Night two of Metallica's opening weekend at Sphere. The band plays a different setlist on each night of the weekend during the Life Burns Faster residency. Good to know: More 2026 dates: Oct. 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 and Nov. 5, 7. The run returns Jan. 28–Mar. 13, 2027.
The Raiders host the Kansas City Chiefs in a Week 4 AFC West matchup at Allegiant Stadium. Kickoff is 1:25 p.m. Pacific. Good to know: NFL game times can change. Check the official page before you go.
NASCAR's Cup Series races 267 laps (400.5 miles) on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway oval in a late-season championship race. The green flag is set for 2:30 p.m. Pacific. Good to know: Gates open at 10 a.m. The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race runs the day before, Saturday, Oct. 3. The speedway says the schedule […]
The City of Las Vegas hosts its 25th annual book festival, a free, all-ages day of author talks, readings and activities at the Historic Fifth Street School downtown. Good to know: Headline authors include Tony Weaver Jr., Natalie Baszile and Jon Ralston.
The North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera plays a two-week run in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center. Good to know: Check The Smith Center for performance days and curtain times.
Mary J. Blige plays the final stretch of My Life, My Story, her first Las Vegas residency, at Dolby Live inside Park MGM. Good to know: Other dates: Oct. 24, 28, 30, 31, 2026 and Feb. 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 2027. Every show starts at 8 p.m.
Saturday night with Mary J. Blige at Dolby Live, one of the last dates of her My Life, My Story residency before it wraps in February 2027. Good to know: Other dates: Oct. 28, 30, 31, 2026 and Feb. 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 2027. Every show starts at 8 p.m.
The Golden Knights host the New Jersey Devils in a Friday afternoon game on Nevada Day, the state holiday. Puck drop is 3 p.m. Pacific. Good to know: NHL start times can change.
Fremont Street Experience celebrates Halloween night with free live entertainment, a silent disco and food trucks, capped by an adult costume contest with up to $5,000 in cash prizes. Good to know: The costume contest starts at 10 p.m. on the 3rd Street Stage, and contestants must be 21+. Times on the official page vary, […]
Doja Cat brings the Tour Ma Vie World Tour to T-Mobile Arena on Halloween night, with Latto as special guest. Good to know: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The City of Las Vegas honors Day of the Dead with community-built altars, live entertainment, artisan vendors, food trucks and kids' activities on the downtown Civic Center plaza. Good to know: Free admission.
The automotive aftermarket's big trade show fills the Las Vegas Convention Center with custom builds, new parts and accessories, and industry education. Good to know: Trade-only Nov. 3–5 (9 a.m.–5 p.m.). Friday, Nov. 6 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.) is open to the public with a public-day ticket. No one under 16 is admitted.
The Raiders face the Seattle Seahawks of the NFC West in Week 10 at Allegiant Stadium. Kickoff is 1:05 p.m. Pacific. Good to know: This game is eligible for NFL flexible scheduling, so the kickoff time could move.
Formula 1 races at night on the 3.8-mile (6.2 km) Las Vegas Strip Circuit, which includes a stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard. Practice runs Thursday, qualifying is Friday and the Grand Prix is Saturday night. Good to know: Qualifying is Friday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. and the race is Saturday, Nov. 21 at 8 […]
Marc Anthony performs his late-night residency at Fontainebleau's BleauLive Theater, with songs from across his Spanish- and English-language catalog. Good to know: Also Saturday, Nov. 21 at 10 p.m. (doors 9 p.m.). The residency returns Feb. 12, 13, 17, 19 and 20, 2027.
UNLV closes its 2026 regular season against in-state rival Nevada, with the Fremont Cannon trophy on the line. Kickoff is 6 p.m. Pacific at Allegiant Stadium. Good to know: TV networks can change kickoff times.
The Jonas Brothers play one night at MGM Grand Garden Arena on The Burning Up Tour All Over Again. Good to know: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Comedian Matt Rife brings the Stay Golden World Tour to Dolby Live at Park MGM for one night.
Tamales, mariachi music and holiday cheer fill the downtown Civic Center plaza at this free City of Las Vegas festival. Good to know: Free admission.
Country stars Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean co-headline Allegiant Stadium on the Double Down Tour, with Jon Pardi in support. Good to know: The 4 p.m. start is the event start. Opening acts play first.