Las Vegas enters its peak Halloween week with a massive lineup running from October 29 through November 4, featuring headlining concerts by Metallica and Doja Cat, high-stakes sports matchups, and major holiday productions across the Strip and downtown.
What is happening on the Strip for Halloween weekend?
The Strip is anchoring its holiday weekend with high-profile residencies and arena concerts. Metallica takes over the Sphere on October 29 and 31, while Doja Cat plays T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night. Bryan Adams continues his run at the Encore Theater through November 1, and the Venetian Theatre hosts Earth, Wind & Fire on October 30 and 31. Nightclubs are rolling out major themed parties, including Megan Thee Stallion hosting Hottieween at Zouk Nightclub on Friday and Tiësto headlining Omnia.
Where are the biggest downtown Halloween events?
Downtown Las Vegas centers its celebrations around the Fremont Street Experience on Saturday, October 31, hosting Costumes Under the Canopy. The event features free live music across three stages with acts like Alter Igor and Flame Kissed Fire Arts, alongside a costume contest offering a share of up to $8,500 in cash prizes. A few blocks away, the annual Sin City Halloween Ball at Virgin Hotels under the theme “Lost Vegas Wasteland,” bringing together immersive performance art and DJs including Dave Audé.
Which sports games are scheduled this week?
Sports fans have a packed schedule running concurrently with the holiday festivities. The UNLV men’s basketball team faces Missouri at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, October 29, before returning to host Northern Arizona on Tuesday, November 3. On the ice, the Vegas Golden Knights host the New Jersey Devils at T-Mobile Arena on Friday afternoon. Over at Allegiant Stadium, UNLV football takes on Northern Illinois on Saturday night, while the South Point Arena hosts the American Bucking Bull World Finals starting October 31.
What unique culinary and arts events are on the calendar?
Beyond music and sports, the calendar features rare culinary collaborations and long-awaited theatrical returns. Restaurant Guy Savoy executive chef Nicolas Costagliola is teaming up with Proper Sandwich Company on Monday, November 2, for a one-night-only pop-up featuring four specialty sandwiches, including a $75 creation topped with A5 Wagyu and caviar. The Venetian Theatre welcomes the return of The Book of Mormon for a limited run at the Venetian, marking the hit musical’s first Las Vegas engagement since 2019.
