Bob Marley Experience Coming to the Strip

The spirit of Bob Marley has officially checked into Mandalay Bay, and it’s not here to play it cool—it’s here to party, preach, and possibly make you cry a little (in a good way).

Opening June 25, 2025 Bob Marley Hope Road is a brand-new, two-part immersive entertainment experience that blends history, heart, and head-bobbing hits into something you’ve never seen before on the Strip. Yes, even in a city with a pyramid and a mini Eiffel Tower

Hope Road is taking over the old Bayside Buffet space (RIP shrimp cocktail fountain), transforming it into a reggae-infused experience that hits both your brain and your soul. Split into two parts—The Experience and The Show—guests can either vibe through a multi-sensory, interactive journey during the day or turn up for a live spectacle at night.

🌞 Day Mode: “The Experience”

This ain’t your grandma’s museum tour. “The Experience” lets you roam through a re-creation of Trench Town, the legendary Jamaican neighborhood where Bob Marley got his start. You’ll explore interactive studios, play with art installations, and get emotionally ambushed by powerful visual storytelling and never-before-seen performance recreations.

And guess what? It’s self-guided. So you can take your sweet time vibing with the message of truth, freedom, and One Love. Just don’t touch the holograms (probably frowned upon).

• Open six days a week (closed Wednesdays)
• Starts at 11 am with some extended hours on special days
• Tickets: $49 for timed entry, $54 if you’re fancy and want anytime access

🌙 Night Mode: “The Show”

As the lights dim, “The Show” cranks the energy up to max level. This isn’t just a concert. It’s a 75-minute theatrical trip through Marley’s life and music, told by a handpicked cast of performers from all walks of life. You’ll get soaring vocals, vibrant sets, and immersive visuals so good they’ll make your phone battery cry because you’re going to try filming everything.

It’s intimate. It’s inspiring. And it might just be the most soulful thing you can do in Vegas that doesn’t involve an Elvis impersonator or a drive-thru wedding.

• Tuesday through Saturday nights
• Starts at $69

🧬 More Than a Tribute

Ziggy and Cedella Marley, along with Mandalay Bay and the production dream team FiveCurrents and Primary Wave Music, aren’t just tossing out another tribute show. They’re turning Marley’s message into a living, breathing experience. The kind that might actually make you hug a stranger or at least think twice about yelling at someone in traffic.

FAQs

How long is the show?
75 minutes of pure Bob-powered energy.

Is it the same during the day and night?
Nope. Daytime = walkaround, chill vibes. Nighttime = live show, high energy.

Where is this happening?
Mandalay Bay, in the old Bayside Buffet space. No more carving stations, just Caribbean sensations.

Can I do both experiences?
Sure can—just bring your wallet. Each part is separately ticketed.

Whether you’re a die-hard Marley fan or just here for the good vibes and cool visuals, Bob Marley Hope Road is a welcome dose of heart in a town known more for slot machines and shot glasses. You’ll laugh, you’ll dance, you might even cry. Just maybe leave the stilettos at home for this one—Trench Town streets aren’t paved with casino carpet.