Vegas Shows In August 2026

Top Headliners and Residency Shows

1. AC/DC Power Up Tour

Vegas opens August at full voltage. AC/DC storm Allegiant Stadium on August 1 with a wall of Marshall amps and the unmistakable clang of Hells Bell. At 71, Angus Young is still sprinting the length of the catwalk, proving blues-driven rock doesn’t age — it amplifies. The Pretty Reckless joins as opener, cementing this as the loudest night of the year on the South Strip.

Spotlight Insight: For easiest access, stay South Strip — Luxor, Delano, or Mandalay Bay — and walk the Hacienda Bridge to skip rideshare gridlock.

2. Kelly Clarkson Studio Sessions at The Colosseum

Kelly Clarkson’s stripped-back Studio Sessions residency continues to sell out its intimate runs. With the band set up in-the-round, the show feels like a cross between a talk show taping and a full concert — complete with nightly Kellyoke requests.

Booking Tip: Fridays (Aug 7 & 14) show the lowest standard-seating inventory. Mid-month Friday tickets typically price 12–18% below Saturday VIP tiers.

3. Scorpions Coming Home: 60th Anniversary Residency

Six decades of riffs take over Planet Hollywood as the Scorpions mark their 60th anniversary. The “Coming Home” production blends archival footage, Buckcherry as opener, and a new LED stage that visually tracks the band’s evolution from Hanover basements to global stadiums.

4. Guns N’ Roses World Tour 2026

Guns N’ Roses close out August with a 3-hour blowout on August 22, joined by The Black Crowes. Expect deep cuts from the Hard Skool sessions woven between the anthems — plus a production scaled for Allegiant’s 65,000 seats.

5. Marc Anthony & Barry Manilow

On the other end of the spectrum, Marc Anthony lights up the brand-new Fontainebleau on August 1 with Latin flair, while Barry Manilow extends his Westgate run through every weekend of the month — a masterclass in classic showmanship that continues to fill the house 50 years after Mandy.

Best Shows by Category

Cirque du Soleil Shows

August is peak season for Cirque du Soleil as families flock to the Strip before school resumes. Every show runs at near capacity — and each offers the perfect reprieve from the 105°F desert.

• “O” – Bellagio: The gold standard of Vegas spectacle. A 1.5-million-gallon pool transforms into a stage where acrobats, divers, and synchronized swimmers merge water and choreography into art. Shows Wed–Sun at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

• KÀ – MGM Grand: Trending Up: Interest in KÀ is up 9% this month as visitors gravitate toward its cinematic fight sequences and rotating vertical stage. The “battle in the sky” set piece remains one of the Strip’s engineering marvels.

• Mystère – Treasure Island: The most family-friendly Cirque, filled with comic interludes and color-saturated visuals that delight younger audiences.

• Michael Jackson ONE – Mandalay Bay: Sill the highest-rated Cirque show for choreography lovers. “Thriller” and “Smooth Criminal” deliver the most electric 10 minutes on the Strip.

• Mad Apple – New York-New Yor: For adults who want acrobatics with attitude. Hosted by a stand-up comedian, Mad Apple blurs circus and nightlife into a single, high-energy package.

Comedy Shows

Comedy thrives in August’s late nights when the Strip finally cools below 90°F.

• Max Amini (Aug 1, Encore Theater) opens the month with razor-sharp cultural improv and crowd work that lands equally with tourists and locals.
• Sebastian Maniscalco is rumored for surprise drop-ins at the Wynn — part of his warm-up circuit before fall arenas.
• For nightly rotation, L.A. Comedy Club at The STRAT remains a dependable, high-value stop for North Strip visitors, featuring “Best of the West” showcases at 8 p.m.
• Down south, Comedy Cellar and Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club continue to book national touring acts for intimate rooms that feel like a Vegas secret.

Magic Shows

Las Vegas magic keeps its cool under theater lights while the sidewalks shimmer.

• David Copperfield at MGM Grand: Still the benchmark for illusion. Mid-week 7 p.m. performances often offer the best value-tier seating.
• Shin Lim: Limitless at Venetian Theatre: For purists who prefer sleight-of-hand to explosions. Lim’s card artistry paired with Colin Cloud’s psychological flair ranks consistently top-three on TripAdvisor.
• Penn & Teller at Rio A cerebral mix of science, skepticism, and surprise — and still the only Vegas headliners who personally meet the entire audience post-show.

Adult & Burlesque Shows

The Strip truly wakes up after dark in August.

Absinthe – Caesars Palace remains the city’s highest-rated adult show, performed in a climate-controlled spiegeltent that keeps the summer air at bay.

Spotlight Insight: Late-night (10 p.m. and midnight) performances see a booking surge once temperatures drop below 90°F — ideal for night-owls skipping the dinner crowd.

Magic Mike Live – SAHARA keeps the choreography tight and atmosphere playful, while Dita Von Teese returns for select couture burlesque nights at Voltaire at The Venetian.

Family-Friendly Shows

Even in the August heat, Vegas stays family-ready — especially indoors.

• The Wizard of Oz Immersive Film Experience – The Sphere: The 16K screen and haptic seats turn matinee hours into a sensory escape.

Weather Strategy: Book the 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. screenings for the best mid-day cooldown between sightseeing stops.

• Popovich Comedy Pet Theater – Planet Hollywood: High-value, family-friendly fun built around trained cats, dogs, and slapstick routines. A great alternative for families with kids under 8 who may find the Cirque shows overwhelming.

• Mystère also remains a dependable pick for all-ages audiences seeking Cirque spectacle in a shorter runtime.

August Show Dates With Most and Least Options

August looks different from previous summer months in one key way: the calendar never reaches true “peak” density. Instead of swinging between light and very heavy nights, the month alternates between slower and moderate days. This can be an advantage for visitors who don’t need maximum variety every night and would rather enjoy a more predictable planning experience. Some travelers prefer having dozens of options; others appreciate a slightly tighter lineup that makes choosing easier and can sometimes come with better pricing.

Across the month, daily show counts generally ranged from about 42 to 50, with no dates reaching the higher-volume thresholds seen earlier in the year.

Slower days

These dates indicate roughly 42–45 shows and tend to suit visitors who value simplicity and are comfortable choosing from a smaller but still substantial set of evening options.

• 📅 August 2 (Sun)
• 📅 August 4 (Tue)
• 📅 August 6 (Thu)
• 📅 August 9 (Sun)
• 📅 August 11 (Tue)
• 📅 August 13 (Thu)
• 📅 August 16 (Sun)
• 📅 August 18 (Tue)
• 📅 August 20 (Thu)
• 📅 August 23 (Sun)
• 📅 August 25 (Tue)
• 📅 August 27 (Thu)
• 📅 August 30 (Sun)

Moderate days

All remaining August dates fall into a consistent middle tier, typically around 48–50 shows per night. These include:

• 📅 August 1 (Sat)
• 📅 August 3 (Mon)
• 📅 August 5 (Wed)
• 📅 August 7 (Fri)
• 📅 August 8 (Sat)
• 📅 August 10 (Mon)
• 📅 August 12 (Wed)
• 📅 August 14 (Fri)
• 📅 August 15 (Sat)
• 📅 August 17 (Mon)
• 📅 August 19 (Wed)
• 📅 August 21 (Fri)
• 📅 August 22 (Sat)
• 📅 August 24 (Mon)
• 📅 August 26 (Wed)
• 📅 August 28 (Fri)
• 📅 August 29 (Sat)
• 📅 August 31 (Mon)

August Dark Weeks

Even in a quieter month, maintenance windows and dark days can matter for travelers focused on a specific production. August includes a few targeted pauses — mainly late in the month — rather than widespread disruptions.

Cirque du Soleil

The most relevant interruptions fall late in the month, with “O” dark from August 23–25 and Awakening entering maintenance starting August 31. Outside of those dates, most changes are limited to standard weekly dark days.

“O” (Bellagio)

• Weekly Dark Days: Monday & Tuesday
• August Dark Dates: August 23–25

Mystère (Treasure Island)

• Weekly Dark Days: Wednesday & Thursday
• August Status: Running as normal

KÀ (MGM Grand)

• Weekly Dark Days: Thursday & Friday
• August Status: Running as normal

MJ ONE (Mandalay Bay)

• Weekly Dark Days: Tuesday & Wednesday
• August Status: Running as normal

Mad Apple (New York-New York)

• Weekly Dark Days: Sunday & Monday
• August Status: Running as normal

Production & Variety Shows

Awakening (Wynn Las Vegas)

• Weekly Dark Days: Wednesday & Thursday
• August Dark Dates: August 31 – September 8

Jabbawockeez (MGM Grand)

• Weekly Dark Days: Tuesday & Wednesday
• August Status: Running as normal

Tournament of Kings (Excalibur)

• Weekly Dark Day: Tuesday
• August Status: Running as normal

Blue Man Group (Luxor)

• August Status: Running as normal

Magic & Variety Specials

David Copperfield (MGM Grand)

• August Status: No August dark period listed.

Penn & Teller (Rio)

• Weekly Dark Days: Tuesday & Wednesday
• August Status: No August break listed.

Where To See Shows In August

In August’s demand concentrates briefly, then disperses. This pattern makes mid-to-late August especially appealing for visitors staying outside convention-adjacent areas and prioritizing flexibility.

• Week 1 draws activity toward the North Strip and Convention Center corridor, driven by DEF CON.
  
• Weeks 2–4 see demand spread evenly across the Strip, with no single zone dominating evening traffic.
  
• Late August allows easier movement between venues, without needing to plan around crowded corridors.