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Las Vegas is set for a lively fall with a variety of festivals, concerts, and cultural events celebrating music, art, and local traditions. Major highlights include the Rise Festival, iHeart Radio Festival, and culinary experiences at the Las Vegas Pizza Festival. The season also features engaging art exhibitions and community events, ensuring that both residents and visitors enjoy the diverse offerings of the city throughout autumn.
Las Vegas is gearing up for a vibrant fall season packed with an array of festivals, concerts, and cultural events that promise to energize the city. Highlighting a mix of music, art, and local traditions, these events aim to entertain and engage residents and visitors alike as they celebrate diverse experiences throughout the autumn months.
The Rise Festival is set to lead the lineup with its 10th anniversary from October 3-5 at the Jean Dry Lake Bed. This festival focuses on connection and reflection, encouraging attendees to release biodegradable lanterns representing their hopes and intentions into the night sky. In addition to its reflective atmosphere, the festival boasts a lineup of renowned artists, including Rüfüs Du Sol, Disclosure, Calvin Harris, and John Mayer. Attendees can also engage with art installations and interactive experiences that add to the festival’s unique charm.
Prior to the Rise Festival, music lovers can enjoy the iHeart Radio Music Festival, taking place on September 19-20 at the T-Mobile Arena. This annual event will feature performances by A-list artists such as Mariah Carey and John Fogerty, making it a must-attend event for music enthusiasts. Just a week later, Paradice Festival will take place on September 27, showcasing soul and R&B talents like Ravyn Lenae and Thee Sacred Souls.
From October 3-5, the Reggae Rise Up festival will also attract crowds with a lineup that includes popular reggae bands like Rebelution and Slightly Stoopid. Continuing the music trend, the Best Friends Forever Festival on October 10-12 will feature bands such as Jimmy Eat World and Jawbreaker, while the When We Were Young Festival on October 18-19 showcases over 50 bands, including Panic! At the Disco and Blink-182.
Fashion and hip-hop aficionados can mark their calendars for ComplexCon, scheduled for October 25-26, a celebration of cultural influences within these realms. Meanwhile, the city will also host annual Halloween Celebrations, including a remembrance event for the victims of the 2017 mass shooting on September 28, marked by major road closures during this time.
Food lovers will not miss out with the Las Vegas Pizza Festival, taking place on November 15 at the Industrial Event Space, where tickets are flying off the shelves. Additionally, Oktoberfest DTLV will celebrate German culture from September 19-21 with an open-air beer hall on Fremont Street, further enhancing the festive spirit in the city.
Culinary excellence will take center stage at the Revelry event from September 19-27 at Wynn, showcasing numerous chef collaborations and culinary experiences. Concert enthusiasts can look forward to performances from top comedians like Adam Sandler and John Mulaney in late October, adding to the diverse entertainment options available.
Moreover, the community can engage with local literature and arts through the Las Vegas Book Festival on October 18, alongside continuing cultural events featuring local authors and workshops from September through November. Art lovers can experience the ongoing engagement of The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere, featuring high-resolution visuals and innovative in-theater effects available up to three times daily.
A notable exhibition, Brian Martinez: Cosmic Chicano, is currently on display at the NuWu Art Gallery until November 22, bringing to light Mexican American identity through art. The fall months will also feature various film events, including documentaries and horror movie screenings throughout October, ensuring the cultural calendar remains bustling.
As Las Vegas embarks on this exciting season, residents and visitors alike can look forward to a rich tapestry of experiences that celebrate the city’s diversity and creativity.
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Additional Resources
- Las Vegas Weekly: Fall Arts & Entertainment Guide
- Wikipedia: Fall Festivals
- Modern Luxury: September Events in Las Vegas
- Google Search: Las Vegas Fall Festival Events
- KTNV: Grandparents Day Events in Las Vegas
- Google Scholar: Las Vegas Events
- Las Vegas Optic: September Events
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Las Vegas
- News3LV: Road Closures for Events
- Google News: Las Vegas Events September 2025
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