Las Vegas May 2025

Dance All Night at EDC

May is s huge month for music in Las Vegas, and Electric Daisy Carnival is back again, reclaiming its usual spot as a major spring event on May 16-18. The country's biggest electronic dance music festival welcomes about 140,000 people each night over a three-day weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

The Electric Daisy Carnival operates from dusk to dawn. There are eight stages, with DJs performing throughout the evening. The KineticFIELD serves as the main stage, taking up about half of the Speedway and hosting the biggest EDM stars. Roam the festival grounds, and you'll see carnival rides, parades, and a neon-colored spectacle that will make you feel like you're on a different planet.

See Sports in Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Aces kick off a new season with tickets still available for the home opener on May 23 at the Michelob Ultra Arena.

See a Concert in Las Vegas

It's a month of HUGE shows. Kenny Chesney become the first country act to play the Sphere with a residency kicking off May 22. Post Malone takes the stage at  Allegiant Stadium May 3 with Jelly Roll opening. Former Strip residency headliner Katy Perry returns to Las Vegas, this time at the T-Mobile Arena on May 17. Make sure to check out The Pretenders at the Wynn's Encore Theatre May 1 and The Go-Go's at the Pearl inside the Palms May 15.

See more big concerts in May.

Go Bowling with Punk Rockers

Punk Rock Bowling returns to Las Vegas May 24-26. The festival includes concerts at the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center (featuring the likes of Social Distortion, The Damned, and Peter Hook & The Light) as well as club shows and pool parties throughout Downtown. Sign up for competitive bowling sessions at Sam's Club and Gold Coast casinos.

Take a Dive into a Pool Party in Las Vegas

Pool parties are back in Las Vegas. The best way to enjoy DJs, drinks, and other fun by the water is with a cabana or daybed, which typically requires a minimum spend on food and beverages. Don't be surprised to see some attractive discounts offered. Request a cabana or daybed through Lavish Vegas to learn about comps and special deals.

See a Comedy Show in Las Vegas

Matt Rife performs at the MGM Grand Garden Arena May 2. Jerry Seinfeld returns to the Colosseum at Caesars Palace May 2-3. The Venetian Theater welcomes the combo of David Spade and Nikki Glaser May 16-17.

Laugh at other comedy clubs and shows in Las Vegas.

Celebrate the May Holidays in Las Vegas

Memorial Day traditionally marks the start of summer and is one of the year's biggest weekends in Las Vegas. Enjoy fun in the sun and everything else Las Vegas has to offer throughout Memorial Day Weekend, which runs May 23-26. Remain up to date with club schedules & ticket prices.

If the Strip is too crowded, you may prefer the beaches, boating, and jet skis of Lake Mead and Lake Las Vegas, each just minutes outside the metropolitan area. Lake Havasu in Arizona and Lake Powell, which borders Arizona and Utah, is worth a road trip.

Enjoy deals and discounts on Mexican food and Margaritas at top bars and restaurants for Cinco de Mayo (May 5). 

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