15 Things to Do in Las Vegas This Week · May 21–24, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Dethklok & Amon Amarth

Two heavy metal titans share the stage at PH Live for a night of thunderous riffs and theatrical mayhem.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:00 PM · PH Live at Planet Hollywood

Jay Reid Comedy & Cocktails at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club

Jay Reid headlines a comedy and cocktails night at the LINQ's beloved Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club, voted best comedy club in Las Vegas.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:30 PM · Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club, The LINQ

No Doubt Live at Sphere

Gwen Stefani and No Doubt perform their 21-song set at the immersive Sphere venue in a limited Las Vegas residency running through June 13.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 8:30 PM · Sphere, 255 Sands Avenue, Las Vegas

Nikki Glaser & David Spade: The Vegas Residency

Comedy powerhouses Nikki Glaser and David Spade share the stage at The Colosseum for their limited Las Vegas residency.

Friday, May 22, 2026 · The Colosseum, Caesars Palace

Zarna Garg at Palazzo Theatre

Internet comedy sensation Zarna Garg brings her family podcast live to the Palazzo Theatre for one night only.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 · Palazzo Theatre, The Venetian Resort

Festivals & Special Events

LAS VEGAS #1 CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL — Memorial Weekend

Six parties over Memorial Day weekend celebrate Caribbean culture with music, dance, and nightlife across Las Vegas.

Friday, May 22, 2026 10:00 PM · Medusa Nightclub & Cabaret, Las Vegas

Enhanced Games at Resorts World

The controversial Enhanced Games — where athletes are permitted to use performance-enhancing substances — make their Las Vegas debut at Resorts World.

Sunday, May 24, 2026 · Resorts World Las Vegas

52nd Annual American Music Awards

The fan-voted AMAs return to Las Vegas with an all-star lineup performing live at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Memorial Day weekend.

Monday, May 25, 2026 · MGM Grand Garden Arena

Free Events

Fremont Downtown Rocks Summer Concert Series

The expanded free Downtown Rocks Summer Concert Series at Fremont Street Experience features acts like The Used, Lauren Alaina, and Carly Pearce through the fall.

Friday, May 22, 2026 · Fremont Street Experience, Downtown Las Vegas

Songs on the Square

Free live music returns to Town Square Las Vegas every Saturday through June 6, a perfect low-key outdoor evening for locals.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 · Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd South

Outdoors & Active

Butterfly Habitat at Springs Preserve

Walk through a live butterfly habitat surrounded by gardens and nature trails at Springs Preserve — a peaceful escape from the Strip.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 · Springs Preserve, Las Vegas

Arts & Culture

Absinthe at Caesars Palace

The boundary-pushing adult circus spectacular Absinthe dazzles in its iconic Spiegeltent on the Roman Plaza at Caesars Palace.

Friday, May 22, 2026 · Caesars Palace - Spiegeltent on the Roman Plaza

Mad Apple by Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil's irreverent, comedy-infused New York-themed spectacular plays nightly at New York-New York Hotel.

Friday, May 22, 2026 7:00 PM · New York-New York Hotel

We Them Ones Comedy Tour

The We Them Ones Comedy Tour brings a high-energy ensemble of stand-up comedians to Las Vegas for one night.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 · Las Vegas

Food & Drink

Maroon by Kwame Onwuachi at MGM Grand

Star chef Kwame Onwuachi opens Maroon, a new Afro-Caribbean steakhouse at MGM Grand, bringing bold flavors and cultural storytelling to the dining scene.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 · MGM Grand, Las Vegas