Las Vegas is known as the Entertainment Capital of the World, and for good reason! There is a seemingly-endless assortment of theatrical performances, comedy shows, art installations, innovative pop-up events, and world-renowned resident performance artists who call Vegas “home.” The city continues to deliver some of the best shows in the world and Downtown Las Vegas is quickly becoming the insider’s destination for the hottest, most culturally diverse entertainment experiences. Let’s take a look at some of the must-see shows drawing crowds to DTLV and the Strip over the next couple of months!
Touted as Las Vegas’ #1 Dinner Show for 18 years and counting, Marriage Can Be Murder is the ultimate “whodunit”. The audience is part of the mystery as they weave their way through a storyline that keeps you guessing and laughing the entire time! A 3-course gourmet meal is served at the table and caps off this 2-hour Las Vegas entertainment experience at the D Hotel and Casino.
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While you’re strolling around Downtown Las Vegas, consider A Mob Story at the Plaza Hotel and Casino. This saga tells the infamous tale of Vegas’ sordid past, including all the hitmen, movie stars, gangsters, mob mistresses, and racketeers you can handle. Created and directed by Jeff Kutash, this Emmy and Golden Globe award winner is the perfect way to learn a little more about Las Vegas’ rich culture and have some fun doing it. Can’t get enough of organized crime? Check out the Mob Museum downtown to really experience the mob boss lifestyle.
With summer right around the corner, there’s no better way to spend a Sunday evening than by taking in an authentic Luau experience at Tahiti Village Resort! Starting at 7 p.m., guests will enjoy drink specials, a sumptuous island-inspired buffet and live Polynesian entertainment. For a brief escape from the summer heat, spend time in the pool, then enjoy the fun and excitement of a real Polynesian experience!
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Right across from the D Hotel and Casino lies the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. This incredible performance space is host to a diverse assortment of musical acts that span virtually all musical styles and appeal to audiences of all ages. Upcoming shows include the Vans Warped Tour, 311 & The Offspring, the B-52’s, Culture Club, and an-80’s-style concert. The DTLV Events Center is the perfect place to catch up with your favorite bands and performers, so check out their list of upcoming shows!
Whether you’re a die-hard Beatles maniac (check out The Beatles LOVE show), a closet pyromaniac with a penchant for theatrics (you’ll love Cirque’s KA), a fan of the slightly freaky (definitely grab tickets for Zumanity), or looking for a show that somehow combines water dancing, gymnastics, and romance (check out O at Bellagio Las Vegas), the creative team behind Cirque du Soleil’s amazing shows never disappoint. Each show brings the audience to the edge of their seats, where they’ll teeter for the next 90 minutes or so. Witness the visual onslaught of gymnastics, dancing, theatrics and aerial stunts that have become the hallmark of a Cirque du Soleil show.
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This show is located in the Spiegeltent on the Roman Plaza at the Caesars Palace Las Vegas, and is definitely intended for audience members 18 and over. The 90-minute show is set inside a whimsical, intoxicating tent that acts as an adult playground for adventurous audience members. Talented and decidedly sexy performers take to the stage and deliver a memorable show filled with daredevil-style stunts that are as intriguing as they are scintillating. Tickets aren’t cheap, but the Huffington Post recently called it the “greatest show on Earth.” Often described as Cirque du Soleil channeled through The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Absinthe is bound to knock you flat on your, well, you get it.
Las Vegas is the spot to check out some of these incredible shows and others over the next few months. So assemble your squad, book your tickets now, and prepare for the ultimate Vegas experience!
