Music

Jack White performs during "Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central" on Thursday, Ju ...

Here’s every upcoming concert you need to know about in Las Vegas (so far)

Neon’s concert calendar is loaded, to say the least. Check out the listings to see if your favorite artist is coming to town, or look up a venue you love to discover something new.

Carly Pearce performs during the "Standing Room Only" tour on Friday, June 14, 2024, ...

Where to see free live music this week in Las Vegas

Just about every lounge, many restaurants and neighborhood venues offer live music through the week. Here’s your guide to who’s playing where around Las Vegas this week.

Neon Indian’s Alan Palomo thinks like a movie director

“When I’m writing music, I’m always kind of seeing these little scenes play out,” says Palomo, a former film student. Neon Indian is set to perform Friday as part of Neon Reverb downtown.

Neon Reverb makes welcome return to music scene

The fortunes of the downtown music festival have ebbed and flowed over the years, but with renewed support and vigor, it promises to regain its status as a vital part of the city’s culture. Catch it Thursday through Sunday at multiple locations.

Beatles’ producer George Martin left his mark on Las Vegas with ‘Love’

Producer Sir George Martin achieved a late-life presence on the Las Vegas Strip when he and his son helmed the soundtrack for Cirque du Soleil’s “Love.”

Beatles producer George Martin dies at 90

George Martin, the Beatles producer and arranger who supervised most of the band’s era-defining recordings — from “Love Me Do” through the psychedelia of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” to their final collaborations on “Abbey Road” — has died at the age of 90, according to Ringo Starr.

field	question	answer
i_1	I'm staying on the Strip. What's a must-see attraction?	The Las Vegas Strip is full of iconic sights. We narrowed down the list to a handful that you can check out for free or at a (relatively) low cost. The attractions range from a free, 14,000-square-foot garden at Bellagio to riding a gondola through the Venetian, as well as The High Roller, Shark Reef, Sphere Experience, rides at the Strat and The Fountains of Bellagio. Check out the attractions.
i_2	Where should I grab a drink in downtown Las Vegas?	As the downtown Arts District has grown in recent years, so has its bar scene. We highlight five of the best spots to grab a cold one or a high-end cocktail. This list has something for everyone, including a punk rock dive bar, a hidden experimental cocktail bar, locals' favorites and many more. Stop by Liquid Diet, Velveteen Rabbit, Berlin Bar, Rebar, Garagiste and others. Check it out.
i_3	What are the most unique experiences in Las Vegas?	Plenty of gems throughout the Silver State await those who are willing to wander outside of the Las Vegas Valley. For those with desert wanderlust — or who would enjoy a skydiving free fall with views of Hoover Dam at 120 mph — the list is fodder for bucket lists and exploration. It also includes a hot spring in ghost town Gold Point, mining Nevada's state gemstone, climbing Mount Whitney near Reno, zip-lining the Fremont Street Experience and clear-boat canoeing on Lake Tahoe. Read the guide.
i_4	What are some family-friendly things to do in Las Vegas?	The first day of school is fast approaching for K-12 students, but there’s still time for summer fun. Whether the family wants to get up close and personal with wildlife, explore nature, experience immersive art or cool off in a nice pool, Las Vegas offers something for everyone before school bells toll again Aug. 12. This includes seeing big cats at Lion Habitat Ranch, the Flamingo wildlife habitat, the "origins of Las Vegas" at Springs Preserve and more. See our guide.
i_5	Which resort pools admit Las Vegas locals?	As the sun beats hotter and hotter on the Las Vegas Valley throughout the summer, locals without an easy way to cool down may find themselves jealous of the tourists relaxing on their poolside lounge chairs. But there’s no need for bad vibes. Several resorts around the Las Vegas Valley allow area residents into their resort pool areas — some even for free, like Palms and Park MGM. Get your swim on.
i_6	I want to hit the club but don't know where to start. Where should I go?	Twenty-thousand-pound chandeliers, lighting rigs designed to look like spacecraft and $40,000 bottle service. No, there’s nothing quite like the nightlife scene in Las Vegas. But with so many high-end clubs vying for your dollar (dollars by the thousand, to be more accurate), where to begin? Right here with this guide to some of the biggest and best spots on the Strip: Drai's, Hakkasan, Marquee, Omnia and others.