Vegas Nightlife Guide
Best Nightclubs in Las Vegas 2026
The definitive ranking of every major nightclub on the Las Vegas Strip. We evaluated music programming, production quality, crowd energy, venue design, bottle service value, and overall guest experience to determine which clubs deserve your time and money in 2026.
Our Methodology
How We Ranked These Clubs
There is no shortage of "best nightclubs in Vegas" lists online, and most of them are either paid placements or written by people who visited one club on a Tuesday and called it a night. This ranking is different. We work in Las Vegas nightlife every single week. We send guests to these venues, we hear their feedback, and we know which clubs consistently deliver and which ones coast on reputation.
Every venue on this list was evaluated across six criteria: music quality and DJ talent, production value (sound, lighting, visuals), crowd energy and atmosphere, venue design and layout, bottle service value and VIP experience, and overall consistency throughout the year. A club that is incredible on a headliner Saturday but mediocre on a regular Friday does not rank as highly as a venue that delivers a great experience every single night it opens.
We also weighted practical factors that matter to real guests: how difficult is the guest list process, how long are the lines on a typical weekend, how aggressive is the door staff, and how well does the venue handle large groups. A club can have the best DJ in the world, but if the entry experience is frustrating, the overall night suffers.
This ranking reflects where things stand in early 2026. Las Vegas nightlife evolves constantly — venues open, close, change management, and swap talent rosters. We update this guide regularly to ensure it stays accurate.
The Definitive List
Best Las Vegas Nightclubs, Ranked
From the undisputed champion to the sleeper picks, here is every major nightclub on the Las Vegas Strip ranked for 2026. Click any venue for the full breakdown including guest list signup, cover charges, dress code, and upcoming events.
XS Nightclub
Wynn / Encore · 40,000 sq ft
EDM, House, Open Format · Cover: $30 – $75 · Tables from $1,500 – $10,000+
XS Nightclub at the Wynn has held its place at the top of the Las Vegas nightclub hierarchy for over a decade, and 2026 is no different. The 40,000-square-foot venue seamlessly blends an opulent indoor dance floor with a sprawling outdoor pool area that overlooks the Encore pool deck. On a warm night, standing on the terrace with a drink in your hand while a world-class DJ plays to a crowd of thousands is one of those quintessential Vegas moments that no other city on earth can replicate.
What sets XS apart from every other club on this list is consistency. The talent bookings are elite week after week. The production value never dips. The staff is professional, the sound system is pristine, and the layout gives you options. If you want to be in the middle of the action on the main dance floor, you can. If you want to step outside, grab a cabana near the pool, and enjoy the music from a distance, you can do that too. XS has hosted residencies from Diplo, The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, and a rotating cast of the biggest names in electronic and open-format music. The bottle service program is among the most refined on the Strip, with VIP tables positioned to give every section a clear sightline to the DJ booth. For first-timers to Vegas, XS is the safest bet for a world-class nightclub experience. For veterans, it remains the benchmark against which every other venue is measured.
OMNIA Nightclub
Caesars Palace · 75,000 sq ft
EDM, Progressive House, Hip Hop · Cover: $30 – $75 · Tables from $1,500 – $8,000+
OMNIA Nightclub at Caesars Palace is the most visually stunning nightclub in Las Vegas. The centerpiece is a massive kinetic chandelier composed of individual LED panels that move, shift, and pulse in sync with the music. The first time you see it descend toward the dance floor while the bass drops, you understand why this venue has won more industry awards than any other club in Vegas.
Spanning roughly 75,000 square feet across multiple levels, OMNIA offers three distinct experiences under one roof. The main room is a cavernous, high-energy EDM space with the chandelier as its crown jewel. The Heart of OMNIA is a smaller, more intimate room with its own DJ, its own bar, and a hip-hop-forward vibe that draws a different crowd. And the outdoor terrace delivers panoramic views of the Strip along with fresh air and a slightly more relaxed atmosphere. This multi-level design is what makes OMNIA ideal for groups with mixed music tastes. One person can be on the main floor losing themselves in a progressive house set while their friend is in the Heart of OMNIA vibing to hip hop. The venue hosts headliners like Steve Aoki, Zedd, and Martin Garrix, and the production quality across all three rooms is consistently excellent. Table service at OMNIA is a spectacle in itself, with elevated sections, sparkler presentations, and some of the best sightlines of any VIP setup on the Strip.
Hakkasan Nightclub
MGM Grand · 80,000 sq ft
EDM, House, Open Format · Cover: $30 – $75 · Tables from $1,500 – $8,000+
Hakkasan at the MGM Grand is the largest nightclub in Las Vegas at a staggering 80,000 square feet spread across five levels. Walking through the venue feels like exploring a labyrinth of music, light, and energy. Each floor has its own character, its own sound, and its own crowd, making Hakkasan the most vertically ambitious nightlife concept on the Strip.
The main room on the third floor is where the headliner DJs perform, and the scale of the space is genuinely jaw-dropping. LED screens wrap the walls, the sound system is tuned to perfection, and the dance floor accommodates a massive crowd without ever feeling impossibly packed. Above the main room, the Ling Ling Club operates as an exclusive club-within-a-club, offering a more intimate experience with its own DJ spinning hip hop and R&B. It is one of the best-kept secrets in Vegas nightlife. The first and second floors house the award-winning Hakkasan restaurant, which means you can start your evening with Cantonese cuisine and transition directly into the nightclub without ever leaving the building. Hakkasan has hosted residencies from Calvin Harris, Tiesto, and Steve Aoki, and the venue's sheer size means that even on the busiest nights, you can always find a pocket of space that suits your energy level. For anyone who wants to experience the absolute peak of Las Vegas mega-club engineering, Hakkasan delivers.
Zouk Nightclub
Resorts World · 26,000 sq ft
EDM, House, Open Format · Cover: $30 – $60 · Tables from $1,000 – $5,000+
Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World is the newest mega-club on the Las Vegas Strip, and it brought something genuinely fresh to a market that can sometimes feel formulaic. The Singapore-based brand invested heavily in next-generation LED technology, creating an immersive visual environment that feels more like stepping inside a digital art installation than walking into a traditional nightclub.
The ceiling-to-floor LED panels respond to the music in real time, wrapping the entire room in color and motion. The sound system was custom-designed for the space, delivering clarity at volumes that would reduce lesser systems to distortion. Zouk is slightly smaller than the mega-clubs that dominate this list, and that works in its favor. The more compact footprint creates a higher energy density on the dance floor. You feel the crowd's energy in a way that can get diluted in a 75,000-square-foot venue. The DJ roster includes Zedd, Tiesto, and a strong rotation of up-and-coming talent that keeps the programming fresh. Zouk also benefits from being inside Resorts World, the newest integrated resort on the Strip, which means the hotel, restaurants, and pre-game options surrounding the club are all brand new and impeccably maintained. The bottle service experience at Zouk is modern and streamlined, with a digital ordering system and attentive staff. For guests who value cutting-edge technology, pristine sound quality, and a venue that feels genuinely new, Zouk is the top choice in 2026.
Marquee Nightclub
The Cosmopolitan · 60,000 sq ft
House, Techno, EDM, Open Format · Cover: $30 – $60 · Tables from $1,000 – $5,000+
Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan has always been the venue for people who care about music first. While other mega-clubs lean heavily on spectacle and celebrity, Marquee built its reputation on consistently booking DJs who push the boundaries of house, techno, and electronic music. The result is a crowd that tends to be more musically literate and a dance floor that actually dances.
The venue spans roughly 60,000 square feet with a main room anchored by a three-story LED DJ booth, an outdoor terrace and pool area with Strip views, and the legendary Boom Box room. The Boom Box is a smaller, enclosed space with its own DJ playing hip hop and open format, and it has become one of the most beloved secondary rooms in all of Vegas. The indoor/outdoor flow is one of Marquee's greatest strengths. On a comfortable night, the doors between the main room and the pool terrace are open, allowing you to move seamlessly between a packed dance floor and a breezy outdoor lounge. The Cosmopolitan itself is one of the most stylish hotels on the Strip, and that aesthetic carries through to Marquee. The crowd skews slightly younger and more fashion-forward than some of the other mega-clubs. Table pricing is competitive compared to XS and OMNIA, making Marquee an excellent value play for groups who want a premium experience without the top-tier price tag. If you are a house music fan visiting Las Vegas, Marquee should be at the top of your list.
Drai's Nightclub
The Cromwell · 35,000 sq ft
Hip Hop, R&B, Live Performances · Cover: $30 – $75 · Tables from $1,500 – $8,000+
Drai's Nightclub sits on the rooftop of The Cromwell, making it the only major rooftop nightclub on the Las Vegas Strip. That distinction alone makes it worth experiencing, but Drai's earns its place on this list for something else entirely: it is the best venue in Vegas for live hip hop and R&B performances. While most mega-clubs build their calendars around DJ residencies, Drai's regularly brings in live music acts that transform the rooftop into an outdoor concert.
The venue covers approximately 35,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, with the rooftop pool deck serving as the main attraction during warmer months. Standing on the open-air deck with the Strip glittering below while a live performer works the crowd is an experience that no indoor mega-club can replicate. Past performers have included major names in hip hop and R&B, and the live music programming continues to be the strongest of any nightclub in Las Vegas. The indoor portion of Drai's features a more traditional nightclub layout with a DJ booth, dance floor, and VIP sections. The production quality is high, though the indoor space is more compact than venues like XS or OMNIA. Table service on the rooftop is especially desirable — the combination of open air, Strip views, and live music makes rooftop VIP sections some of the most sought-after tables in all of Vegas nightlife. The one consideration with Drai's is weather. During winter months and on particularly hot summer days, the rooftop experience is different. Check the forecast before committing to a rooftop table. When the weather cooperates, Drai's is magical.
LIV
Fontainebleau Las Vegas · 27,000 sq ft
Hip Hop, EDM, Open Format · Cover: $30 – $60 · Tables from $1,500 – $6,000+
LIV arrived in Las Vegas as an extension of the legendary Miami nightclub brand at the new Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort. The original LIV at Fontainebleau Miami Beach has been one of the most influential nightclubs in America for over a decade, and the Las Vegas outpost brings that same high-energy formula to the Strip. If you know what LIV is, you already know what to expect: an intense, celebrity-heavy, musically diverse experience.
The Las Vegas LIV occupies approximately 27,000 square feet inside the Fontainebleau, which is the newest mega-resort on the north end of the Strip. The venue blends hip hop and EDM programming in a way that few clubs in Vegas execute as naturally. One night might feature a hip hop DJ spinning the latest tracks while the next brings in a progressive house headliner. This format attracts a diverse crowd that spans the musical spectrum. The interior design draws on the Fontainebleau's art-deco heritage while incorporating modern LED and lighting technology. The VIP sections are designed for visibility — tables are positioned so that the VIP experience is as much about seeing and being seen as it is about the music. LIV benefits from the overall Fontainebleau experience. The hotel itself is stunning, the restaurants are world-class, and the pool scene during the day creates a natural pipeline into the nightclub. For guests staying at the Fontainebleau or the north end of the Strip, LIV is the most convenient premium nightclub option. The energy inside is consistently high, and the staff brings the hospitality polish that the Fontainebleau brand is known for.
Tao Nightclub
The Venetian · 10,000 sq ft
Open Format, Hip Hop, Top 40 · Cover: $20 – $50 · Tables from $500 – $3,000+
Tao Nightclub at The Venetian is one of the longest-running nightclubs in Las Vegas, and it has earned its longevity by delivering a consistently excellent experience in a market where most venues have a shelf life of five to seven years. The Asian-inspired decor sets Tao apart from every other club on the Strip. While the mega-clubs compete on size and technology, Tao competes on atmosphere and character.
The venue spans approximately 10,000 square feet across multiple levels, including a main dance floor, an elevated VIP balcony, and a lounge area. The smaller footprint compared to mega-clubs like XS or Hakkasan works in Tao's favor. The room fills up faster, the energy builds quicker, and the intimate scale makes the entire experience feel more personal. You are not a face in a crowd of 4,000 at Tao — you are part of a crowd of 1,500 where the energy is palpable and the DJ can read the room. The music programming leans toward open format, hip hop, and Top 40, which makes Tao accessible to a wider audience than the EDM-heavy mega-clubs. If your group has mixed music tastes, Tao is one of the safest choices on the Strip. The connection to the Tao restaurant downstairs creates a seamless dinner-to-nightlife experience. Book a table at the restaurant, enjoy world-class Asian cuisine, and walk directly into the club without ever standing in an outdoor line. Table service at Tao is also more affordable than the mega-clubs, making it an excellent value option for groups who want VIP without the five-figure commitment.
Jewel Nightclub
Aria Resort & Casino · 24,000 sq ft
EDM, Open Format, Hip Hop · Cover: $20 – $50 · Tables from $500 – $3,000+
Jewel Nightclub at Aria delivers the most refined and intimate luxury nightclub experience on the Las Vegas Strip. While the mega-clubs on this list compete on size and spectacle, Jewel takes a different approach. The 24,000-square-foot venue is designed to feel exclusive, polished, and intentionally smaller than its competitors. If you want to feel like you are at a private party rather than a massive concert, Jewel is the play.
The interior design at Jewel is built around a kinetic light installation that covers the ceiling of the main room. Thousands of individual LED elements move and pulse with the music, creating a visual experience that is more subtle and sophisticated than the brute-force LED walls at some of the bigger venues. The sound system is meticulously tuned for the room's dimensions, delivering clarity and punch without the overwhelming volume that can plague larger spaces. The dance floor is compact enough that it fills up early and stays energized all night. VIP sections at Jewel are some of the best-positioned on the Strip. The elevated tables around the perimeter of the dance floor give you a clear view of the DJ and the crowd while keeping you slightly above the fray. The bottle service pricing is notably more accessible than the mega-clubs, which makes Jewel a favorite among guests who want the VIP experience without paying XS or OMNIA prices. Jewel's location inside Aria places it at the heart of the CityCenter complex, connected to The Cosmopolitan, Vdara, and the rest of the central Strip. The crowd at Jewel tends to skew slightly more mature and fashion-conscious, which contributes to the venue's upscale, curated atmosphere.
Side by Side
Quick Comparison Table
Not sure which club is right for your group? This quick-reference table breaks down the essentials. Compare size, music style, cover charges, table minimums, and what each venue does best so you can make a decision without reading every full review.
| Club | Size | Music | Cover | Table Min | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 40,000 sq ft | EDM / House | $30 – $75 | From $1,500 | Overall #1 experience |
| OMNIA | 75,000 sq ft | EDM / Hip Hop | $30 – $75 | From $1,500 | Visual spectacle |
| Hakkasan | 80,000 sq ft | EDM / House | $30 – $75 | From $1,500 | Sheer scale |
| Zouk | 26,000 sq ft | EDM / House | $30 – $60 | From $1,000 | Newest technology |
| Marquee | 60,000 sq ft | House / Techno | $30 – $60 | From $1,000 | Music-first crowd |
| Drai's | 35,000 sq ft | Hip Hop / Live | $30 – $75 | From $1,500 | Rooftop + live acts |
| LIV | 27,000 sq ft | Hip Hop / EDM | $30 – $60 | From $1,500 | Celebrity energy |
| Tao | 10,000 sq ft | Open Format | $20 – $50 | From $500 | Intimate atmosphere |
| Jewel | 24,000 sq ft | EDM / Open Format | $20 – $50 | From $500 | Luxury on a budget |
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Before You Go
Nightclub Dress Code Tips
Every nightclub on this list enforces a dress code, and getting turned away at the door because of what you are wearing is one of the most frustrating experiences in Vegas. The good news is that the dress code is not complicated. It just requires a little planning.
For men, the standard is a collared shirt or a well-fitted button-down, dress pants or dark jeans, and dress shoes or clean boots. Avoid athletic wear, sneakers, shorts, hats, tank tops, and anything with large logos or graphics. When in doubt, dress like you are going to a nice dinner.
For women, the dress code is more flexible. Cocktail dresses, stylish jumpsuits, heels, and upscale separates all work. Open-toe shoes and sandals are generally fine for women. The main items to avoid are athletic wear, flat sneakers, and overly casual outfits like jeans and a t-shirt.
Dress code enforcement varies by venue and by night. Headliner nights at XS, OMNIA, and Hakkasan tend to be stricter. Smaller venues like Tao and Jewel are slightly more relaxed but still enforce the basics. If you are unsure about a specific item, leave it at the hotel and bring something safer.
For the complete breakdown of what to wear at every type of venue in Las Vegas, read our full Las Vegas Dress Code Guide.
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