Join the world's largest sky lantern release 25 miles south of Las Vegas at the Rise Festival. Set in the striking Mojave desert, the festival features live entertainment, gourmet food options and immersive spaces you can get lost in. Tickets start at $129 per day of the festival. Driving down to the festival? Parking passes can be acquired for $35 and must be purchased in advance.
Learn more.The Downtown Brew Festival gives visitors an opportunity to sip on a choice of more than 200 craft beers. Motley Brews has staged the event for 11 straight years, returning to the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater 5-9 p.m. with an extra hour for VIP ticket holders. Dozens of craft breweries will be represented with live music, art, shopping, food and more.
Learn more.With iconic hits like "So What" and "Get the Party Started," Pink has been one of the most enduring pop stars in recent years. The singer has also developed into an in-demand concert act who is now playing stadiums across the country. Her latest adventure, "Summer Carnival" comes to Allegiant Stadium with Brandi Carlile. Grouplove and KidCutUp as the opening acts. Come see the star command the attention of thousands.
Learn more.Las Vegas continues to build a reputation as a sports town. After a bigger-than-ever edition of Summer League exhibition games, the NBA returns to Las Vegas for a preseason showdown between the Los Angles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets. The teams hit the court inside the T-Mobile Arena at 6 p.m. on October 9. Is this a sign Sin City will eventually have an NBA team of its own? Sin City is already home to WNBA champion Aces and weclomed NBA Con for the first time in 2023.
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Travel back to medieval times with the three-day Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival at Sunset Park. See authentic costumes, staged battles and historic reenactments with food and drinks that are true to the era. You'll also be able to browse works for sale by artists and craftspeople. The festival runs 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets begin at $15, with camping options available.
NASCAR fans will flock to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the South Point 400. The event breaks down into the Alsco Uniforms 302 NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff race on Saturday, Oct. 14 and the South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series playoff race on Sunday, Oct. 15. Sign up for tickets soon to cheer on your favorite drivers at this thrilling event.
Award-winning Chef Sam Marvin hosts a six-course feast at the Henderson location of his Echo & Rig restaurant at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception kicking things off a half-hour earlier. The dinner is a benefit for the James Beard Foundation's support of the culinary arts. Each course is crafted from sustainable ingredients and paired with wine from Chateau St. Michelle Wine Estates or whiskey from Uncle Nearest.
Learn more.The When We Were Young Festival comes to Las Vegas October 21-22 with the same lineup repeating both dates. Spend all day at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on the south end of the Strip with your favorite bands from the ’90s and 2000s. This year's headliners include artists like Blink-182, Green Day, Simple Plan, Yellowcard and Bowling for Soup. Purchase tickets today.
Who knew "Vegan" and "Vegas" could tango together? Behold Vegas Vegfest, where plant-based paradise meets Sin City's flair. Since its 2016 debut, this veggie jamboree has been a gourmet magnet. Prepare for a fun-packed day where lip-smacking grub, spellbinding speakers, lively entertainment acts, culinary magic, and a kiddie zone await. Looking for adult beverages? Make sure you secure a spot in the 21+ Zone. There's even no entry fee, but a $5 donation gets you a shot at the illustrious "World's Greatest Vegan Basket." This festival is organized by CompassionWorks International, a non-profit animal advocacy organization based in Nevada.
Learn more.The Las Vegas Philharmonic returns to the Smith Center with Symphonic Spectacular, a show featuring Eric Whitacre's October and other personal favorites of Music Director Donato Cabrera. The 7:30 p.m. performance kicks off the 25th season for the orchestra. Cabrera himself is marking 10 years in his role. See the incredible musicians take the stage at the elegant Reynolds Hall, one of the best places for sound and acoustics in Las Vegas.