RE+ 2026 Las Vegas — Solar & Clean Energy Conference Nightlife Guide

RE+ 2026 — formerly Solar Power International (SPI) — runs November 16–19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall, bringing approximately 40,000 clean energy professionals to the Strip for the industry's largest annual gathering in North America. Hosted jointly by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), RE+ covers the full clean energy ecosystem: solar PV, battery storage, energy efficiency, EV charging infrastructure, wind, hydrogen, and grid modernization. The 2026 edition marks the event's second consecutive year in Las Vegas after a multi-year run in Anaheim, California, and its most significant calendar change in a decade — a move from the historically September-scheduled show to a November 16–19 window that positions RE+ immediately before the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix (November 19–22).

The calendar positioning creates a distinctive Las Vegas experience for RE+ attendees who extend their trips. RE+ closes Thursday November 19 — the same day that F1 Race Week officially opens with Dom Dolla headlining LIV Nightclub at Fontainebleau. Convention attendees who stay through Thursday evening can access the F1 Race Week opening night at LIV without any pricing premium on their accommodation (RE+ week hotel rates run 20–30% below F1 Grand Prix peak, which begins Friday November 20 when demand spikes for the race weekend).

**Who Attends RE+ and What Las Vegas Nightlife Looks Like**

RE+ draws a professional demographic distinct from the technology-focused crowds of CES or the entertainment-industry visitors of NAB Show. The clean energy attendee profile is heavily weighted toward engineers, project developers, utility executives, policy professionals, and investment analysts working in the energy transition. The 40,000 attendees represent companies spanning residential solar installers, large utility-scale project developers, battery technology manufacturers, EV charging network operators, and investment funds specializing in renewable energy infrastructure.

From a Las Vegas nightlife perspective, the RE+ demographic maps reasonably well to major nightclub access — professional adults with expense account flexibility — though the conference culture is somewhat more subdued than the enterprise cybersecurity crowd of Black Hat or the technology-investor crowd of CES. The RE+ attendee profile is a moderate nightlife consumer: interested in dinner reservations, post-conference drinks, and the occasional nightclub visit, but not predominantly a Las Vegas nightlife-first demographic. This means weeknight availability at major clubs during RE+ week is higher than it would be during CES or a hospitality trade show.

**RE+ November 2026 Nightlife Calendar — Monday Through Thursday**

RE+ spans Monday through Thursday — a convention weekday schedule that means all four conference days fall outside the primary Friday/Saturday peak headliner window. The Las Vegas nightlife calendar for Monday November 16 through Thursday November 19 is standard weeknight resident DJ programming at the major venues.

Monday November 16 opens with TAO Nightclub at The Venetian running its Monday programming (10:30 PM — resident DJs, lower cover than weekend) and Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan operating Marquee Mondays (10:00 PM — reduced pricing, accessible guest list). OMNIA Nightclub at Caesars Palace also runs Monday programming at 10:30 PM with standard resident rotation. Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM Grand and Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World have no confirmed Monday programming in the data available as of July 2026.

Tuesday November 17 adds Marquee Nightclub Tuesdays programming (10:00 PM — two-for-one drink specials, lower cover through the early window) and TAO Nightclub Tuesday programming. The mid-week shift from Monday means TAO and Marquee are both operating at weeknight reduced-demand pricing, making Tuesday the easiest guest list access point of the RE+ week.

Wednesday November 18 is the most active weeknight of the RE+ convention schedule. Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM Grand runs R&Bae Wednesdays with DJ Franzen starting at 10:30 PM — one of the venue's most consistent weeknight programming slots. OMNIA and Marquee both operate Wednesday nights. Wednesday evening is typically when convention-week nightlife demand peaks, as attendees who arrived Monday and Tuesday and have settled into their trip are more willing to commit to a full nightclub night.

Thursday November 19 is the pivot point of the RE+ week. RE+ closes Thursday evening — the final session ends in the late afternoon, and the convention population either departs or extends into the F1 Race Week opening. LIV Nightclub at Fontainebleau Las Vegas confirms Dom Dolla at 10:30 PM for the F1 Race Week Thursday opener. This is the highest-profile headliner booking of the November 16–19 window: a Grammy-nominated Australian tech house producer with a LIV residency that has run through the full 2026 calendar year, and whose Race Week opening slot is contextualized by his history performing at the 2024 LIV on the Grid event at the F1 Paddock Club. Thursday November 19 is the best nightclub night of the RE+ window by a significant margin.

**The F1 Race Week Overlap — Thursday November 19**

The convergence of RE+ closing day and F1 Race Week opening creates a unique Thursday night dynamic. Hotel rates at Las Vegas Strip properties typically step up dramatically from Thursday November 19 evening onward as Race Week demand activates. RE+ attendees who booked hotels for the convention window (checking in Sunday or Monday, checking out Friday morning) benefit from the lowest daily rates of the F1 week — room costs that are 20–30% below what Race Weekend visitors pay for the same properties from Thursday onward.

RE+ attendees with evening availability on Thursday November 19 should plan their Las Vegas nightlife calendar around the Dom Dolla LIV booking. LIV Nightclub at Fontainebleau occupies a position within the F1 race circuit boundary — the Fontainebleau sits on Las Vegas Boulevard within the circuit perimeter, and by Thursday evening the Race Week barrier infrastructure and circuit preparations are visible from the Fontainebleau's exterior. The resulting atmosphere at LIV on Thursday November 19 is elevated beyond a standard November weeknight: a mix of RE+ final-night energy, F1 Race Week arrivals, and Dom Dolla's melodic tech house anchored by his established LIV residency catalog.

Guest list for Thursday November 19 LIV should be submitted by Monday November 16 (the RE+ opening day) — 72 hours in advance for Race Week programming, which carries slightly elevated guest list demand even on Thursday versus a standard November weeknight.

**The Week Before Formula 1: How RE+ Fits the November Calendar**

Understanding RE+'s position in the November nightlife calendar requires understanding the full month's structure. November 2026's Strip programming builds in three distinct phases:

Phase 1 — Early November (Nov 6–8): Martin Garrix at OMNIA (Nov 6), Afrojack and Sam Feldt at LIV Beach (Nov 8). Standard fall-weekend headliner programming.

Phase 2 — Mid November (Nov 13–15): Steve Aoki at OMNIA (Nov 13), Max Styler at LIV (Nov 13), Ray Volpe at Zouk (Nov 13), Alesso at OMNIA (Nov 14), Cassian at LIV (Nov 14). Five headliners over two nights — the most active headliner weekend of November outside F1.

Phase 3 — RE+ Week (Nov 16–19): Standard weeknight resident programming Mon–Wed, F1 Race Week opening with Dom Dolla at LIV on Thursday. Bridge week between the peak Nov 13–15 weekend and F1 Grand Prix.

Phase 4 — F1 Grand Prix Week (Nov 19–22): Dom Dolla (Thu LIV), John Summit at LIV + Martin Garrix at OMNIA + Meduza at Zouk (Fri), David Guetta at LIV + Tiësto at OMNIA + Steve Aoki at Hakkasan + Lil Wayne at Zouk (Sat race night). Peak of the November calendar.

RE+ attendees arriving for Monday November 16 missed the peak Nov 13–15 weekend. RE+ attendees staying through Thursday November 19 catch the F1 Race Week opening. The strategic play for RE+ attendees with nightlife priority is either to arrive early (Sunday November 15 for the tail of the Nov 13–15 weekend — Seahawks vs Raiders NFL game at Allegiant Stadium Sunday Nov 15) or to extend one night through Friday November 20 for the full F1 qualifying night headliners (Martin Garrix at OMNIA, John Summit at LIV, Meduza at Zouk simultaneously).

**Hotel Recommendations for RE+ 2026**

RE+ is headquartered at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall — the same venue hosting DEF CON 34 in August. North Strip hotels provide the most direct access.

Resorts World Las Vegas is the closest major hotel to the LVCC West Hall — approximately 5 minutes on foot to the main entrance. Zouk Nightclub and AYU Dayclub are on-property; Zouk's November programming includes Ray Volpe on November 13 (the weekend immediately before RE+) and Meduza and Lil Wayne during F1 Race Week (Nov 20–21). Resorts World's RE+ proximity makes it the default choice for attendees prioritizing conference-to-hotel efficiency.

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas at 3355 Las Vegas Blvd South is one mile south of the LVCC — a 15-minute walk along the Strip or a 4-minute rideshare. TAO Nightclub on-property runs Monday and Tuesday programming throughout the convention week. The Venetian's Grand Canal Shoppes and conference-caliber restaurant offerings (Bouchon, Chica, Yardbird) make it the preferred hotel for attendees who prioritize dining options within walking distance.

Wynn Las Vegas and Encore at 3131 Las Vegas Blvd South position guests 1.2 miles from the LVCC, adjacent to Encore Beach Club. Note: XS Nightclub at Encore is closed for renovation from September through December 31, 2026, with a scheduled New Year's Eve reopening. Wynn Las Vegas's property restaurant lineup (SW Steakhouse, Lakeside, Mizumi) supports client entertainment use cases common in the clean energy sector.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas at 3708 Las Vegas Blvd South is 1.8 miles from the LVCC — a 25-minute walk or 8-minute rideshare. Marquee Nightclub and Marquee Dayclub are on-property, with Mondays and Tuesdays programming running throughout RE+ week. The Cosmopolitan's center-Strip position gives access to both the LVCC convention campus and the south Strip venues.

Fontainebleau Las Vegas at 2777 Las Vegas Blvd South is 0.6 miles from the LVCC — walkable in 12 minutes. LIV Nightclub on-property. The Fontainebleau is the best hotel for attendees targeting Thursday November 19 Dom Dolla at LIV: post-conference dinner at Papi Steak or Toro, then walk to LIV on-property. The F1 race circuit boundary runs along the Fontainebleau's exterior during Race Week.

**Convention-Week Nightclub Strategy for RE+ Attendees**

Convention-week Las Vegas nightclub access is structurally simpler than holiday-weekend access. The November 16–19 window carries moderate weeknight guest list demand — easier than Black Hat briefings week (Black Hat's enterprise crowd generates high Wednesday–Thursday demand), and substantially easier than F1 Race Week proper. Guest list submission 24–48 hours in advance is adequate for all Monday through Wednesday bookings. For Thursday November 19 LIV (Dom Dolla, F1 Race Week opening), submit by Monday November 16 to be safe.

Dress code applies regardless of RE+ convention attire. Standard convention wear — business casual, clean jeans, collared shirts — meets Las Vegas nightclub dress standards at most venues. Confirmed requirements: no athletic footwear (sneakers OK if clean leather or premium brand), no cargo shorts for men, no hoodies. The clean energy sector's conference attire trends toward business casual rather than formal; most RE+ attendees can transition directly from evening networking receptions to nightclub entry without a wardrobe change.

**Pool Parties and Dayclubs**

RE+ runs November 16–19 — well outside Las Vegas's dayclub season (April through September). All major outdoor pool parties (Encore Beach Club, AYU Dayclub, OMNIA Dayclub, Palm Tree Beach Club, Marquee Dayclub) are closed for the winter season during RE+. The sole exception is indoor pool programming at venues like Stadium Swim at Circa Resort, which operates year-round for sports viewing rather than the DJ dayclub format. RE+ attendees seeking daytime entertainment should focus on the resort casino spa programs, fine dining, and the LVCC-adjacent retail and entertainment corridors.

**Strip Clubs During RE+ Week**

Las Vegas strip clubs run peak programming through the full November convention calendar. The RE+ attendee profile — professional adults with expense account entertainment budgets — maps to the standard client entertainment context where Las Vegas strip clubs generate significant revenue. Sapphire Las Vegas (70,000 sq ft, world's largest) offers complimentary limo pickup from LVCC-area hotels, which places RE+ attendees in the free transportation corridor. Crazy Horse 3, Spearmint Rhino, Peppermint Hippo, and Hustler Club are accessible from the Strip via rideshare in under 15 minutes. NoCoverVegas provides free entry and free limo pickup for qualifying groups during the full RE+ convention window.

**The Clean Energy Sector at Play**

RE+ is one of the few trade shows where the attendee industry — clean energy — has direct thematic resonance with Las Vegas's own energy transformation. The Las Vegas Strip has made significant commitments to renewable power: the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall (RE+'s host venue) is equipped with 6.2 MW of rooftop solar panels, and NV Energy serves the Nevada market through a power supply that is over 60% renewable in peak generation windows. Caesars Entertainment (OMNIA, Bally's), MGM Resorts (Hakkasan, Aria), and Wynn Las Vegas have each made public renewable energy purchasing commitments that align with the professional values of the RE+ attendee base.

This creates a convention week where RE+ attendees can book nightclubs at properties whose parent companies have sustainability commitments consistent with their professional work — a thematic alignment rare in the convention circuit. OMNIA at Caesars Palace, Hakkasan at MGM Grand, and Zouk at Resorts World are all within hotel portfolios with documented renewable energy partnerships and carbon reduction commitments.