Destination Revving up This Year’s Excitement with Top-Tier Entertainment, Luxurious Trackside Experiences and Celebrations like Never Before

LAS VEGAS – Race week is returning to Las Vegas for its second year, bringing three days of epic action to the destination from Thursday, Nov. 21 to Saturday, Nov. 23. The over-the-top entertainment, attractions, and packages will result in a stunning takeover of the Las Vegas Strip each night.

New this year, the thrills of race weekend will transcend even further into downtown Las Vegas for the debut of the inaugural Neon City Festival, the first-of-its-kind free music, art and culinary event with live entertainment and local vendors.

THE DEBUT OF NEW THRILLS

Las Vegas will welcome this year’s race with the return of fan-favorite packages, and the debut of new events – several of which are free, open to all ages and will redefine how the city celebrates the race for years to come. 

• Celebrated as a “festival without fences,” the Neon City Festival will transform downtown Las Vegas into a sprawling open-air playground from Friday, Nov. 22 to Sunday, Nov. 24. Free to the public, the festival weekend will feature top headliners, culinary delights, immersive art experiences, fireworks and much more. Featured entertainment for this year’s debut event includes Alison Wonderland, Neon Trees, Plain White T’s, Russell Dickerson, Seven Lions, The All-American Rejects and more.

Properties along the Las Vegas Strip will also elevate the experience even further with these new ways to enjoy the race: 

• The Caesars Palace Experience will offer an exclusive fan zone with interactive exhibits and entertainment, which includes the viewing of two on-track race sessions, including the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli.
• The Boulevard Experience by The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will tout a multiple-day watch party atop the transformed Boulevard Pool with closed-circuit viewing of the live race feed, a live DJ creating a high-energy environment, curated cocktails and large viewing screens.
• GIADA, located in the heart of The Strip at The Cromwell Las Vegas, will host an elevated hospitality and all-inclusive food and drink experience by celebrity chef and television personality Giada de Laurentiis and her culinary team. 
• Palms Casino Resort will host a free, one-of-a-kind and open-to-the-public event on Saturday, Nov. 23 with popular team principal Guenther Steiner who will share behind-the-scenes stories and insights from the world of racing at Ghostbar. 
• Turn 3 Club will give fans an up-close look at the action of Turns 3 and 4 where drivers test their strategy and knowledge of the circuit before accelerating onto the Koval Straightaway. The experience also provides an all-inclusive menu, access to racing simulators and a host of other exciting activations in the largest fan zone, the East Harmon Zone by Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.

RETURN OF OFFICIAL EXPERIENCES 

Properties along the Las Vegas Strip will bring back elite culinary offerings, cocktail experiences and top-tier entertainment for racegoers to enjoy alongside stunning trackside views.

• Centrally located, Bellagio Fountain Club Packages will feature 3-day tickets, access to Bellagio Fountain Club’s private indoor and rooftop hospitality decks, extraordinary track and Fountains of Bellagio views, front row seats of the winner’s stage, rotating menus by curated chefs and more.
• As an official event partner of this year’s race, Fontainebleau Las Vegas will feature an ultra-exclusive trackside culinary and entertainment experience, and an epic party throughout race weekend.

Along the racetrack, even more experiences, views and culinary delights await fans.

• Fans will enjoy the festive atmosphere of Club Overtake, a shared hospitality space offering views of the Koval Straight with nonstop beats of DJs and live entertainment.
• The Heineken Silver Main Grandstand will give a head-on view of the pit lane housing team garages and the pre-race glamour of the celebrity-studded grid walk and ceremonies.
• Fontainebleau Las Vegas’ Papi Steak will take over the race’s Hospitality Garage with delectable cuisine, over-the-top energy and a lineup of impressive, nightly DJ talent. 
• Ramsay’s Garage will be a luxurious food-focused trackside experience, complete with three days of diverse cuisine overseen by Gordon Ramsay himself, an evening of special guest chefs with live cooking stations, a pop-up of Ramsay’s renowned London restaurant, Lucky Cat, and more. 
• T-Mobile Zone at Sphere will bring music lovers together at the ultimate music festival under the glow of the Sphere at either the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere Grandstands or T-Mobile General Admission. 
• Positioned on the second floor of the Pit Building, the ultra-exclusive Wynn Grid Club will offer a stunning private hospitality suite with up-close views of Turn 1 from the outdoor terrace, elevated cuisine and cocktails, exclusive experiences and five-star service.

LUXURIOUS ACCOMODATIONS

From one end of the Las Vegas Strip to the other, racing fans will have the chance to elevate their experience with a selection of unparalleled luxury accommodations. 

• Ticket packages through Caesars Entertainment will feature prime-viewing along the track, luxurious accommodations and additional VIP experiences. Positioned in the heart of the Strip, packages include three-day tickets and stays at one of eight renowned properties like Caesars Palace and Harrah’s Las Vegas.
• Fontainebleau Las Vegas has exclusive packages available, like the Fontainebleau Race Club Grandstand Package which includes a two-night stay at the resort, transportation to and from the race, two seats in the T-Mobile Grandstand and more.
• MGM Resorts International will offer a complimentary pair of Heineken Silver Main Grandstand tickets with a three-night stay in select room types at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and MGM Grand Hotel & Casino . 
• The race room packages at Palms Casino Resort include grandstand tickets, culinary experiences and more – with options available like the Above the Race Experience, which features a stay in the world-famous Empathy Suite, and the Sky Villa, which includes two nights in a stunning villa with private pool access.
• Resorts World Las Vegas offers the Back-to-Back Nights VIP Package which will feature a stay in the luxurious Conrad Premium Room and two nights with VIP entry to Zouk Nightclub, stage access and more. 
• The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower will give fans the option to purchase two-room packages – the “Fast Track Experience” and “High Speed Getaway – both of which include a newly remodeled room, complimentary admission to the Observation Deck and STRAT Tower, and more. 
• Room packages from The Venetian Resort Las Vegas feature three-day passes to the Grandstands at T-Mobile Zone at Sphere at The Venetian along with food and beverage. 
• With the race’s starting line in Virgin Hotels Las Vegas’ backyard, the property offers several unique experiences and room packages available to celebrate the race.
• Packages at Wynn Las Vegas include accommodations, tickets and access to special events and amenities, such as The Grand Fan Package, the Paddock Club Package, and the Wynn Grid Club Package which features three nights’ accommodations and two tickets with access to Wynn Grid Club.

CULINARY EXPERIENCES AND COCKTAIL EXCURSIONS

Racing fans will enjoy a thrilling fusion of racing and gourmet excellence with impressive takeovers, specialty pairing menus and exclusive offerings for the 2024 race. 

• Allē Lounge on 66 at Resorts World Las Vegas will host an exclusive late-night hospitality series on Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23 with globally renowned DJs and entertainers.
• Ayu Dayclub at Resorts World Las Vegas will host INDULGE: Race Week Edition, in partnership with inKind, on Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23 with bites and walk-around tastings from restaurant pop-ups curated by Industry Only. 
• Bardot Brasserie at ARIA Resort & Casino will partner with Remy Cointreau on Thursday, Nov. 21 to celebrate Remy Martin’s 300^th anniversary.
• Bellagio Resort & Casino will feature impressive takeovers, signature tasting menus and exclusive tasting experiences across the property’s cocktail lounges. 
• CliQue Bar & Lounge at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will feature a race day watch party on Saturday, Nov. 23 with a popular tableside mixology experience and stunning cocktails. 
• CRUSH American grill at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino will offer an exclusive surf-and-turf special for race fans to celebrate race weekend from Friday, Nov. 22, through Sunday, Nov. 24. 
• The Cabinet of Curiosities inside Horseshoe Las Vegas has curated a cocktail for each of the 10 teams racing in the race and will offer a “Pick Your Podium” flight special where guests can choose a 3-cocktail flight presentation during race weekend.
• Club Paris at Paris Las Vegas will offer an elevated three-day experience spanningAlexxa’s, Beer Park, and Chéri Rooftop where guests can enjoy unparalleled views of the race, interactive games, live music, a rooftop lounge and more. 
• Ghost Donkey, LPM, The Chandelier Bar and Vesper Bar will be part of a ‘Cocktail Circuit’ at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23 which will guide guests to four destinations exploring a range of signature drinks from classics to new-age concepts created by the resort’s award-winning mixology team.
• Jean Georges Steakhouse at ARIA Resort & Casino will feature legendary chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten teaming up with Macallan on Friday, Nov. 22 for an extraordinary 200^th anniversary celebration.
• Komodo Las Vegas at Fontainebleau Las Vegas is celebrating the weekend with an exclusive brunch experience on Saturday, Nov. 23.
• La Cave Wine & Food Hideaway at Wynn Las Vegas will serve a special fixed four-course menu and extended butler brunch from Friday, Nov. 22 to Sunday, Nov. 24.
• Morimoto Las Vegas at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino will have Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto taking center stage for an indulgent omakase experience and a multi-course menu with the finest ingredients, sake and wine pairings. 
• The Pit Stop at Resorts World Las Vegas will feature exciting activations, race simulators and dishes from the property’s delicious collection of restaurants. 
• Spago at Bellagio Resort & Casino will host a special lakeside brunch for Wolfgang Puck to engage with diners on Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23.
• Top of the World Restaurant at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower will offer a specialty pre-fixe menu during race weekend with race-inspired cocktails, gaming activations, room packages and more.

ELITE ENTERTAINMENT

Throughout the city, the hottest acts will perform in honor of race weekend. Boyz II Men will perform the national anthem on Saturday, Nov. 23 on the starting grid to kick off the pre-race ceremony celebration for the race.

Sphere, Las Vegas’ newest landmark, will create a festival-like atmosphere for race enthusiasts to enjoy incredible views and the latest in fan activations and entertainment. 

There will be multiple zones and stages offering exclusive access to the biggest performances of the weekend.

• Racegoers will take in the race while feeling the rev of engines and the pulse of the hottest music at the East Harmon Zone by Virgin Hotels Las Vegas with performances by Vandelux on Thursday, Nov. 21; Big Boi on Friday, Nov. 22; Snakeships on Saturday, Nov. 23 and more.
• Australian music producer, DJ, songwriter, and remixer Dom Dolla will bring his unique style of house music to LIV on the Grid stage on Saturday, Nov. 23 with additional feature acts to be announced.
• The T-Mobile Zone at Sphere will transform into one big party with engaging fan activations, A-list performances on the T-Mobile Stage and unobstructed views of some of the most challenging points of the circuit. The hottest global superstars will be on display with performances by One Republic on Thursday, Nov. 21; Alesso on Friday, Nov. 22; Ludacris on Saturday, Nov. 23 and more. 

Additionally, Wynn Las Vegas will host an exclusive amfAR benefit on Friday, Nov. 22 which will feature host Jay Leno, a red-carpet celebration honoring Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Stallone, a performance by the legendary Diana Ross and a seated gala dinner and live auction of exquisite contemporary art and luxury experiences.

EXPERIENCES AND AMENTITIES 

The destination-wide excitement extends past the racetrack. Venues throughout Las Vegas will bring back events, and new race-themed activations for fans. 

• Eight-time world champion Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Team will bring its traveling pop-up shop to ARIA Resort & Casino which will be open to the public 24 hours a day, Friday, Nov. 8 through Sunday, Nov. 24.
• The wildly popular Shoey Bar at Bellagio Resort & Casino will return to pay tribute to one of sports’ most iconic celebrations – drinking from a shoe. This year’s Shoey Bar will feature a newly designed golden shoe, music, cocktails and more.
• Circa Resort & Casino in downtown Las Vegas will once again host the Red Bull Watch Party at Stadium Swim on Saturday, Nov. 23, with free entry on race night and a Red Bull car for photo ops. The venue’s massive 143-foot screen will broadcast the race live.
• The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will showcase a variety of complimentary race-weekend experiences, including a lobby transformed into a collection of race-inspired artwork, memorabilia and photo opportunities.
• Fontainebleau Las Vegas will debut the exclusive Aston Martin British Bloodlineexperience, featuring more than 20 iconic Aston Martin models showcased throughout curated spaces of the resort, through Sunday, Nov. 24.
• Maverick Helicopters will offer its Vegas Victory Lap over the Strip, a 12+ minute aerial tour which will fly past the 17-turn race circuit and iconic landmarks along the Strip, including Bellagio Resort & Casino, Sphere, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Allegiant Stadium, Caesars Palace, Wynn Las Vegas and downtown Las Vegas. 
• The Williams Racing Fan Zone at New York-New York Hotel & Casino will transform The Brooklyn Bridge in front of New York-New York into a motorsport fan’s dream with interactive experiences curated by the Williams Racing team which is free to explore. 
• Eight Lounge, the luxe cigar and spirits lounge inside Resorts World Las Vegas, will return its own ‘Fumée de l’élégance’ or “Smoke of Elegance” menu for race weekend which has been carefully crafted to complement the high-energy atmosphere of car racing, promising a distinctive experience for attendees.
• The Exclusive Shoey Collection, featuring four Shoeys designed by Majorwavez, will be available at iconic Las Vegas properties starting on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Each Shoey captures the lights, history, extravagance and legendary performers that define Las Vegas. The exact locations will be revealed each day on the @Vegas social media accounts. 
• Resorts World Las Vegas will feature several activations including a limited-edition indoor go-kart racing experience with tight corners, high-speed straights and challenges for all skill sets and ages during the month of November, as well as a collection of exotic and high-end cars at the Society Sevyn Car Rally and Show which will offer thrilling viewing parties and more on Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23. 
• Spiegelworld will be part of the Mercedes Las Vegas Club, set over three levels – this hospitality hub will combine an unparalleled view of the on-track action with immersive off-track experiences including live music, international DJ sets, gourmet cuisine and more. 
• Flight Club Las Vegas at the Grand Canal Shoppes inside The Palazzo Tower of The Venetian Resort Las Vegas will offer extravagant packages with prime views of Turn 12 from floor-to-ceiling panoramic glass windows, along with unlimited rounds of social darts, a three-hour food and beverage package and more to create an over-the-top experience on Saturday, Nov. 23. 
• Wynn Las Vegas will host the ‘Ultimate Race Week Pit Stop’ at the Encore Players’ Lounge, featuring The Red Bull Pit Stop Challenge, RM Sotheby’s cars, race simulators, and a PATRÓN Tequila pop-up cocktail experience.

From shopping to spas, racegoers looking to mix in a little bit of luxury can add special spa tune-ups and shopping experiences. 

• The Ferrari Boutique at Bellagio Resort & Casino is returning as an exclusive pop-up boutique over race weekend, housing men’s and women’s collections and one-of-a-kind items.
• Waldorf Astoria Spa will offer special race-themed treatments, like ultra-hydrating facials and a massage with a 24K gold eye mask, along with a variety of amenities available for resort guests at the Spa Lounge throughout race weekend.
• Guests at Wynn Las Vegas will enjoy exclusive takeovers throughout the week, including the return of LOUIS XIII Cognac’s pop-up retail experience which runs the duration of the race and features an assortment of the brand’s classic range, accessories and highly coveted limited editions.

WHERE TO KEEP THE PARTY GOING

Some of the world’s top DJs are bringing the noise around the clock at the destination’s luxurious dayclubs and state-of-the-art nightclubs.

• Omnia Nightclub at Caesars Palace presents Zedd on Thursday, Nov. 21; Martin Garrix with Justin Mylo on Friday, Nov. 22; Tiësto on Saturday, Nov. 23; and DESEO: Latin Sundays on Sunday, Nov 24. 
• Marquee Dayclub Dome at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas presents Race Weekend events including Martin Garrix on Saturday, Nov. 23 and DJ E-Rock on Sunday, Nov. 24.
• Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas presents Marquee Nightclub Friday – Race Weekend on Friday, Nov. 22; Armin van Buuren and After Hours Boom Box Room on Saturday, Nov. 23; and Sundays Under The Dome on Sunday, Nov 24. 
• Drai’s Beachclub at The Cromwell Las Vegas is an official venue of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, hosting an electrifying three-day viewing party for race weekend which will offer fans track views, a variety of packages and culinary opportunities. 
• LIV Nightclub at Fontainebleau Las Vegas presents Dom Dolla on Thursday, Nov. 21; John Summit on Friday, Nov. 22; Calvin Harris on Saturday, Nov. 23; and Metro Boomin on Sunday, Nov. 24. 
• Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino presents Steve Aoki on Thursday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 22.
• Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World Las Vegas presents Meduza & James Hype OUR HOUSEon Thursday, Nov. 21; Kaskade & deadmau5 on Friday, Nov. 22; Illenium on Saturday, Nov. 23; and Carl Cox – High Octane Music Weekend Closing Party on Sunday, Nov. 24. 
• TAO Nightclub at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas presents Worship Thursdays – Race Weekend on Thursday, Nov. 21 and TAO Nightclub – Race Weekend on Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23. 
• XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas presents sets by Marshmello on Thursday, Nov. 21; The Chainsmokers Special Late Night Set By Diplo on Friday, Nov. 22; Swedish House Mafia on Saturday, Nov. 23; and Black Coffee on Sunday, Nov. 24.

In addition to the A-List race weekend entertainment, Las Vegas offers an impressive entertainment lineup of resident headliners, stand-up comedians, and the hottest shows. 

• Fans of Adele can catch the final shows of her Las Vegas residency, “Weekends with Adele” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace with performances on Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23.  
• The newest show to hit the Las Vegas Strip, Spiegelworld’s DISCOSHOW will get guests on their feet and at the center of a disco celebration with two performances happening each evening during race weekend. 
• Football fans can catch the Las Vegas Raiders as they face the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 24 with a variety of fan activations available, like The Fan District at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino and Luxor Hotel & Casino, and Circa Resort & Casino’s Huddle Up at Overhang.

GETTING AROUND THE DESTINATION

Offering seven stops along the Strip, the Las Vegas Monorail will be operational nonstopfrom 7 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19 through 3 a.m., Monday, Nov. 25, ensuring fans can conveniently access the race footprint. Attendees can plan ahead to find the closest station to each race zone via an easy-to-follow map located on the Las Vegas Monorail’s Spectator’s Guide. Individual rides and multi-day passes can be purchased at a discounted rate here.  For more information about Las Vegas, please visit www.VisitLasVegas.com.

ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with positioning Southern Nevada as the undisputed global destination for leisure and business travel and operates the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With 151,000 hotel rooms and nearly 15 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas, the LVCVA’s mission centers on attracting visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Vegas Loop at Las Vegas Convention Center, designed, and operated by The Boring Company, and also owns the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com,  www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.