MGM Grand Las Vegas Nightlife Guide 2026 — Hakkasan, Palm Tree Beach Club

MGM Grand Las Vegas is one of the largest hotels on the Strip at 3799 Las Vegas Blvd South, with 6,852 rooms in two towers and two of the most important nightlife venues in Las Vegas under its roof: Hakkasan Nightclub and Palm Tree Beach Club. MGM Grand is positioned mid-Strip near New York-New York and directly across from Tropicana Las Vegas — a central location that makes it walkable to Cosmopolitan and Bellagio in one direction and The Park and T-Mobile Arena in the other.

Hakkasan Nightclub — Las Vegas's Largest Nightclub

Hakkasan Nightclub occupies the lower level of the MGM Grand tower — an 80,000-square-foot, five-level club that is among the largest nightclubs in the world by square footage. Hakkasan programs across EDM, hip-hop, and open-format, running Friday and Saturday as its primary nights with select weekday events. The 2026 Hakkasan DJ calendar includes Tiësto, Steve Aoki, Fisher, Lil Jon, and Tyga (July 4th), with Mustard confirmed for Labor Day Weekend.

The five-level structure separates Hakkasan into distinct zones: a main room with the full stage and LED production setup, a rooftop terrace, and bar-and-lounge floors that provide alternative environments for guests who want to step back from the main dance floor intensity. Hakkasan's scale allows it to book multiple headliners in a single weekend at different capacity tiers within the same building.

Hakkasan Nightclub Key Details:

• •Hours: Friday–Saturday, 10:30 PM – 4:00 AM (select weekdays)
• •Music: EDM (Fri–Sat), Hip-hop (select nights), open-format
• •Size: 80,000 sq ft, 5 levels
• •2026 Key Bookings: Tiësto, Steve Aoki, Fisher, Tyga (July 4), Mustard (Labor Day)
• •Cover: $30–$60 GA; free with NoCoverVegas guest list
• •Dress code: Upscale — no athletic wear, hats, or sandals

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Palm Tree Beach Club — Pool Party at MGM Grand

Palm Tree Beach Club opened in May 2025 on the same 60,000-square-foot footprint as the former Wet Republic Ultra Pool — a Tao Group and Kygo Palm Tree Crew partnership that brought a new brand and tropical aesthetic to the MGM Grand pool complex. The venue maintains Wet Republic's large-scale production infrastructure while adding Kygo's Palm Tree crew DJ programming and tropical design elements.

Palm Tree Beach Club is one of two 60,000-square-foot pool party venues on the Strip (the other is Encore Beach Club). The pool complex includes two large saltwater pools, 12 bungalows, 10 cabanas, and 3,000-guest capacity. DJ programming runs Wednesdays through Sundays during pool season (March–October), with 2026 residents including Zedd, Tiësto, Martin Garrix, and rotating headliners from the Tao Group booking network.

Palm Tree Beach Club Key Details:

• •Season: March – October
• •Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (approximately)
• •Cover: $20–$60 GA; free with NoCoverVegas guest list
• •Capacity: 3,000; two saltwater pools, 12 bungalows, 10 cabanas
• •2026 DJs: Zedd, Tiësto, Martin Garrix, and Palm Tree Crew headliners

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Location and Walkable Nightlife

MGM Grand's mid-south Strip position puts it within walking distance of several major venues.

The free Mandalay Bay–Luxor–Excalibur–MGM Grand tram connects to The Park and New York-New York at no cost. For north Strip clubs (Zouk, EBC, LIV), a rideshare is practical at 15–20 minutes.

FAQ

What replaced Wet Republic at MGM Grand?

Wet Republic Ultra Pool closed after its 2024 season and was replaced by Palm Tree Beach Club — a Tao Group and Kygo Palm Tree Crew partnership that opened May 2025 on the same 60,000-square-foot MGM Grand pool footprint. Palm Tree Beach Club maintains Wet Republic's large-capacity production infrastructure with a new tropical aesthetic and Kygo-affiliated DJ programming including Zedd, Tiësto, and Martin Garrix.

Is Hakkasan Nightclub still open in 2026?

Yes — Hakkasan Nightclub remains open in 2026 and continues to operate as one of Las Vegas's premiere mega-clubs. The 80,000-square-foot, five-level venue runs Friday and Saturday nights as its primary programming, with select weekday events. The 2026 calendar includes Tiësto, Steve Aoki, Fisher, and Mustard (Labor Day Weekend). Free guest list available through NoCoverVegas.

How does Palm Tree Beach Club compare to Encore Beach Club?

Both venues occupy 60,000-square-foot pool footprints. Encore Beach Club at Wynn/Encore (opened 2008) is the higher-prestige option with longer brand history, higher resident DJ rates (Calvin Harris, The Chainsmokers, Marshmello), and Wynn's Forbes Five-Star service culture. Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand (opened 2025) offers the same large-format production scale with Tao Group's booking network, Kygo's Palm Tree Crew programming, and typically lower cover charges on comparable weekends. Both are premium dayclubs at the 3,000-person capacity tier.

Can you walk from MGM Grand to Cosmopolitan or Bellagio?

From MGM Grand, the Bellagio is approximately 10–12 minutes north on foot, and The Cosmopolitan (with Marquee Dayclub and Marquee Nightclub) is 12–15 minutes north. The Fountains of Bellagio are visible from the MGM Grand front entrance. The indoor CityCenter walkway system provides a climate-controlled alternative route through ARIA to Vdara and The Cosmopolitan.