Thanksgiving in Las Vegas
November 25-27Thanksgiving in Las Vegas is for the people who decided not to cook. The Wednesday before is one of the busiest travel nights in the country and a good share of it lands right here, families and friends trading their own kitchen table for somebody else’s.
Thursday is the calm in the middle of it, and by Friday the city is back at full volume. Below is what has dates across the three days. The list updates regularly.
Thanksgiving in Las Vegas runs on family and travel: Wednesday fills the Strip, Thursday is the calm day, and by Friday the Black Friday crowd is back. If nobody wants to cook, three dinner shows serve a meal on Thanksgiving night itself: Tournament of Kings at Excalibur, Tony n' Tina's Wedding at the Rio and The Party at The Cosmopolitan. For the traditional turkey plate, the resort buffets publish their holiday menus in November. Below, every show, tour and attraction with dates over the long weekend.
Thanksgiving week starts in
Wednesday 25 to Friday 27 November. Venues, dates and booking below.
Thanksgiving Top Picks
Ranked by how few dates are left, then by the size of the room.
| Show | Venue | Playing | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke vs UConn Limited run | T-Mobile Arena | Wed 25only | from $86.68 |
| Ambrosia Limited run | The Showroom | Fri 27only | from $76.97 |
| LISA Limited run | The Colosseum | Fri 27only | from $203.30 |
| Alice Cooper & Criss Angel - WELCOME TO OUR NIGHTMARE Limited run | Criss Angel Theater | Fri 27only | from $124.35 |
Wednesday, November 25
12 listings · 2 limited runs first
Duke vs UConn
See the Duke Blue Devils take on the UConn Huskies in a high-energy college basketball showdown at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Tell It To My Heart - The Taylor Dayne Experience
Catch Taylor Dayne in Las Vegas for powerhouse vocals, beloved ’80s hits and three decades of pop, dance and R&B favorites.
ALL TINA AND WHITNEY
Watch the iconic music of Tina Turner and Whitney Houston come to life on stage with this fantastic tribute show!
Wayne Newton: Up Close and Personal
Mr. Las Vegas is back on stage as Wayne Newton presents "Up Close And Personal."
Hollywood Tour
Take this scenic drive from Las Vegas to Hollywood and catch views of the desert, mountains and Death Valley before seeing the Walk of Fame and more.
Death Valley VIP Tour
Explore the beautiful, untamed landscaped of Death Valley with the Death Valley VIP Tour.
The Party at Superfrico
Spiegelworld introduces “The Party” at Superfrico inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Get ready for a dinner and a show unlike any other.
Escape IT
You'll float too when you try and take on the horrifying Pennywise the Dancing Clown at Escape IT in Las Vegas.
The Official SAW Escape Room & Escape Blair Witch
Wanna play a game? Escape a terrifying Jigsaw game or find your way out of the clutches of the Blair Witch with this frightening escape room experienc...
Bodies The Exhibition
This amazing exhibit showcases 13 whole-body specimens and over 260 organs and partial body specimens in an educational experience like none other. ...
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
Featuring more than 250 authentic artifacts, as well as breathtaking replicas from the famous ship, the Titanic exhibit truly brings history to life.
Thursday, November 26
12 listings · 1 limited run first
The Players Era Festival
The Players Era Festival 2026 brings 24 top college basketball teams to Las Vegas for two tournaments at Michelob ULTRA Arena and T-Mobile Arena.
Bryce Canyon & Zion National Park
Experience the majestic natural wonders of Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park in this tour that brings you through their most beautiful sights.
Zion National Park Tour
Experience the incredible beauty of Zion firsthand in this day tour, which visits the Virgin River Gorge, the cliffs of St. George and the spires of t...
Valley of Fire and Lost City Museum Tour
This exploration through the Valley of Fire brings you to dazzling locations and the ancient home of the Anasazi Native Americans.
House of Magic
Enjoy a night of magic and comedy when The House of Magic brings their rotating cast of illusionists to Silver Seven Casino Las Vegas.
The Party at Superfrico
Spiegelworld introduces “The Party” at Superfrico inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Get ready for a dinner and a show unlike any other.
Mago Enrique De Leon at The Magicians Room
See award-winning illusionist Mago Enrique De León perform a family-friendly Spanish-language magic show filled with spectacular illusions and interac...
Escape IT
You'll float too when you try and take on the horrifying Pennywise the Dancing Clown at Escape IT in Las Vegas.
The Official SAW Escape Room & Escape Blair Witch
Wanna play a game? Escape a terrifying Jigsaw game or find your way out of the clutches of the Blair Witch with this frightening escape room experienc...
Bodies The Exhibition
This amazing exhibit showcases 13 whole-body specimens and over 260 organs and partial body specimens in an educational experience like none other. ...
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
Featuring more than 250 authentic artifacts, as well as breathtaking replicas from the famous ship, the Titanic exhibit truly brings history to life.
Friday, November 27
25 listings · 6 limited runs first
Ambrosia
Chart-toppers Ambrosia are pullin' into Vegas with hits like "Holdin' on to Yesterday" and "Biggest Part of Me."
LISA
LISA brings her global K-pop stardom to Las Vegas with a high-energy residency packed with hits, dance, and undeniable star power.
Alice Cooper & Criss Angel - WELCOME TO OUR NIGHTMARE
Alice Cooper and Criss Angel unleash a wild Las Vegas mashup of shock rock, illusions, pyrotechnics, and theatrical nightmare fuel.
Tell It To My Heart - The Taylor Dayne Experience
Catch Taylor Dayne in Las Vegas for powerhouse vocals, beloved ’80s hits and three decades of pop, dance and R&B favorites.
Eagles at Sphere
See the hit rock band, the Eagles, live in concert in Las Vegas at the Sphere.
The Players Era Festival
The Players Era Festival 2026 brings 24 top college basketball teams to Las Vegas for two tournaments at Michelob ULTRA Arena and T-Mobile Arena.
Chase Brown's Vegas Country
Get your country on every Friday night with Chase Brown's Vegas Country at Neonopolis on Fremont Street Las Vegas.
Hamburger Mary's - Dine 'n Drag
Enjoy some of Las Vegas's sexiest drag and variety shows as Hamburger Mary's Dine 'n Drag features an irresistible mix of top adult entertainment - dr...
The Magic of Jen Kramer
Magic, mentalism AND comedy?! Jen Kramer has it all.
Notoriety Comedy Club
Notoriety Comedy Club features Las Vegas comedians, rising stars and surprise guests in a fast-paced downtown comedy showcase.
Black Girl Magic Fantasy
The lovely ladies of Black Girl Magic Fantasy are here to bring your fantasies to life in the only all-black female burlesque show in Las Vegas!
Black Magic Live
Get ready for an exotic male review featuring Vivica A. Fox's hand-picked studs.
Puppetry of the Penis
Masters of penis origami, the show's two hilarious stars awe and shock audiences by folding, twisting, bulging and scooping their junk into creations ...
Sexxy The Show
Sexxy The Show delivers a bold, female-led strip show in Las Vegas featuring modern burlesque, high-energy choreography, and confident sensuality.
Penn & Teller
Legendary magicians, Penn & Teller hold nothing back in this edgy show that is unlike anything else in Las Vegas.
Vinnie Favorito Unfiltered
No one is safe from comedian Vinnie Favorito's sharp tongue. He's known for his prowess at roasting celebrities and uses those skills to poke fun at t...
Valley of Fire and Lost City Museum Tour
This exploration through the Valley of Fire brings you to dazzling locations and the ancient home of the Anasazi Native Americans.
House of Magic
Enjoy a night of magic and comedy when The House of Magic brings their rotating cast of illusionists to Silver Seven Casino Las Vegas.
Mago Enrique De Leon at The Magicians Room
See award-winning illusionist Mago Enrique De León perform a family-friendly Spanish-language magic show filled with spectacular illusions and interac...
Escape IT
You'll float too when you try and take on the horrifying Pennywise the Dancing Clown at Escape IT in Las Vegas.
The Official SAW Escape Room & Escape Blair Witch
Wanna play a game? Escape a terrifying Jigsaw game or find your way out of the clutches of the Blair Witch with this frightening escape room experienc...
Universal Horror Unleashed
Introducing Universal Horror Unleashed, a must-visit Vegas attraction at AREA15 for the ultimate combination of horror and live entertainment.
Bodies The Exhibition
This amazing exhibit showcases 13 whole-body specimens and over 260 organs and partial body specimens in an educational experience like none other. ...
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
Featuring more than 250 authentic artifacts, as well as breathtaking replicas from the famous ship, the Titanic exhibit truly brings history to life.
Dates and availability rebuilt October 26, 2026 at 4:05 am Pacific.
Thanksgiving in Las Vegas: Quick Answers
What's going on in Las Vegas over Thanksgiving weekend?
Thanksgiving in Las Vegas runs on family and travel: Wednesday fills the Strip, Thursday is the calm day, and by Friday the Black Friday crowd is back. If nobody wants to cook, three dinner shows serve a meal on Thanksgiving night itself: Tournament of Kings at Excalibur, Tony n' Tina's Wedding at the Rio and The Party at The Cosmopolitan. For the traditional turkey plate, the resort buffets publish their holiday menus in November. Below, every show, tour and attraction with dates over the long weekend. In all, 204 shows, tours and attractions have dates over Thanksgiving weekend (November 25-27).
What are the big events in Las Vegas over Thanksgiving weekend?
The biggest dates over Thanksgiving weekend are Duke vs UConn at T-Mobile Arena (Wednesday), Eagles at Sphere at Sphere (Friday), LISA at The Colosseum (Friday), The Players Era Festival at Michelob ULTRA Arena (Thursday and Friday), Ambrosia at The Showroom (Friday), Alice Cooper & Criss Angel - WELCOME TO OUR NIGHTMARE at Criss Angel Theater (Friday) and Tell It To My Heart - The Taylor Dayne Experience at Harrah's Showroom (Wednesday and Friday).
What are some daytime things to do in Las Vegas over Thanksgiving weekend?
For the daytime, there is Hollywood Tour, Death Valley VIP Tour, Bryce Canyon & Zion National Park, Zion National Park Tour, Valley of Fire and Lost City Museum Tour and Escape IT.
How up to date is this list?
It is rebuilt from live Vegas.com availability every day, so dates that sell out drop off. The last update was October 26 at 4:05 am Pacific.
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