festival
Sick New World
April 25, 2026
Las Vegas Festival Grounds
50,000+ estimated attendees
Sick New World is a one-day hard rock and metal festival held at Las Vegas Festival Grounds, bringing together the biggest names in alternative, nu-metal, and hard rock. The 2026 edition on April 25 is headlined by System of a Down, Korn, and Bring Me the Horizon, with over 60 acts across multiple stages including Evanescence, Mastodon, Ministry, AFI, Danny Elfman, Knocked Loose, Cypress Hill, Marilyn Manson, and Acid Bath. With 50,000 attendees descending on the Strip for one night of heavy music, the festival is one of the biggest nightlife impact events of the spring season.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there a cover charge at Las Vegas nightclubs during Sick New World?
- Most Las Vegas nightclubs charge a cover on Sick New World nights. Sign up for the free guest list through NoCoverVegas to skip the cover charge — confirmation via text.
- How do I get free entry to Las Vegas nightclubs for Sick New World?
- Submit your name and group size for free guest list at NoCoverVegas. We confirm by text and you skip the cover charge at the door. Women get free entry at virtually every nightclub. Men get free or reduced cover on most nights.
- What time do Las Vegas nightclubs open on Sick New World?
- Most Las Vegas nightclubs open between 10:00 PM and 10:30 PM. Pool parties and dayclubs open at 11:00 AM. On peak Sick New World nights, arriving by 11 PM avoids the longest lines.
- What Las Vegas hotels are nearest to the top nightclubs during Sick New World?
- Wynn/Encore has XS Nightclub and Encore Beach Club on-property. Caesars Palace hosts OMNIA Nightclub and OMNIA Dayclub. The Cosmopolitan has Marquee Nightclub and Marquee Dayclub. Fontainebleau hosts LIV Nightclub and LIV Beach Pool Party.
- What is the dress code for Las Vegas nightclubs on Sick New World?
- Las Vegas nightclubs require collared shirts, dress pants or dark jeans, and dress shoes for men. Athletic wear, shorts, sandals, and ball caps are not permitted. Women should wear upscale cocktail attire. Pool parties and dayclubs allow swimwear during daytime hours.
Las Vegas Nightlife During Sick New World
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