Whether you’re visiting Vegas on your own, with your partner, or with your whole squad in tow, you’ll want to know which hot spots, exciting attractions and community gatherings to visit. Las Vegas is an extremely welcoming environment, so get to planning your next perfect inclusive weekend.
Stay in Style
Every hotel has its own luxurious amenities built in, but a few go over the top to showcase their LGBTQ+ friendliness. Why not stay mere steps from all the action at Park MGM Las Vegas, where LGBTQ+ community icons like Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin have headlined residencies at Dolby Live. Check into Circa Resort & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas and surround yourself with amazing amenities, including the elegant Legacy Club and massive Stadium Swim pool amphitheater. A visit to Wynn Las Vegas or Encore at Wynn Las Vegas always offers luxurious amenities and access to some of the best shows and restaurants in town. Caesars Palace takes pride in LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Whether planning a wedding or simply looking for a luxurious stay, Vegas is always a good move.
Divine Dining
When you want to enjoy a meal that exudes attitude, head to the Drag Party Brunch at Queen Las Vegas. Enjoy dazzling drag performances, interactive games, and a vibrant atmosphere alongside delicious brunch dishes and bottomless mimosas. Perfect for celebrating in style!
Stop off at Border Grill at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino to try the spicy and vivacious flavors of renowned lesbian chef and restaurateur, Susan Feniger, and her business partner, Mary Sue Milliken. Then end the night dining at vocal ally and heralded chef, Giada De Laurentiis’ namesake restaurant at The Cromwell Las Vegas to finish off your culinary tour!
Over the Top Entertainment
In Vegas, entertainment is king (and queen), and there are so many exciting shows to prove it. Some of America’s most celebrated drag queens serve fierce looks almost nightly at the Flamingo Las Vegas, as RuPaul’s Drag Race: Live! features glamazon alumni from the Emmy Award-winning reality series. Head over to Excalibur Hotel and Casino to see the hottest Aussie hunks in Thunder From Down Under, or turn the heat up at SAHARA Las Vegas with the gorgeous men of MAGIC MIKE LIVE. And if you’re looking for some out-of-the-box entertainment, catch the wild and outlandish acts of ABSINTHE by Spiegelworld at Caesars Palace.
Unforgettable Nightlife
Both on and off the Strip, Las Vegas is a nightlife hub, so is it really any surprise that the LGBTQ+ community offerings are equally noteworthy? Just off the main drag, on Paradise Road, the lovingly coined Fruit Loop is home to several gay bars and nightclubs including Piranha Nightclub and QUADZ. Head off-Strip to The Garage to take advantage of its great happy hour and lively late-night scene. Break all the rules with a visit to The Shag Room at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, where cocktails are serious business, or make your way to Velveteen Rabbit, a magical craft cocktail bar in the Downtown Las Vegas. No fabulous evening is complete without dancing under the chandeliers, or simply hanging out at The Chandelier inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
Annual Events
Las Vegas is a year-round playground offering annual events that attract visitors from all around the world. So, whenever you prefer to visit, you’ll find many LGBTQ+-focused events that you won’t want to miss.
Leading up to Las Vegas PRIDE is the House of Vegas Pride Festival. Taking place in August, this urban Pride event celebrates LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment with several happenings. From pool parties and nightlife to a basketball tournament and a music festival, there’s so much to soak in at this celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment.
While most Pride festivals take place during National Pride Month in June, Las Vegas PRIDE keeps the party going in October during National Coming Out Day weekend. The fantastic nighttime PRIDE Parade opens the weekend of celebration with a spectacular procession down Fourth Street in Downtown Las Vegas. The community-focused PRIDE Festival continues the revelry the next day with performances, vendors, food and drink, and more.
The largest LGBTQ+ sporting event in the world takes place each January in Las Vegas, as the Sin City Classic brings more than 8,000 athletes to the destination to compete in 30 events across 24 different sports. The tournament, typically held during Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend, is a fun weekend of competition complete with social events, allowing athletes and fans to connect over the course of the four-day sports festival. And if sports aren't your thing, don't worry.
This is just a taste of some of the adventure that awaits you. There’s no wrong way to spend a weekend in Las Vegas.