It’s hard to say that one month of the year is the best time to come to Vegas, but October has got to be towards the top of that hypothetical list! Whether you need a frightening adventure to occupy your Halloween weekend, an intriguing live performance, or a festival you’ll never forget, Las Vegas has it all.
Our October Events Cheat Sheet
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🎤 Music & Concerts
Paul McCartney at Allegiant Stadium
When: October 4
Why: Because you still know every Beatles lyric by heart—even if you can’t remember where you parked the rental.
Cost: $180+
The Eagles at Sphere
When: October 10-11
Why: Belt out “Hotel California” with a thousand strangers who also can’t hit the high notes.
Cost: $250+
Tears For Fears at BleauLive Theater
When: October 22-25
Why: The ‘80s are alive and well, and so are your questionable dance moves.
Cost: $82+
Maxwell with Lucky Daye at Resorts World Theatre
When: October 24
Why: Because R&B is dessert for grownups.
Cost: $130+
😂 Comedy & Stand-Up
Sebastian Maniscalco at Wynn
When: October 3-4
Why: Parenting, food, in-laws—yes, someone finally gets it.
Cost: $99+
Daniel Tosh at The Cosmopolitan
When: October 4
Why: For those who secretly love jokes only your adult kids are supposed to “get.”
Cost: $89+
Jerry Seinfeld at Caesars Palace
When: October 10-11
Why: Seinfeld jokes are basically a love language for anyone over 40.
Cost: $153+
Deon Cole Live at The Theater
When: October 17
Why: Because it’s about time Netflix-level funny made it to the Strip.
Cost: $66+
🏎️Sports
Las Vegas Raiders vs Tennessee Titans
When: October 12
Why: Ummm…why not?
Cost: $117+
NASCAR Xfinity Series: Focus Health 302 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
When: October 11
Why: You haven’t lived until you’ve eaten brisket nachos at 100 decibels.
Cost: $21+
NASCAR Cup Series: South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
When: October 12
Why: High octane, high noise, low patience for traffic—perfection.
Cost: $45+
UNLV Rebels Homecoming Game at Allegiant Stadium
When: October 11
Why: Football. Cheap seats. Friendly trash talk. What’s not to love?
Cost: $33+
NBA Preseason: Lakers vs Mavericks at T-Mobile Arena
When: October 15
Why: Pretend you know who the rookies are while secretly rooting for the nacho cart.
Cost: $83+
🎭 Broadway & Theater
Suffs at The Smith Center
When: October 7-12
Why: Women’s history served with songs catchier than anything in your car radio’s presets.
Cost: $69+
Stereophonic at The Smith Center
When: October 21-26
Why: Rock and storytelling you can brag about over brunch.
Cost: $42+
🎊Festivals
Rise Lantern Festival
The Rise Lantern Festival has become an attraction for Las Vegas locals and international travelers alike.
The next one is scheduled for October 3-5, 2025.
Attendees can find parking for the festival at Jean Dry Lake Bed. Both dates have the same order of events, but more guests typically attend the second date. This is one of the few Las Vegas events that are suitable for guests of all ages, too!
Guests are encouraged to arrive between 3 and 4 PM. Around this time, guests will be able to enjoy live music, a variety of food vendors, and a great community of uplifting individuals. As the sun sets, guests will be able to write a message on personal paper lanterns.
The lanterns are then lit and released into the sky in unison. The sight of lanterns filling the sky is truly remarkable! The festival ends between 9 and 10 PM. View more event details and purchase presale tickets here.
Reggae Rise Up
- When: October 3-5
- Where: Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
- What: Nationally known reggae artists, massive crowds, good vibes and more snacks than a college dorm.
- Who: Rebelution, SOJA, Dirty Heads, Slightly Stoopid
- Cost: $135+
- Pro Tip: Mom jeans and dad hats blend in just fine.
Best Friends Forever Festival
- When: October 10-12
- Where: Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
- What: Beloved emo and indie bands from your oldest’s middle school playlist.
- Who: Several acts who probably made your kid get bangs
- Cost: $312+
- Pro Tip: Sneak in tissues for tears—yours, not theirs.
Las Vegas Pride
- When: October 18
- Where: Desert Breeze Events Center
- What: Parades, food trucks, rooftop parties, and a rainbow of outfits
- Who: Anyone with glitter and a pulse
- Cost: Free
- Pro Tip: Hydrate and wear those sunglasses—no, bigger. The biggest.
The Las Vegas Pride Parade is set to happen in Downtown Las Vegas on October 10th. The parade will kick off at 7 PM, but guests are encouraged to come earlier to enjoy great food and live performances. The main stage for the pride parade will be at 4th Street and Bridger Avenue in downtown Las Vegas.
When We Were Young Festival
- When: October 18-19
- Where: Las Vegas Festival Grounds
- What: Every early-2000s band from the CDs hidden in your glovebox
- Who: Blink-182, Avril Lavigne, My Chemical Romance (no, you’re not crying)
- Cost: $325+
- Pro Tip: Orthopedic shoes > studded belts.
🧑💼Conventions
IMEX America 2025
- When: October 7-9, 2025
- Where: Mandalay Bay Convention Center
- What: The Super Bowl of meetings and events industry
- Who: 13,000+ experts and networkers
- Attendance: 13,000+
Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend
- When: October 9-12, 2025
- Where: Las Vegas Convention Center
- What: Massive bodybuilding and wellness expo
- Who: 35,000 athletes, trainers, and folks who “meal prep”
- Attendance: 35,000+
ComplexCon
- When: October 25-26, 2025
- Where: Las Vegas Convention Center
- What: Streetwear, music, food, panel discussions
- Who: 17,500 assorted sneakerheads and influencers
- Attendance: 17,500+
SupplySide West
- When: October 27-30, 2025
- Where: Mandalay Bay Convention Center
- What: Expo for health, nutrition, supplement people
- Who: 16,000 vitamin gurus and label-readers
- Attendance: 16,000+
🎃Halloween
Everyone knows October is the time to get ghoulish, even though the actual spooky holiday falls on the last day of the month. This year, when celebrating Halloween, give one of these frightening adventures a try during your Las Vegas trip in October. Trust us, this is a spooky holiday you’ll never forget!
Halloween at Fremont Street Experience
When: October 25-31
Why: Live music, wild costumes, and LED lights – plus you can embarrass your kids for free.
Cost: Free
Saw Escape Room
The Saw movie franchise is filled with frightening storylines of characters that have to escape the twisted world of Jigsaw to save their own life. With 9 movies to draw inspiration from, it’s no surprise that the Saw Escape Room in Las Vegas has been named the #1 escape room in the country. This multiroom, immersive experience lasts for more than an hour!
Fetish and Fantasy Sin City Halloween Ball
The Fetish and Fantasy Halloween Ball invites 2,600 lucky attendees to celebrate on November 1 this year at Virgin Hotel. Free drinks, live performances, and a costume-filled night you’ll never forget are included with your ticket. This is the best of the best when it comes to Las Vegas events with a Halloween theme.
- Los Angeles Times says it’s “THE ONE PARTY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS.”
- “ONE OF THE TOP 10 EVENTS IN THE WORLD” by the Travel Channel
- “ONE OF 5 EVENTS TO ATTEND BEFORE YOU DIE” by Maxim Magazine
- “THE WORLDS WILDEST HALLOWEEN PARTY” by Bizarre Magazine.
Ghost Tours
Rather you’re a believer in ghosts or a skeptic, going on a ghost tour is never boring! Haunted Vegas Tour and Ghost Hunt is the leading ghost tour in Las Vegas. Attendees will get to use high-tech ghost hunting equipment and visit some of the most haunted houses and haunted locations in Vegas!
Halloveen at Opportunity Village
Get ready for a spooky takeover at the 2.5-acre theme park, where skeletons, pumpkins, and other eerie creatures rule the night. In the Magical Forest, you’ll wander through a cemetery with hundreds of uniquely decorated trees and jack-o-lanterns, making creepy new friends along the way. Expect some light-hearted fun with witches and ghosts welcoming you in this family-friendly event.
Here are some highlights:
- Hop on rides and challenge yourself to a round of 8-hole mini-golf.
- Enjoy nightly performances and stop by trick-or-treat stations.
- Test your luck at the midway carnival games.
- Shop for festive finds at The Holiday Shoppe and Neon Kiosks.
- Grab food at various outlets or chill at the weekend Beer Garden for adults.
Las Vegas in October includes great weather, lower hotel rates, and plenty of events to attend. With so much to do and lower hotel prices than other times of the year, October fills up quickly.
We’ve scoped out the best so someone else doesn’t have to. Now the only thing left to do is hope those Uber surges don’t eat your concert ticket budget.
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