Showtime on a Budget: How to Catch Vegas’ Best Performances for Less

With the highest quality entertainment in the world available every night, no place compares to Las Vegas. Along with the best show lineup, the destination also delivers unbeatable value for every visitor.  

Here’s how you can find deals and savings on marquee headliners and other top entertainment experiences. These tips will help uncover discounts on events, attractions and top performers, as well as guide you to some of the best free live music and show options for even more ways to save on your next trip.  

Explore Ways to Save on Show Tickets  

Great deals are readily available on some of your favorite shows in Las Vegas; you just have to know where to find them.  

Start with your hotel. Every resort has a concierge that often can advise you on the best days and times to find discounted show tickets with the most availability, especially within your host resort or sister properties. Their job is to accommodate you, so be sure to visit the concierge desk and ask what they have on offer to complement your stay! 

Ticket kiosks on the Strip can offer discounts to popular shows, often with special deals on day-of-show and weekday performances. Keep an eye out for last-minute show deals, too. The closer you are to showtime, the more you could save, depending on the day and ticket availability.  

Also, be sure to look online. There are many websites that offer discounted show tickets in Las Vegas, especially for groups. From resort websites to ticket-brokering partner sites, there is no shortage of deals and packages available on the internet. For instance, Cirque du Soleil offers special group discounts for its popular shows, like O and Mystère, making it a great option for larger parties. And always be sure it’s a reputable site before you make a purchase. 

Check Resort Websites for Special Offers 

Rio Las Vegas delivers with exclusive hotel packages and a lineup of must-see shows—all at wallet-friendly prices. Catch the legendary magic and wit of Penn & Teller, or experience the hilarious, sci-fi-inspired tease of The Empire Strips Back, a Star Wars burlesque parody that’s as bold as it is clever.  

Several resort properties also offer packages online on popular attractions, shows and activities. Find discounted room and show packages at Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, The LINQ Hotel + Experience, Flamingo Las Vegas, and Horseshoe Las Vegas, as well as savings of up to 20% on the High Roller Observation Wheel, Fly LINQ zipline and more. 

More great deals on rooms, restaurants and shows, such as Carrot Top and The Mac King Comedy Magic Show, are available at Luxor Hotel and Casino, Excalibur Hotel and Casino, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, and other MGM Resorts. Choose from premium entertainment experiences, food and beverage credits, and other enticing perks. 

Take Advantage of Vegas’ Free Entertainment Options 

There’s no better price than free, and Las Vegas offers plenty of no-cost entertainment for everyone to enjoy. In Downtown Las Vegas, catch live music nightly beginning at 6 p.m. on the Fremont Street Experience outdoor stages. During the summer months, the annual Downtown Rocks Free Concert Series features some of the biggest musical acts performing complimentary shows. 

For more live music without opening your wallet, head to Harrah’s Las Vegas and enjoy an outdoor party at Carnaval Court. This festival atmosphere right on the Strip also includes live DJs, flair bartenders, and more. 

Ready to dance? Enjoy a mix of traditional Irish music, jigs and classic sing-alongs as part of the free nightly festivities at Nine Fine Irishmen inside New York-New York Hotel & Casino. This vintage pub was built in Ireland and shipped to Las Vegas, and features signature dishes made of the freshest Irish ingredients with tasty stouts, ales, lagers and other spirits. 

And for free entertainment that’s always a cut above, visit The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Every evening, slip behind a hidden door into a lively speakeasy reflective of the Prohibition era, where you’ll enjoy live music while sipping on an extensive collection of whiskey offerings. 

More Free Production Shows and Lounge Acts 

Looking to relax, kick back and just sip on a cocktail or two? Free lounge acts are available inside resorts throughout the destination, including live bands on the Le Cabaret Lounge stage at Paris Las Vegas, and a mix of live acts and DJ performances every night at the Juliet Cocktail Room inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. You can also catch free nightly performances at Ole Red Las Vegas, where live country music and a high-energy atmosphere bring a Nashville vibe to the heart of the city—complete with stunning rooftop views of the Las Vegas Strip. 

For an all-ages, family-friendly option, step under the big top and catch the free circus acts daily inside Circus Circus Las Vegas. See clowns, jugglers, trapeze artists and aerial dancers beginning at 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11:30 a.m. Friday through Sunday.  

Affordable Shows with High-End Production Value  

Las Vegas has the best entertainment value for your dollar. Several of the world’s top performers have resident shows that are affordable and will leave you wanting more. 

America’s Got Talent (AGT) winners, like singer/ventriloquist Terry Fator (The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower) and magicians Mat Franco (The LINQ Hotel + Experience) and Shin Lim (The Venetian Resort Las Vegas), have affordable resident shows in Las Vegas.  

For even more options, check out V Theater, where tickets start as low as $30. The theater offers a wide variety of shows, including Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, a family-friendly performance featuring talented rescue animals performing tricks and hilarious routines; V – The Ultimate Variety Show, which blends comedy, acrobatics, and incredible acts. With such a diverse lineup, there’s something for everyone at an unbeatable price. 

You can also see fellow top AGT act like the comedy magic of Piff the Magic Dragon at Flamingo Las Vegas or America’s Best Dance Crew the Jabbawockeez  at MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. 

Once you’ve secured tickets to your favorite shows, check out some other helpful Las Vegas budget hacks. And after the sun sets, see how you can own the night with our suggestions on how to experience Vegas after dark.