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How to Get to On The Record from Park MGM

On The Record is on-property at Park MGM. Walk straight from your room.

11,000 Sq Ft Hidden Speakeasy at Park MGM — Enter Through the Record Store

Distance

On-Property

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Hours

Wed, Fri–Sat, 10 PM – 4 AM

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Getting from Park MGM to On The Record

On The Record is inside Park MGM Las Vegas. No transportation needed.

Walk from Your Room

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On The Record is located inside Park MGM Las Vegas. Walk directly from your hotel room to the venue entrance. Follow signs through the casino floor.

Venue Overview

What to Expect at On The Record

On The Record at Park MGM is the most creatively designed nightlife venue in Las Vegas — a 11,000-square-foot speakeasy concept where entry is hidden behind a working record store storefront off the Park MGM casino floor. Once inside, three distinct rooms offer completely different atmospheres: a main room dance floor with a DJ booth built into a salvaged Rolls-Royce, an outdoor patio anchored by a double-decker bus that serves as a second DJ stage, and private karaoke rooms for groups who want their own sound. Opened in 2018 by Two Bit Circus creators with a vinyl and music memorabilia aesthetic throughout, On The Record celebrates music culture in a way no other Vegas club does — framed platinum records, vintage gear, and curated sound define every room. The craft cocktail program is one of the most considered in Vegas nightlife, with bartenders who rotate in as guest artists alongside the DJs. The venue programs hip-hop, Top 40, and open format across its intimate 800-person capacity, making it the go-to for groups who want energy without the overwhelming scale of the Strip mega-clubs. Wednesday night has become a local industry staple, drawing off-duty service industry workers from across the Strip.

Hours

Wed, Fri–Sat, 10 PM – 4 AM

Dress Code

Upscale casual to nightclub attire. No athletic wear or sandals.

Music

Hip Hop, Top 40, Open Format

Cover Charge

FREE with NoCoverVegas

Highlights

Enter through a working record storeDJ booth built into a Rolls-RoyceDouble-decker bus outdoor DJ stagePrivate karaoke rooms availableCraft cocktail + guest bartender program800 capacity — intimate alternative to mega-clubs

Park MGM Nightlife

Nightlife at Park MGM

Park MGM occupies a singular position in Las Vegas nightlife as the Strip's most creatively conceived boutique hotel experience. Where the dominant model for Strip nightlife properties is scale — the biggest club, the loudest sound system, the most prominent DJ — Park MGM built its nightlife identity around craft and character. On The Record, the hotel's on-property nightclub, is disguised as a record store: a functioning vinyl shop with a hidden door that opens onto an 11,000-square-foot nightclub space. The main room features a DJ booth constructed inside a salvaged Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, and the outdoor patio area centers on a double-decker London bus repurposed as a second DJ stage. These are deliberate design commitments that create a venue unlike any other in Las Vegas.

Park MGM's connection to T-Mobile Arena is the hotel's most strategically underrated advantage. T-Mobile Arena, immediately south of the hotel, hosts roughly 200 events per year — UFC fights, NBA games, major concerts, and award shows that draw 20,000 people on event nights. The post-show energy that flows from the arena back into the hotel and The Park entertainment district is unlike anything else on the Strip. On concert nights, On The Record often programs in alignment with the show next door — rock-themed nights when major acts play, hip-hop programming when the arena event calls for it — capturing audiences who are already in a celebratory mood.

The adjacency to MGM Grand through The Park corridor makes Hakkasan nightclub effectively co-located with Park MGM. The three-to-four minute walk through The Park's outdoor entertainment district connects Park MGM guests to an 80,000-square-foot, five-floor mega-club with one of the most recognizable brand names in global nightlife. This gives Park MGM guests a genuine choice between two completely different venue formats in the same block: On The Record's intimate, music-focused speakeasy at 800-person capacity, or Hakkasan's full-spectacle mega-club at 4,000-person capacity. Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan is an additional eight-minute walk north, completing a three-venue range from boutique to mid-scale to maximum production.

Must-Do

Signature Experiences at Park MGM

On The Record Three-Room Design — The main room features the Rolls-Royce DJ booth, music memorabilia covering every wall, and a high-energy dance floor for approximately 500 guests. The outdoor patio centers on a double-decker London bus serving as an elevated second DJ stage, surrounded by outdoor seating and a festival-feel environment. The private karaoke section lets groups of 8-20 reserve fully equipped rooms for private singing sessions with cocktail service. Moving between all three areas in a single night: karaoke at 10, outdoor bus stage at midnight, main room after 1 AM. This is a standard On The Record evening and one that no other Las Vegas nightclub can replicate.

T-Mobile Arena Concert-to-Club — When T-Mobile hosts a major event, guests who are also hotel guests can walk directly from the arena to The Park entertainment corridor to On The Record without a ride or navigating Strip crowds. The Park itself provides bars, art installations, and street-level energy on event nights, creating an outdoor social scene between the arena and the casino that feels unlike any other transition on the Strip. For groups that combine arena entertainment with nightclub plans in the same evening, no other hotel in Las Vegas positions them this efficiently.

Private Karaoke Rooms — The On The Record karaoke rooms are among the best in Las Vegas for private group events. The rooms seat 8-20 guests and feature broadcast-quality karaoke systems with extensive English and international song libraries. The aesthetic matches the main club: vinyl records, music photography, warm lighting. Groups can reserve rooms for one to four hours with cocktail service throughout. The format works particularly well for bachelorette parties and birthday groups who want a dedicated private space as the evening's anchor rather than attempting to stay together in a large general admission club.

Park MGM Adults-Only Experience — Park MGM actively markets to adult guests and does not operate a children's program, meaning the resort atmosphere is generally calmer and more social than family-friendly Strip hotels at comparable price points. The hotel's pool deck, two pools, and spa provide daytime options before evening nightlife, and the dining program at Best Friend and Bavette's provides upscale pre-club dinner choices. The complete Park MGM experience combines a relaxed resort day with a creative, music-focused evening at On The Record or a short walk to Hakkasan.

Expert Tips

Insider Tips for Park MGM Guests

On The Record guest list access through NoCoverVegas covers free entry most nights. The venue's 800-person capacity means it reaches capacity faster than larger Strip clubs on popular booking nights — arrive before midnight to ensure smooth entry. On nights that coincide with major T-Mobile Arena events, On The Record fills earlier than usual as post-show crowds arrive by 11 PM. Text 725-999-9293 the afternoon of your visit or add your name through NoCoverVegas.com at least a few hours before your planned arrival.

Hakkasan at MGM Grand is also accessible through the NoCoverVegas guest list and is a short walk through The Park from Park MGM. When On The Record is at capacity or when your group prefers the larger mega-club experience, the Hakkasan guest list provides an easy alternative without transportation. The NoCoverVegas free limo service also runs to and from Park MGM for guests staying off-Strip, eliminating transportation costs for the full evening.

On The Record's record store entrance is not always obvious to first-time visitors. The storefront is positioned along the south-facing side of the Park MGM casino floor, identifiable by the actual vinyl record displays in the windows. If you are walking from the MGM Grand connection or from The Park corridor entrance, follow signs to the casino floor and look for the record store on the south wall. The concealed entry is intentional, and the slight confusion of finding it the first time is part of the designed experience.

The private karaoke rooms at On The Record book fastest for Friday and Saturday evenings — reserve at least one week in advance for weekend group events. Mid-week karaoke room availability is more flexible and can sometimes be reserved just a day or two ahead. For bachelorette and birthday groups, the optimal On The Record structure is a private karaoke room for the first two hours (10 PM to midnight), then transitioning to the main dance floor and outdoor bus stage for the late-night portion of the evening.

On nights when T-Mobile Arena hosts a major show, On The Record's energy is notably better than a standard club night because the post-show crowd arrives pre-warmed and celebratory. Check the T-Mobile Arena event calendar before selecting your Park MGM nightclub night — aligning your On The Record visit with a major arena event date is one of the most reliable ways to ensure a high-energy atmosphere without paying for a premium ticketed event night at the club itself.

The Park entertainment corridor between Park MGM and MGM Grand has multiple bars and seating areas that are excellent for groups who want a warm-up drink before entering either Hakkasan or On The Record. The outdoor setting is especially pleasant in spring and fall when Las Vegas temperatures are moderate. Arriving at The Park at 10 PM for drinks, then transitioning to the nightclub at 11 PM, is the most comfortable version of the Park MGM evening arc.

On The Record's Rolls-Royce DJ booth and double-decker bus stage are not just visual gimmicks — the sound systems in both areas are calibrated independently, meaning the outdoor bus stage often has a noticeably different audio character from the indoor main room. Groups who are splitting time between both areas should expect different DJ sets and different crowd energy in each space. The outdoor area is generally more relaxed and social, while the indoor Rolls-Royce main room is the higher-energy dance floor.

For Hakkasan nights from Park MGM, time the walk through The Park to arrive at Hakkasan between 11 PM and midnight. Earlier arrival (before 11 PM) finds Hakkasan still building energy. After midnight, the guest list door at Hakkasan closes and walk-up admission is considerably more expensive. The three-minute walk from Park MGM means there is no reason to rush, but there is also no reason to delay past 11:30 PM if your priority is maximizing the guest list window.

Park MGM Nightlife — Frequently Asked Questions

How do you enter On The Record nightclub?

On The Record is accessed through a working record store on the Park MGM casino floor. The entrance looks like a retail vinyl shop — with actual albums on display and functioning shelving — and the door to the nightclub is located within the store interior. Staff directs guests through the record shop entrance to the ticketing and guest list check-in area. The concealed entry is part of the venue's deliberate design: the transition from casino floor to speakeasy nightclub is meant to feel like discovering a secret space, not walking through a branded nightclub entrance. First-time visitors should look for the record store storefront along the casino floor on the south side of the Park MGM property.

What nights does On The Record operate?

On The Record typically operates Wednesday through Saturday, with Wednesday having established itself as a popular industry night drawing Las Vegas service workers and nightlife professionals on their off nights. Friday and Saturday are the primary peak nights with higher-profile DJ bookings. Thursday programming is available on many weeks, particularly on nights when T-Mobile Arena hosts a major event — concert nights often generate sufficient demand for a Thursday opening. On nights when T-Mobile Arena hosts a major event, On The Record adjusts its programming and hours to capture the post-show crowd. Check the NoCoverVegas events calendar for current On The Record scheduling before planning your visit.

Is Park MGM a good choice for a bachelorette nightlife weekend?

Park MGM offers a strong bachelorette weekend experience with a distinctive character compared to the mega-club properties. On The Record's private karaoke rooms are a standout option for bachelorette groups — the rooms combine privacy, music, and cocktail service in a way that dedicated karaoke bars do not match. The main club provides the dance floor option for later in the evening. The hotel's boutique adults-only positioning creates an intimate resort atmosphere. And the proximity to Hakkasan, Marquee, and OMNIA via short walks means the group has variety across multiple nights without being limited to a single venue.

What is the capacity of On The Record at Park MGM?

On The Record holds approximately 800 guests across all three of its areas — the main dance floor and Rolls-Royce DJ booth room, the outdoor double-decker bus patio, and the private karaoke rooms. This makes it one of the smallest clubs on the Strip by capacity, which is entirely intentional: the venue is designed to feel intimate and social rather than overwhelming. The 800-person capacity also means the venue reaches capacity more quickly than larger clubs, particularly on post-arena event nights when crowds arrive earlier. Arriving before midnight is strongly recommended on busy nights to ensure entry.

How does On The Record compare to Hakkasan at MGM Grand?

On The Record and Hakkasan are both accessible from the Park MGM corridor, but they are radically different experiences. Hakkasan is an 80,000-square-foot, five-floor mega-club with one of the most powerful production setups in Las Vegas — huge crowds, massive sound, celebrity DJ spectacle. On The Record is an 11,000-square-foot creative venue focused on music culture, intimate atmosphere, and multi-room variety. Neither is objectively better — they serve different preferences. Guests who want maximum production scale and a globally famous brand should go to Hakkasan. Guests who want a more personal, creative environment with different rooms to explore throughout the night will prefer On The Record.

Is Park MGM good for nightlife overall?

Park MGM delivers a strong nightlife weekend at a mid-range price point. On The Record provides a venue unlike anything else in Vegas for evenings that prioritize atmosphere and music over spectacle. The T-Mobile Arena adjacency is genuinely valuable for groups combining a concert with club nights. And the connection to MGM Grand for Hakkasan access means the full range of Vegas nightlife formats — from intimate speakeasy to world-class mega-club — is available within walking distance. The adults-only hotel positioning, the boutique resort feel, and the price advantage over ultra-luxury Strip properties combine to make Park MGM a strong value for nightlife-focused trips.

Park MGM to On The Record— FAQ

How do I get from Park MGM to On The Record?

On The Record is located inside Park MGM Las Vegas. Walk directly from your hotel room through the casino to the venue entrance. No transportation needed.

Is there free entry to On The Record from Park MGM?

Yes. Sign up for the NoCoverVegas guest list and get free entry to On The Record. This saves you $20-40 cover per person. Women are free on guest list all night. Men are free before the cutoff time with an even gender ratio.

What should I wear to On The Record?

On The Record dress code: Upscale casual to nightclub attire. No athletic wear or sandals. Plan your outfit before leaving Park MGM to avoid being turned away at the door.

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