Las Vegas November 2018 Guide

Things To Do in November

• PBR: Las Vegas is home to both of the world’s premiere rodeo finals. From November 1-5, T-Mobile Arena houses the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) World Finals. During that time, apart from catching one of five performances, you are more likely than not to sit down to blackjack with some of the world’s greatest bull riders, reminders of the cowboys who shaped the American West.

• Tours: With outdoor temperatures averaging around 55º F, November is also a great time to hike through Red Rock Canyon, tour the Hoover Dam, rent an ATV, helicopter through the Las Vegas Valley or the Grand Canyon, or drive a Ferrari or Lamborghini at one of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s three exotic car racing experiences.

Free Things to Do in November

• Walk The Strip: Fall offers pleasant weather for strolling the 4.2-mile Las Vegas Boulevard, which offers visitors the chance to see sights on the Strip, Fremont Street (downtown Las Vegas), and everything in between. Be sure to use our interactive Las Vegas Strip Map to help you navigate. Our map provides locations for bars, restaurants, and even walk times. Peruse the art galleries, fountains, outdoor sculptures, and boutique clothing stores flanking walkways that meander through MGM’s City Center (which includes the Mandarin Oriental, the Aria, and Crystals shopping complex). Or take a stroll through MGM’s relatively new The Park, which offers outdoor dining, rooftop bars, and picnic tables.

• First Friday: Unknown by many visitors are Sin City’s own First Fridays. As the name suggest, the first Friday of every month, a community of artists, musicians, and chefs gathers in Las Vegas’ Art District (located south of downtown, off Charleston Boulevard, between Main Street and Casino Center Boulevard) to dance, drink, and celebrate their crafts. November 3rd’s event starts at 6 p.m., lasting officially until 10 p.m., but attendees frequent nearby bars following the main event until all hours of the night.

Shows, Events & Concerts in November

Pop rock diva Britney Spears opens November with three dates of her hit show, “Piece of Me.” Latin guitar legend Carlos Santana and piano ballad extraordinaire Elton John also host weekend concerts the first weekend of November.

Ageless vocal pop sensation Celine Dion and R&B icon Boyz II Men feature frequent shows throughout the month at Caesars Palace and at Mirage, respectively. The Backstreet Boys are also back for their Las Vegas residency, singing their “Larger Than Life” show on several November Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. See our links below for tickets and exact dates and times.

Fans of pop also won’t want to miss Cher, who plays several shows at MGM’s newest venue, Park Theater, part of the remodel and rebranding going on at Monte Carlo. Guns N Roses returns to Las Vegas to rock T-Mobile Arena on November 17, complete with Slash and Duff McKagan and the whole reunited crew.

CONCERT & EVENT SCHEDULE

Comedy Headliners

Like last year, November is month full of laughs. Mirage’s Terry Fator Theater hosts comedy duo Ray Romano and David Spade (November 17 and 18). Tim Allen and Jim Jefferies pay Vegas visits for a series of shows at the same theater at the beginning and end of the month, respectively.

Jim Jefferies

Though the NHL has yet to announce its schedule, you can be sure the Las Vegas Golden Knights will play several games at T-Mobile Arena. Check back soon for updates and keep your eyes on the NHL schedule.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving falls early in 2017, on Thursday, November 23. As with any long weekend, travelers from across the country flock to Las Vegas to partake in shopping, dining, and nightlife.
Gluttons looking to gorge themselves on Turkey Day fare will find buffets and dinners for any budget, ranging from just under $20 to $150 per person. Menus both on and off the Strip feature Vegas twists on Thanksgiving classics, like Holstein’s (at Cosmopolitan) turkey burger topped with cranberry relish, stuffing, and gravy, as well as scrumptious seasonal cuisine from celebrity chefs. For example, Giada’s at The Cromwell last year served pumpkin tiramisu.

Thanksgiving is also the perfect opportunity to head to some of the city’s more popular nightclubs. Cover prices are lower. The clientèle tend to be collected and composed: You won’t have to hack your way through swarms of party-goers for a cocktail.

Check out our trip planner for help planning Thanksgiving fun.