The Venetian Resort — Renovated 2022
Tao Beach Las Vegas 2026
The complete guide to Tao Beach Dayclub at The Venetian. Fisher and Chris Lake tech-house residencies, the TAO Nightclub pipeline, 2022 renovation upgrades, pricing, and guest list access.
Venue Snapshot — 2026 Season
What Defines Tao Beach in 2026
The Residencies
Fisher + Chris Lake
Las Vegas's best tech-house lineup. Fisher and Chris Lake anchor the 2026 calendar. Deep, hypnotic sets. Most in-demand dayclub bookings on the Strip.
The Pipeline
Tao Beach → TAO Nightclub
Both in The Venetian. TAO Nightclub has been a top-grossing US nightclub since 2005. Same management, shared DJs, one resort.
The Venue
47,000 Sq Ft, Rebuilt 2022
Full 2022 renovation. New pools, production systems, LED screens, DJ booth. Fourth post-renovation season in 2026.
Open Thursday–Sunday, 11 AM to close. Season: late March through Labor Day. See all upcoming Tao Beach events →
Tao Beach at The Venetian: Continuity, Evolution, and the 2026 Season
Tao Beach Dayclub at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is the established benchmark for what a premium mid-size Strip dayclub looks like after years of operational refinement. The venue occupies 47,000 square feet within The Venetian Resort — the 7,092-room mega-resort that encompasses The Venetian and The Palazzo towers, making it one of the largest resort complexes on the Las Vegas Strip by room count. Tao Beach is operated by Tao Group Hospitality, the same company that manages OMNIA Nightclub, TAO Nightclub, Marquee Dayclub, Marquee Nightclub, and Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand. The Tao Group operational umbrella means Tao Beach shares infrastructure, booking relationships, and management systems with some of the most attended nightlife venues in Las Vegas. The venue underwent a significant renovation and rebuild in 2022 — a project that replaced and upgraded the pool infrastructure, cabana structures, production systems, and overall venue design while maintaining the pan-Asian aesthetic that has defined Tao Beach since its original opening. The 2022 rebuild brought state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, an ultramodern DJ booth, giant LED screens for live-set visuals, and upgraded cabana structures with contemporary finishes. For 2026, Tao Beach operates its third full season post-renovation with a resident DJ roster that includes Fisher, Chris Lake, Alesso, Tiësto, and Zedd — five of the most globally recognized names in electronic music. The venue's connection to TAO Nightclub — which has been one of Las Vegas's most attended nightclubs since opening in 2005 — creates a day-to-night pipeline across The Venetian resort complex.
The 2022 Renovation: What Changed and Why It Matters in 2026
The 2022 Tao Beach renovation was not a cosmetic refresh. Tao Group invested in a structural rebuild that addressed the original venue's limitations: aging pool infrastructure, production systems that could not handle the amplified festival-scale DJ performances that had become the dayclub standard by 2022, and cabana structures that were showing the wear of more than a decade of heavy use. The new pool configuration introduced plunge pools and private water features adjacent to the premium cabana sections — giving bottle service groups access to private water experiences that the pre-renovation venue lacked. The LED screen system was upgraded to the kind of large-format display that visitors to Encore Beach Club or the newer OMNIA Dayclub experience, providing live-set visual accompaniment that had become a standard expectation. The DJ booth redesign accommodates contemporary production setups — the expanded technical rider requirements of DJs like Fisher and Chris Lake, who bring touring-grade production to their residency performances, require infrastructure that older venue booths could not support. Sound system improvements addressed the acoustic challenges of an outdoor pool environment, where wind, ambient noise, and reflective water surfaces create equalization problems that require sophisticated line array systems to manage. The net result of the 2022 rebuild is a venue that competes credibly with the newer 2025 and 2026 dayclubs opening on the Strip — Ayu (opened with Resorts World in 2021), OMNIA Dayclub (opening May 2026), and Tailgate Beach Club (opening May 2026) — without the first-season operational uncertainties that affect new venues. Tao Beach enters 2026 as a fully tested, fully refined post-renovation venue in its fourth operating year.
The 2026 Resident DJ Roster: Fisher, Chris Lake, Alesso, Tiësto, and Zedd
Tao Beach's 2026 resident DJ lineup is one of the most genre-diverse of any Las Vegas dayclub. Fisher — Australian producer Paul Pescod — is the marquee tech-house resident. His deep, hypnotic sets have made him the most in-demand dayclub DJ in Las Vegas, with simultaneous residencies at Tao Beach and appearances at OMNIA Dayclub during peak events. Fisher's Tao Beach sets are known for their length and density — he typically plays three to four hours without breaks, building a sustained groove that differs from the more compressed headline-slot sets of commercial electronic DJs. Chris Lake, British-born house and tech-house producer, is the second cornerstone of the tech-house programming at Tao Beach. His SOLD OUT records catalog and his production collaboration history with artists including Skrillex place him at the intersection of underground electronic music credibility and commercial accessibility. Chris Lake sets at Tao Beach tend to run darker and more hypnotic than Fisher's, occupying the deep-tech-house space that represents the most technically sophisticated end of the dayclub DJ spectrum. Alesso's melodic progressive house residency serves a different part of the Tao Beach audience — the visitors who want uplifting, anthem-driven electronic music rather than the grinding groove of tech-house. Tiësto and Zedd round out the roster with established commercial electronic presences whose brand recognition drives ticket sales across demographics that may not know Fisher or Chris Lake's catalog but recognize the name from the EDC main stage. For the full 2026 event schedule, see the official Tao Beach calendar.
The TAO Nightclub Connection: Day-to-Night at The Venetian
Tao Beach Dayclub's connection to TAO Nightclub is one of the most historically significant day-to-night pipelines in Las Vegas. TAO Nightclub — opened at The Venetian in 2005 — has been among the highest-grossing nightclubs in the United States for most of its operating history. Its pan-Asian aesthetic, multi-level interior, and consistently strong DJ and celebrity booking calendar make it a reference-point venue in Las Vegas nightlife. Tao Beach extends that same Tao Group brand and aesthetic sensibility into the afternoon pool party format. The two venues are connected via The Venetian Resort complex — guests at Tao Beach can move from the pool deck to TAO Nightclub without leaving the resort, transitioning from afternoon pool programming to late-night nightclub programming in a single continuous experience. This pipeline is similar in concept to the OMNIA Dayclub-to-OMNIA-Nightclub bridge at Caesars Palace (121,000 combined sq ft) and the Ayu-to-Zouk connection at Resorts World. At Tao Beach and TAO Nightclub, the connection is enhanced by the shared booking infrastructure: DJs who hold residencies at one frequently appear at the other, and the Tao Group production team coordinates programming across both to avoid direct DJ calendar conflicts on peak nights. The practical visitor experience is this: arrive at Tao Beach at 11:00 AM, spend the afternoon at the pool, transition to dinner at TAO Asian Bistro (the Tao Group restaurant in the same complex), and move to TAO Nightclub for the evening without catching a rideshare or navigating a different property. The Venetian Resort's scale — 7,092 rooms, with dining, entertainment, shopping, and nightlife all under one roof — makes this the most complete single-property day-to-night experience available on the Las Vegas Strip.
Tao Beach's Position in the Las Vegas Tao Group Ecosystem
Understanding Tao Beach in 2026 requires understanding the broader Tao Group Las Vegas ecosystem. Tao Group Hospitality operates more Las Vegas venues than any other nightlife management company in the city. In the dayclub category alone, they manage Tao Beach (at The Venetian), Marquee Dayclub (at The Cosmopolitan), and Palm Tree Beach Club (at MGM Grand, in partnership with Kygo's Palm Tree Crew). OMNIA Dayclub at Caesars Palace is also Tao Group operated, entering its first season in May 2026. In the nightclub category, Tao Group manages TAO Nightclub (The Venetian), OMNIA Nightclub (Caesars Palace), Marquee Nightclub (The Cosmopolitan), Hakkasan Nightclub (MGM Grand), and Wet Republic's successor Palm Tree Beach Club. This operational breadth creates meaningful advantages for Tao Beach visitors. DJ bookings are negotiated across the full Tao Group portfolio — an artist negotiating a Las Vegas residency deal with Tao Group may receive appearances across multiple venues in the network, which is why the same DJ names (Tiësto, Fisher, Chris Lake, Alesso, Zedd) appear simultaneously in Tao Beach's 2026 calendar and in the calendars of OMNIA Dayclub and Marquee Dayclub. For visitors who want to attend multiple Las Vegas dayclubs across a trip, understanding that Tao Beach, Marquee, Palm Tree Beach Club, and OMNIA are all Tao Group venues means that group pricing, loyalty program access through the Tao Group app, and multi-visit packages may be available through a single booking relationship.
How to Get In: Guest List, Tickets, and Cabana Reservations
Tao Beach access follows the standard Las Vegas dayclub three-tier model. Guest list is the most cost-effective option on non-headliner days. Women typically access Tao Beach on guest list at no charge on standard programming days; mixed and male groups access guest list at a discounted general admission rate. The guest list cutoff is typically 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM — register in advance through our service and arrive before the cutoff to guarantee access. On headliner-event days — Fisher, Chris Lake, major holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day), and EDC Week — guest list may be unavailable and ticketed admission applies. Tickets for Tao Beach on a headliner day run approximately $40 to $75 for general admission, with Fisher and Chris Lake dates toward the top of that range given their consistent sell-out record at Vegas dayclubs. Opening weekend and EDC Week dates will be at or above the top of the standard range. Table service and cabana bookings provide guaranteed entry for the group regardless of guest list availability. Tao Beach cabanas are among the most in-demand dayclub reservations in Las Vegas — the combination of post-renovation quality, Fisher/Chris Lake residencies, and the established Tao Group booking reputation creates high pre-season demand. Standard cabana minimums on a non-headliner day start at approximately $1,500, scaling to $2,500 and above on headliner days. Private plunge pools in the premium cabana sections command higher minimums. For groups of six or more planning a full-day experience, the per-person economics of a cabana booking often become competitive with individual admission plus drinks on peak dates.
Pricing: What to Expect at Tao Beach in 2026
Tao Beach pricing in 2026 follows the premium Las Vegas dayclub structure. General admission on a standard programming day runs approximately $20 to $40 for women on guest list (often free) and $30 to $50 for men. On headliner-event days, cover increases to $40 to $75 depending on the act and the day of week. Fisher and Chris Lake dates, which consistently draw the highest demand in the tech-house space, will be at the top of the range. EDC Week and holiday weekends are priced at the premium end. Drinks at Tao Beach follow standard Strip dayclub pricing: $18 to $28 per cocktail, with premium spirits above that range. Bottle service starts at approximately $400 to $600 per bottle for standard spirits. Cabana packages include bottle service minimums starting at $1,500 on a standard day. The post-renovation premium cabana sections with private plunge pools command higher minimums and typically require advance reservation weeks ahead of peak dates. Tao Beach is a Tao Group venue, so Tao Group app membership and loyalty access can reduce per-visit costs for repeat visitors across multiple Las Vegas trips. The Venetian Resort self-parking is available; resort guests park free. For non-resort visitors, rideshare drop-off at The Venetian main entrance on Las Vegas Boulevard is the most efficient arrival method. The walk from the main entrance to the Tao Beach pool complex is approximately five to eight minutes through the casino floor.
Tao Beach vs. Other Las Vegas Dayclubs in 2026
Tao Beach's competitive position in the 2026 Las Vegas dayclub market is that of the established, post-renovation quality benchmark in the mid-size (40,000 to 50,000 sq ft) tier. Compared to Encore Beach Club at Wynn — the overall strip benchmark — Tao Beach is smaller (47,000 vs approximately 60,000 sq ft at EBC) but operates with a stronger tech-house programming identity via the Fisher and Chris Lake residencies. EBC and Tao Beach compete for the same audience on Fisher dates; the difference is that Fisher appears at Tao Beach multiple times per season as a formal resident, while EBC bookings are negotiated event-by-event. Compared to OMNIA Dayclub at Caesars Palace — the 2026 new entrant — Tao Beach has the advantage of proven post-renovation operation versus OMNIA's first season. OMNIA's combined footprint (121,000 sq ft with nightclub bridge) and opening weekend lineup (Fisher, Rüfüs du Sol, Martin Garrix) are compelling, but Tao Beach's operational track record reduces the risk of first-year execution gaps. Compared to Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand, Tao Beach is slightly smaller (47,000 vs 60,000 sq ft) and shares the Tao Group management umbrella, but occupies a different sonic niche: Palm Tree Beach Club is the tropical house and melodic electronic specialist via Kygo; Tao Beach is the tech-house and progressive electronic specialist via Fisher and Chris Lake. Compared to Ayu Dayclub at Resorts World, both venues are in the boutique-to-mid-tier range with Southeast Asian aesthetic influences, but Tao Beach has a stronger resident DJ lineup in absolute terms. Compared to Marquee Dayclub — also Tao Group, also at a central-Strip property — Tao Beach is larger and benefits from The Venetian's higher hotel room count as a source of on-property dayclub traffic.
EDC Week and Peak Season at Tao Beach
Tao Beach's peak season programming runs from the dayclub opening in late March or early April through the Labor Day Weekend close in September. The four highest-demand windows are EDC Week (mid-May), Memorial Day Weekend (late May), July 4th, and Labor Day Weekend. EDC 2026 runs May 15 to 17 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Tao Beach's EDC Week lineup typically includes Fisher — whose tech-house aesthetic is the most natural fit for an EDC Week audience of electronic music festival attendees — alongside other headliner bookings across the three-day window. Tickets for EDC Week at Tao Beach are required on all three days; guest list is not available. Buy tickets well in advance. Memorial Day Weekend is Tao Beach's longest peak-demand window: Friday through Monday of the Memorial Day holiday traditionally sees headliner bookings on all four operating days, with elevated cover and cabinet minimums across the weekend. Tao Beach's position within The Venetian Resort — which runs its own entertainment calendar for Memorial Day and other holidays — coordinates with the broader property programming. Fisher and Chris Lake Memorial Day dates at Tao Beach are historically among the most difficult dayclub tickets to obtain in Las Vegas during the weekend. Plan to book in advance, either through guest list (limited availability on headliner days) or through table service reservations, which provide guaranteed access when individual ticket availability is exhausted.
How It Stacks Up
Tao Beach vs. Competitors
| Venue | How It Compares |
|---|---|
| Encore Beach Club | 60,000 sq ft vs Tao Beach's 47,000 sq ft. EBC is the Strip benchmark. Tao Beach matches EBC's tech-house programming via the Fisher and Chris Lake residencies — with a more contained pool environment. |
| OMNIA Dayclub | 2026 new entrant at Caesars Palace with a 121K sq ft combined dayclub-nightclub complex. OMNIA has the larger production ambition; Tao Beach has four post-renovation operating seasons and proven execution. |
| Marquee Dayclub | Both are Tao Group venues. Marquee is at The Cosmopolitan (mid-Strip) with rooftop Strip views. Tao Beach is at The Venetian (slightly north) with the TAO Nightclub pipeline. Shared resident DJ pool, different property aesthetics. |
| Ayu Dayclub | Both feature Southeast Asian-inspired aesthetics in the boutique-to-mid range. Ayu (41K sq ft) at Resorts World connects to Zouk Nightclub. Tao Beach (47K sq ft) connects to TAO Nightclub. Tao Beach has a stronger resident DJ lineup. |
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Common Questions
Tao Beach FAQ
What is Tao Beach Dayclub in Las Vegas?
Tao Beach is a 47,000 square foot dayclub at The Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip, operated by Tao Group Hospitality. The venue underwent a major renovation and rebuild in 2022, upgrading pool infrastructure, production systems, DJ booth, LED screens, and cabana structures. It operates Thursday through Sunday beginning at 11:00 AM, from late March through early September. Tao Beach is connected to TAO Nightclub within The Venetian complex for a day-to-night entertainment option.
Who are the DJs at Tao Beach in 2026?
Tao Beach's 2026 resident DJ lineup includes Fisher, Chris Lake, Alesso, Tiësto, and Zedd. Fisher and Chris Lake anchor the tech-house programming; Alesso provides melodic progressive house programming; Tiësto and Zedd bring commercial electronic headliner audiences. The 2026 calendar is updated on a rolling basis throughout the season. Check the Tao Beach or Tao Group official calendar for specific performance dates.
How does Tao Beach connect to TAO Nightclub?
Tao Beach Dayclub and TAO Nightclub are both located within The Venetian Resort complex and connected via the resort's internal corridors. Guests can transition from the afternoon pool programming at Tao Beach to TAO Nightclub's evening sessions without leaving The Venetian. Both venues are operated by Tao Group Hospitality and share booking relationships — DJs who perform at Tao Beach frequently also hold TAO Nightclub residencies, creating programming coherence across the day-night timeline.
Can I get free entry to Tao Beach on guest list?
Yes, on non-headliner programming days. Women can typically access Tao Beach at no charge through advance guest list signup on standard pool days. Mixed and male groups access guest list at a discounted general admission rate. On headliner-event days — Fisher, Chris Lake, EDC Week, and major holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day) — guest list may be unavailable and tickets are required. Cover on headliner days runs approximately $40 to $75. Sign up in advance through our form and arrive before the cutoff, typically 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
What is the dress code at Tao Beach?
Swimwear is required in the pool areas — swim trunks for men, bikinis or one-piece swimsuits for women. Resort-style attire including cover-ups, sandals, and casual summer wear is acceptable in the cabana and bar areas. No athletic shoes, work boots, or baggy streetwear. For guests transitioning to TAO Nightclub in the evening, the nightclub enforces a separate dress standard: collared shirts or stylish tops for men, dresses or fashionable outfits for women. Dress code enforcement is consistent at both venues.
What are the hours for Tao Beach?
Tao Beach operates Thursday through Sunday, opening at 11:00 AM. Pool programming typically runs through the late afternoon or early evening, with closing time varying by event. The season runs from late March through early September, consistent with the Las Vegas dayclub pool party window. During peak events — Fisher and Chris Lake headliner days — the pool deck reaches capacity well before 2:00 PM. Arrive at opening for the best positioning and guaranteed access on busy days.
Where is Tao Beach located in Las Vegas?
Tao Beach is located at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, 3377 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109. The Venetian sits on the mid-to-north-Strip corridor, adjacent to the Fashion Show Mall and across from the former Sands site. The property is one of the largest resort complexes on the Strip with 7,092 rooms. Rideshare drop-off at The Venetian main entrance on Las Vegas Boulevard is the most efficient arrival method. The walk from the main entrance to the Tao Beach pool complex is approximately five to eight minutes through the resort.
How does Tao Beach compare to OMNIA Dayclub?
Tao Beach (47,000 sq ft) and OMNIA Dayclub (46,000 sq ft) are similar in footprint, both in the mid-size tier. The key differences: Tao Beach has four post-2022-renovation operating seasons and proven execution; OMNIA Dayclub is brand new in May 2026 with its first season. OMNIA's combined footprint with OMNIA Nightclub via bridge (121,000 sq ft total) gives it a larger day-to-night complex. Tao Beach's Fisher and Chris Lake tech-house residencies are among the most in-demand dayclub bookings in Las Vegas; OMNIA's opening lineup of Fisher, Rüfüs du Sol, and Martin Garrix is stronger as a single-event statement but covers a shorter booking window. Both are Tao Group venues.
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