ICSC Las Vegas (RECon) Visitors — Stay at Embassy Suites Convention Center for Nightlife
Attending ICSC Las Vegas (RECon) at Las Vegas Convention Center? Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center Las Vegas puts you in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip with easy access to the best nightclubs, pool parties, and entertainment after the show floor closes.
3600 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169
Event Details
About ICSC Las Vegas (RECon)
Event
ICSC Las Vegas (RECon)
Venue
Las Vegas Convention Center
Dates
May 19, 2025 – May 21, 2025 | May 18, 2026 – May 20, 2026
Estimated Attendance
25,000+ attendees
The largest annual commercial real estate event, where over 25,000 decision-makers gather for three days of dealmaking, networking, and industry content sessions.
Walking Distance
Nearby Venues from Embassy Suites Convention Center
You do not need to stay at a hotel to visit its nightclub. These venues are all within walking distance or a short rideshare from Embassy Suites Convention Center — perfect for a night out after ICSC Las Vegas (RECon).
Hotel Overview
Why Stay at Embassy Suites Convention Center for ICSC Las Vegas (RECon)
Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center Las Vegas is an all-suite non-gaming hotel on Paradise Road offering complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and a nightly manager's reception with free drinks — two perks that meaningfully reduce per-diem costs during multi-day convention trips. All 286 suites feature separate living and sleeping areas, the hotel charges no resort fee, and a complimentary hourly shuttle runs to the Strip for after-hours nightlife access. It ranks among the best-value full-service options in the Convention Center corridor.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center Las Vegas is a solid mid-range option that balances comfort and value with a 3-star rating. It is 0.5 mi to LVCC from the Las Vegas Convention Center, making it a convenient base for ICSC Las Vegas (RECon) attendees. Note that Embassy Suites Convention Center charges a No resort fee daily resort fee, which covers WiFi, fitness center, and pool access.
Embassy Suites Convention Center is best for: convention attendees, families, extended stays, group travel, no resort fee. Whether you are attending ICSC Las Vegas (RECon) solo, with colleagues, or as part of a group, the combination of on-site amenities and proximity to nightlife makes it an excellent choice.
Indoor pool and hot tub After a full day at ICSC Las Vegas (RECon), the pool area is a great way to unwind before heading out to the clubs at night.
After Hours
After the Convention
The show floor closes, but Las Vegas is just getting started. Here are tips for making the most of your nights during ICSC Las Vegas (RECon).
Submit Guest List 5–7 Days Out
ICSC Las Vegas (RECon) is one of the most demanding weeks in Las Vegas nightlife — the same weekend that fills convention halls also fills nightclub guest lists. Submit your NoCoverVegas request before the first day of the conference to lock your spot. Text (725) 999-9293 or use the form below with your night, group size, and venue preference.
Lanyard Off, Dress Code On
Convention floors are dressed for comfort; nightclubs enforce upscale attire. Before leaving Embassy Suites Convention Center, swap the badge lanyard and conference tote for dress shoes (men) or cocktail attire (women). Business casual from a conference day usually clears the door, but athletic wear, hats, and sneakers will get you turned away at OMNIA, XS, Hakkasan, and Marquee.
Thursday Is the Real Peak Night
For most multi-day conventions, Thursday night is the highest-demand session — speakers have wrapped, deals are signed, and energy is at its peak before Friday departures begin. If you want the full experience, Thursday at Zouk Nightclub is it. Friday thins as early-flight attendees leave; Saturday is available for anyone extending the trip.
Dayclubs for Networking, Nightclubs for After-Hours
Pool parties are an underused extension of convention networking — the informal outdoor setting at Encore Beach Club, OMNIA Dayclub, or Marquee Dayclub breaks down the formality of conference panels and badge-scanning lobbies. If ICSC Las Vegas (RECon) overlaps with the March–October pool season, an afternoon dayclub slot can be more productive for relationship-building than a scheduled coffee meeting.
Nightlife Calendar
What's On in Las Vegas During ICSC Las Vegas (RECon)
Las Vegas runs headliner nightlife events every weekend regardless of what convention is in town. Here is exactly what is happening at clubs near Embassy Suites Convention Center while you are in Las Vegas for ICSC Las Vegas (RECon) — so you can plan your nights before you arrive.
EDC Las Vegas
Electric Daisy Carnival is the largest electronic dance music festival in North America, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026 with over 240 artists across nine stages at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Three consecutive nights — May 15, 16, and 17 — draw 170,000+ fans per night for world-class music, towering art installations, and the signature Ferris wheel backdrop. The festival runs nightly from 7 PM until 5:30 AM, blending headliner sets from Tiësto, Martin Garrix, Charlotte de Witte, FISHER, and John Summit with immersive carnival rides, LED-lit carnival performers, and Insomniac's signature production. Beyond the Speedway gates, EDC Week 2026 (May 13–19) transforms every major nightclub and pool party on the Las Vegas Strip into an EDM takeover for seven straight nights.
Wednesday, May 13 — EDC Week Kickoff
Mau P
DJ Franzen (R&Bae Wednesdays — EDC Week)
Josh Baker B2B Kettama B2B Prospa
Deorro (EDC Week)
Chris Lorenzo (Lowkey in the Library)
Ray Volpe w/ Adventure Club (Bassrush Presents)
DJ Nova (Drift Wednesdays)
DJ Buza (The Wednesday Dip)
Thursday, May 14 — Pre-Festival Warm-Up
Grand Opening Weekend Preview
Alison Wonderland (Bassrush Presents)
Above & Beyond
DayTrip Pool Party (Eli Brown, Danny Avila, Rebuke)
Porter Robinson (DJ Set)
Knock2
Charlotte de Witte
Armin van Buuren
Friday, May 15 — EDC Night 1
FISHER — Grand Opening Weekend
Gryffin
Noizu & Bolo
Lost Frequencies (Beatport Fridays)
DJ Snake w/ RØZ
Disco Lines
Tiësto
Saturday, May 16 — EDC Night 2
RÜFÜS DU SOL (DJ Set) — Grand Opening Weekend
Calvin Harris
Alesso
Snoop Dogg (Grand Opening)
Timmy Trumpet
Mathame (Interstellar Presents)
David Guetta
The Chainsmokers
Sunday, May 17 — EDC Night 3
Martin Garrix w/ Justin Mylo — Grand Opening Weekend Finale
Marshmello
Chris Lake
Insomniac Records Pool Party (OMNOM, CID, Jackie Hollander)
Steve Aoki (Dim Mak Takeover)
John Summit
Sofi Tukker
DESEO: Latin Sundays
Monday, May 18 — EDC Week Finale
NGHTMRE
Kaskade
David Guetta
DJ Snake (Hip Hop Set — Marquee Mondays)
EDC Week
EDC Week 2026 is the biggest seven-day electronic music event in Las Vegas history, running May 13–19 and surrounding the Electric Daisy Carnival festival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway (May 15–17). Every major nightclub and pool party on the Strip books a dedicated EDC Week lineup — Tiësto at LIV, The Chainsmokers at XS, Calvin Harris at Encore Beach Club, OMNIA Dayclub's grand opening weekend with FISHER and RÜFÜS DU SOL, Dom Dolla at LIV, Charlotte de Witte at Hakkasan, and 60+ headliners across seven nights. Over 400,000 attendees flood the Strip across the full week — the single biggest week of the Las Vegas nightlife calendar.
Friday, May 8
Valentino Khan
Walker & Royce (Beatport Fridays)
Mike Attack
Tiësto
deadmau5
Deorro
RL Grime
Saturday, May 9
Marshmello
Jonas Blue
Steve Aoki
DJ Pauly D
Dom Dolla
Diplo
Cedric Gervais
Lil Wayne
Sunday, May 10
Justin Credible
DJ Vice
Cedric Gervais
Monday, May 11
DJ Bamboozle (Marquee Mondays)
Tuesday, May 12 — EDC Week Eve
Mikey Francis (EDC Week Preview)
Wednesday, May 13
Deorro
DJ Nova (Drift Wednesdays)
DJ Buza (The Wednesday Dip)
Chris Lorenzo (Lowkey in the Library)
Josh Baker B2B Kettama B2B Prospa w/ Cole Knight
DJ Franzen (R&Bae Wednesdays)
Ray Volpe w/ Adventure Club (Bassrush)
Thursday, May 14
Alison Wonderland (Bassrush Presents)
Above & Beyond
DayTrip Pool Party (Eli Brown, Danny Avila, Rebuke)
Porter Robinson (DJ Set)
Grand Opening Weekend (Thursday preview)
Knock2
DJ Shr3d (EDC Week)
Charlotte de Witte
Friday, May 15 — EDC Night 1
FISHER — Grand Opening Weekend
Gryffin
Noizu & Bolo
Lost Frequencies (Beatport Fridays)
DJ Snake w/ RØZ
Disco Lines
Tiësto
Saturday, May 16 — EDC Night 2
RÜFÜS DU SOL (DJ Set) — Grand Opening Weekend
Calvin Harris
Alesso
Snoop Dogg (Grand Opening)
Timmy Trumpet
Mathame (Interstellar Presents)
David Guetta
The Chainsmokers
Sunday, May 17 — EDC Night 3
Martin Garrix w/ Justin Mylo — Grand Opening Weekend
Marshmello
Chris Lake
Insomniac Records Pool Party (OMNOM, CID, Jackie Hollander)
Steve Aoki (Dim Mak Takeover)
John Summit
Sofi Tukker
DESEO: Latin Sundays
Monday, May 18
NGHTMRE
David Guetta
DJ Snake (Hip-Hop Set)
Kaskade
Tuesday, May 19
Martin Garrix w/ Justin Mylo
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo in Las Vegas is one of the biggest nightlife weekends of early summer, drawing 200,000+ visitors across May 1–5, 2026. The Strip's top nightclubs and pool parties book premier spring talent for this high-energy celebration weekend. Friday May 1 is stacked across every tier: Diplo headlines XS at Wynn, John Summit commands LIV at Fontainebleau, Deorro takes OMNIA at Caesars Palace, Duke Dumont anchors Zouk at Resorts World, and Lunay headlines Hakkasan at MGM Grand — all on the same night. Saturday May 2 escalates further with Tiësto at OMNIA, The Chainsmokers at XS, Calvin Harris at Encore Beach Club, Kygo at Palm Tree Beach Club, and Alesso at Marquee running simultaneously. Pool parties launch the weekend each afternoon, with dayclubs booked as aggressively as the nightclubs. The result is one of the most talent-dense 72-hour nightlife windows in Las Vegas before Memorial Day Weekend.
Friday, May 1 — Cinco de Mayo Opening Night
Hugel
Cedric Gervais
Ship Wrek
DJ Shift
Miss Monique
John Summit
Deorro
Diplo
Saturday, May 2 — Cinco de Mayo Peak Night
Calvin Harris
Zedd
DJ Pauly D
David Guetta
OwnBoss
Tiësto
The Chainsmokers
Sunday, May 3 — Cinco de Mayo Sunday
Dillon Francis
Mustard
Kungs
Brooke Evers
Paloma Mami
Loud Luxury
Cassian
Kentucky Derby Weekend
Kentucky Derby Weekend turns Las Vegas into one of America's premier horse racing watch party destinations as sports bettors, nightlife visitors, and racing fans pack sportsbooks and rooftop venues for the Run for the Roses on the first Saturday in May. The 152nd Kentucky Derby goes off at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026 at approximately 3:57 PM PT, with Las Vegas venues hosting elaborate themed parties including Circa Resort's Legacy Club Rooftop open-bar Derby Day party ($150, Woodford Reserve mint juleps, $300 hat contest prize), South Point Hotel's free exhibit hall bash with on-site betting windows and a 2 PM hat contest, Lake Las Vegas's Watch Party & Brunch, and Al Solito Posto's annual Derby party at Tivoli Village. The city's world-class sportsbooks — including Circa Sportsbook, Westgate SuperBook, and Wynn Race & Sports Book — overflow with bettors for the most-wagered-on race in America, and the energy spills into every major nightclub and pool party on the Strip through Sunday.
Friday, May 1 — Oaks Day Eve & Pre-Derby Opening Night
Hugel (Cinco de Mayo + Pre-Derby Pool Party)
Pre-Derby Weekend Pool Party
Diplo (Cinco de Mayo Opening Night)
John Summit (Cinco de Mayo Opening Night)
Saturday, May 2 — Kentucky Derby Day (Race ~3:57 PM PT)
Derby Day & Playoff Viewing Party
Kentucky Derby Poolside Viewing Party (Big Screen)
Derby Day Party — Open Bar, Woodford Reserve Mint Juleps, Hat Contest ($300 prize)
Kygo (Cinco de Mayo Derby Day Pool Party)
Zedd (Cinco de Mayo Derby Day Pool Party)
Calvin Harris (Cinco de Mayo + Derby Day Pool Party)
DJ Pauly D (Derby Day Pool Party)
David Guetta (Cinco de Mayo + Derby Day Pool Party)
Sunday, May 3 — Post-Derby Recovery
Pro Basketball & Hockey Playoff Viewing Parties
Mustard (Post-Derby Sunday Pool Party)
Dillon Francis (Post-Derby Sunday Pool Party)
Brooke Evers (Sunday Recovery Pool Party)
Kungs (Post-Derby Sunday Pool Party)
Loud Luxury (Post-Derby Sunday Night)
Cassian (Post-Derby Sunday Night)
Wynn Nightlife May Residency Weekend
The first major non-holiday weekend of the Wynn Nightlife 2026 residency season arrives May 8–9, bridging the gap between Cinco de Mayo and EDC Week with four confirmed headline performances. Deadmau5 brings his immersive Cube v3 stage production to XS Nightclub on Friday May 8 — his first Las Vegas appearance after the Cinco de Mayo rush — while Valentino Khan headlines Encore Beach Club's daytime session the same afternoon. Saturday May 9 escalates with Diplo returning to XS for a late-night set and Marshmello anchoring Encore Beach Club's pool party, making it one of the most complete back-to-back dayclub-to-nightclub Wynn weekends outside of a holiday event.
Friday, May 8
Valentino Khan
deadmau5
Saturday, May 9
Marshmello
Diplo
Mother's Day Weekend
Mother's Day Weekend in Las Vegas (May 9–11, 2026) is one of the Strip's most celebrated spring getaways, drawing multigenerational groups seeking world-class brunches, premiere shows, afternoon pool parties, and headline nightclub experiences to honor the moms in their lives. Mother's Day itself falls on Sunday, May 10, 2026, making this a full three-day celebration weekend that fills the Strip with families, couples, and friend groups from across the country. Las Vegas venues roll out dedicated programming across every format: rooftop brunches with panoramic Strip views, celebrity chef dining experiences, dayclubs hosting peak-season pool parties, and nightclubs featuring the same top-tier resident lineups that define the pre-EDC May stretch. The weekend opens Saturday, May 9, with a stacked dayclub circuit. TAO Beach at the Venetian hosts DJ Pauly D for a daytime pool party anchored by TAO Group's signature service and bottle presentation — one of the most photographed pool party experiences in Las Vegas. Encore Beach Club at Wynn brings Marshmello for a high-energy afternoon set, continuing the Wynn portfolio's position as the spring season's most consistent pool party destination. LIV Nightclub at Fontainebleau elevates Saturday night with Dom Dolla, whose deep house sets have made LIV the defining nightclub booking of 2026 — a Saturday Dom Dolla show at LIV during spring represents one of the most in-demand tickets on the Strip outside of EDC Week. Zouk at Resorts World books Lil Wayne for a hip-hop alternative, while Diplo anchors XS and Cedric Gervais headlines OMNIA. Mother's Day Sunday, May 10, shifts to a more celebratory register. The Legacy Club at Circa Resort hosts a dedicated Mother's Day celebration at noon, with floor-to-ceiling glass views of the Las Vegas skyline from the 60th floor — among the most spectacular settings for a spring brunch in the city. Pool parties at TAO Beach (Justin Credible), Palm Tree Beach Club (Lema), and Marquee Dayclub (DJ CLA) keep the afternoon energy alive, while XS Nightclub books DJ Vice for a Sunday night close. The timing of Mother's Day Weekend 2026 places it squarely in the sweet spot of the Las Vegas spring calendar: one week after Cinco de Mayo (May 1–5) and one week before EDC Week (May 15–17). Weather is typically ideal — mid-80s Fahrenheit with low humidity and minimal wind, exactly what pool season requires. Hotel rates during Mother's Day Weekend run 20–30% below the following EDC Weekend surge, making it one of the best-value May nightlife trips for visitors who want peak-season Strip energy without peak-season pricing.
Saturday, May 9 — Mother's Day Eve
DJ Pauly D
Marshmello
Steve Aoki
David Guetta
Jonas Blue
Snakehips
Dom Dolla
Diplo
Sunday, May 10 — Mother's Day
Mother's Day Celebration Brunch (Rooftop, 60th Floor)
Justin Credible
DJ CLA
Eric Remy
DJ Vice
DESEO: Latin Sundays
Monday, May 11 — Recovery Day
Eric Forbes
DJ Bamboozle (Monday Night)
Monday After Hours
LIV Cinco de Mayo Saturday 2026 — David Guetta & 50 Cent
Cinco de Mayo Saturday at LIV delivers two marquee performances at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 2, 2026. David Guetta headlines LIV Beach in the afternoon — his first LIV Beach date of spring 2026, mixing anthemic EDM and house for a sold-out pool party crowd. At night, 50 Cent takes LIV Nightclub for a high-energy hip-hop headline set, giving the Fontainebleau venue a distinct energy from the EDM-heavy Cinco de Mayo circuit running simultaneously across the Strip.
Saturday, May 2 — Cinco de Mayo at LIV
David Guetta
50 Cent
LIV Las Vegas May 8-9 Weekend 2026 — Tiësto & David Guetta
The bridge weekend between Cinco de Mayo and EDC Week brings two of LIV's biggest headliners to Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Friday May 8 sees Tiësto headline LIV Nightclub for his first standalone spring LIV date of 2026 — a peak-time set spanning trance roots, EDM anthems, and current house productions, with Sommer Ray opening LIV Beach in the afternoon. Saturday May 9 completes the weekend pairing David Guetta at LIV Beach with Dom Dolla headlining LIV Nightclub at night, giving the Fontainebleau a complete dayclub-to-nightclub tech house circuit on one of the quieter weekends before EDC arrives.
Friday, May 8
Sommer Ray
Tiësto
Saturday, May 9
David Guetta
Dom Dolla
OMNIA Nightclub May 8, 2026 — Deorro
The Friday after Cinco de Mayo brings Deorro back to OMNIA Nightclub at Caesars Palace for his second confirmed May 2026 residency date. Following his May 1 Cinco de Mayo opening night set, Deorro returns on May 8 for the mid-May weekend — his electro house and Melbourne bounce productions filling OMNIA's iconic chandelier room for a non-holiday Friday that draws a more local and seasoned crowd than the holiday rush. Guest list through NoCoverVegas covers both men and women for free entry before 11:30 PM.
Friday, May 8
Deorro
Hakkasan Nightclub Early May 2026 — DJ Franzen, Laidback Luke, Four Color Zack & Justin Credible
The first full week of May 2026 at Hakkasan Nightclub opens with DJ Franzen's R&Bae Wednesdays residency on May 6 — his hip-hop, R&B, and old-school set filling the Hakkasan main room for the mid-week crowd that has made Wednesdays one of the venue's signature nights. Laidback Luke follows on Thursday May 7, bringing three decades of Dutch house expertise and technical mixing precision to the MGM Grand venue for one of his first Las Vegas appearances of the spring calendar. Four Color Zack takes the room on Friday May 8, delivering his signature turntablist open-format production style to a sold-out weekend opener crowd. Justin Credible closes the first Hakkasan week of May on Saturday May 9, anchoring the hip-hop and crossover end of the Hakkasan weekly calendar — his crowd-driven style and radio-tested setlists the right energy for Saturday peak hours.
Wednesday, May 6 — R&Bae Wednesdays
DJ Franzen (R&Bae Wednesdays)
Thursday, May 7
Laidback Luke
Friday, May 8
Four Color Zack
Saturday, May 9
Justin Credible
Hakkasan Nightclub Mid-May 2026 — DJ Franzen & Twinsick
The week between EDC and Memorial Day Weekend brings Hakkasan Nightclub back to its regular-season programming. DJ Franzen returns for R&Bae Wednesdays on May 20 — his fourth and second-to-last Hakkasan Wednesday of the month — delivering the hip-hop and R&B open-format set that has made this midweek slot a consistent draw at MGM Grand. Twinsick follows on Thursday May 21, opening the pre-Memorial Day week with the duo's blend of bass-forward electronic production and high-energy crowd interaction that has made them a returning Hakkasan booking. The May 20–21 window falls in the calm between two of Las Vegas's biggest May events, offering one of the more accessible Hakkasan nights of the month with shorter lines and straightforward guest list access.
Wednesday, May 20 — R&Bae Wednesdays
DJ Franzen (R&Bae Wednesdays)
Post-EDC Wednesday Las Vegas 2026 — Two Friends, L'Core & DJ Franzen
Wednesday May 20, 2026 occupies a singular position in the Las Vegas nightlife calendar: the day after EDC Week's final booking (Martin Garrix at OMNIA, Tuesday May 19) and the day before Memorial Day Weekend's opening night (Thursday May 21). For the tens of thousands of EDC attendees who extended their Las Vegas trips through the mid-week stretch, the post-EDC Wednesday is the last true recovery window before the MDW crowd arrives — consistently offering shorter lines, easier guest list access, and lower prices than either holiday bracket surrounding it. The standout booking is Two Friends at EBC at Night, the nightclub arm of the Encore Beach Club campus at Wynn Encore. The Los Angeles duo of Eli Sones and Matthew Halper — known for the Big Bootie Mix series, a long-running catalog of genre-spanning DJ sets that blend pop, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music — bring their crowd-first setlist approach to the 10:30 PM Wednesday slot. EBC at Night operates on the Encore campus in nightclub hours, retaining Wynn's production standards in a setting that bridges the beach club energy with late-night format. Two Friends appear across both Encore Beach Club (daytime) and EBC at Night (evening) in their residency circuit, making them one of the most versatile bookings in the Wynn nightlife portfolio and one of the few EBC acts performing both formats in the same season. Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan runs Lowkey in the Library on Wednesday nights — an intimate deep house concept hosted in the Library room, one of three distinct spaces that define Marquee's programming identity. L'Core takes the May 20 date, delivering deep house and atmospheric house music in the Library's acoustically focused environment. The Lowkey format is Marquee's mid-week counterpoint to its weekend headline programming: where Saturday nights bring festival-scale EDM to the main room, the Library concept draws the house music crowd that wants the Cosmopolitan venue experience in its most intimate form — a separate entrance, dedicated bar, and distinct sound system that function as a standalone venue within Marquee's footprint. Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM Grand runs R&Bae Wednesdays with DJ Franzen — his fourth and second-to-last R&Bae Wednesday of May. Franzen's hip-hop, R&B, and old-school open-format sets provide a complete genre alternative to the electronic-focused EBC at Night and Marquee bookings, making the post-EDC Wednesday one of the more diverse single-night lineups of the May calendar. The Liquid Pool Lounge at ARIA opens its Wednesday Dip with DJ Buza for an afternoon pool option before the evening circuit opens. Drai's After Hours at the Vanderpump Hotel (formerly The Cromwell) runs its R&B Thursdays after-hours format starting at 1:00 AM — the natural extension of the night for guests closing out the Wednesday circuit.
Wednesday, May 20 — Post-EDC Recovery Night
DJ Buza (The Wednesday Dip)
Two Friends
L'Core (Lowkey in the Library)
DJ Franzen (R&Bae Wednesdays)
R&B Thursdays After Hours
Hakkasan Nightclub EDC Week 2026 — DJ Sourmilk & Murda Beatz
Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM Grand anchors the Friday and Saturday nights of EDC Week 2026 with back-to-back bookings spanning the full festival weekend. DJ Sourmilk headlines Friday May 15 — EDC Night 1 — delivering the high-energy open-format and hip-hop crossover set that has made his Hakkasan residency one of the nightclub's most consistent draws. Murda Beatz, the Toronto producer known for crafting beats for Travis Scott, Drake, and Migos, headlines Saturday May 16 in his EDC Week debut at Hakkasan — bringing live production energy to the MGM Grand venue on the biggest Saturday night of the Las Vegas calendar. Both nights are peak EDC Week demand: doors at 10:30 PM, guest list closes at midnight.
Friday, May 15 — EDC Night 1
DJ Sourmilk
Saturday, May 16 — EDC Night 2
Murda Beatz
OMNIA Nightclub EDC Week 2026 — Steve Aoki, Chris Lake & DESEO
OMNIA Nightclub at Caesars Palace delivers three consecutive nights of headline programming through EDC Week 2026. Steve Aoki opens the festival weekend on Friday May 15 — his electro house and stadium-EDM production a natural fit for the OMNIA chandelier room on EDC Night 1. Chris Lake takes the room on Saturday May 16, bringing the deep, driving house sound that has made him one of the most in-demand live acts in the world — he appears on the same evening he performs at EDC festival stages, making this a rare double-header night. Sunday May 17 closes with DESEO: Latin Sundays, OMNIA's Latin night residency brought back as the EDC weekend wind-down. All three nights operate on peak EDC Week pricing; guest list through NoCoverVegas covers entry before midnight each night.
Friday, May 15 — EDC Night 1
Steve Aoki
Saturday, May 16 — EDC Night 2
Chris Lake
Sunday, May 17 — EDC Night 3
DESEO: Latin Sundays
LIV Nightclub & LIV Beach EDC Week 2026 — Tiësto, David Guetta & John Summit
LIV at Fontainebleau Las Vegas delivers the headline EDC Week circuit across both LIV Nightclub and LIV Beach for all three festival nights. Friday May 15: Disco Lines plays LIV Beach in the afternoon (11:30 AM) and Tiësto headlines LIV Nightclub at night — Tiësto performs his LIV set before transitioning to his headlining slot at the EDC festival main stage, making it one of the only nights when a DJ performs both a Strip nightclub and a festival stage in the same evening. Saturday May 16: David Guetta plays LIV Beach for his peak-hour pool party slot (11:30 AM), one of his marquee annual EDC Week appearances at Fontainebleau. Sunday May 17: John Summit plays both LIV Beach in the afternoon and LIV Nightclub at night, completing a three-day run that makes LIV the central dayclub-to-nightclub hub of the EDC Week Strip circuit.
Friday, May 15 — EDC Night 1
Disco Lines
Tiësto
Saturday, May 16 — EDC Night 2
David Guetta
Sunday, May 17 — EDC Night 3
John Summit
John Summit
Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub EDC Week 2026 — NOTD, DJ Vice & Insomniac Pool Party
Marquee at The Cosmopolitan runs a full three-day program across both its nightclub and dayclub during EDC Week 2026. Friday May 15 opens with Beatport Fridays featuring Lost Frequencies at Marquee Dayclub (11:00 AM) — the Belgian melodic house producer whose tracks have accumulated billions of streams — followed by NOTD at Marquee Nightclub for the EDC Night 1 after-party. Saturday May 16 brings Timmy Trumpet to Marquee Dayclub (11:00 AM), one of the Australian producer's few Las Vegas EDC Week appearances, with DJ Vice headlining Marquee Nightclub at night. Sunday May 17 closes the Marquee EDC Weekend with the Insomniac Records Pool Party at Marquee Dayclub — a branded showcase from the festival's own label. Together the three-day Marquee run covers daytime and late-night programming across both venues at The Cosmopolitan's central Strip location.
Friday, May 15 — EDC Night 1
Lost Frequencies (Beatport Fridays)
Saturday, May 16 — EDC Night 2
Timmy Trumpet
DJ Vice
Sunday, May 17 — EDC Night 3
Insomniac Records Pool Party
JEWEL Nightclub EDC Week 2026 — Mike Attack & DJ Buza
JEWEL Nightclub at ARIA Resort & Casino hosts dedicated EDC Week programming across both festival nights, delivering the intimate club experience that distinguishes JEWEL from the larger Strip venues. Mike Attack headlines Friday May 15 — EDC Night 1 — at the ARIA venue's boutique-scale environment, where the tighter capacity creates a proximity to the music that the 3,000-seat venues cannot match. DJ Buza returns to JEWEL on Saturday May 16 for his second EDC Week Jewel appearance, reinforcing his place as a JEWEL staple during the festival week. Both JEWEL nights operate with free guest list through NoCoverVegas and are among the most accessible EDC Week options on the Strip — no festival ticket required, walkable from the central hotel cluster.
Friday, May 15 — EDC Night 1
Mike Attack
Saturday, May 16 — EDC Night 2
DJ Buza
XS Nightclub EDC Week 2026 — Hugel, The Chainsmokers & Sofi Tukker
XS Nightclub at Encore delivers three consecutive nights of headline EDC Week performances at the Wynn campus, spanning electronic and pop-crossover across the full festival weekend. Hugel opens the run on Friday May 15 — his melodic tech house sound matching XS's open-air indoor/outdoor design on EDC Night 1. The Chainsmokers headline Saturday May 16 in one of the Strip's most anticipated EDC Week bookings — their combination of live performance elements and pop-EDM production has made their annual XS appearances a consistent sellout. Sofi Tukker closes the XS EDC weekend on Sunday May 17, bringing the duo's Brazilian electronic-pop energy to the Sunday closer slot. XS is a 10-minute walk from OMNIA and steps from Encore Beach Club, making it an efficient Wynn campus circuit stop during the festival weekend.
Friday, May 15 — EDC Night 1
Hugel
Saturday, May 16 — EDC Night 2
The Chainsmokers
Sunday, May 17 — EDC Night 3
Sofi Tukker
Palm Tree Beach Club EDC Week 2026 — Zedd, Alesso & Chris Lake
Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand delivers three straight days of A-list headliners across the EDC Week festival weekend, booking a different top-tier act each afternoon. Zedd headlines Friday May 15 — his multi-genre production spanning EDM, dance-pop, and progressive house perfect for Palm Tree's outdoor pool setting on EDC Night 1. Alesso takes Saturday May 16, the peak dayclub day of EDC Week, bringing his signature progressive house and melodic EDM sound to a sold-out Palm Tree crowd. Chris Lake closes Sunday May 17 for the final Palm Tree EDC pool party, reprising his Saturday night OMNIA Dayclub appearance with a dedicated afternoon set that gives daytime fans a second Chris Lake experience across the weekend. All three Palm Tree dates are afternoon events (11:00 AM); no festival ticket required, guest list through NoCoverVegas covers entry.
Friday, May 15 — EDC Night 1
Saturday, May 16 — EDC Night 2
Alesso
Sunday, May 17 — EDC Night 3
Chris Lake
OMNIA Dayclub Grand Opening Weekend — Fisher, RÜFÜS DU SOL & Martin Garrix
OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar opens its doors for the first time on Friday, May 15, 2026 — EDC Night 1 — at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, debuting a 46,000-square-foot dayclub and Skybar complex built from the ground up directly on Las Vegas Boulevard. The grand opening coincides deliberately with EDC Week, the highest-traffic nightlife week of the Las Vegas calendar, and books three consecutive days of festival-caliber headliners to announce the venue's arrival on the Strip's competitive dayclub circuit. Opening night, Friday May 15, belongs to FISHER — Graeme Fisher, the Australian DJ and producer whose tech house and bass house productions have earned him one of the most devoted live followings in electronic music. His sets build from industrial-influenced bass lines and driving percussion into extended peaks calibrated for large outdoor pool environments, a format perfectly suited to OMNIA Dayclub's outdoor pool deck design and Boulevard-facing position at Caesars. Fisher's May 15 headline booking is the single most in-demand pool party ticket of EDC Week 2026 — a venue-defining moment that pairs the year's most anticipated new dayclub opening with one of the touring circuit's most consistent headliner draws. His set begins at 11:00 AM with doors opening on the new pool deck facing Las Vegas Boulevard. Saturday May 16 brings RÜFÜS DU SOL in a DJ Set — the Sydney trio of Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George, and James Hunt, whose catalog of melodic house, electronic indie, and atmospheric dance music has made them one of the most artistically acclaimed acts in electronic music. Their DJ Set format translates the full emotional range of their studio work — including 'Innerbloom,' 'Treat You Better,' and their Grammy-nominated album Surrender — into a club-paced performance that opens up across extended afternoon sessions. RÜFÜS DU SOL as the second night of OMNIA Dayclub's opening weekend signals Tao Group's intent to book acts with critical credibility alongside commercial mass, not just festival draw. Sunday May 17 closes the grand opening weekend with Martin Garrix, who headlines alongside Justin Mylo for the venue's third opening day. Garrix — the Dutch producer who held the world's number one DJ Mag ranking in 2016 and has maintained a top-five position since — brings his melodic progressive house and future rave sound to OMNIA Dayclub's most commercially accessible opening-weekend booking. His return to the venue later in summer confirms his role as a recurring OMNIA Dayclub headliner across the full 2026 season. OMNIA Dayclub's 46,000-square-foot footprint spans pool deck, Skybar, and indoor lounge areas positioned directly on the Las Vegas Boulevard-facing exterior of Caesars Palace. Its elevated bridge connection to OMNIA Nightclub creates a combined 121,000-square-foot entertainment complex — the largest connected day/night venue in Las Vegas — allowing guests to move between Skybar programming and the nightclub circuit without leaving the property. Tao Group operates the complex alongside OMNIA Nightclub, Hakkasan (MGM Grand), Marquee (The Cosmopolitan), TAO (The Venetian), and LIV (Fontainebleau) as the dominant nightlife operator on the Strip. All three opening weekend dates carry free guest list availability through NoCoverVegas. Doors open at 11:00 AM daily. The opening weekend is among the most anticipated pool party events in Las Vegas history given the combined draw of EDC Week attendance and first-ever venue curiosity.
Friday, May 15 — OMNIA Dayclub Grand Opening Night (FISHER)
FISHER — Grand Opening Night
Saturday, May 16 — OMNIA Dayclub Opening Weekend Day 2 (RÜFÜS DU SOL DJ Set)
RÜFÜS DU SOL (DJ Set)
Sunday, May 17 — OMNIA Dayclub Opening Weekend Day 3 (Martin Garrix)
Martin Garrix w/ Justin Mylo
XS Nightclub Cinco de Mayo Weekend 2026 — Diplo, The Chainsmokers & Loud Luxury
XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas anchors three consecutive Cinco de Mayo nights with a lineup calibrated for one of the most competitive nightlife weekends of spring 2026. Friday May 1 opens with Diplo presenting Thomas Wesley with special guest Dustin Lynch — a country-electronic crossover that draws a broader demographic than a standard EDM booking and taps into Wynn's commitment to programming across genre lines. Saturday May 2 delivers The Chainsmokers in their signature live-hybrid format, blending Andrew Taggart's live vocals with DJ production in a peak night that competes directly with Tiësto at OMNIA and Calvin Harris at Encore Beach Club. Sunday May 3 closes with Loud Luxury, the Canadian house duo known for their broad crossover appeal. XS occupies 40,000 square feet across the indoor nightclub and adjacent outdoor patio within Wynn Encore, with a layout that opens to the Encore Beach Club pool during the day. The venue consistently ranks as the highest-grossing nightclub on the Las Vegas Strip. Guest list through NoCoverVegas covers general admission for qualifying groups on all three nights; advance registration is essential for Saturday May 2, the weekend's highest-demand XS date.
Friday, May 1 — Cinco de Mayo Opening Night
Diplo presents Thomas Wesley ft. Dustin Lynch
Saturday, May 2 — Cinco de Mayo Peak Night
The Chainsmokers
Sunday, May 3 — Cinco de Mayo Sunday
Loud Luxury
OMNIA Nightclub Cinco de Mayo Weekend 2026 — Deorro, Tiësto & Paloma Mami
OMNIA Nightclub at Caesars Palace delivers three consecutive Cinco de Mayo nights with a lineup that moves from festival-circuit house to global pop electronic to Latin pop across the full weekend. Friday May 1 opens with Deorro — Mexican-American DJ and producer Bernardo Aguirre, whose hard-driving big room sets carry particular resonance on a Cinco de Mayo opening night and whose catalog includes 'Five More Hours' and major collaborations with Chris Brown and Elvis Crespo. Saturday May 2 escalates with Tiësto, the Dutch DJ whose recent productions on Casablanca/Republic Records have crossed into pop radio — one of the highest-profile Cinco de Mayo peak-night bookings in Las Vegas. Sunday May 3 closes with Paloma Mami, the Chilean-American reggaeton and Latin trap artist whose sound aligns directly with the weekend's Latin cultural energy. OMNIA spans three floors inside Caesars Palace, anchored by an 80-foot chandelier installation and a main room designed for high-capacity EDM performance. Its central Strip position provides walk-in accessibility from the Bellagio fountains and Forum Shops. Guest list through NoCoverVegas covers general admission for qualifying groups; Saturday May 2 with Tiësto has the highest demand and earliest expected sellout of the three-night run.
Friday, May 1 — Cinco de Mayo Opening Night
Deorro
Saturday, May 2 — Cinco de Mayo Peak Night
Tiësto
Sunday, May 3 — Cinco de Mayo Sunday
Paloma Mami
Encore Beach Club Cinco de Mayo Weekend 2026 — Hugel, Calvin Harris & Dillon Francis
Encore Beach Club at Wynn Las Vegas presents three consecutive afternoons of Cinco de Mayo pool party programming across May 1-3, 2026. Friday May 1 opens with Hugel — the French DJ whose melodic house sound and Latin-influenced production style (he helped popularize Latin house with 'Morenita') creates a natural cultural connection for a Cinco de Mayo opening afternoon. Saturday May 2 delivers Calvin Harris, in his first major Las Vegas pool party date of the 2026 summer season at EBC under his exclusive two-year Wynn Nightlife deal — one of the most anticipated single-date bookings of the entire Cinco de Mayo weekend. Sunday May 3 closes with Dillon Francis, whose moombahton and Latin-inflected EDM rounds out a weekend that spans from melodic house through pop crossover. Encore Beach Club operates on the north end of the Wynn campus across 5 acres with a European-style main pool and private cabanas. Many guests attend both EBC in the afternoon and XS Nightclub in the evening on the same day, moving between venues as the sun sets. Guest list through NoCoverVegas covers general admission for qualifying groups; Saturday's Calvin Harris date is the highest-demand pool party booking in Las Vegas on May 2, 2026.
Friday, May 1 — Cinco de Mayo Opening Afternoon
Hugel
Saturday, May 2 — Cinco de Mayo Peak Afternoon
Calvin Harris
Sunday, May 3 — Cinco de Mayo Sunday Pool Party
Dillon Francis
Hakkasan Nightclub Cinco de Mayo Weekend 2026 — Lunay & Tyga
Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM Grand presents two nights of Cinco de Mayo programming with a Latin-forward booking strategy that capitalizes on the holiday's cultural energy across May 1-2, 2026. Friday May 1 features Lunay — the Puerto Rican reggaeton artist born Emmanuel Gavia Colón, who rose to prominence through collaborations with Bad Bunny, Ozuna, and Jhay Cortez and whose music brings authentic Latin urban sound to a Cinco de Mayo opening night on the Strip. Saturday May 2 escalates with Tyga, the Los Angeles rapper whose catalog of hip-hop and R&B crossover hits has made him a consistent Las Vegas headliner, delivering high-energy performance energy to the peak night of the weekend. Hakkasan spans six levels and more than 80,000 square feet inside MGM Grand — one of the largest nightclub footprints on the Strip. The Lunay booking on Cinco de Mayo Friday gives the venue a distinct Latin-programming identity on a night where most Strip clubs are booking EDM headliners. Guest list through NoCoverVegas covers general admission for qualifying groups on both nights.
Friday, May 1 — Cinco de Mayo Opening Night
Lunay
Saturday, May 2 — Cinco de Mayo Peak Night
Marquee Nightclub Cinco de Mayo Weekend 2026 — Louis The Child & Alesso
Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas presents two nights of Cinco de Mayo programming across May 1-2, 2026. Friday May 1 opens with Louis The Child — the Chicago duo of Robby Hauldren and Freddy Kennett, whose indie-electronic sound blends live production with emotional pop songwriting in a format that differentiates Marquee from the EDM-heavy programming at other Strip venues on Cinco de Mayo Friday. Saturday May 2 brings Alesso, the Swedish DJ and producer whose progressive house career has produced global hits including 'Heroes (We Could Be)' featuring Tove Lo and 'Scars' featuring Ryan Tedder, positioning Saturday's booking as one of the strongest progressive house options in Las Vegas on the peak Cinco de Mayo night. Marquee's main room operates across three interconnected spaces with a 40,000 square-foot footprint and seven bars. Its Cosmopolitan location provides easy foot traffic from mid-Strip venues. Guest list through NoCoverVegas covers general admission for qualifying groups on both nights.
Friday, May 1 — Cinco de Mayo Opening Night
Louis The Child
Saturday, May 2 — Cinco de Mayo Peak Night
Alesso
Zouk Nightclub Cinco de Mayo Weekend 2026 — Duke Dumont
Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World Las Vegas presents Duke Dumont as its Cinco de Mayo resident across both Friday May 1 and Saturday May 2, 2026, delivering two consecutive nights of deep house and UK house programming in one of the Strip's most technically advanced electronic music venues. Adam Dyment — born October 28, 1981 in England — has built his career as one of UK house music's most consistently productive producers, with certified records including 'I Got U' (feat. Jax Jones, #1 UK Singles Chart), 'Need U (100%)' (feat. AME), and 'Won't Look Back.' His two-night Zouk run gives the venue a coherent programming identity anchored in UK-flavored deep house, distinct from the EDM and hip-hop running simultaneously at larger Strip venues. Zouk Nightclub inside Resorts World features a custom Funktion-One sound system and multi-room design that supports genre-specific programming. Its newer construction provides superior acoustics compared to older Strip nightclubs, and the Resorts World campus generates strong hotel-guest foot traffic alongside the walk-in crowd. Guest list through NoCoverVegas covers general admission for qualifying groups on both nights.
Friday, May 1 — Cinco de Mayo Opening Night
Duke Dumont
Saturday, May 2 — Cinco de Mayo Peak Night
Duke Dumont
JEWEL Nightclub Cinco de Mayo Weekend 2026 — DJ Lucky Lou & Kid Conrad
JEWEL Nightclub at ARIA Resort & Casino anchors the south end of the Las Vegas Strip during Cinco de Mayo weekend 2026, running Friday May 1 and Saturday May 2 with two distinct resident nights in its 24,000-square-foot space. DJ Lucky Lou opens the Cinco de Mayo circuit on Friday May 1, delivering the high-energy open-format programming that JEWEL's resident nights are built around — blending current hip-hop, Top 40 crossovers, and EDM anthems across JEWEL's LED-wrapped main room and intimate mezzanine level. Saturday May 2 brings Kid Conrad to the decks, a rising performer whose club-ready sets lean into the peak-energy dynamics of major holiday Saturdays. JEWEL's Cinco de Mayo positioning is distinct from the EDC-adjacent and Memorial Day bookings later in May: these are accessible resident nights rather than marquee headliner events, offering a more approachable entry point into the ARIA nightlife circuit. Cover charges on Cinco de Mayo weekends typically run $30–$60 depending on gender and timing, with free guest list available through NoCoverVegas for groups registering in advance. JEWEL operates Friday and Saturday nights from 10:30 PM through 4:00 AM, with table service available along both the main floor and the elevated VIP sections flanking the stage. The ARIA location means Cinco de Mayo guests can pair JEWEL with daytime pool programming at nearby properties or dinner at ARIA's extensive restaurant collection — Catch, Jean-Georges Steakhouse, Carbone, or Bardot Brasserie — before transitioning to the nightclub circuit after 10 PM.
Friday, May 1 — DJ Lucky Lou at JEWEL (Cinco de Mayo Opening Night)
DJ Lucky Lou
Saturday, May 2 — Kid Conrad at JEWEL (Cinco de Mayo Peak Night)
Kid Conrad
JEWEL Nightclub May 2026 Weekly Nights — DJ Nova & DJ CLA
JEWEL Nightclub at ARIA Resort & Casino runs two standalone Saturday nights in May 2026 that fall outside the major holiday weekends — DJ Nova on Saturday May 9 and DJ CLA on Saturday May 30. These dates represent the club's regular resident programming in a month otherwise dominated by Cinco de Mayo (May 1–2), EDC Week (May 13–16), and Memorial Day Weekend (May 22–25). DJ Nova takes the May 9 booking on the Saturday of Mother's Day Weekend, delivering JEWEL's signature open-format programming — Top 40, hip-hop, and EDM — for an above-average-occupancy weekend that draws couples, date-night groups, and celebratory dinners before transitioning into the nightclub circuit. JEWEL's 24,000-square-foot main room at ARIA absorbs Mother's Day Weekend traffic without the sold-out dynamics of EDC or MDW, making May 9 one of the more accessible Saturday nights on the south-Strip club circuit. DJ CLA's Saturday May 30 date closes out the month in the post-Memorial Day window, when major Strip headliner demand has receded and cover charge thresholds drop relative to the preceding holiday weekends. May 30 provides a practical late-May Las Vegas nightclub option for groups whose travel dates fall after MDW — strong programming in a 24,000 sq ft venue with ARIA's full hotel and dining ecosystem, at a price point typically well below the same calendar slot at XS or OMNIA. Free guest list through NoCoverVegas is available for both nights for eligible groups registering before midnight.
Saturday, May 9 — DJ Nova at JEWEL (Mother's Day Weekend)
DJ Nova
Las Vegas April 30 2026 — TELYkast at Hakkasan & Stephi K at Marquee Dayclub
Thursday April 30 is the unofficial eve of Cinco de Mayo weekend in Las Vegas — the last major booking night before the Strip's most talent-dense May sequence begins in earnest on Friday May 1. Two confirmed bookings anchor the circuit: TELYkast at Hakkasan Nightclub inside MGM Grand and Stephi K at Marquee Dayclub inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. TELYkast, the Los Angeles production duo known for bright electro-pop productions incorporating live guitar and analog synths alongside modern dancefloor energy, plays Hakkasan's main room for one of their two confirmed 2026 Las Vegas dates — a Thursday booking that positions them in Hakkasan's mid-week rotation ahead of the Cinco de Mayo weekend surge. The 80,000-square-foot Hakkasan footprint is one of the Strip's largest nightclub spaces, giving a Thursday TELYkast booking an outsized venue-to-crowd intimacy that the same act would not find on a Saturday. Their hook-driven melodic sound — breakout track 'Somebody New' established their electronic pop crossover identity — plays naturally to the mix of hotel guests and Las Vegas regulars who constitute the Thursday pre-holiday crowd. Stephi K opens the calendar on the dayclub side with an afternoon set at Marquee Dayclub, delivering open-format pool party programming through the 12 PM to 6 PM dayclub window. April 30 is one of the first substantive spring pool party Thursdays before the Cinco de Mayo rush redirects the Strip into full summer mode from May 1 onward. Marquee Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan runs one of the Strip's most consistently programmed Thursday dayclub calendars, with Stephi K's open-format approach — spanning hip-hop, pop, R&B, and dance — suited to an afternoon crowd that skews younger and more casual than the peak weekend pool party demographic. Free guest list through NoCoverVegas is available for both events — Marquee Dayclub in the afternoon and Hakkasan Nightclub from 10:30 PM onward — making April 30 a complete Las Vegas nightlife day within walking distance of the mid-Strip corridor.
Thursday, April 30 — Pre-Cinco de Mayo Eve
Stephi K
TELYkast
Morgan Wallen: Still the Problem Tour Las Vegas 2026
Morgan Wallen's Still the Problem Tour brings two sold-out nights to Allegiant Stadium during Cinco de Mayo weekend 2026 — Friday May 1 with Brooks & Dunn and Saturday May 2 with Thomas Rhett, each supported by Gavin Adcock and Vincent Mason. The Las Vegas stop marks the largest country music stadium event of spring 2026 in Nevada, drawing 65,000+ fans per night during one of the Strip's most talent-dense nightlife weekends.
Friday, May 1 — Cinco de Mayo Night 1: Wallen + Brooks & Dunn
Saturday, May 2 — Cinco de Mayo Night 2: Wallen + Thomas Rhett
61st Academy of Country Music Awards
The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards returns to Las Vegas on Sunday, May 17, 2026, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena and streaming exclusively on Prime Video. Hosted by Shania Twain, the ceremony brings together country music's biggest names — Blake Shelton, Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, and Thomas Rhett — for a night that extends into the broader ACM Week celebration running May 14–17. Country music fans converging on the Strip find Hakkasan Nightclub inside the MGM Grand just steps from the arena floor.
Thursday, May 14 — Whiskey Jam Welcome Party at Ole Red Las Vegas
Resident DJ — Open Format
Friday, May 15 — ACM Lifting Lives Country on the Green at Topgolf
Saturday, May 16 — ACM Next Wave: Country's Beach Bash at Mandalay Bay
Sunday, May 17 — 61st ACM Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena
Open-Format Resident — Post-ACM Late Night
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ICSC Las Vegas (RECon) at Embassy Suites Convention Center: What to Know
About ICSC Las Vegas (RECon). The largest annual commercial real estate event, where over 25,000 decision-makers gather for three days of dealmaking, networking, and industry content sessions. The convention draws around 25K attendees to Las Vegas Convention Center each May, concentrated in the real estate and commercial sector. Las Vegas venue operators recognize ICSC Las Vegas (RECon) as one of the busier convention weeks of the year: guest lists fill 24 to 48 hours before target nights, and cover charges at walk-up are higher than on a standard weekend.
Embassy Suites Convention Center for ICSC Las Vegas (RECon) attendees. Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center Las Vegas is an all-suite non-gaming hotel on Paradise Road offering complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and a nightly manager's reception with free drinks — two perks that meaningfully reduce per-diem costs during multi-day convention trips. All 286 suites feature separate living and sleeping areas, the hotel charges no resort fee, and a complimentary hourly shuttle runs to the Strip for after-hours nightlife access. It ranks among the best-value full-service options in the Convention Center corridor. Embassy Suites Convention Center sits 0.5 mi to LVCC from Las Vegas Convention Center — close enough to walk on mild evenings and easy rideshare distance otherwise. As a mid-range-tier option, Embassy Suites Convention Center attracts mid-level attendees and regional buyers attending ICSC Las Vegas (RECon). The No resort fee resort fee covers amenities including pool access, fitness facilities, and Wi-Fi.
Nearby nightclub access from Embassy Suites Convention Center. Embassy Suites Convention Center does not have a major nightclub on property, but its Strip location puts Zouk Nightclub (1.8 mi) within reach. The nearest options: Zouk Nightclub (1.8 mi), XS Nightclub (2.4 mi). For ICSC Las Vegas (RECon) groups, this still means one direct rideshare from the hotel without navigating the Strip on foot after a full day on the show floor. Guest list via NoCoverVegas is free at all of these venues — submit before the convention starts.
Pool parties during ICSC Las Vegas (RECon). ICSC Las Vegas (RECon) in May means the full Las Vegas pool party circuit is running. Encore Beach Club, OMNIA Dayclub, Marquee Dayclub, and TAO Beach operate Friday and Saturday from 11 AM. The typical ICSC Las Vegas (RECon) schedule closes the show floor by 5 or 6 PM — making a post-convention Friday afternoon pool session logistically feasible. Embassy Suites Convention Center's own Indoor pool and hot tub provides a lower-key option for groups that prefer to stay on property. The closest dayclubs from Embassy Suites Convention Center: OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar. Guest list access keeps the cover charge off at all of them.
Strip clubs during ICSC Las Vegas (RECon) from Embassy Suites Convention Center. Las Vegas strip clubs are the most convention-compatible late-night option because every major club — Sapphire, Hustler Club, Spearmint Rhino, and Peppermint Hippo — sends complimentary transportation directly to Embassy Suites Convention Center. No rideshare required, no cover charge, and a host at the door expecting your group by name. For ICSC Las Vegas (RECon) groups with mixed preferences, Sapphire's 71,000-square-foot facility operates more like a nightclub — multiple bars, performance stages, and VIP sections that accommodate groups where not everyone is a strip club regular. The free limo from Embassy Suites Convention Center is available every night of ICSC Las Vegas (RECon) week. Text (725) 999-9293 to confirm pickup.
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Change Before You Go
Convention attire and club dress codes do not mix. Dress shoes, collared shirt, no lanyards. Change at Embassy Suites Convention Center— it takes five minutes and it matters at the door.
Free Strip Club Transport
Every major Las Vegas strip club sends a free shuttle or covers your rideshare from Embassy Suites Convention Center. No cover charge, no transportation cost. The simplest group option during any convention.
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Common Questions
ICSC Las Vegas (RECon) & Embassy Suites Convention Center FAQ
Where should I stay for ICSC Las Vegas (RECon)?
Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center Las Vegas is a top choice for ICSC Las Vegas (RECon) attendees. While it does not have a major nightclub on property, Zouk Nightclub and XS Nightclub are within walking distance. Use our free guest list to skip the cover charge at any venue.
What nightlife is near Embassy Suites Convention Center during ICSC Las Vegas (RECon)?
Embassy Suites Convention Center puts you close to Zouk Nightclub, XS Nightclub, OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar. During ICSC Las Vegas (RECon), these venues host special events and extended hours to cater to convention crowds. Get on our free guest list for no-cover entry.
How do I get on the guest list during ICSC Las Vegas (RECon)?
Use the free guest list form on this page or text us at (725) 999-9293. We will get you on the guest list at any club near Embassy Suites Convention Center with no cover charge — completely free, even during ICSC Las Vegas (RECon).
Is there nightlife at Embassy Suites Convention Center or do I need to leave the hotel?
Embassy Suites Convention Center does not have a major nightclub on property, but the best clubs in Las Vegas are within walking distance or a short rideshare. Zouk Nightclub is just 1.8 mi away. All strip clubs offer free guest list from Embassy Suites Convention Center. The Las Vegas Strip has dozens of world-class venues within a 10-minute walk or ride.
What should I wear to nightclubs during ICSC Las Vegas (RECon)?
Las Vegas nightclubs enforce a strict dress code, even during conventions. For men, wear a collared shirt or fitted designer tee with dress shoes — no athletic shoes, shorts, sandals, or hats. For women, cocktail dresses, heels, and fashionable attire are standard. If you are coming directly from ICSC Las Vegas (RECon), swap your lanyard and conference badge for proper club attire. Business casual from the convention floor sometimes works, but it is best to change at Embassy Suites Convention Center before heading out. Pool parties during the day require swimwear — no jeans or street clothes poolside.
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