XS Nightclub Renovation 2026

XS Nightclub Is Open Now — Summer 2026 Season

Despite news of an upcoming renovation, XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas is fully operational as of summer 2026. The club hosted events throughout Memorial Day Weekend and is running its complete 2026 residency calendar through the current season. If you are planning a Las Vegas visit now or in the near term, XS is open on its regular schedule — Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from 10:30 PM. The renovation closure is a future event scheduled for late summer, after the peak season ends.

The 2026 XS residency roster is one of the most ambitious in the club's history. Calvin Harris leads a lineup that includes Kaskade, The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, deadmau5, ODESZA, Diplo, Dillon Francis, SOFI TUKKER, Subtronics, Sullivan King, and GRYFFIN — every major residency artist performing across the full summer calendar. The upcoming renovation has not disrupted the booking schedule; Wynn Nightlife's programming is running at full capacity through the current season.

For visitors specifically interested in experiencing XS before the renovation closes it, summer 2026 is the window. The outdoor pool patio with its approximately 95 VIP tables and 30 two-level cabanas surrounding the signature XS pool — the defining spatial feature of the venue — is operating throughout the current season. Nightswim, XS's iconic outdoor pool party format, runs on Sunday nights when the pool deck transforms into an open-air dance floor under the Las Vegas sky.

To visit XS before the renovation: register for free guest list at least 72 hours before your visit date. Women enter free all night on advance guest list. Men receive free entry before 12:30 AM with an even or better female-to-male ratio. VIP table reservations for the current season are also available.

What Is the XS Nightclub 2026 Renovation?

Wynn Las Vegas officially confirmed the XS renovation in 2025, describing it as an extensive renovation providing significant enhancements to the venue. The project focuses on production infrastructure: expanded LED systems and an updated stage build that will bring XS's technical capabilities in line with the current generation of Las Vegas nightclub production standards. The renovation is not a design overhaul — the champagne-gold and amber aesthetic that Roger Thomas created for the 2008 opening is being preserved.

The LED upgrade is significant from a production standpoint. Las Vegas nightclub LED infrastructure has evolved substantially since XS opened in 2008 — competitors like Zouk at Resorts World (opened 2021) and OMNIA Nightclub (opened 2015) have purpose-designed LED ceilings and multi-zone lighting arrays that XS's 2008 installation predates. An upgraded LED system at XS means a more technically capable production environment for resident and guest DJs, better visual performance synchronization, and parity with the technical standard of the newer Las Vegas venues that XS competes with for top-tier headliner bookings.

The stage build update is the other major component. XS's current stage and DJ booth — the shared indoor/outdoor DJ position that addresses both the main room and the outdoor pool deck simultaneously — is one of the most distinctive staging configurations in Las Vegas. The renovation is expected to update this infrastructure while preserving the indoor/outdoor sightline that makes XS's performance experience unique.

The renovation timeline positions XS to reopen in time for the NYE 2026 anniversary. December 31, 2026 marks the club's 18th anniversary (original opening: December 31, 2008). A four-month construction window starting after Labor Day Weekend aligns with a December reopening for NYE. Wynn has indicated the anniversary reopening as the target, though a specific date has not been confirmed publicly.

XS Nightclub — History and Legacy

XS Nightclub opened at Wynn Las Vegas on December 31, 2008 — New Year's Eve of the year the Encore tower completed — and immediately redefined what a Las Vegas nightclub could be. Roger Thomas, Wynn's longtime designer, created a venue that felt like stepping into a living jewel box: every surface in champagne gold and glowing amber, 10,000-plus individual custom lights, and a sequence of gold-bodied female sculptures lining the venue perimeter. The name referenced the Encore Spa, which the nightclub was designed to complement architecturally.

The 40,000-square-foot space spans an opulent indoor main room and an outdoor pool patio lined with approximately 95 VIP tables and 30 two-level cabanas. The outdoor pool — operational for Nightswim events in summer — transforms the patio into an al fresco dance floor that has no direct equivalent at any other Las Vegas nightclub. The indoor/outdoor DJ booth positioned at the pool's far end delivers audio to both spaces simultaneously, letting the resident DJ address both crowds without splitting the performance. This spatial configuration has never been replicated anywhere on the Strip.

XS was named the number one nightclub in the world multiple times by Pollstar and other trade publications during the 2010s, generating over $100 million in annual revenue at its peak — the highest gross of any nightclub in the world at the time. The club established the Las Vegas residency model as it exists today: large-format contracts for DJ artists, structured Saturday residency slots, and the integration of major electronic music headliners into casino-scale hospitality operations.

Nearly two decades after opening, XS remains among the top-grossing nightclubs in Las Vegas. The 2026 renovation is the first major infrastructure upgrade since the venue's 2008 original build — a recognition that the physical plant needs updating to remain competitive with a newer generation of venues while preserving the aesthetic that made it iconic in the first place.

Summer 2026: The Last Full Season Before Renovation

Summer 2026 is the last full operating season at the pre-renovation XS Nightclub. For visitors who want to experience XS in its current form — the 2008 Roger Thomas design, the original outdoor pool patio layout, the existing stage and DJ booth configuration — summer 2026 is the window. The full Wynn Nightlife summer lineup is active: Calvin Harris, Kaskade, The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, deadmau5, Diplo, ODESZA, and the complete residency roster are playing through the season before closure.

Nightswim at XS is particularly worth noting. The outdoor pool party format — where the XS pool deck operates as an open-air nightclub on Sunday nights — is tied to the current outdoor space configuration. Summer 2026 is the last season of Nightswim in the pre-renovation layout. XS's pool patio and the Nightswim experience are expected to return after the renovation, but the current spatial configuration is operating for one more full season before the upgrade begins.

For groups visiting Las Vegas this summer, the combination of XS's full residency schedule and Encore Beach Club on the same Wynn property creates a day-to-night option uniquely available at Wynn Las Vegas. EBC operates during daylight hours (typically Friday through Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM), and XS opens at 10:30 PM — a 3.5-hour window between EBC close and XS open, enough time for dinner at a Wynn restaurant before the nightclub.

The XS Nightclub page has the current 2026 DJ and event calendar with advance booking. Register for free guest list to secure entry during the remaining summer season before the late-summer renovation closure.

Encore Beach Club During the XS Renovation

Encore Beach Club is a separate venue from XS Nightclub, operating independently on the opposite side of the Wynn Las Vegas property with no operational overlap. The XS renovation closure will not affect EBC's schedule. EBC is the outdoor dayclub operating during daylight pool hours (roughly 11 AM to 7 PM on open days), while XS is a nightclub. The two venues share the Wynn resort campus but occupy different spaces and operate under entirely separate programming schedules.

During the XS closure period (late summer through fall 2026), Encore Beach Club continues operating. EBC's fall season depends on weather but typically runs through October on a reduced weekly schedule. For Wynn Las Vegas guests during the renovation window, EBC daytime programming provides a daytime entertainment option on the Wynn campus. Wynn also operates EBC at Night for special events — an evening pool party format deployed during EDC Week, holidays, and select weekend bookings.

For visitors who want a premium dayclub option during the XS renovation window, OMNIA Dayclub at Caesars Palace opened May 15, 2026 and represents the strongest new dayclub addition to the Las Vegas market. The 46,000-square-foot OMNIA Dayclub features Tiesto, Chris Lake, Alesso, and Martin Garrix as residents, with a direct bridge connection to OMNIA Nightclub for day-to-night programming at the same property.

The combination of Encore Beach Club (Wynn dayclubs) and alternative nightclubs elsewhere on the Strip means the XS renovation window, while notable, does not create a gap in Las Vegas nightlife options. The city's nightclub infrastructure is deep enough that the temporary XS closure is a scheduling adjustment rather than a reduction in available quality nightlife.

Best Alternatives to XS Nightclub During Renovation

XS's temporary closure reshuffles the Las Vegas nightclub landscape for fall 2026. The alternatives below are ranked for their ability to deliver a comparable experience to XS in terms of production quality, DJ residency caliber, and group-format hospitality. All accept advance guest list registrations via NoCoverVegas.

Nightswim at XS — Summer 2026

Nightswim is XS's iconic outdoor pool party format, operating Sunday nights in summer when the outdoor pool deck transforms into an al fresco dance floor. The pool — lit from below, surrounded by approximately 95 VIP tables and 30 two-level cabanas — becomes the focal point of the evening as Las Vegas temperatures drop below 90 degrees after midnight. The XS DJ booth position, centered at the far end of the pool and rising above both the outdoor deck and the indoor main room, delivers simultaneous audio to both spaces throughout the Nightswim event.

Summer 2026 is the last Nightswim season in the pre-renovation XS layout. While the outdoor pool area is expected to remain after the renovation (the spatial configuration is a core part of the venue's design), the 2026 season is the final operating window before the infrastructure upgrade. For visitors specifically interested in the Nightswim experience, Sunday nights at XS this summer represent the current access window.

Nightswim draws a premium crowd on summer Sundays — the most competitive guest list night of the week at XS. Register at least 72 hours in advance for reliable Sunday Nightswim access. Women enter free on advance guest list; mixed groups receive reduced cover. The outdoor cabana and VIP table format for Nightswim is the premium experience option — lower-level cabana seating offers direct pool access, while upper-level decks provide elevated sightlines across the full pool and main room layout.

Getting Into XS Before the Renovation

XS operates Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights during the summer season. Cover charges without advance guest list typically run $50 to $75 per person on peak summer weekends — among the highest standard admission prices in Las Vegas. Advance guest list registration via NoCoverVegas eliminates cover for women and reduces it significantly for mixed and male groups. Register at least 72 hours before your intended visit date for the most reliable access, especially for peak summer Saturdays and Nightswim Sundays.

XS guest list rules: women enter free all night on valid advance guest list. Men receive free entry before 12:30 AM with an even or better female-to-male ratio in the group. Male-primary groups without a balanced ratio receive reduced admission rather than free entry. Groups of six or more should register together and reference the full group size in the registration — guest list coordinators confirm availability for large groups before arrival.

For groups who want guaranteed entry and reserved seating regardless of guest list status, XS VIP table service starts at approximately $700 for outdoor patio tables and $2,000 or more for the main room on peak nights. Table booking guarantees entry for the full party and includes dedicated bottle service. Contact us via the form below to arrange table service or advance guest list for any XS night before the late-summer closure.