Is this event free to attend?

Yes, attendance to this festival is completely free.

Where is the event located?

This open format festival will extend as far south as The STRAT, as far west as the Plaza Hotel & Casino, as far north as the Mob Museum, and as far east as East Fremont Street.

What is the age restrictions for this event?

Neon City Festival is an all-ages experience. All ages are welcome to attend, but please note that this event is in Downtown Las Vegas, and some properties may have a 21+ entry requirement.

How can I learn more about the festival?

Be the first to know more by filling out the general inquiry form located on the homepage.

Where can vendors inquire about participating?

We are looking for vendors for art installations, food vendors, and more. Fill out an inquiry form located here and our team will be happy to assist.

What are the festival hours?

Neon City Festival is an open format layout that comes alive each night with exciting activities and performances starting at 5pm.

What kind of experiences can I look forward to at this festival?

This event will feature a variety of activities including live art, custom mind-blowing 3D motion graphics on Viva Vision (the longest screen on the planet), live entertainment,  social media photo moments, choreographed drone shows, fireworks, and more.

Where will the live entertainment be located within the festival?

This festival will feature various artists across different locations including on the Main Street, 1st Street, 3rd Street, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, and Casino Street Stages.

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Date & Time:

Dates: November 22-24, 2024

Times: 1pm – 11:30pm

Entry Points: 

Entrance and exit to the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC): 

  • 3rd and Carson

Entry points and exits to the Fremont Street Experience (FSE): 

  • All hotels & casinos connected to the canopy
  • Main Street & Fremont Street Experience
  • 1st Street & Fremont Street Experience
  • Casino Center & Fremont Street Experience
  • 3rd Street & Fremont Street Experience 
  • 3rd Street North between Fremont Street Experience and Ogden
  • 4th Street & Fremont Street Experience (near The D)

Children under the age of 18 must be escorted by an adult.

Guests are subject to ID verification at the bars for purchase of alcoholic drinks.

Stages: 

  • 200 S 3rd St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
    • DLVEC Stage
  • 100-128 N 1st St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
    • Main Street Stage
    • 1st Street Stage 
    • 3rd Street Stage 

Culinary: 

  • Omaha Steaks Culinary Experience (located at DLVEC) 
  • Electric Eats at The Lott (3rd street between E Carson and E Bridger)
  • Food Trucks at Casino Center (North and South sides of Viva Vision) 

Pop-Ups: 

  • Neon Tailgate (located on 3rd Street, North of the Fremont Street Experience) 
  • Area15 (located on 3rd Street South, east of the DLVEC)
  • Neon Market (located at DLVEC)
  • Swan Dive (1301 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104)

Safety: 

    • Metal Detectors: All patrons will pass through metal detectors and bags will be searched. No storage of prohibited items is available at the venue.  
      • Downtown Las Vegas Events Center 
      • 3rd St. Stage on the Fremont Street Experience 
    • Approved Bags: All bags will be searched.
      • Small bags no larger than 14″ x 14″ permitted
      • Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags and doesn’t exceed 12” x 6” x 12” 
      • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags 
      • Small clutch bags (max 4.5” x 6.5”) 
  • Prohibited Items:
      • Illegal substances/paraphernalia
      • Weapons (real or fake) 
      • Outside food or beverages
      • Strollers/Wagons/Chairs
      • Coolers
      • Costume Masks
      • Club Colors 
      • Glass/Aluminum Containers
      • Amplified Sounds (bullhorns/radios) 
      • Pets/animals
      • Smoking Marijuana in Public
      • Bad Vibes 
  • Acceptable Items: 
    • E-cigs/Vapes/Cigarettes
    • Non-professional Cameras
    • Festival Attire
    • Portable phone charger 
    • Hand Sanitizer
    • Good Vibes
    • Totems and other such items may be permitted and will be considered on an individual basis with caveats for overall safety concerns.

Medical Support:

  • Medical stations are located throughout the festival grounds with directional signage on the canopy:
    • East side near Party Deck in the DLVEC venue
    • East side near 3rd & Bridger 
    • Behind the 1st Street Stage
    • Behind the 3rd Street Stage
    • 3rd North between Fremont Street Experience and Ogden
  • Security and local law enforcement will be on-site, with venue staff available to call security or medical teams as needed.
  • FSE – report any suspicious activity or items that need security attention to  725-271-6932 by call or text.
  • DLVEC – report any suspicious activity or items that need security attention to 702-449-2237 by call or text.

Emergency Protocols:

  • In an emergency, the Viva Vision canopy & DLVEC stage will illuminate with more information.
  • Please listen to directions via announcement and/or directions from Security and First Responders.
  • Emergency exits are marked with signage and orange flags.
  • Respond appropriately by running, hiding, or fighting depending on the emergency.

Transportation:

  • Parking Locations: 
      • Parking is available at all founding casino properties 
      • Garage Mahal (8 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 99101)
      • Fremont Street Experience Parking Garage (4th Street & Fremont Street)
  • Rideshare Locations: 
    • Fremont Street Experience (1st Street & Ogden)
    • El Cortez Lot (600 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 90101) 
    • Downtown Loop
      • The Arts District – Art Way and Boulder Avenue
      • Fremont East Entertainment District – Sixth Street, North of Fremont Street
      • Mob Museum – Stewart Avenue, West of Third Street
      • The Strat hotel-casino – 2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
      • Circa hotel-casino – First Street, North of Ogden Avenue
      • DLVEC – EB Carson after Casino Center

Road Closures:

  • Casino Center (between Carson and Ogden)
  • 4th Street (western lane only, from Carson to Ogden)
  • 3rd Street between Carson and Bridger 
  • Bridger between 3rd and Casino Center 

Merchandise: available inside select partner properties

  • Circa Resort & Casino
  • the D Las Vegas
  • Golden Gate Hotel & Casino
  • Fremont Hotel & Casino
  • California Hotel & Casino
  • Main Street Station
  • Binion’s Gambling Hall
  • 4 Queens Hotel & Casino
  • The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower
  • El Cortez Hotel & Casino
  • Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino