Summer 2026 Season Guide
Hakkasan Nightclub Summer 2026
Las Vegas's most-booked hip-hop nightclub goes into overdrive from May through September. Rick Ross closes MDW. Tyga owns July 4. DJ Mustard headlines NBA Summer League weekend. Charlotte de Witte brings techno to the Strip for EDC Week.
Full schedule, DJ profiles, and free guest list access — all in one guide.
Season Overview
Why Hakkasan Dominates Hip-Hop in Summer 2026
Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM Grandis the standard-bearer for hip-hop nightlife in Las Vegas. At 80,000 square feet across five levels, with a custom LED ceiling, Hakkasan's infrastructure was built for exactly the kind of performer-meets-nightclub experience that defines summer 2026. From Rick Ross closing out Memorial Day Weekend to Tyga headlining Fourth of July weekend, this is not a club that plays background music — these are events.
The summer slate opens during EDC Week (May 13–17) with arguably its most ambitious booking of the year: Charlotte de Witte, the Belgian techno artist and one of the most in-demand names in electronic music, taking the Hakkasan booth for a Thursday night set. It is a deliberate genre pivot that signals Hakkasan's ambition to capture the massive EDC audience while retaining its core hip-hop identity across the rest of the weekend.
Memorial Day Weekend represents Hakkasan at its hip-hop best. Three nights, three distinct acts: DJ Drama and Twinsick open Friday, BigXthaPlug elevates Saturday, and Rick Ross — a Hakkasan perennial — closes the long weekend on Sunday. It is a programming run that no other nightclub on the Strip can match for pure hip-hop credibility.
The summer also introduces the expanded NBA Summer League partnership, with DJ Mustard holding court on July 11 as Las Vegas hip-hop nightlife syncs with the annual basketball showcase at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion. Chase B opens the holiday weekend on July 3 ahead of Tyga's Fourth of July takeover.
Wednesdays belong to DJ Franzen and the R&Bae residency all summer. This weekly program — blending 90s R&B, modern trap soul, and current hip-hop in a more intimate crowd — has become one of the most consistent mid-week nightclub experiences on the Strip. If your group is hitting Vegas mid-week and wants a real nightclub experience without weekend prices, R&Bae is the answer.
Hakkasan's summer closes where it began: at peak hip-hop programming. Tyga returns for Labor Day Weekend Friday, and DJ Mustard closes Labor Day Saturday. Both artists are regulars enough at Hakkasan that they feel like bookends — summer officially ends when Mustard finishes his LDW set.
May 13–17, 2026
EDC Week at Hakkasan
EDC Week brings 170,000+ electronic music fans to Las Vegas, and Hakkasan captures the genre crossover better than any other nightclub. Thursday night is the headline story: Charlotte de Witte, the world's most sought-after techno artist, plays a full set in a hip-hop room that rarely sees pure techno programming. Saturday brings Murda Beatz — a producer whose fingerprints are on some of the biggest trap records of the past five years.
Thu May 14
Charlotte de Witte
Techno
EDC Night 1 — rare techno booking
Fri May 15
TBA
Hip-Hop
EDC opening weekend
Sat May 16
Murda Beatz
Trap/Hip-Hop
EDC Night 2 producer showcase
Sun May 17
TBA
Hip-Hop
EDC closing night
Charlotte de Witte — Why This Matters
Charlotte de Witte playing Hakkasan is the equivalent of booking a Michelin-starred chef for a steakhouse — the skills translate perfectly, but it's not the expected pairing. De Witte's sets are technically dense, emotionally intense, and built for large sound systems. Hakkasan's custom audio infrastructure makes it one of the few US nightclubs that can do her sets justice. For techno fans attending EDC Week, this Thursday night show will be the first night out of five — the underground warm-up before three nights at the Speedway. See the full Hakkasan EDC Week guide.
May 22–24, 2026
Memorial Day Weekend: Three Nights of Hip-Hop
No nightclub on the Strip programs Memorial Day Weekend hip-hop better than Hakkasan. DJ Drama and Twinsick kick off Friday with the long weekend's first wave. BigXthaPlug — one of the most talked-about names in current rap — takes Saturday. Rick Ross closes everything out Sunday in the MDW finale that regulars plan their Vegas trip around.
Fri May 22
DJ Drama & Twinsick
Hip-Hop
MDW opening night
Sat May 23
BigXthaPlug
Hip-Hop/Rap
MDW Saturday headliner
Sun May 24
Rick Ross
Hip-Hop
MDW Sunday closer
Rick Ross MDW: What to Expect
Rick Ross at Hakkasan on Memorial Day Sunday is a marquee booking. Rozay typically runs a 90-minute to 2-hour hybrid performance — live vocal segments over DJ-driven beats — working through catalog hits from Port of Miami to Mastermind. The crowd skews older (mid-20s to 40s), well-dressed, and high-spending. Tables sell out weeks in advance.
Guest list access does not apply to Rick Ross headliner nights. Book bottle service via Hakkasan's reservations team, or purchase advance tickets (typically $60–$100 for GA). For general MDW nights (Friday and Saturday), NoCoverVegas guest list gets women in free and significantly reduces men's cover.
Full breakdown at our Hakkasan Memorial Day Weekend guide.
May – September 2026
Full Summer Schedule
EDC Week
May 13–17, 2026| Date | Artist | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Thu May 14 | Charlotte de Witte | Techno |
| Fri May 15 | TBA | Hip-Hop |
| Sat May 16 | Murda Beatz | Trap/Hip-Hop |
| Sun May 17 | TBA | Hip-Hop |
Memorial Day Weekend
May 22–24, 2026| Date | Artist | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Fri May 22 | DJ Drama & Twinsick | Hip-Hop |
| Sat May 23 | BigXthaPlug | Hip-Hop/Rap |
| Sun May 24 | Rick Ross | Hip-Hop |
June 2026
May 28 – June 28| Date | Artist | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Jun 5 | Eric D-Lux | Hip-Hop |
| Sat Jun 6 | Ty Dolla $ign | Hip-Hop/R&B |
| Fri Jun 12 | Eric D-Lux | Hip-Hop |
| Sat Jun 13 | Good Company | Open Format |
| Fri Jun 19 | Eric D-Lux | Hip-Hop |
| Sat Jun 20 | Fabolous | Hip-Hop |
| Sat Jun 27 | TBA | Hip-Hop |
Fourth of July & NBA Summer League
July 3–12, 2026| Date | Artist | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Jul 3 | Chase B | Hip-Hop |
| Sat Jul 4 | Tyga | Hip-Hop |
| Sat Jul 11 | DJ Mustard | Hip-Hop |
Late Summer & Labor Day
July 17 – September 7| Date | Artist | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Fri-Sat Jul-Aug | Rotating Residents | Hip-Hop/Open Format |
| Wed Weekly | DJ Franzen | R&B/Hip-Hop |
| Fri Sep 4 | Tyga | Hip-Hop |
| Sat Sep 5 | DJ Mustard | Hip-Hop |
Every Wednesday
R&Bae Wednesdays — The Best Mid-Week Night in Vegas
DJ Franzen's R&Bae residency runs every Wednesday night through Labor Day. The format is consistent: early sets heavy on 90s and early 2000s R&B, transitioning to current trap soul and neo-soul after midnight. The crowd is smaller and more intimate than weekends, cover is lower, and the vibe is decidedly more groove-oriented than the big-room energy of Friday and Saturday headliners.
R&Bae is the rare nightclub experience that improves the longer you stay — as the room fills after 1 AM and Franzen shifts into modern R&B, it delivers a quality that few mid-week club nights anywhere in the world can match. Guest list is almost always available on Wednesdays.
July 3–12, 2026
Fourth of July & NBA Summer League Weekend
The July 4 holiday and NBA Summer League overlap to make this one of the year's best nightlife weekends at Hakkasan. Chase B opens the holiday weekend on Friday. Tyga — who has a near-permanent home at Hakkasan on major holidays — headlines Fourth of July Saturday. DJ Mustard follows the next weekend as NBA Summer League brings hundreds of NBA players, agents, and executives to Las Vegas (Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion).
Fri Jul 3
Chase B
Hip-Hop
Pre-July 4 night
Sat Jul 4
Tyga
Hip-Hop
July 4th headliner — confirmed
Sat Jul 11
DJ Mustard
Hip-Hop
NBA Summer League weekend
NBA Summer League + Hakkasan: The Overlap
NBA Summer League is one of the most underrated nightlife weekends in Las Vegas. The event draws active NBA players (including stars attending to support draft picks), agents, team executives, and a highly affluent sports audience. Hakkasan sees some of its highest-spend bottle service nights during Summer League. DJ Mustard — a producer who has worked extensively with NBA-adjacent music culture — is a fitting headliner for the weekend. Expect a charged room with a heavy celebrity-sighting probability.
2026 Summer Roster
Summer 2026 Headliners & Residents
DJ Mustard
Hip-Hop
Saturdays (July 11, LDW)
Grammy-winning producer and DJ behind “Rack City,” “Don't Tell 'Em,” and dozens of platinum records. Mustard's DJ sets at Hakkasan are event-level spectacles drawing the full hip-hop audience to the MGM Grand.
Tyga
Hip-Hop
Saturdays (July 4, LDW Sep 4)
Multi-platinum rapper with Las Vegas residency status. Tyga's July 4 and Labor Day appearances at Hakkasan are among the most anticipated hip-hop nights of the summer — expect live performance elements blended with DJ sets.
Charlotte de Witte
Techno
EDC Week (Thu May 14)
Belgium's most internationally recognized techno artist and ADE Electronic Music Awards winner. Her EDC Week appearance at Hakkasan is a rare convergence of the world's premier techno artist at a hip-hop-first venue — a collector's booking for Las Vegas.
Rick Ross
Hip-Hop
MDW Sunday (May 24)
Miami rap mogul and founder of Maybach Music Group. Rick Ross's MDW Sunday set at Hakkasan closes out the long weekend with one of the heaviest hip-hop performances of the summer season.
Ty Dolla $ign
Hip-Hop/R&B
June 6 (Saturday)
Producer, singer, and rapper whose catalog spans from 2000s G-funk to current trap soul. Ty Dolla $ign performs a hybrid live/DJ set format that makes him one of the most compelling bookings for a nightclub environment.
BigXthaPlug
Hip-Hop/Rap
MDW Saturday (May 23)
Dallas-born rapper known for his raw street narratives and explosive live energy. BigXthaPlug's MDW Saturday headliner spot positions him as one of the breakout hip-hop bookings of Hakkasan's summer slate.
DJ Franzen
R&B/Hip-Hop
Wednesdays (R&Bae — all summer)
Las Vegas DJ institution and the face of Hakkasan's R&Bae Wednesday series. Franzen blends 90s R&B classics with modern trap and soul, creating the most consistent mid-week nightclub experience on the Strip.
Fabolous
Hip-Hop
June 20 (Saturday)
Brooklyn rap veteran and street anthem specialist whose catalog bridges the gap between early 2000s rap and modern hip-hop. Fabolous brings crowd-sing-along energy to his DJ performance sets.
Party Favor
Trap / Bass
Select EDM dates
Dylan Ragland — also one half of house duo SIDEPIECE with Nitti Gritti. His solo trap and bass sets at Hakkasan bring Mad Decent energy and high-energy drops to select electronic programming nights.
Borgore
Dubstep / Bass
Select EDM dates
Israeli bass and dubstep producer and founder of Buygore Records. Borgore's aggressive bass sets make him one of the most high-energy bookings for Hakkasan's select electronic programming nights.
NGHTMRE
Trap / Dubstep
Select dates
American trap and dubstep headliner whose “Gud Vibrations” collab with Skrillex reached #1 on Billboard Dance Club Songs. Festival-scale energy translates to Hakkasan's main room on select EDM nights.
Venue Breakdown
What Makes Hakkasan Different
80,000 Sq Ft, Five Levels
Hakkasan spans five floors inside MGM Grand — one of the largest nightclubs in the US. The main room handles 3,000+ capacity without feeling crowded. Multiple levels let you move between different vibe zones throughout the night.
Custom LED Ceiling Array
Hakkasan's signature ceiling LED installation covers the entire main floor with programmable visual sequences synced to DJ sets. For major headliners, the visual production is on par with festival-grade setups.
Multi-Genre Programming
Friday nights lean hip-hop and R&B. Saturday nights cross between hip-hop headliners and occasional EDM bookings. Wednesday R&Bae brings groove-forward R&B. EDC Week adds techno. No other club programs this breadth from one venue.
Hip-Hop Credibility + Scale
Hakkasan books actual artists — Rick Ross, Tyga, Fabolous, Ty Dolla $ign — not DJ-only sets. For hip-hop fans who want to hear their favorite artists live in a nightclub context, Hakkasan is the only game in town.
MGM Grand Location
Situated at the corner of Tropicana and Las Vegas Blvd, MGM Grand is one of the most accessible casino locations on the Strip. Uber/Lyft drops are clean. The monorail stops here. Zero venue-to-hotel walk for MGM guests.
Five-Level VIP Structure
Bottle service options span five distinct VIP tiers across Hakkasan's levels. From main floor tables to elevated mezzanine sections to fully private booths, every budget point in the VIP spectrum has an option.
How Hakkasan Compares
Hakkasan vs. Las Vegas Nightclubs
| Venue | Music | Cover |
|---|---|---|
| Hakkasan | Hip-Hop / EDM | $30–$60 |
| Drai's Nightclub | Hip-Hop / R&B | $30–$60 |
| XS Nightclub | EDM / House | $30–$50 |
| OMNIA Nightclub | EDM / Top-40 | $30–$50 |
| Tao Nightclub | Hip-Hop / Open Format | $20–$40 |
How to Get In
Hakkasan Access Options
Guest List
Free (women) / Reduced (men)
Available on most non-headliner nights. Submit your group details via NoCoverVegas before midnight. Women get in free before 12:30 AM, men pay $10–$20 less than door price. Not available for Rick Ross, Tyga, or Charlotte de Witte headliner nights.
Join Guest ListGeneral Admission
$30–$100
Standard GA cover at the door. Range depends on night and headliner. Wednesday R&Bae: $20–$30. Standard Friday/Saturday: $30–$60. Holiday weekends: $60–$100+. Best purchased online in advance for headliner nights to avoid sellout.
Buy TicketsBottle Service
$500–$5,000+
Table minimums start around $500 on standard nights. MDW and July 4 tables run $2,000–$5,000+ minimum spend. Five VIP tiers available from main floor to private mezzanine booths. Includes dedicated host, express entry, reserved seating. Book 2–4 weeks in advance for major holidays.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is performing at Hakkasan Nightclub in summer 2026?
Hakkasan summer 2026 headliners include Rick Ross (MDW Sunday May 24), Tyga (July 4 Saturday and Labor Day Friday), DJ Mustard (NBA Summer League Saturday July 11 and Labor Day Saturday), Charlotte de Witte (EDC Week Thursday May 14), BigXthaPlug (MDW Saturday May 23), Murda Beatz (EDC Week Saturday May 16), Ty Dolla $ign (June 6), and Fabolous (June 20). DJ Franzen holds the weekly R&Bae Wednesday residency.
What nights is Hakkasan Nightclub open?
Hakkasan is open Friday and Saturday nights year-round, typically 10:30 PM to 4 AM. Wednesday nights feature the R&Bae residency (R&B-focused, DJ Franzen). During major weekends like EDC Week, MDW, and Labor Day, Hakkasan adds Thursday and Sunday nights with special headliners.
What music does Hakkasan play in summer 2026?
Hakkasan is the Strip's premier hip-hop and R&B nightclub, but summer 2026 brings a strong EDM crossover. Friday nights lean hip-hop and trap with artists like Fabolous, Ty Dolla $ign, and BigXthaPlug. Saturday nights mix hip-hop headliners (Tyga, Mustard) with EDM selectors. EDC Week features pure techno with Charlotte de Witte. Wednesdays are dedicated R&B via the R&Bae series.
How much is cover charge at Hakkasan?
General admission cover at Hakkasan is typically $30–$50 for women and $40–$60 for men on standard nights. Holiday weekends (EDC, MDW, July 4, LDW) range $50–$100+. Guest list entry eliminates the cover charge — use NoCoverVegas to book your free spot before midnight.
What is R&Bae Wednesdays at Hakkasan?
R&Bae is Hakkasan's weekly Wednesday night residency curated by DJ Franzen, running from May through September. The night leans hard into 90s and 2000s R&B, modern trap soul, and current hip-hop — a mellower, more groove-oriented vibe than the weekend headliners. Cover is lower and the crowd is more intimate. It's one of the best mid-week nightclub experiences on the Strip.
Can I get on the guest list for Hakkasan Nightclub?
Yes. Submit your group details through NoCoverVegas before midnight for free entry (women) or reduced cover (men) on most non-headliner nights. Guest list does not apply to major headliner nights like Rick Ross MDW, Tyga July 4, or Charlotte de Witte EDC Week — those require advance ticket purchase or bottle service reservation.
What is the dress code at Hakkasan?
Hakkasan enforces an upscale dress code: no athletic wear, no sneakers (exceptions for fashion sneakers), no hats, no basketball jerseys. Men should wear dress pants or dark jeans, button-down or fitted shirt, and dress shoes. Women have more flexibility but should aim for cocktail-level attire. The MGM Grand entrance gives the door team extra scrutiny — err on the side of dressing up.
Does Hakkasan have bottle service?
Hakkasan has multi-level bottle service starting around $500 minimum spend per table on standard nights, rising to $2,000–$5,000+ during major headliner events. The venue has multiple VIP sections including the main floor, mezzanine, and private booths. Book in advance for MDW, July 4, and Labor Day — these sell out weeks ahead.
Where is Hakkasan Nightclub?
Hakkasan Nightclub is located inside MGM Grand Hotel & Casino at 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109. The entrance is through the MGM Grand casino floor. It's steps from the Tropicana and New York-New York, accessible from both the Strip sidewalk and the MGM tram/monorail station.
Is Hakkasan good for a birthday party?
Hakkasan is one of the top birthday venues on the Strip. The club offers birthday packages that include bottle service, VIP table recognition, and complimentary decorations. The hip-hop programming and massive LED display system make it ideal for groups of 6–20 celebrating. Book via NoCoverVegas to get guest list access and a host who handles your group at the door.
Free Entry
Get on the Hakkasan Guest List
Free entry for women, reduced cover for men. Available on most non-headliner nights. Our host meets your group at the door and handles everything.
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