The Events We’re Most Excited About Now That Las Vegas is Open Again

Looking to spend the rest of this year on a brighter note but don't know where to start? Don't fret—these upcoming Las Vegas events are sure to help fill your schedule.

Simp City ft. Bryson Tiller & Mario (Powered By: Leverage Events & iKon Presente)

Simp City

Las Vegas’ premier R&B music event Simp City is kicking off Labor Day weekend with Grammy-nominated singer, rapper, songwriter Bryson Tiller on Friday, Sept 3 at AREA15. The event highlights additional performances from R&B singer Mario, Ysabelle Caps and a few of the city’s most popular DJs—Jazlyn Rich, DJ Five and DJ Mell Starr. Simp City partygoers are encouraged to come prepared for a memorable night packed with singing, dancing and unadulterated hype. For more information on Simp City’s eagerly-awaited Labor Day event or to purchase tickets, visit here

Ball Dawgs & Dunkademics Present: Who’s the Best Dunker in the World?

Ball Dawgs

Rising sports media company, Ball Dawgs, and social media platform, Dunkademics, have partnered up to host one of the city’s most highly anticipated basketball events—Who’s the Best Dunker in the World? On Sept 6 at Tarkanian Basketball Academy, eight of the world’s top dunkers will battle it out on the court to receive the honor of “world’s best dunker.” The event’s lineup will feature dunkers Connor Barth, Dan Gross, Isaac White, Isaiah Rivera, Jonathan L Clark IV, Jordan Kilganon, Jordan Southerland and Tyler Currie. For more information on current and upcoming events, visit Ball Dawgs’ website. Free tickets for Who’s the Best Dunker in the World? can be found here.

Life is Beautiful

Life is Beautiful

Life is Beautiful will hold their annual music, arts and culture festival from Friday, Sept 17 to Sunday, Sept 19 in the Downtown Las Vegas area. The three-day event is stacked with noteworthy headliners including Billie Eilish, Green Day and Tame Impala with several other performances from artists like A$AP Rocky, Megan Thee Stallion, Illenium and more. Beyond LIB’s musical entertainment, the festival is also jam-packed with an array of immersive experiences from comedy shows and culinary tastings to art exhibits and guest talks featuring globally recognized leaders. Single-day and 3-day tickets are available for purchase on their site.

Nick Diaz vs Robbie Lawler

Indie Sport

Seventeen years after their last fight, UFC veterans Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler will be squaring off once again in a five-round bout on Saturday, Sept 25 at UFC 266 in the T-Mobile Arena. Diaz, who hasn’t fought since 2015, is returning to the ring as one of the most prominent fighters in UFC history. Similarly, former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler, is set to make a potential comeback after his loss to Neil Magny in Aug 2020. Eventgoers can join in on the adrenaline-fueled night by purchasing their tickets for UFC 266 here.

Day N Vegas

Day N Vegas

Presented by Goldenvoice, Day N Vegas is a three-day hip hop music festival that will be taking place on Friday, Nov 12 to Sunday, Nov 14 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. The event will showcase notable headliners this year, including rappers Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott and Tyler, The Creator with a host of other performances by artists like SZA, Doja Cat, Roddy Ricch, Lil Baby, YG and several others. General admission starts at $399 and can be purchased on their website.