Encore Las Vegas Nightlife Guide 2026 — XS Closure, EBC & More

Encore at Wynn Las Vegas is the larger of the two Wynn campus towers — a Forbes Five-Star hotel at 3131 Las Vegas Blvd South that houses two of the most important nightlife venues in Las Vegas: Encore Beach Club and XS Nightclub. As of August 2026, XS Nightclub is closed for renovation. The nightlife structure at Encore Las Vegas has shifted accordingly.

XS Nightclub — Closed for Renovation Through Late 2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT: XS Nightclub closed August 1, 2026 for an extensive top-to-bottom renovation. The venue is expected to reopen for New Year's Eve 2026 — its 18th anniversary.

XS opened in 2008 and has been ranked the #1 nightclub in North America multiple times. The renovation represents the first major reimagining of the venue since opening. During the closure, Wynn/Encore nightclub programming operates through EBC at Night.

If you are planning a Las Vegas trip specifically to visit XS, confirm the reopening status at wynnsocial.com before booking. The target reopen date is NYE 2026, but renovation timelines can shift.

Encore Beach Club — The World's Best Pool Party

Encore Beach Club operates on the Encore property, Friday through Sunday from late March through October. The 60,000-square-foot venue hosts up to 3,000 guests and is the highest-grossing dayclub in Las Vegas history. The 2026 lineup includes Calvin Harris, The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, Gryffin, Diplo, ODESZA, SOFI TUKKER, Mau P, Hugel, and Dillon Francis.

EBC Key Details:

• •Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Fri–Sun, seasonal March–October)
• •Cover: $30–75 GA; free with NoCoverVegas guest list
• •Guest list cutoff: 8:00 AM day-of (register the night before)
• •Capacity: 3,000; lily pad platforms are the most photographed feature in Vegas dayclub culture

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The Chainsmokers headline EBC on Saturday September 5 (Labor Day Weekend) — the single highest-demand dayclub slot of the season. Diplo opens Friday September 4, Marshmello closes Sunday September 6. See the Labor Day Weekend Las Vegas nightlife guide for the full Sep 4–7 schedule and hotel booking strategy.

EBC at Night — The Replacement for XS During Renovation

EBC at Night converts the Encore Beach Club outdoor pool deck into an open-air nightclub at 10:30 PM on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. During the XS renovation, EBC at Night carries the full Wynn/Encore nightclub programming — same DJ tier, same production infrastructure, in the open-air pool setting.

Artists at EBC at Night in 2026 include Subtronics, Loud Luxury, Diplo, and ODESZA (DJ sets). The outdoor format delivers cleaner bass separation and a cooler temperature environment (typically 85–95°F by 10:30 PM vs. 108–112°F in the afternoon) than any enclosed nightclub.

EBC at Night Key Details:

• •Hours: 10:30 PM – 4:00 AM (Wed, Fri, Sat)
• •Cover: $30–60 depending on performer
• •Entry cutoff: midnight (much later than 3:00 PM daytime EBC cutoff)
• •Vibe: open-air nightclub — same production quality as XS in outdoor setting

Hotel Guest Advantages

Encore hotel guests access Encore Beach Club and EBC at Night through internal property pathways — no street-level queue, internal resort access to the pool level. Hotel key facilitates check-in. Wynn concierge manages EBC access for VIP hotel guests on high-demand Calvin Harris and Chainsmokers Saturdays.

Encore Tower suites (1,800+ sq ft) accommodate groups of 6–8 comfortably — the best group accommodation value on the north Strip for nightlife-focused trips.

Nearby Nightlife From Encore

FAQ

Is XS Nightclub open right now (August 2026)?

No. XS Nightclub closed August 1, 2026 for a top-to-bottom renovation expected to take 90–120 days. The planned reopen date is New Year's Eve 2026. During the closure, EBC at Night on the Encore Beach Club outdoor pool deck operates as the primary Wynn/Encore nightclub, running 10:30 PM to 4:00 AM on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

When does XS Nightclub reopen?

The target reopen date is New Year's Eve 2026, marking XS's 18th anniversary. The renovation was announced in fall 2025 as the venue's first major reimagining since its 2008 opening. Verify current status at wynnsocial.com before booking a Las Vegas trip specifically to visit XS.

What is the best nightclub at Encore Las Vegas while XS is closed?

EBC at Night on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays is the Wynn/Encore nightclub offering during the XS renovation. The outdoor open-air setting on the Encore Beach Club pool deck delivers the same headliner DJ programming and production quality as XS in a different physical environment — outdoor rather than enclosed, with the Encore tower lights as the backdrop instead of an indoor ceiling.

How do I get free entry to Encore Beach Club?

Register through NoCoverVegas at the EBC venue page. Women receive complimentary entry all day; men receive complimentary entry before 3:00 PM with an even or better female-to-male ratio. The registration cutoff is 8:00 AM on the day of your visit — register the night before.