Free, all-ages festival returns to downtown Las Vegas with four stages of live music, exclusive hotel discounts, partner experiences and activations throughout its five-block footprint
LAS VEGAS – Neon City Festival has announced daily performance schedules, hotel offerings and festival activations for its return to Downtown Las Vegas Nov. 20–22. The free, all-ages celebration will bring together three days of live music, local food and beverage offerings, art and immersive entertainment, with performances by Diplo, Subtronics, Kaskade, The Fray, Big Boi, Three 6 Mafia and more.
Presented in partnership with Premier Partners the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), Fremont Street Experience (FSE), Audacy, Unity Events, and We The Beat, the festival will feature four stages: the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and Fremont Street Experience’s Main Street, 1st Street and 3rd Street stages. The “festival without fences” invites locals and visitors to explore downtown’s music, dining and entertainment throughout the weekend, with no festival ticket required.
“Neon City Festival gives people a reason to spend the entire weekend downtown,” said Jeff Victor, CEO of Neon City Festival. “With the daily schedules now available, fans can plan around their favorite artists while leaving time to discover a new act, enjoy a local restaurant and explore everything happening throughout the festival.”
Daily Performance Highlights
- Friday, Nov. 20: Cobra Starship at 8:45 p.m. on Third Street, Diplo at 10 p.m. at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and Freddie Gibbs at 11:30 p.m. on Main Street.
- Saturday, Nov. 21: The Fray at 8:45 p.m. on Third Street, Subtronics at 10:30 p.m. at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and Three 6 Mafia at 11:30 p.m. on Main Street.
- Sunday, Nov. 22: Joyce Manor at 8:45 p.m. on Third Street, Kaskade at 10:30 p.m. at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and Big Boi at 11:30 p.m. on Main Street.
All times are Pacific. See the accompanying schedule for the complete lineup and set times across all four stages.
Hotel Offerings
Festivalgoers can make a weekend of the celebration with exclusive hotel discounts and packages available across participating Downtown Las Vegas properties. All partner hotels are offering special rates or added-value packages for the festival, with options ranging from discounted room rates and complimentary parking to dining credits, beverage offers, match play and more.
Participating properties include Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel, California Hotel Casino, Circa Resort & Casino, Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, El Cortez Hotel & Casino, Four Queens Hotel & Casino, Fremont Hotel & Casino, Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, Golden Nugget Las Vegas, Main Street Station Casino Brewery and Hotel, Plaza Hotel & Casino, and the D Las Vegas.
Select hotel packages also include additional experiences, such as complimentary Stadium Swim admission, champagne at Legacy Club, food and beverage credits, suite upgrades and casino incentives. Offers, booking windows, stay requirements, and restrictions vary by property
For complete hotel offers, booking information and individual property details, visit https://www.neoncityfestival.com/where-to-stay/.
Festival Activations and Experiences
Beyond the stages, Neon City Festival’s five-block footprint will feature special promotions, exclusive food and beverage offerings, beauty and wellness experiences, interactive activities, and more from Downtown Las Vegas partners.
Highlights include:
- Golden Gate Hotel & Casino: Kick off each festival evening with The Official Pre-Party - The Night Starts Here, featuring a daily open bar and free slot play giveaways from 6-7 p.m.
- Plaza Hotel & Casino: Stop by the Carousel Bar from 5-8 p.m. for the NCF Glow Stop, featuring photo opportunities, a bracelet-making station, and complimentary festival wear while supplies last.
- Golden Nugget Las Vegas: The Spa & Salon will offer festival-inspired beauty services, including Neon Nights hairstyling, festival glam makeup and a foot recovery massage. Guests can also enjoy a featured Branson & Coke cocktail at Stage Bar for $9.99.
- El Cortez Hotel & Casino: Enjoy $10 happy hour offerings at Showbar from 3-6 p.m. and midnight-3 a.m., along with special casino promotions, complimentary drinks for eligible Club Cortez members and more.
- Circa Resort & Casino: Enjoy a rooftop after-party at Legacy Club with Unity Events, a complimentary cocktail with purchase at Barry’s Downtown Prime, and festival-themed promotions including match play and Project BBQ’s Neon Lemonade.
- Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel and Four Queens Hotel & Casino: ALL ACCESS Players Club members can earn up to 900 points throughout November and receive up to $90 in free slot play, along with additional comp dollar bonuses during the festival weekend.
Additional participating businesses and vendors will bring festival merchandise, accessories and experiences to the celebration, including Melting Pot, Neon Desert, Kandies World, Pashplug, Eargasm, WERAVEHARD, Even Knievel, and Hogs & Heifers. For the full list of festival partner activations, visit https://www.neoncityfestival.com/what-to-do/.
Created by downtown Las Vegas casino owner Derek Stevens, with support from the LVCVA, and overseen by Neon City Festival CEO Jeff Victor, the event was conceived to show appreciation for Las Vegas locals and visitors alike.
For more information and festival updates, visit neoncityfestival.com.
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About Neon City Festival
Neon City Festival is a free, all-ages music and culinary celebration returning for its third year in downtown Las Vegas Nov. 20–22, 2026. Spanning a five-block footprint, the “festival without fences” brings together live performances, local food and beverage offerings, art and immersive entertainment. Created by Derek Stevens and overseen by CEO Jeff Victor, the event is co-founded by the LVCVA, Circa Resort & Casino, the D Las Vegas, Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, Fremont Street Experience, Binion’s Gambling Hall, California Hotel Casino, Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, El Cortez Hotel & Casino, Four Queens Hotel & Casino, Fremont Hotel & Casino, Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Main Street Station, Plaza Hotel & Casino and The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod. For more information, visit neoncityfestival.com.
About Fremont Street Experience
Fremont Street Experience is a vibrant entertainment district in historic downtown Las Vegas. The open-air promenade is a hub for entertainment, gaming, dining, and shopping. Fremont Street Experience offers more free live entertainment than anywhere else in Vegas, with performances on three stages every day of the year.
Fremont Street Experience also features The Canopy™ LED screen. Spanning 1,375 feet in length and 90 feet in width, The Canopy™ LED screen is suspended 90 feet above Fremont Street. It dazzles visitors nightly with stunning visual shows synchronized to the music of headline artists like Katy Perry, Shakira, Imagine Dragons, and more.
Additionally, Fremont Street Experience is home to SlotZilla®, a thrilling attraction featuring an 850-foot Zipline and a 1,750-foot Zoomline. Riders launch from a 12-story slot machine-themed platform and soar beneath The Canopy™ LED screen.
Fremont Street Experience offers direct pedestrian access to eight world-renowned casino hotels, over 70 restaurants, and numerous specialty retail kiosks, drawing more than 24 million visitors annually. Convenient parking is available at the Fremont Street Experience Parking Garage, located at 111 S. 4th Street just steps from the action, offering easy access for visitors arriving by car. For more information about Fremont Street Experience, please visit fremontstreetexperience.com.
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About The LVCVA (Visit Las Vegas)
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 150,000 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.
About Audacy
Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month. We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
About We The Beat
For the past decade, We The Beat has brought artists to Las Vegas before most of the world knows them. Booking concerts and throwing parties all over the city, the collective has created a community looking to discover and enjoy new music of all genres. Rock, rap, dance, soul, R&B - We The Beat likes good music in all its forms. Everything is going to the beat and everyone is welcome.
About Unity Events
Unity Events is a Las Vegas-born event company founded by locals Alex Parra, Shawn Perera, and Brandon Rainbolt, three friends who grew up in the city’s dance music and nightlife scene and have helped shape its evolution. Built from a shared passion for the culture, Unity was founded with a mission to create events that prioritize music, community, and connection. From local shows to large-scale productions including High Stakes Festival, Unity brings together artists, fans, venues, promoters, and creatives to help strengthen Las Vegas’ dance music community. As Las Vegas continues to grow as a global entertainment destination, Unity Events remains focused on supporting and revitalizing the local scene while preserving the sense of community that inspired its founders. Built by Las Vegas, for Las Vegas.