Las Vegas May 2026: Shows, Concerts, Events & Memorial Day Weekend

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May marks the beginning of summer in Las Vegas

Average temperature low and high: 60°- 81°

Las Vegas heats up in May with warm weather, plenty of hotel deals and a three-day Memorial Day holiday weekend. The biggest event of the month is the weekend-long Electric Daisy Carnival at the Motor Speedway. To find concerts and club events for other cities in May, visit our sister site, Experism.com

Vegas shows in May

Things to do in May in Las Vegas

Dance All Night at EDC

The Electric Daisy Carnival is back again, reclaiming its usual spot as a major spring event on May 15-17. 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 nine 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 a Concert in Las Vegas

It's a month of HUGE shows. Country megastar Morgan Wallen headlines two nights at Allegiant Stadium May 1-2. If you can believe it, K-pop icons BTS are doubling that, playing FOUR shows at the same venue, May 23-28.

Not to be outdone, the Sphere welcomes Phish May 1-2 and a reunited No Doubt, kicking off an all-new residency May 6 with 11 additional dates throughout May. Meanwhile, the Colosseum at Caesars Palace welcomes residencies by Cyndi Lauper (May 1-2) and Rod Stewart (May 27-30)

May 8 offers a tough choice for pop music fans with Demi Lovato playing the MGM Grand Garden Arena and Babyface at The Pearl inside the Palms, although the latter also appears May 9. Rock fans will be eager to check out the Goo Goo Dolls May 15-23 at the Venetian Theatre and Yungblud May 19 at Planet Hollywood's PH Theater.

See more big concerts in May.

See Sports in Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Aces kick off a new season at the Michelob Ultra Arena. The WNBA team has won three championships over four seasons.

Take a Dive into a Pool Party in Las Vegas

It's pool party season, headlined by the arrival of Omnia Dayclub & Skybar, which opens May 15 at Caesars Palace. 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

The Cosmopolitan hosts comedy shows by Ron White (May 2), Gabriel Iglesias (May 23) Chelsea Handler (May 30).

The Venetian Theater welcomes the combo of David Spade and Nikki Glaser May 22-23. Finish off the month with Jeff Dunham and his puppets at Planet Hollywood May 31.

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 22-25. 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).

More Things to Do in Las Vegas

May Vegas Headliners & Concerts

May 1 Fri · 3:30 am NHL Western Conference First Round: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Utah Mammoth - Home Game 4 (Date: TBD - If Necessary) T-Mobile Arena

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