Three Headliners, Three Weekends, One Big Comedy Month
July turns into a stacked month for stand-up in Las Vegas, with three genuine comedy headliners rolling through on three different weekends -- each for a night or two only, and then gone. These are not open-mic warmups; they are touring heavyweights playing the Strip's marquee theaters, building toward a closing weekend with one of the biggest names in comedy. If you are in town and want a night of laughs, here is who is on, when, and what you are getting. All three are 16 and over.
DeRay Davis
DeRay Davis opens the month at the Palazzo Theatre with a late-night set built for a Vegas crowd. The Chicago-born comic is known for razor-sharp observations, fearless storytelling, and the kind of quick improvisation that turns every show into a one-off -- he reads the room and runs with it, so no two nights land the same way. Fans will recognize him from films like 21 Jump Street and the Barbershop series, plus television runs on Snowfall, Wild 'N Out, and Hip Hop Squares.
The 10 p.m. start makes this the pick for a proper night-out set rather than an early show, and the crowd interaction means sitting close is rewarded -- if you do not mind possibly becoming part of the act. A single night only, so this one moves fast.
When: July 10, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. | Venue: Palazzo Theatre, The Venetian | Run time: About 90 minutes
Gary Owen
Gary Owen takes the Venetian Theatre the following weekend, and he brings one of the most relatable acts in stand-up. Owen has spent decades turning family, relationships, and everyday life into sharp, refreshingly honest comedy, and his energetic delivery blends personal stories with observations that land with just about everyone. There is a great origin detail here too: before the comedy career, he served in the U.S. Navy and earned the title of Funniest Serviceman in America.
This is the easygoing, broad-appeal pick of the three -- a comic who has built his whole career on being the guy the whole room can relate to. Two nights only, at a friendlier 8:30 p.m. start that pairs well with dinner first.
When: July 17 and 18, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. | Venue: Venetian Theatre, The Venetian
Marlon Wayans Live
Marlon Wayans Live closes out the month at the MGM Grand Theater, and he is the headliner the whole month builds toward. A powerhouse comedian, actor, writer, producer, and filmmaker, Wayans has spent decades entertaining audiences through films like White Chicks, Scary Movie, and Little Man, plus The Wayans Bros. television series. His more recent stand-up specials, Good Grief and God Loves Me, prove he is just as sharp on a live stage as on screen, mixing personal stories and social commentary with rapid-fire punchlines.
This is the marquee booking of the three -- the biggest name, the biggest room, and the one most likely to sell through. If you only catch one comedy show in July, this is it. Two nights only at 9 p.m.
When: July 24 and 25, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. | Venue: MGM Grand Theater, MGM Grand
The Practical Truth
Three weekends, three very different comics, all limited engagements. Catch DeRay Davis for a late-night, improv-heavy set, Gary Owen for the most relatable, broad-appeal night, and Marlon Wayans for the marquee headliner the month is built around. Every one of these is 16 and over, and most run just one or two nights, so the move is to lock your date as soon as you know it. Check the booking section below for current availability across all three.
