By Rachel Feinblatt By Rachel Feinblatt | April 7, 2022 | Culture Events
Festival season is upon us, kicking off this month with the highly anticipated Electric Daisy Carnival. Here, five of Las Vegas’ hottest festivals to buy tickets to now.
The bright lights of the Electric Daisy Carnival return to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for three days of vibrant color and sound. This funk-tastic festival features performances by the world’s biggest DJs, dancers, aerialists and circus performers—all celebrating love, life and music. Purchase a VIP Enhanced Experience Pass to score priority entry, elevated viewing decks, gourmet food and drink options, plus VIP-only activities and entertainment. Let the revelry begin. Las Vegas Motor Speedway, lasvegas.electricdaisycarnival.com
Downtown Las Vegas’ star-studded music festival returns Sept. 16 through 18. Bringing together top performers from myriad genres—from hip-hop and indie rock to EDM and pop—this year’s headliners include Arctic Monkeys, Calvin Harris, Lorde, Kygo, Migos and Jack Harlow, among others. Seven stages, cuisine from more than 70 local and regional brands, 18 blocks of art galleries, plus a lineup of beloved comedians, make this festival one to plan for this fall. Purchase an All-In wristband to enjoy front-row viewing areas at select stages, entry to the Artist Hospitality Lounge, food vouchers and much more. Downtown Las Vegas, lifeisbeautiful.com
Keep the party going the weekend after Life Is Beautiful at T-Mobile Arena, where the 12th annual iHeartRadio Music Festival is scheduled for Sept. 23 and 24. Head to AREA15 during the day on Sept. 24 to catch morning and afternoon performances from 5 Seconds of Summer, Avril Lavigne, Lauv, Carly Pearce, Chlöe, Chase Rice and more, prior to the evening’s main event. While this year’s headliners have yet to be revealed, past performers include Taylor Swift, Drake, Justin Timberlake and others—promising an equally A-List group for this year’s festivities. T-Mobile Arena, iheart.com/music-festival
Light up the night at the 8th annual Rise Lantern Festival—a weekend filled with radiant energy and thousands of lights, set within the majestic Mojave Desert. Upon afternoon arrival at the two-day festival, attendees are encouraged to enjoy fare from a vast selection of food trucks; drink; dance; and admire art before the sun sets. By night, guests will release 100% biodegradable lanterns into the starry sky. Partnerships with Resorts World Las Vegas and MGM Resort properties provide festival-goers with special rates for overnight bookings. Mojave Desert, risefestival.com
The bands are back together at When We Were Young, the ultimate three-day festival for Las Vegas’ emo and rock enthusiasts. Featuring performances from iconic groups of the past two decades—including Paramore, My Chemical Romance, The Used, Taking Back Sunday and Dashboard Confessional—the festival allows attendees to amplify their experience with a plethora of packages. Partnerships with Resorts World Las Vegas, The Palazzo and Planet Hollywood, among other properties, make overnight stays a breeze while VIP Cabana tickets provide roped-off viewing areas in the shade, complimentary bottles of liquor and Champagne, food vouchers and more. Las Vegas Festival Grounds, whenwewereyoungfestival.com
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