a cab or ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft.  Just know that surge-pricing will be in effect. In the past, the RTC has provided free services between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to at least get reasonably close to the Strip. Check the RTC website for the latest information. The Las Vegas Monorail is another great option for moving between resorts on the Strip. It will run continuously, from 7 a.m. on December 31 to 2 a.m. on January 2, between the MGM Grand and the Westgate/Convention Center on the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard.

Prohibited Items on the Strip

Plan ahead! You don't want to get turned away (or worse -- taken to jail) because you brought something you shouldn't to the Strip on New Year's Eve. Revelers on the Strip are not allowed to bring strollers, carts, luggage, coolers or backpacks, purses and any other type of bag larger than 12x6x12 inches. Drinking is allowed, but glass or metal containers are not. Even though recreational cannabis is legal in Nevada, public consumption is not. Conceal and carry laws are complicated. Casinos often request that firearms aren't brought on the property. Just leave them at home. And no matter what, don't even think about celebratory gunfire. It's the quickest way to wind up in jail.

Things To Do in December

Celebrate the Holidays in Las Vegas in December

Before New Year's Eve rolls around, Las Vegas will be a vibrant place to celebrate the Winter Holidays. Visit the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden, where a towering tree will be surrounded by hundreds of elaborate floral designs. Take a spin on the ice at the Cosmopolitan Ice Rink on the rooftop Boulevard Pool deck. The fun includes s'mores, holiday cocktails and fire pits. If you're traveling by car to Las Vegas, head up to North Las Vegas where the Glittering Lights drive-thru spectacle returns at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Guests drive their own cars through a colorful array of holiday lights, which could be the best activity for social distancing this winter season.

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Shows in December

Even before New Year's Eve comes around, December will be a hot month for rock and pop concerts as well as residencies by the Eagles at the Sphere and Barry Manilow at the Westgate.

Country Concerts and Events in December

With the presence of the National Finals Rodeo looming large, the first half of December is overloaded with country shows in Vegas. Catch Garth Brooks at the Colosseum inside Caesars Palace Dec. 5-22 and Shania Twain at Planet Hollywood Dec. 4-14 as well as a triple bill of George Strait, Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town at Allegiant Stadium Dec. 7. Blue-collar comedians (and deep-south favorites) Ron White (the Cosmopolitan Dec. 7.) and Jeff Foxworthy (the Palms, Dec. 13-14) are also in town.

 

 

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December Vegas Headliners & Concerts

MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 1 Mon · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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Carlos Mencia Dec 1 Mon · 9:30 pm Carlos Mencia Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 2 Tue · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 3 Wed · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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National Finals Rodeo Dec 4 Thu · 5:45 pm National Finals Rodeo Thomas & Mack Center
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 4 Thu · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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Barry Manilow Dec 4 Thu · 7:00 pm Barry Manilow
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International Westgate Theater At Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
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National Finals Rodeo Dec 5 Fri · 5:45 pm National Finals Rodeo Thomas & Mack Center
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 5 Fri · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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Barry Manilow Dec 5 Fri · 8:00 pm Barry Manilow
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International Westgate Theater At Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
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National Finals Rodeo Dec 6 Sat · 5:45 pm National Finals Rodeo Thomas & Mack Center
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 6 Sat · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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Barry Manilow Dec 6 Sat · 7:00 pm Barry Manilow
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International Westgate Theater At Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
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National Finals Rodeo Dec 7 Sun · 5:45 pm National Finals Rodeo Thomas & Mack Center
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 7 Sun · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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Jeff Dunham Dec 7 Sun · 8:00 pm Jeff Dunham PH Live At Planet Hollywood
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National Finals Rodeo Dec 8 Mon · 5:45 pm National Finals Rodeo Thomas & Mack Center
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 8 Mon · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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National Finals Rodeo Dec 9 Tue · 5:45 pm National Finals Rodeo Thomas & Mack Center
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 9 Tue · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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National Finals Rodeo Dec 10 Wed · 5:45 pm National Finals Rodeo Thomas & Mack Center
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 10 Wed · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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National Finals Rodeo Dec 11 Thu · 5:45 pm National Finals Rodeo Thomas & Mack Center
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Barry Manilow Dec 11 Thu · 7:00 pm Barry Manilow
TOP Residency
International Westgate Theater At Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 11 Thu · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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National Finals Rodeo Dec 12 Fri · 5:45 pm National Finals Rodeo Thomas & Mack Center
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 12 Fri · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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Barry Manilow Dec 12 Fri · 8:00 pm Barry Manilow
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International Westgate Theater At Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
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National Finals Rodeo Dec 13 Sat · 5:45 pm National Finals Rodeo Thomas & Mack Center
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Barry Manilow Dec 13 Sat · 7:00 pm Barry Manilow
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International Westgate Theater At Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 13 Sat · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 14 Sun · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 15 Mon · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 16 Tue · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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My Brother Elvis: An Evening with David Stanley Dec 17 Wed · 5:00 pm My Brother Elvis: An Evening with David Stanley International Westgate Theater At Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 17 Wed · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 18 Thu · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 19 Fri · 5:30 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 20 Sat · 5:30 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 21 Sun · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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Carlos Mencia Dec 21 Sun · 9:30 pm Carlos Mencia Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 22 Mon · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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Carlos Mencia Dec 22 Mon · 9:30 pm Carlos Mencia Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 23 Tue · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 24 Wed · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 26 Fri · 5:30 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 27 Sat · 5:30 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 28 Sun · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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Carlos Mencia Dec 28 Sun · 9:30 pm Carlos Mencia Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 29 Mon · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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Carlos Mencia Dec 29 Mon · 9:30 pm Carlos Mencia Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 30 Tue · 7:00 pm MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute Harrah's Showroom At Harrah's Las Vegas
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