Las Vegas September 2026

We're off to See the Wizard ... at the Sphere

September marks the one-year anniversary of The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere, turning the 1939 classic into a jaw-dropping interactive experience with a towering high-def screen and special effects. The enhanced film is still going strong and adding new effects, including animatronic winged monkeys, apple scents, fireworks and "Glenda glitter."

The Sphere will continue to be a busy place with concerts by Mexican legend Carin Leon (Sept. 4-13) and the timeless country rock of the Eagles (Sept. 18-19).

See a Big Concert in Las Vegas

Lots of big names are in town this month, including the double bill of Usher & Chris Brown at Allegiant Stadium (Sept. 5-6, 18), J. Cole at the T-Mobile Arena (Sept. 6), Billy Idol (Sept. 2-5) at the Fontainebleau, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds (Sept. 4-5) at the Palms and your choice of Mary J. Blige (Sept. 2-6) or Sammy Hagar (Sept. 18-26) at the Park MGM.

Planet Hollywood is especially busy with country stars Old Dominion (Sept. 4-5), plus the rock of Godsmack (Sept. 11). Take a trip back in time with Air Supply at the Westgate (Sept. 4-5), the Alan Parsons Live Project at Virgin Hotels (Sept. 13), Weird Al Yankovic at the MGM Grand Garden Arena (Sept. 18) and the double bill of Squeeze & Adam Ant at the Wynn's Encore Theatre Sept. 16

There's even more music to enjoy in Las Vegas this September. Find tickets and more details in the concert list below.

Attend a Festival in Las Vegas

The iHeartRadio Music Festival is an annual tradition at the T-Mobile Arena, featuring a diverse lineup that spans genres. This year's performers include superstars like BTS, Benson Boone, Lainey Wilson, Snoop Dog, Weezer and more Sept. 18-19.

Foodies on the Strip will want to mix and mingle with their favorite celebrity chefs at Revelry, which takes over the Wynn Sept. 18-20 and Drink Las Vegas, which has a series of culinary events at the Aria, Bellagio, Park MGM and Cosmopolitan Sept. 24-27. Fill up on gyros and baklava at Las Vegas Greek Food Festival, which takes over the grounds of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Spring Valley Sept.25-27. Vendors serve a wide variety of Greek cuisine and drinks with live music, shopping, kids carnival rides and church tours. 

Celebrate Labor Day in Las Vegas

Labor Day hits Las Vegas on September 7, so enjoy the day off work and spend some time by the pools . Whether you want to party at a dayclub or lounge on a lazy river, Las Vegas has something for everyone.

Cheer on Football Teams in Vegas

Football fans will be ready to roar at Allegiant Stadium for titanic football matchups. Don't miss the first Raiders home game of the NFL season against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13. And since you're in Vegas, place your bets at one of Sin City's awesome sports books, including the world's largest at Circa.

Have a Laugh in Las Vegas

Enjoy the laughs in Vegas, especially with the powerhouse combo of David Spade & Nikki Glaser (Sept. 4-5) and Jo Koy (sept. 19) at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. You can also see Ali Wong at the Encore Theatre Sept. 25-26. The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan welcomes Gabriel Iglesias Sept. 11-12 and Daniel Tosh Sept. 26.

Hit the Water Outside Las Vegas

September is a great month to visit Lake Mead. Just outside Boulder City, the lake was formed by the Hoover Dam and remains one of the top outdoor destinations in Southern Nevada. Rent a boat, kayak, fish or lounge on the beach at this desert Oasis. Henderson's Lake Las Vegas is also a great option with sunset cruises or an inflatable floating obstacle course. Explore The Village for shops and dining.

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