Las Vegas Events - What's On When?
There is no where in the world quite like Las Vegas - the centre of all the glitz, glamour and bright lights of the west coast of America, it is the epitome of spectacularly executed entertainment. One thing is for sure, this city has something to offer everyone - from music festivals to nightclubs, extravagant shows to amazing shopping malls.
December - Nevada Film Festival (02 - 03 Dec 2011)
Films of all types and genres and screened at the Rampart Casino and Resort.
December - Henderson Banks 250 Desert Classic (Sunday 04 Dec 2011)
This off-road desert race starts and ends in Jean, Nevada with free admission to watch.
December - WinterFest (Saturday 11 Dec 2011)
Winter holiday celebration with a tree lighting, Father Christmas, parade and more.
January - Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (Daily, 365 days/year)
Free admission 24/7 to these colourful indoor gardens that change each season .
January - Motozania (12 - 14 Jan 2012)
400 classic motorcycles are up for auction plus a Saturday seminar at the Rio Hotel.
January - Annual Run for Sight (Sunday 22 Jan 2012)
10K, 5K and a 1 mile walk along the Flamingo Arroyo Trail from Wetlands Park pavilion.
February - Bodies - The Exhibition (Daily, 365 days/year)
This village within Miami hosts an annual festival with work by over 360 artists and craftsmen, plus food and entertainment.
February - Annual Las Vegas Vololeyball Classic (18-20 Feb 2012)
Tournament across several sites with adult, junior, male and female matches.
February - The Aquarium at the Silverton Hotel (Daily, 365 days/year)
This free attraction is open 24 hours a day and has fish, sharks, stingrays & mermaids .
March - NASCAR (09 - 12 Mar 2012)
A weekend of banked circuit racing using stock cars at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
March - Rage Mud Run (Saturday 17 Mar 2012)
A 3 or 6 mile run through mud, nature trails and obstacles.
March - Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam World Finals (23-24 Mar 2012)
Monster trucks take part in racing and freestyle events at the Sam Boyd Stadium.
April - Viva Las Vegas (05-08 Apr 2012)
Rockabilly weekender with burlesque, vintage clothes, cars and more at The Orleans.
April - The Great Craft Festival (13-15 Apr 2012)
Around 200 stalls of original items for sale at the Cashman Centre.
April - Cinemacon (23-26 Apr 2012)
Movie trade show with seminars, functions, screenings and stars at Caesar's Palace.
May - Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition (Daily, 365 days/year)
Over 300 artifacts and replicas of items from the Titanic, on display at the Luxor Hotel.
May - Monster Energy Supercross World Championships (Saturday 05 May 2012)
The final round of the supercross bike championships at the Sam Boyd Stadium.
May - Las Vegas Helldorado Days (17-20 May 2012)
Rodeo, a carnival, a parade, poke in honour of Cowboy culture at various venues.
June - The Great West Truck Show (09-11 Jun 2012)
A truck 'beauty contest' and general expo at the Las Vegas Convention Centre.
June - Casino Chips & Gaming Tokens Collectors Club 2012 Annual Convention (20-23 Jun 2012)
Displays, sales, tournaments and presentations at the South Point Casino.
June - Reggae In The Desert (Jun 2012)
A day of reggae stars and Caribbean food & drink at the Clark County Ampitheatre.
July - World Series of Poker (01-Jul 2012)
The annual big-money tournament takes place at the Rio Hotel and Casino.
July - Las Vegas Film Festival (12-29 Jul 2012)
Screenings, discussion panels and parties at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel & Casino.
July - Las Vegas VIP Club Crawl (01-29 Oct 2011)
A party bus tour of 3 nightclubs with entry included. Every Thursday to Saturday nights.
August - Official Star Trek Convention (09-12 Aug 2012)
Star Trek actors and devotees come together at the Rio Suites Hotel.
August - Best in the Desert: Las Vegas to Reno (16-18 Aug 2012)
The longest off-road race in the USA, with over 175 teams driving more than 300 miles.
August - Coyote Country Fest (Aug 2012)
A big, starry event in the country music calender, held at the Orleans Arena.
September - The Las Vegas Bellydance Intensive & Festival (06-09 Sep 2012)
Dance festival with instruction, shows, a contest and a party at the Flamingo Hotel.
September - Las Vegas International Mariachi Festival (Sept 2012)
Traditional Hispanic musical entertainment showcased at Planet Hollywood.
September - Harvest Festival (Sept 2012)
This original arts and crafts show features hundreds of stalls at the Cashman Centre.