By: Hannah George By: Hannah George | November 14, 2024 | Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Events, The Latest, Drink, Entertainment, Community, Travel & Recreation, Creators, Apple News, City Life, Eat, Guides,
Featuring performances from Playboi Carti and Travis Scott, Las Vegas’ ComplexCon 2024 will be one for the books.
Lil Yachty at last year's ComplexCon; PHOTO BY TOMMY BROCKERT
This Nov. 16 and 17, ComplexCon 2024 will ignite the Las Vegas Convention Center with the latest and greatest in music, style, pop culture, food, art and more. Curated by Complex, the much-anticipated two-day festival will feature live performances from headliners such as Playboi Carti with Metro Boomin and Opium and Travis Scott, alongside cutting-edge panel discussions, exclusive brand releases and a family-style food festival. See how to make the most of your weekend at ComplexCon with our all-inclusive guide.
Fans of hip-hop won’t be disappointed by this year’s star-studded lineup. On Nov. 16, see Playboi Carti take the stage with Opium and Metro Boomin, and on Sunday, Travis Scott and his creative collective Cactus Jack—plus a surprise guest—will set the center ablaze with pulsating sounds. Other performers not to miss include Nam, Quinn Blake and Uncle Waffles, among others. Travis Scott fans will be excited to see his own special section, CactusCon, at the festival, featuring exclusive merch and specialty brand picks by the artist.
But the lineup doesn’t stop at just music. Check out Lil Yachty at The Complex Sneakers Show: Sneaker of the Year during the ComplexCon(versations) series or Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s live podcast discussion led by Drink Champs’ N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN. Guests will also have an opportunity to shop the curated brand marketplace for the latest in tech, trends and artistic creations, including a Rockstar Energy booth for guests to participate in an interactive game show experience hosted by Natasha Alexis and try the new Rockstar Focus drink.
Fanny packs, totes, backpacks and purses smaller than 20 by 15 by 9 inches are welcome. Attendees are also allowed to bring strollers, cameras, certified service animals and empty water bottles. For the full list of prohibited items, click here.
On both days, shows begin at 11 a.m. for general admission and end at 7 p.m., but music will continue until 9 p.m. VIP guests are welcome to enter as early as 9 a.m. With limited parking, rideshare or public transportation is recommended. The Las Vegas Monorail and the Vegas Loop at the Las Vegas Convention Center are quick and convenient ways to get back and forth from the festival.
The Family Style Food Festival at ComplexCon will be your one-stop shop for all things dining. Head outside the venue to peruse top-tier options from Howlin’ Ray’s, Mr. Charlies, Café Lola, Pinkbox Doughnuts, Naked City Pizza and many more. This year, check out food critic Keith Lee’s Picks for unforgettable bites by Saint Honoré, Frankensons Pizzeria, Buldogis and Lefty-J’s Island Favorites.
The Family Style Food Festival at ComplexCon; PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
At ComplexCon, the party doesn’t stop at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Keep the energy going until 3 a.m. at the official ComplexCon After-Party at Drai’s Las Vegas. Hosted by adidas Originals, this electrifying event pushes well into the morning hours with a performance by Gunna around 2 a.m., all while celebrating the launch of the adidas Originals Adizero Aruku sneaker. As for CactusCon, Zouk Nightclub will host the official afterparty, with doors opening at 10:30 p.m. Be sure to enhance the experience with specialty table reservations and bar packages for a night of all-out opulence.
For more up-to-date information on ComplexCon 2024 and a full list of performers and vendors, visit complexcon.com.
Photography by: Jacqueline Verdugo