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Our roundup of Las Vegas events and festivals that provide the perfect excuse to grab a flight!
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We all know that saying about this town – but some things that happen in Vegas are meant to be shared. That’s why we’ve put together the ultimate roundup of Las Vegas Festivals in 2025. We’re focusing on fall and winter fests to give you some time to plan ahead. (Unfortunately, we don’t have our top secret festival transportation portal set up yet.)
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It’s the ideal time for fest-goers, late summer sun still leaves you glowing but the temps are starting to fall into a more *tolerable* zone. Check out these Las Vegas fall festivals.
September 10-13
Kick off your Fall festival lineup with a four-day bluegrass and jam band extravaganza at Westgate Las Vegas. All 4 days’ activities take place inside the Westgate Resort & Casino. That means no port-a-potties, no heat exhaustion, and a trip back to your room for a power nap at literally any time. Their motto is “everything, an elevator ride away!®” It’ll definitely be the least sweaty when it comes to Vegas music festivals.
Who you’ll see: The Wood Brothers, Fireside Collective, Pixie & The Partygrass Boys and many more.
September 13-14
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day by paying homage to Latin heritage with vibrant music, art and cuisine in Downtown Vegas.
What you’ll see: Artists like Omar Apollo and DJ Exile, fashion and art experiences, local eats
September 19-20
The 15th iHeartRadio festival is two days of the biggest names in music hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Past years’ acts have included Doja Cat, Hozier, Paramore, Keith Urban and many more.
September 27
If you like chicken wings, you’ll love this epic gathering of chefs, competitive eaters, and BBQ masters from all over. Eat your fill of wings, sample signature sauces and rubs, and just generally have a cluckin’ good time. (Sorry for the lame joke, it was too good to pass up.)
The weather is cooler, but festival season is just heating up.
October 1-5
Wolfgang Puck. Francois Payard. David Choi. Michelle Gomez. Jose Garzon. The biggest names in food can be found at this sensory celebration. You’ll be treated to an unbelievable spread of dreamy eats at Resorts World Las Vegas. We’re typically all about the interdimensional, but this one’s worth sticking around the Earthly plane for.
October 3-5
Three days of pure vibes with music, food, art, activities and more. Previous line-ups have included Stick Figure, Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution and Wiz Khalifa. Reggae Rise Up’s vendor village is a unique feature, offering up lots of vegan and vegetarian eats for fest-goers. It’s also a family-friendly event designed to appeal to all ages.
October 3-5
Experience the 10th anniversary of the RISE Lantern Festival in 2025. Gather around with thousands of like-minded Earthers in the Mojave desert to enjoy music, art and magical lantern light. Every participant receives two lanterns on which to write their heart’s desires, release their fears, or channel their intentions. Twice per night, they let them loose into the sky to create a breathtaking spectacle visible for miles.
October 10-12
We know this is probably the part you were waiting for. We’ve all heard of When We Were Young festival, but Best Friends Forever also offers a smorgasbord of Emo, indie and post-hardcore tunes for your enjoyment. Scene legends and emerging artists come together to bring you a delightfully nostalgic weekend. This year you can catch Jimmy Eat World, Rilo Kiley, Tigers Jaw and many more.
October 18-19
We probably can’t say it’s the “main event” since all these festivals sound pretty great to us, but we know for so many Meow Wolf lovers… it is. There’s a reason tickets sell out before you can say the full name of a Fall Out Boy song. Panic! at the Disco, Blink 182, Weezer, Avril Lavigne and the whole cast of early aughts emo royalty are set to help you relive your childhood, and the Vegas Festival Grounds will happily provide as sweaty an experience as the Warped Tours of your youth did.
October 18
If you’re looking for a lower-key time, book lovers will find it at the Vegas Book Festival. Held annually at the historic Fifth Street School in downtown Las Vegas, it’s a day of author talks, book signings, writing workshops, poetry readings and more. Our favorite part though? Unlike many of Vegas’ giltz-filled festivals, this one is completely free.
The weather is primo as Vegas festival season wraps up – a couple final Las Vegas winter festivals round out our list to end the year.
November 7
SEMA Fest blends an automotive enthusiast festival with a music festival, providing an unbeatable experience for anyone who loves to blast the speakers in their ride. Previous years have boasted acts like Sublime, Cage the Elephant, Petey and more.
November 22-24
We’re ending on another free festival in Downtown Las Vegas. This all-ages music and culinary festival celebrates the best of Vegas. Past lineups include Neon Trees, The All-American Rejects and Alison Wonderland.
What festivals are happening in Las Vegas in Fall 2025?
From reggae to red wine, you’ll find a variety of Las Vegas fall festivals in this article. If you’re looking for free or budget-friendly options, check out Neon City Festival or the Las Vegas Book Festival.
What are the top musical festivals in Las Vegas in 2025?
The iHeartRadio music festival boasts chart-topping acts from across the globe each year, but festivals like When We Were Young and Electric Daisy Carnival appeal to more niche listeners.
Are there any winter festivals in Las Vegas?
Certainly! The Neon City Festival takes place in late November, and you’ll find a few food and wine shows around the area all winter long.
Where can I find holiday events in Las Vegas?
From the Bellagio’s grandiose holiday display to the drive-thru light show at the Vegas Speedway, you’ll find holiday events around every corner if you visit Vegas during the winter season.
And if you’re looking to host your own event, don’t forget you can book Meow Wolf for your next special occasion!
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