Ah, June in Las Vegas. The time when the weather is hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk—if you’re into that sort of thing. But don’t worry, the city’s got enough concerts, comedy, sports, and food festivals to keep you so busy you’ll forget your shoes are melting.
Here’s our rundown of the best events, with a few we’ve tried (and survived), and plenty we’re still working up the courage (or budget) to attempt.
🎤 Music & Concerts
Why go? Because Vegas in June is basically a music festival with better air conditioning and more sequins.

- Coldplay at Allegiant Stadium
- When: June 6-7
- Why: For those who want to sing “Yellow” at the top of their lungs with 60,000 strangers and pretend they’re saving the planet.
- Cost: $178+
- Bruno Mars at Park MGM
- When: June 2
- Why: For anyone who still believes in romance, funk, and the power of a good hat.
- Cost: $500+
- New Kids on the Block at Park MGM
- When: June 20-28
- Why: Relive your teen years, or embarrass your actual teens. Either way, you’ll be “Hangin’ Tough” with the best of them.
- Cost: $75+
- Rod Stewart at Caesars Palace
- When: Through June 8
- Why: Because he’s still got more hair than most of us, and you’ll leave humming “Maggie May” for a week.
- Cost: $78+
- Weird Al Yankovic at The Venetian
- When: June 13-21
- Why: For those who like their music with a side of parody and accordion.
- Cost: $125+
- Sheryl Crow at The Cosmopolitan
- When: June 7
- Why: If you want to soak up the sun without actually going outside.
- Cost: $87+
- Other Big Names: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Kenny Chesney, Tyler Childers, and more—because Vegas never met a genre it didn’t want to host.
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😂 Comedy & Stand-Up
Why go? Because nothing beats laughing so hard you forget you lost $200 at the slots.
- Fortune Feimster at The Venetian
- When: June 14
- Why: She’s hilarious, and we’d go just to see if she sweats as much on stage as we do walking from the parking garage.
- Cost: $85+
- Russell Peters at Wynn
- When: June 28
- Why: If you like jokes about family, culture, and the weird stuff people do in Vegas.
- Cost: $99+
- Tiffany Haddish at Wynn
- When: June 27
- Why: Because she’s a riot, and her laugh is contagious (in a good way).
- Cost: $79+
⚾ Sports: For When You Need an Excuse to Wear a Jersey
- Las Vegas Aviators Baseball
- When: All month, including June 1 vs. Oklahoma City and June 10-11 vs. Salt Lake Bees
- Where: Las Vegas Ballpark (which, yes, has misters and decent hot dogs)
- Why: Because nothing says summer like overpriced beer and the crack of a bat.
- Cost: $24+
- Las Vegas Aces Basketball
- When: June 11 vs. Los Angeles Sparks
- Where: Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay
- Why: The Aces are actually good, so you can brag to your friends back home that you saw a WNBA champion in person.
- Cost: $27+
- UFC 317 at T-Mobile Arena
- When: June 28
- Why: For those who think baseball is too slow and want to see people punch each other for money.
- Cost: $162+
🍽️ Food Festivals: Where Diets Go to Die
- Las Vegas Restaurant Week
- When: June 2-13
- Why: Prix fixe menus at some of the best restaurants in town, with part of the proceeds going to charity. We’ve eaten our way through this one more than once—our waistlines have never forgiven us, but our taste buds are still sending thank you notes.
🎭 Broadway & Theater
- Hamilton at The Smith Center
- When: June 1
- Why: Because you’ll finally understand what all the fuss is about, and you can sing along (quietly, please) to “My Shot”.
- Cost: $243+
- Parade at The Smith Center
- When: June 10-15
- Why: For those who want a little culture with their cocktails.
- Cost: $30+
- & Juliet at The Smith Center
- When: June 24-29
- Why: It’s Shakespeare, but with pop songs
- Cost: $43+
🏞️ Activities & Outdoor Fun (If You Dare)
- Red Rock Canyon & Valley of Fire
- Why: For those who want to see rocks that are older than most Vegas headliners. Just bring water—lots of it.
- Helicopter Tours
- Why: Because walking is for suckers, and the Grand Canyon looks better from above (plus, it’s air-conditioned).
🕺 Nightlife, Pool Parties & More

- Pool Parties
- Where: Just about every major hotel, but the New GO Pool One of the Best Parties
- Why: Because nothing says “I’m still young!” like dancing in a pool at noon while a DJ named after a household appliance spins EDM.
- Nightclubs
- Why: If you still have the energy after all those concerts, shows, and buffets. We usually just watch the line and feel tired in solidarity.
✊ Juneteenth Festival: Freedom, Food, and Funky Tunes

If you’re looking for culture, community, and enough good food to make you forget about your “summer body,” the Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival is the place to be. This is the city’s largest and most recognized Juneteenth celebration, now in its 24th year—so you know they’ve got it down to a science (and an art, and a party).
- When: Saturday, June 21, 2025, 4–9pm
- Where: The Expo at World Market Center, 435 S Grand Central Pkwy
- What’s Happening: Live performances, mouthwatering food vendors, local artisans, and family-friendly activities. It’s all about celebrating African American freedom, culture, and contributions—plus, you’ll find some of the city’s best R&B and hip-hop artists lighting up the stage.
- Cost: Free
🃏 World Series of Poker (WSOP): Where Legends (and Bankrolls) Are Made

If you’ve ever wanted to wear sunglasses indoors and pretend you’re on ESPN, the World Series of Poker is your moment. The WSOP is basically the Olympics for card sharks, and it takes over the Strip every summer.
- When: May 27 – July 16, 2025 (with a ton of action all through June)
- Where: Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas
- What’s Happening: 100 gold bracelet events—yes, 100—ranging from $300 buy-in events for us mere mortals to $250,000 Super High Roller tournaments for folks who probably have their own private islands.
June is packed with crowd favorites like the $1,500 Millionaire Maker (June 18) and the new “Battle of the Ages” event, where over-50s and under-50s battle it out before merging for the final (June 23). There’s literally something for every skill level, and if you bust out early, there’s always the buffet.
We haven’t won a bracelet (yet), but a friend did win a free T-shirt once, so that’s basically the same thing.
🏢 June Conventions: Business in the Front, Party in the Back
Vegas in June is crawling with conventioneers—just look for the lanyards and the glazed expressions. Here are a few of the big ones:
- Apartmentalize – National Apartment Association Trade Show
- When: June 11–13, 2025
- Where: Las Vegas Convention Center
- Who: 11,000 property pros trying to figure out how to get tenants to actually pay rent.
- JCK – The #1 Jewelry Trade Show in the World
- When: June 6–9, 2025
- Where: The Venetian Expo
- Who: 20,000 people who know the difference between a carat and a carrot.
- International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC)
- When: June 21–23, 2025
- Where: Las Vegas Convention Center
- Who: 25,000 beauty buffs, spa owners, and anyone who’s ever said, “I need a facial”.
- HPE Discover Las Vegas 2025
- When: June 23–26, 2025
- Where: The Venetian Expo
- Who: 10,000 techies talking cloud, AI, and probably how to get better Wi-Fi at home.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. If you’re in town for a convention, don’t forget to sneak out and see some real Vegas. Our pro tip: skip the hotel coffee and hit up a local café—you’ll thank us later.
📝 Pro Tips From Our Family
- Hydrate like your life depends on it (because it does).
- Book tickets early—yes, even for Weird Al. Vegas sells out faster than our kids when there’s yard work.
- If you’re planning to walk the Strip, bring comfy shoes. Or just Uber. Your feet will thank you.
- Don’t be afraid to try something new. Last year, we ended up at a magic show and a vegan restaurant. Both were surprisingly good. (No, we’re not vegan. Yes, the food was still edible.)
So, whether you’re here for the music, the food, the sports, pretending to pay attention in a conference session, or just to escape your kids for a weekend (we get it), June in Las Vegas has something for everyone. See you out there, sunscreen in hand!









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