Memorial Day Weekend
May 23, 2025 – May 26, 2025 | May 22, 2026 – May 25, 2026
300,000+ estimated attendees
Memorial Day Weekend 2026 is Las Vegas's biggest pool party weekend of the year, running May 22–25. Every dayclub and nightclub on the Strip books its biggest headliners of the summer: Calvin Harris at Encore Beach Club, Kygo at Palm Tree Beach Club, Tiësto at OMNIA Dayclub, The Chainsmokers at XS, John Summit at LIV, David Guetta at LIV Beach, FISHER at OMNIA Dayclub on Sunday, and Diplo closing Encore Beach Club on Sunday. BTS plays Allegiant Stadium May 23–24, No Doubt headlines Sphere, and the Jonas Brothers perform at Dolby Live — making MDW 2026 one of the most entertainment-dense weekends in Las Vegas history. Over 300,000 visitors flood the Strip across the four-day weekend.
Memorial Day Weekend is the official start of Las Vegas pool season — the moment when dayclubs go from spring preview mode to full summer operations, nightclubs increase their booking budgets to compete with the influx of 300,000+ visitors, and the Strip transforms into an extended outdoor concert that runs from 11 AM to 5 AM every day for four consecutive days. MDW 2026 runs May 22–25 and is on pace to be the most stacked booking weekend of the summer.
The 2026 MDW lineup reads like a festival headliner announcement. Calvin Harris anchors Encore Beach Club on Saturday, his annual MDW tradition. Tiësto headlines OMNIA Dayclub on Saturday — one of the most coveted pool party bookings in the country. Kygo takes Palm Tree Beach Club on Saturday for a melodic house set. David Guetta returns to LIV Beach on Saturday. John Summit plays LIV Nightclub on Friday and LIV Beach on Sunday. FISHER headlines OMNIA Dayclub on Sunday. Diplo closes Encore Beach Club on Sunday. The Chainsmokers take XS on Saturday. This concentration of talent across four days rivals the full EDC Week lineup.
Beyond the nightlife circuit, MDW 2026 brings exceptional entertainment context to the city. BTS World Tour occupies Allegiant Stadium on May 23 and 24, drawing an additional 160,000+ K-pop fans to the Strip across two sold-out nights. No Doubt performs at Sphere on May 21, 23, and 24 as part of their 18-show residency — a technically unprecedented production that pairs Gwen Stefani's catalog with the building's 16K resolution interior (residency runs May 6 – June 13). The Jonas Brothers play Dolby Live at Park MGM on May 20, 22, 23, and 24. The result is a city where every major entertainment venue is simultaneously at capacity.
Friday, May 22 opens the weekend with Mau P at Encore Beach Club for a daytime pool party, Benny Benassi at TAO Beach, and Chris Lake at OMNIA Dayclub — then transitions to a nightclub circuit featuring John Summit at LIV, Zedd at OMNIA Nightclub, Mustard at Marquee, Marshmello at XS, and Swae Lee at Zouk.
Saturday, May 23 is the peak day. Calvin Harris, Kygo, David Guetta, and Tiësto all perform in the afternoon dayclub circuit simultaneously — guests must choose one. After dark, The Chainsmokers close XS, Steve Aoki headlines OMNIA Nightclub, Dom Dolla takes LIV, BigXthaPlug anchors Hakkasan, and RL Grime takes Zouk. Lil Wayne anchors Drai's Nightclub for a hip-hop headliner set running simultaneously. Fat Joe headlines Tailgate Beach Club in the afternoon, giving MDW its obligatory hip-hop pool party slot.
Sunday, May 24 delivers the weekend's deepest bookings: FISHER at OMNIA Dayclub, Diplo at Encore Beach Club (his annual MDW closer), and Martin Garrix with Justin Mylo at TAO Beach. John Summit closes out the dayclub circuit with LIV Beach in the afternoon. At night, DJ Pauly D takes OMNIA Nightclub (the annual MDW tradition), Knock2 headlines LIV Nightclub, and Hugel anchors XS.
Guest list strategy for Memorial Day Weekend: book at least 7–10 days in advance. This is the highest-demand weekend of the year for guest list reservations — multiple venues cap their list earlier than any other weekend. Confirm via text by the Wednesday before your visit. Cover charges at walk-up for MDW run $60–200 per person at top venues, making the guest list savings more significant than any other weekend. Plan to arrive at pool parties by 12–1 PM if attending a headliner set — lines form significantly before the afternoon peak.
Strip Nightlife During EDC Las Vegas 2026
What's on at Strip nightclubs and pool parties across the Thursday preview and 3 festival nights.
Thursday, May 21 — Pre-MDW Opening Night
Friday, May 22
Saturday, May 23 — Peak Day
Sunday, May 24
Monday, May 25 — Memorial Day
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Memorial Day Weekend Las Vegas 2026?
- Memorial Day Weekend 2026 in Las Vegas runs Friday May 22 through Monday May 25. The peak nightlife days are Friday through Sunday (May 22–24), with Saturday May 23 being the highest-demand single day of the weekend. Major concerts happening simultaneously: BTS World Tour at Allegiant Stadium (May 23–24), No Doubt at Sphere (May 21, 23–24), and Jonas Brothers at Dolby Live (May 20, 22–24). The combination of headliner nightlife, major concerts, and pool season opening makes MDW one of the busiest weekends of the Las Vegas year.
- What are the best pool parties during Memorial Day Weekend Las Vegas 2026?
- Top dayclubs for MDW 2026: OMNIA Dayclub at Caesars Palace (Chris Lake Friday, Tiësto Saturday, FISHER Sunday — the new dayclub's first holiday weekend). Encore Beach Club at Wynn (Mau P Friday, Calvin Harris Saturday, Diplo Sunday — EBC's annual MDW tradition). LIV Beach at Fontainebleau (Disco Lines Friday, David Guetta Saturday, John Summit Sunday). Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand (Kygo Saturday — melodic house headliner). TAO Beach at The Venetian (Benny Benassi Friday, Alesso Saturday, Martin Garrix Sunday). All venues offer free guest list through NoCoverVegas — book 7–10 days in advance for MDW.
- What are the best nightclubs during Memorial Day Weekend 2026?
- Best MDW 2026 nightclub bookings: XS at Wynn (Marshmello Friday, The Chainsmokers Saturday, Hugel Sunday) — full weekend lineup at the Strip's highest-capacity nightclub. LIV at Fontainebleau (John Summit Friday, Dom Dolla Saturday, Knock2 Sunday) — three straight nights of progressive house and deep house headliners. OMNIA at Caesars Palace (Zedd Friday, Steve Aoki Saturday, DJ Pauly D Sunday). Marquee Nightclub (Mustard Friday — hip-hop alternative to the EDM-heavy circuit). Zouk (Swae Lee Friday, RL Grime Saturday). Drai's Nightclub (Lil Wayne Saturday — hip-hop headliner). Hakkasan (BigXthaPlug Saturday, Rick Ross Sunday — the hip-hop anchor of the weekend).
- How can I get free entry to Las Vegas nightclubs and pool parties during Memorial Day Weekend?
- Sign up for free guest list through NoCoverVegas at least 7–10 days before Memorial Day Weekend — earlier than any other weekend of the year. MDW is the highest-demand guest list weekend: venues cap their lists faster, fill up from reservations made weeks in advance, and have less walk-up capacity than normal weekends. Submit your name, group size, venue preference, and date. We confirm via text and you arrive at the dedicated guest list entrance. Women get free entry at virtually all venues all weekend. Men get free or significantly reduced entry, particularly Friday through Saturday early access hours. Walk-up cover charges during MDW run $60–200 per person at top venues — booking guest list is the most important single step you can take before the weekend.
- What concerts are happening in Las Vegas Memorial Day Weekend 2026?
- Major concerts during MDW 2026 week: BTS World Tour at Allegiant Stadium on May 23 and May 24 (two sold-out stadium shows). No Doubt with Gwen Stefani at Sphere on May 21, 23, and 24 — part of their 18-show Sphere residency (May 6 – June 13) inside the venue's unprecedented 16K resolution interior. Jonas Brothers at Dolby Live at Park MGM on May 20, 22, 23, and 24. These major events bring an additional 200,000+ concertgoers to the Strip beyond the standard MDW tourism volume, which is why bookings at nightclubs and pool parties are especially competitive this year.
- What hotel should I stay at for Memorial Day Weekend Las Vegas 2026?
- Best hotels for MDW 2026 based on on-property venue access: Caesars Palace — OMNIA Dayclub (Tiësto Saturday, FISHER Sunday) and OMNIA Nightclub (Zedd Friday, Steve Aoki Saturday) both on-property. Wynn/Encore — Encore Beach Club (Calvin Harris Saturday, Diplo Sunday) and XS Nightclub (The Chainsmokers Saturday) on-property. Fontainebleau — LIV Nightclub (Dom Dolla Saturday) and LIV Beach (David Guetta Saturday) on-property. The Venetian — TAO Beach (Martin Garrix Sunday) and TAO Nightclub on-property. The Cosmopolitan — Marquee Dayclub (TYGA Saturday) and Marquee Nightclub on-property. Staying on-property at your venue of choice eliminates transportation costs and allows easy return between dayclub afternoon and nightclub evening sessions.
- Which Las Vegas nightclubs and pool parties have no cover charge on Memorial Day Weekend 2026?
- NoCoverVegas guest list eliminates cover at the following venues during Memorial Day Weekend 2026 — Nightclubs: XS Nightclub at Wynn, OMNIA Nightclub at Caesars Palace, LIV at Fontainebleau, Hakkasan at MGM Grand, Marquee Nightclub at Cosmopolitan, Zouk at Resorts World, TAO Nightclub at The Venetian. Pool parties: Encore Beach Club at Wynn, OMNIA Dayclub at Caesars Palace, LIV Beach at Fontainebleau, Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand, Marquee Dayclub at Cosmopolitan, TAO Beach at The Venetian, AYU Dayclub at Resorts World. Women get free no-cover entry at all venues all weekend with a confirmed reservation. Men get no-cover or significantly reduced entry, with best access on Friday May 22 and during the first 1–2 hours of operation each night. Book at least 7–10 days in advance — MDW guest lists cap faster than any other weekend of the year.
- How much is cover charge during Memorial Day Weekend Las Vegas 2026?
- Walk-up cover charges during Memorial Day Weekend 2026 are the highest of the Las Vegas year: $60–100 for women and $100–200 for men at top venues like OMNIA, XS, LIV, and Encore Beach Club on Saturday May 23. Friday May 22 runs $40–80 for men, $20–50 for women at the door. Pool party (dayclub) tickets run $40–80 walk-up during the peak MDW days. NoCoverVegas guest list eliminates these costs — women enter free all weekend, men enter free or at a steep discount with a confirmed reservation submitted at least 7–10 days before the event. For a group of four on Saturday night, the guest list saves $400–800 versus walk-up cover. No cover charge requires advance sign-up through NoCoverVegas — there is no door discount for walk-up groups on Memorial Day Weekend.
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