March Madness, NASCAR and St. Patrick's Day celebrations are all great excuses for visiting Las Vegas in March
Things to do in March
See a Concert in Las Vegas
It's a battle of music icons at the T-Mobile Arena as Madonna brings her career-spanning Celebration Tour to Vegas March 1-2, while Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band make a long-awaited return to Sin City March 22.
The Dave Matthews Band are also in town, taking the stage at the Park MGM's Dolby Live March 1. 311 keep an annual tradition going at the same venue, playing "3/11 Weekend" March 9-10. Disturbed teams up with Falling in Reverse at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood March 3. Hard rock fans will be excited to see Poison frontman Bret Michaels at Virgin Hotels March 16
Top residencies this month include Adele at Caesars Palace, Chicago and Foreigner at the Venetian, New Edition at the Wynn, Barry Manilow at Westgate, and Miranda Lambert, who's winding down her successful Planet Hollywood engagement.
Win Big During March Madness in Las Vegas
Ready to place a bet? Thousands flock to Las Vegas for the NCAA college basketball tournament, with games beginning on March 19. Some of the best bars and strip clubs for watching March Madness will have food and drink specials, on-site wagering, viewing parties, and other big events. Sportsbooks will enjoy one of their busiest periods of the year. Hotel rooms traditionally approach peak capacity during the first weekend of March Madness, so use our hotel deals page to make a reservation early and save a few dollars.
Get pumped up for March Madness with the Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament live in person at the T-Mobile Arena March 13-16.
Enjoy the Thrill of NASCAR in Las Vegas
The top race car drivers in the country come to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway March 1-3 for Spring NASCAR Weekend. The action starts Friday with the Victoria’s Voice Foundation 200. Events continue Saturday with the Alsco Uniforms 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race and conclude Sunday with the highly anticipated Pennzoil 400.
Enter the Mysterious World of Particle Ink in Las Vegas
After a successful 2022 run in the Downtown Arts District, the immersive, interactive show known as Particle Ink comes to the Strip. “Particle Ink: House of Shattered Prisms” begins March 14 with atmospheric special effects in an interactive environment at the Luxor. Choose between a self-guided tour or a more structured version with acrobats and actors.
See a Comedian in Las Vegas
The Mirage will be busy this month with performances by Jim Jefferies (March 8-9) and British sensation Jimmy Carr (March 16), while the Wynn welcomes Sebastian Maniscalco (March 15-16) and recent Saturday Night Live host Nate Bargatze (March 20-23).
Get 'Wild' in Las Vegas
From March 8-10 The Wynn will host Art of the Wild at the XS Nightclub. This year the annual electronic music festival will dazzle guests with its new sunrise-to-sunset format and enigmatic theme, Reimagined: A Space for Exploration. With its spectacular line-up of performers featuring both talented newcomers and iconic EDM artists, the popular event promises to be an unforgettable auditory, visual, and musical experience.
Recommended March Attractions
Vegas offers plenty for those who aren’t necessarily fans of basketball.
St. Patrick’s Day 2024
Las Vegas loves a party, and St. Patrick's Day is a good excuse for a pub crawl up and down the Strip or throughout Downtown. The Irish holiday falls on a Sunday this year.
Best Irish Bar for St. Patrick’s Day Fun
For those looking for a memorable Vegas experience, we recommend heading to O’Sheas at The LINQ. Between live music, gaming tables, cornhole, and beer pong, you’ll never get bored.
Best Bar to See an Irish Band
Nine Fine Irishmen at the New York New York is the Strip’s most accessible, most lively Irish pub. Even on non-Irish holidays, the place features live music, dancing, and a nice lineup of authentic Irish grub.
Best Place for a Perfect Pint of Guinness
Ri Ra Irish Pub provides a unique and authentic Irish experience inside the Shoppes at Mandalay Place. The bartenders have mastered the "perfect pour" of Guinness stout, which you can master yourself next door at one of the few officially-licensed Guinness retail shops in the world.