13 Things to Do in Las Vegas This Week · July 2–5, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Comedy Cellar at Rio

The world-famous Comedy Cellar brand brings rotating stand-up lineups nightly to Rio Hotel, with two shows per evening for maximum laughs.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 7:00 PM · Rio Hotel, Las Vegas

Don Toliver at MGM Grand Garden Arena

Houston rapper Don Toliver headlines MGM Grand Garden Arena for a high-energy Fourth of July weekend concert.

Friday, July 3, 2026 7:30 PM · MGM Grand Garden Arena, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South

ILLENIUM Presents ODYSSEY at Sphere

ILLENIUM brings his signature electronic spectacle to the Sphere for a two-night immersive experience over the Fourth of July weekend.

Friday, July 3 – Saturday, July 4, 2026 · Sphere, 255 Sands Ave., Las Vegas

Martin Lawrence: Y'ALL STILL KNOW WHAT IT IS! TOUR

Comedy legend Martin Lawrence brings his long-awaited stand-up tour to Resorts World Theatre for one night only.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Resorts World Theatre, Las Vegas

Festivals & Special Events

America250 Strip Fireworks

The Las Vegas Strip hosts what's billed as the best America250 celebration in the country, with fireworks displays planned all month long at Caesars, MGM and beyond.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 · Las Vegas Strip

Sports

Las Vegas Lights FC Fourth of July Home Match

The Las Vegas Lights play a home match on the Fourth of July, combining pro soccer action with Independence Day celebrations at the stadium.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 · Las Vegas

Free Events

Live Music Thursdays at Ellis Island

The Deck Rooftop Bar at Ellis Island Casino & Brewery hosts free live music every Thursday, offering an open-air local hangout away from the Strip.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 3:00 PM · Ellis Island Casino & Brewery, Las Vegas

Free Movie Mondays at the Pool at SAHARA Las Vegas

Every Monday through Labor Day, SAHARA Las Vegas transforms its pool deck into a free open-air cinema screening beloved classics under the desert sky.

Monday, July 6, 2026 7:30 PM · SAHARA Las Vegas, 2535 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Family-Friendly

Performing Arts Summer Camps – City of Las Vegas

The City of Las Vegas offers summer performing arts camps for ages 8-18 covering dance, music, theatre, improv, and more at local community centers.

Friday, July 3, 2026 · City of Las Vegas community centers

Dino Safari at Springs Preserve

Journey through the seven continents that made up Pangea and get up close with 18 giant moving dinosaurs in this outdoor family experience at Springs Preserve.

Friday, July 3, 2026 9:00 AM · Springs Preserve, 333 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas

Date Night

Mad Apple by Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil's New York-inspired production Mad Apple blends acrobatics, comedy, music, and dance at New York-New York for a late-night double-bill.

Friday, July 3, 2026 7:00 PM · New York-New York Hotel

Arts & Culture

The Wizard of Oz at Sphere

The Sphere's immersive production of The Wizard of Oz delivers a visually breathtaking reimagining of the classic film using the venue's massive LED technology.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · Sphere, 255 Sands Ave., Las Vegas

Food & Drink

Buddy Valastro Speakeasy Opening on the Las Vegas Strip

'Cake Boss' star Buddy Valastro has just opened a new speakeasy on the Las Vegas Strip, blending his signature sweet flair with immersive bar-dining entertainment.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · Las Vegas Strip