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
Motley Crue launches an all-new Las Vegas residency on March 28 at Dolby Live inside the Park MGM. Meanwhile, fellow hard rockers, the Scorpions, play four dates in early March at PH Live, the main theater inside Planet Hollywood.
Vegas welcomes other big residencies throughout the month, including the Black Eyed Peas at Planet Hollywood and a return engagement of Dead & Company at the Sphere March 20-29. It's also the final round of dates for Garth Brooks at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, which also hosts Rod Stewart later in the month. Barry Manilow returns to the Westgate, where the singer now has a "lifetime" residency. However, the biggest party could be at the Fontainebleau as Pitbull plays five nights at the BleuLive Theatre.
Make sure to also check out Maroon 5 at the Park MGM (March 7-22), Bryan Adams at the Wynn (March 7-16), Chicago at the Venetian (March 1-15)and a one-night-only performance at T-Mobile Arena by country star Kelsea Ballerini March 28.
Enjoy the Thrill of NASCAR in Las Vegas
The top race car drivers in the country come to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway March 14-16 for Spring NASCAR Weekend. The action starts Friday with the Victoria’s Voice Foundation 200. Events continue Saturday with the LiUNA NASCAR Xfinity Series Race and conclude Sunday with the highly anticipated Pennzoil 400.
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 18. 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.
See a Comedian in Las Vegas
Nate Bargatze continues his Vegas run with shows March 19-22 at the Wynn's Encore Theater, which also welcomes Chris Tucker March 28-29. David Spade & Nikki Glaser return for their double bill of laughs at the Venetian. March 22. Head to the Cosmopolitan, where the Chelsea welcomes Chelsea Handler on March 21 and Ron White on March 29. Carlos Mencia continues his ongoing residency at Harrah's.
Recommended March Attractions
Vegas offers plenty for those who aren’t necessarily fans of basketball.
St. Patrick’s Day 2025
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 Monday 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.