Las Vegas Events in March 2025

Las Vegas in March is a beautiful time of year and is a wonderful time to visit. Whether you are local to Las Vegas or just stopping through, there are always shows and events going on around Sin City. Las Vegas events are definitely something to put on your to-do list as they never disappoint. 

Take a look at these Las Vegas events and shows in March 2025.

🎤 Music & Concerts in March

Why go? To witness legends belt out hits from before TikTok existed, all while pretending they don’t need reading glasses to see the teleprompter.

• Garth Brooks’ “Plus One” Residency
  When: March 1-2, 7-9 @ 8PM | Where: The Colosseum, Caesars Palace
  Cost: Your firstborn child (or $170 – $1444; same difference)
• Rod Stewart’s “The Encore Shows” Residency
  When: March 12, 14-15, 19, 21-22 @ 7:30PM | Where: The Colosseum, Caesars Palace
  Cost: $60-$350 (Includes free hairspray souvenir)
• Carrie Underwood’s “Reflection” Residency
  When: March 26, 28-29 @ 8PM | Where: Resorts World Theatre
  Cost: $200-$750 (Tears not included)

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day

Why go? To celebrate Irish heritage with all the subtlety of a neon leprechaun. Spoiler: The “pot of gold” is just a slot machine.

57th Annual St. Patrick’s Festival & Parade
When: March 14-16
Where: Henderson’s Water Street Plaza
Cost: Free (unless you want real fun – whiskey tastings start at $25)
Highlights: A parade at 10AM (because nothing says “party” like breakfast Guinness), carnival rides, and a car show judged entirely by leprechauns

Celtic Feis at New York-New York

Why go? To experience the most epic St. Patrick’s Day party on the Strip, where the only thing more abundant than the green beer is the Irish charm.

When: Saturday, March 15, 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM – Midnight
Where: New York-New York Hotel & Casino, Brooklyn Bridge area
Cost: Free
Highlights:

• Bagpipe Parade: Kick off the day with a traditional bagpipe procession.
• Live Music: Enjoy modern Irish bands performing on the Brooklyn Bridge until midnight.
• Irish Fare: Savor traditional dishes like shepherd’s pie, corned beef and cabbage, and beer n’ cheese dip at Nine Fine Irishmen.
• Pop-Up Bar: Discover creative St. Patrick’s Day cocktails at the festive pop-up bar.

Shamrock Bash
When: March 16-19, 2025
Where: Fremont Street Experience

From March 16 to 19, Fremont Street Experience becomes the ultimate Irish party destination, because who needs just one day of green beer and questionable life choices? Enjoy free live entertainment as you stumble through the many Irish pubs, taking in special events like Celtic dancers, a flash mob, a firefighters parade & challenge, and performances from 19 different bands. Yes, 19 – because one band just isn’t enough to drown out your singing along to “Danny Boy” at 3 AM. Don’t worry, the drink specials will help you forget your rendition by dawn.

Enjoy free live entertainment as you work your way through the many Irish pubs on Fremont Street. Special events and entertainment include drink specials, Celtic dancers, a flash mob, a firefighters parade & challenge, and performances from 19 different bands.

Conventions

Why go? To watch grown adults argue about tea leaves or bulk-order pizza toppings.

• ASD Market Week (March 9-12)
  What: 40,000 people buying bulk plastic flamingos | Where: LV Convention Center
• Adobe Summit (March 18-20)
  What: Tech bros debating if AI can replace your job | Where: The Venetian
• National Hardware Show (March 18-20)
  What: Tools! (But no, you can’t test the chainsaws) | Where: LV Convention Center
• World Tea Expo (March 24-26)
  What: 50,000 people pretending Vegas is a zen garden | Where: LV Convention Center
• Pizza Expo (March 25-27)
  What: | Where: LV Convention Center

Even if you’re not attending any conventions, its helpful to know what’s going on in the city to explain long lines, higher hotel rates, and excessive traffic.

International Pizza Expo – March 25-27th

Doesn’t everyone love pizza? Well, get excited because there’s an entire expo dedicated to it. 

The International Pizza Expo has been around for the last 39 years and it is back in Las Vegas for its 40th year. From education to competitions, the International Pizza Expo has tons to offer.

🍗Food Festivals: Where Diets Go to Die

Why go? To justify that “cheat day” as a multi-day lifestyle choice.

• Las Vegas Wing Fest & Wing Wars
  When: March 2 | Where: Hofbräuhaus, 4510 Paradise Rd
  Cost: $30-$50 (All-you-can-eat wings until supplies run out)
  Highlights: Compete in a napkin-shortage crisis while voting for the best buffalo sauce. Judges include your future heartburn.

March: Come for the wings, stay because you’re too full to move. 🥴

🏀Sports in March 🏎️

Why go? To scream at strangers in jerseys or bet your savings on 20-year-olds dunking. Classy!

• Mountain West Men’s Basketball Tournament
  When: March 12-15, 2025
  Where: Thomas & Mack Center
  Cost: $30-$880
• “Tuff-N-Uff 142: Siraj vs Brandao”
  When: March 14 @ 4:30PM | Where: The Theater at Virgin Hotels
  Cost: $65+ (Bloodstain cleaning fee not included)
• Pennzoil 400 Weekend
  When: March 14-16 | Where: Las Vegas Motor Speedway
  Cost: $47+ Pennzoil 400, $12 Xfinity Series, $6 Truck Series
  Bonus: Magic duo Penn & Teller as grand marshals. No, they won’t vanish Turn 4.
  Highlights:
  • Trucks hauling absolutely nothing at 180mph
  • Future NASCAR stars auditioning for their “minor league job interview” face
  • Jiffy Lube-sponsored chaos (yes, even the oil changes are dramatic)
    

NASCAR Hauler Parade – March 13

March 13 on the Strip. Watch 18-wheelers troll tourists – it’s like Mardi Gras, but with more diesel.

If you are looking for an extra event before the NASCAR race, the NASCAR Hauler Parade through the Las Vegas Strip is a fan favorite. See all of the large trucks decked out bringing in the racecars for the weekend. 

NASCAR Pennzoil 400 Weekend – March 14-16th

The Spring NASCAR Pennzoil 400 Weekend takes place at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and is an exhilarating event. 

With plenty of race festivities and action, whether you get VIP tickets or ones in the grandstands it is always a great time.

Go forth, embrace the chaos, and remember: What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas… unless you Instagram it. 📸✨