Arts, Music & Entertainment in Las Vegas
They don't call Las Vegas "The Entertainment Capital of the World" for nothing. This city is an all-encompassing hub for the arts, music, and entertainment, with something to experience everywhere you look. Check out our list for some of our favorite destinations for entertainment and the arts in Sin City.
Keep your eye on the performance schedule at the
V Theater at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas. The venue offers dinner and a show, with a wide variety of productions including past performances like
V The Ultimate Variety Show, Beatleshow!, Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, Marc Savard – Comedy Hypnosis, American Storm, Motown Revue – Hitzville, The Mentalist Live!, Sin City Comedy Show, Tony N' Tina's Wedding, Echoes of the 60s and many others.
Address: 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. S Ste. 360, Las Vegas, NV 89109 - MAP
Phone: (702) 260-7200
Web: www.vtheater.com

Visit the world-famous
Venetian Hotel to see some of the greatest entertainment in Vegas take place. This hotel hosts some of the most famous live shows like the Blue Man Group,
Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular, A Bronx Tale, Bonhams and Butterfields Auction, and comedic performances by stand-up personalities like Wayne Brady and David Spade.
Address: 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 - MAP
Phone: (702) 414-1000
Web: www.venetian.com
For a family-friendly destination on the arts and entertainment scene in Las Vegas, check out a performance at
Signature Productions. This theater hosts classic plays and family favorites like
The King and I, Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan, Little Shop of Horrors, Singin' in the Rain and The Sound of Music. You and your family will love how these timeless classics play out in a live theater performance.
Address: 3255 N Mustang St., Las Vegas, NV 89108 - MAP
Phone: (702) 878-7529
Web: www.signatureproductions.net
Be part of the audience at an intimate production of classic theater at the
Las Vegas Little Theatre. The community theater is the oldest operating small theater in the valley, and features performances of favorites like
A Streetcar Named Desire, Prelude to a Kiss, Greater Tuna, On Golden Pond, Driving Miss Daisy, Steel Magnolias and
A Few Good Men.
Address: 3920 Schiff Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89103 - MAP
Phone: (702) 362-7996
Web: www.lvlt.org

Enjoy a performance at one of America's favorite venue franchises at the
House of Blues Las Vegas. You'll find that this branch of the popular franchise keeps with tradition with the "Crazy Quilt" and a metal box of mud from the Delta Mississippi underneath the stage. U2, Bob Dylan, Blondie, Morrissey, Foo Fighters, Willie Nelson, the Marley Brothers, John Mayer, Styx, Rob Zombie, and Tenacious D are just a few of the famous names that have rocked the House of Blues Las Vegas.
Address: 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89119 - MAP
Phone: (702) 632-7600
Web: www.houseofblues.com

Check out marquee Las Vegas performances at the
Hollywood Theatre, located inside the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. You'll find that the 740-seat venue boasts a dramatic entryway, vaulted ceilings, velvet curtains, plush booths and ideal acoustics for any entertaining production. Past performances include Tom Jones, David Copperfield, Howie Mandel, The Go-Go's, Donny & Marie Osmond, Wayne Newton, and Rodney Carrington.
Address: 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 - MAP
Phone: (877) 880-0880
Web: www.mgmgrand.com
While you explore the stores and restaurants at the Miracle Mile Shops, check out the performance calendar for the on-site
Harmon Theater. This 7,000-seat venue has hosted several events and performances by artists like Sheryl Crow, Placido Domingo, The Amazing Johnathan, and a Mariachi festival.
Address: 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. S Ste. 600, Las Vegas, NV 89109 - MAP
Phone: (702) 836-0836
Web: www.harmontheater.com
Head to the UNLV campus to catch an athletic event, concert, or a myriad of other events at the
Thomas and Mack Center. If you look at schedules from the past, you'll see that the venue has hosted events like NBA all-star games, UFC fights, and lectures by famous figures like Bill Clinton. The stage at the Thomas and Mack Center has also been rocked by some of the greatest names in entertainment, including Aerosmith, KISS, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Van Halen, and Eric Clapton.
Address: 4505 S Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV 89154 - MAP
Phone: (702) 895-3761
Web: www.unlvtickets.com

The
MGM Grand Garden Arena is the place to go for top events and awesome concerts. This venue is located in the world-famous MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, and has played host to events like the Billboard Music Awards, VH1 Divas Las Vegas, and the Academy of Country Music Awards. Along with important events, the Garden Arena has brought the talents of performers like Elton John, Barbara Streisand, The Rolling Stones, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, Madonna, Paul McCartney, and Rod Stewart to its stage.
Address: 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 - MAP
Phone: (702) 891-1111
Web: www.mgmgrand.com

Explore the art exhibitions at the
Contemporary Arts Center Las Vegas. This art organization takes pride in presenting high-quality visual and performing arts. While you tour this unique arts center, you'll find that the works you see were created by the talents of local artists and some abroad as well. The CAC is the perfect destination for you to nurture your love for art.
Address: 107 East Charleston Blvd. Ste. 120, Las Vegas, NV 89104 - MAP
Phone: (702) 382-3886
Web: www.lasvegascac.org

From contemporary to traditional art styles,
The Arts Factory Las Vegas has a wide range of art for you to experience. This venue for art is active in the community, providing classes, space for local high school art exhibitions, and hosts the Smithsonian Institute lecture series, among many localized events. Be sure to take a peek at the Arts Factory calendar, the center often plays hosts to concerts, poetry readings, and live theater performances.
Address: 107 East Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89104 - MAP
Phone: (702) 383-3133
Web: www.theartsfactory.com

If you're looking for performances by some of the biggest names in the business, you don't need to look much further than
The Joint Las Vegas. This venue has played host to such noted entertainers as Incubus, Linkin Park, Deftones, Santana, Kings of Leon, Dream Theater, Bon Jovi, Avenged Sevenfold, and The Killers. Before the venue was remodeled, The Joint was Sin City's first rock venue; be part of that continued heritage by seeing a show here.
Address: 4455 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169 - MAP
Phone: (702) 693-5583
Web: www.thejointlasvegas.com

Get lost in the music at
B.B. King's Blues Club. Like the other B.B. King venues around the nation, the Las Vegas franchise is no exception when it comes to hosting live music every night of the week. From jazz to R&B, funk, and soul, this famous music club will have something for you to dance to. Don't worry about eating before you come, you'll find a menu with southern flair waiting for you at the city's best destination for blues.
Address: 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 - MAP
Phone: (702) 242-5464
Web: www.bbkingclubs.com

Just take one look at the performance calendar at
The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and you'll be chomping at the bit to get tickets to one of Sin City's hottest events. The big shows happen here, and you'll see the venue's schedule decked out with names like Elton John, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Janet Jackson, Paul Simon, and Shania Twain – and these superstars are just the resident performers!
Address: 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S Ste. 1, Las Vegas, NV 89109 - MAP
Phone: (702) 866-1400
Web: www.caesarspalace.com

The
Pearl Concert Theater is more than just another exciting facet of the famous Palms Casino Resort; this concert venue brings some big name entertainment to its stage. Maroon5, Ke$ha, Tool, Smashing Pumpkins, The Cure, Flogging Molly, Jay-Z, and 30 Seconds to Mars are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the talent that's graced the stage at The Pearl. Take a look at the calendar, you're sure to find one of your favorite artists lined up to play this venue.
Address: 4321 West Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89103 - MAP
Phone: (702) 944-3200
Web: www.palms.com