Neon City Festival: Downtown Vegas's Ultimate Music & Culinary Experience

Photo byNeon City Festival

The Entertainment Capital of the World is about to get more entertaining.

The inaugural Neon City Festival (NCF)—a first-of-its-kind music and culinary event—will take over the streets of downtown Las Vegas from November 22 to 24, 2024.

Reminiscent of Las Vegas’ most prolific festivals and entertainment moments, Neon City Festival is free for guests of all ages and will feature headlining talent across multiple musical genres, local food & beverage vendors, art shows, fireworks and much more.

Described as a festival without fences, the event will transform downtown Las Vegas into a sprawling, open-air playground. It will span the world-famous Fremont Street Experience and eclectic destinations within the Arts District, all the way down Las Vegas Blvd. to The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower.

Created by downtown Las Vegas casino owner Derek Stevens—with support from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA)—and overseen by appointed Neon City Festival CEO Jeff Victor, the event was conceived to show appreciation for Las Vegas locals and visitors alike.

This particular weekend in Las Vegas is set to be exceptionally busy, so we wanted to create a major event that appeals to various ages and demographics. During the Neon City Festival, no matter where you are, your senses will be on overdrive. Whether it’s a mind-blowing performance from your favorite artists, incredible food or even a fireworks show, you’ll be captivated at every turn. We’re grateful to the Neon City Festival’s founding partners in downtown Las Vegas and the city of Las Vegas for their collaboration in bringing this vision to life. -Neon City Festival CEO Jeff Victor

Neon City Festival Highlights include:

• A diverse range of headlining talent playing across multiple stages downtown, including Fremont Street Experience’s three stages and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
• Food and drink specials from local Las Vegas restaurants and bars
• Captivating moments such as laser art shows, strolling entertainment and a special 3D-motion graphic show on “Viva Vision,” the world’s largest LED canopy screen
• Citywide entertainment featuring block parties, pop-up performances, street festivals and surprises from beloved downtown attractions

Las Vegas has consistently proven itself an excellent destination for festivals of all sizes and types, whether centered around food, music, culture and more. Neon City Festival allows us to tap into NCF’s founding partners’ incredible offerings and combine them for the ultimate party weekend, featuring top-of-the-line entertainment and surprises. We can’t wait to kick off year one and, ideally, turn this into an annual event. - Derek Stevens

Neon City Festival’s founding partners include Stevens (Circa Resort & Casino, Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, the D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center), the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), Boyd Corp. (Fremont Hotel & Casino, California Hotel Casino, Main Street Station), Terry Caudill (Binion’s Gambling Hall and 4 Queens Hotel & Casino), Chris Latil (Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino), Jonathan Jossel (Plaza Hotel & Casino), Blake Sartini (The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower), Joe Woody (El Cortez Hotel & Casino) and Eric Buksa (Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino).

The city of Las Vegas is coming together for a community-focused event for the good of the neighborhood. No one does events better than Las Vegas, and we are thrilled to introduce this new, free live entertainment and culinary experience to locals and tourists. - Andrew Simon, President and CEO of Fremont Street Experience

Headlining talent will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, visit Neon City Festival | Music & Culinary Experience | Downtown Las Vegas.

About The Neon City Festival

Neon City Festival is a first-of-its-kind, free, all-ages celebration to transform Downtown Las Vegas from November 22-24. This unique event turns the heart of Vegas into a sprawling, open-air playground with no fences, allowing attendees to wander through a captivating mix of performances, including thrilling live shows, epic fireworks, dazzling laser spectacles, and cutting-edge art exhibits.

For more information, visit Neon City Festival | Music & Culinary Experience | Downtown Las Vegas.

***

Douglas Pilarski is an award-winning writer & journalist based on the West Coast. He writes about luxury goods, exotic cars, horology, tech, food, lifestyle, equestrian and rodeo, and millionaire travel.

You’re welcome to share your thoughts or tell me your story. Please email me here. dp1@sawyertms.com

Copyright © 2024 Sawyer TMS. All rights reserved.

N.B. This article is for information purposes only unless otherwise noted.