This post covers some of the best activities to enjoy in Las Vegas throughout the month of July, including a variety of free, family-friendly, and nighttime events in 2024.
We also have a post on the weather in July.
TOP 10 ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES IN JULY
The following list includes several attractions, events, and activities for audiences of all ages.
Some of them are included at no extra cost with at least one Las Vegas tourist pass, and you might want to consider using one of these services to save money.
For more ideas of what to do this month, see our posts on:
- Things to Do in Vegas (any time of year)
- Tourist Attraction Passes
- Hop on Hop off Bus Tours
- Las Vegas Shows You Can See
1. Go to a Concert
This July you can catch a show by many of the most popular performers in the world!
Many of them put on several concerts when they are in town.
Concerts
- Lady Gaga | July 3, 5, 6
- Garth Brooks | July 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13
- Rod Stewart | July 24, 26, 27
There are also concerts by:
- blink-182
- New Edition
- Dead & Company
- Aventura
- Katy Perry
- and more!
Find tickets to these and other concerts in Las Vegas in July.
Music Festivals
2. Enjoy Comedy
No matter when you decide to visit Las Vegas, chances are there will be multiple famous or well-known comedians performing stand-up.
If you’re in need of a good laugh, consider going to see one of the following comics this July.
Comedians
- David Spade | July 19, 20
- Jeff Dunham | July 21
Prop Comedians
- Tape Face
- Carrot Top
- Terry Fator
Search here for tickets to these and other funny people appearing in June.
Comedy Clubs
For even more performers, check this list of stand-up comedy shows in Las Vegas during July.
3. Attend a Magic Show
Several of the most famous magicians in the world call Las Vegas their home, and they frequently perform in this city throughout the year.
You can expect several opportunities to see either death-defying stunts or shocking magic tricks this July.
Click here for Magic Show tickets to the following magicians.
- David Copperfield
- Penn & Teller
- Chris Angel
- Shin Lim
- Jen Kramer
- Masters of Magic Show
- and more!
Our post on 31 Shows You Can See in Las Vegas might be interesting to scan through as well.
If you’re looking for even more opportunities to experience the unbelievable, check out this list of magic shows in Las Vegas during July.
4. See Theatrical Performance
If you’re interested in a theatrical experience, you can almost always rely on Cirque du Soleil to host several shows in Las Vegas each month.
You'll also find some other plays and stage shows to keep your interest.
Cirque de Soleil
- O | A young boy goes on an adventure that sends him to a magical realm.
- Michael Jackson ONE | acrobatics, dance, and visuals that reflect Michael Jackson's showmanship
- The Beatles LOVE | a Grammy award-winning psychedelic acrobatic journey through the 60s set to Beatles music
- Mad Apple | Acrobats, dancers, comedians, magicians, and others give you a snapshot of night in New York
- Ka | Rotating stages, aerial performances, and acrobatics around the story of royal twins separated at youth trying to reunite
Tickets to the Cirque du Soleil shows can be found here.*
Variety Acts/Shows
- Absinthe | This adults-only show is a mix of cabaret, humor, and acrobatics, all taking place on a circular stage
- Awakening | A myth-like love story with fantasy creatures, many types of dance, haute-couture costumes, 3D sound, and more
- Blue Man Group | Instrumental music, art, and comedy, all performed by wordless blue-faced neon-lit men
- iLuminate | Amazing choreography performed by dancers wearing LED suits while lighting effects dance across the room
- V: The Ultimate Variety Show | High-energy stunts and performances with comedy, magic, and spectacle
For even more ideas, check this list of theatrical shows in Las Vegas to see what else is happening this June
*Our post here tells you how to save money on tickets to Cirque du Soleil O but it actually applies to any of the shows.
TIP: Some of these shows are included for free with at least one Las Vegas tourist pass!
5. Save Money With a Tourist Pass
If you’re planning to see and do as much as possible while visiting Las Vegas, a tourist pass might be one of the best ways to save money on various activities of interest.
There are a few different types of passes, but the basic idea is that you’ll be paying a set price for multiple attractions.
Using these services, you can usually save up to 50% or more off general admission prices.
Here are just a few of the activities included with the Go City Las Vegas pass:
- Blue Man Group |
$165 - The Beatles: LOVE |
$157 - Las Vegas Helicopter Tour |
$149 - Grand Canyon Tour |
$119 - Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour |
$53 - Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. |
$42 - Hoover Dam Highlights Tour |
$55 - Madame Tussauds |
$37 - Legends in Concert |
$84 - And more!
If you’re interested in enjoying any of these tours, attractions, or live shows, make sure to read our post covering Las Vegas tourist passes for more details.
6. Attend a Sporting Event
There will be several opportunities to catch live sports in Las Vegas in July.
Baseball
Soccer
- Las Vegas Lights FC | no home games this month
Women’s Basketball
Check this list of sporting events in Las Vegas to see everything taking place this month.
7. Play at the Pinball Hall of Fame
It costs nothing to enter this pinball machine museum which is 10,000 square feet of restored pinball machines. Do bring quarters if you plan on playing the machines.
You can enjoy your pinball, even more, knowing that proceeds from gameplay and the candy machines are donated to the Salvation Army
The Pinball Hall of Fame is open from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm every day. Needless to say, this is an ideal place to bring the kids.
It is also a fun place to pass the evening! To find more nightlife suggestions, see our post on things to do at night in Las Vegas.
8. Take a Bus Tour
See a lot in a shorter amount of time from the comfort of an air-conditioned bus.
Hop-on-hop-off bus tours allow you to get on and off the bus whenever you want to see more of any of the sites along the route.
Big Bus Tours is the main bus tour company in Las Vegas and the only company that provides live commentary during the tour.
There are other types of bus tours available, like night bus tours, and themed tours like a Pawn Stars Bus Tour and a Mob Bus Tour.
Read about the many choices from our post on Las Vegas bus tours.
9. Celebrate Independence Day
July 4th is one of the most important holidays in the United States, and most people celebrate with fireworks, BBQs, and other fun family activities.
That said, it’s important to note that fireworks are actually illegal in Las Vegas, so if you want to enjoy this type of activity, you’ll have to go to a special event where fireworks have been permitted.
Here are a few options to consider:
- Lake Las Vegas Fireworks Show
- Plaza Hotel & Casino Independence Day Party
- Station Casinos (Red Rock Resort/Green Valley Ranch)
- Even more events
For a list of pools with 4th of July activities, visit here.
In addition to these options, the LINQ Promenade hosts a variety of special activities on July 4th including a parade, an open-air fair, live music, balloon artists, face painters, and more.
Don’t forget the LINQ High Roller Observation Wheel is included with some tourist passes!
10. Attend a Dive-In Movie at The Cosmopolitan
While drive-in movies are becoming popular once again following the pandemic, Las Vegas is home to an entirely different kind of communal movie viewing experience: The Dive-In!
Throughout the summer, The Cosmopolitan hosts a movie night by their pool each week, giving visitors the chance to enjoy a popular film while keeping cool in the pool.
Here are the movies playing in July 2023:
- Top Gun: Maverick | July 3rd
- Crazy Rich Asians | July 10th
- Jurassic World Dominion | July 17th
- Moana | July 24th
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | July 31st
Tickets start at just $15 and you don’t need a room at the hotel to enjoy this activity.
Purchase tickets or learn more.
11. Experience the Sphere
The recently opened $1.2 billion MSG Sphere is the world's largest spherical structure.
Concerts, sporting events, films, and award shows will take place at the venue, which has enough room for up to 25,000 people!
What's impressive at first glance are the millions of LEDs covering the outside of the building.
Inside, it's just as impressive, with a stunning and even changing backdrop to the performers on the stage.
The immersive Darren Aronofsky film, Postcard from Earth, is shown on a screen that's the size of four football fields.
Note that visitors to the Sphere have discussed the steepness of the seating but have said that those afraid of heights will soon feel comfortable.
Visit the Sphere website for a list of shows and more information.
12. Attend the First Friday Festival
On July 5, Las Vegas will be celebrating its First Friday Festival.
This event focuses on the work of local artists such as painters, photographers, jewelers, and more.
This festival will take place in the Downtown Arts District on 1st Street.
There will be more than 80 venues and 50 outdoor artists providing fun activities and attractions.
The best part about this activity is that it's entirely free! All you have to do is show up and have fun. This is a great way to see the artistic vision of Las Vegas artists.
Check in with the First Friday Foundation to find out whether or not plans have changed before heading out.
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