Christmas is coming and Las Vegas is ready for it. Although to me the most Christmas-est of cities is New York City, no one does it like New York City. Chicago comes close though, London does a nice job I hear. However, Las Vegas has many things to do and see which puts it up there as well.
Recently on the Yo-11 Podcast we discussed things to do in Las Vegas during Christmas, and also touched on what makes Las Vegas so special during the holidays. I listed a few things that can be experienced, but not a full exhaustive list of things.
This is a full exhaustive list, so see what tickles your festive fancy. I will say my absolute favorite is the Bellagio Conservatory, and then a stroll through the Giardini Garden store which is right off the Conservatory, and then a visit to the Patisserie for a hot chocolate. To me, it doesn’t get better than that.
And now, your full exhaustive list of Christmas in Vegas things to do.
Christmas Attractions and Activities
Bellagio Conservatory Holiday Display
- Location: Bellagio Las Vegas
- Dates: November 14, 2026 – January 2, 2027
- Activity: Elaborate botanical Christmas displays, free and open 24 hours.
Glittering Lights
- Location: Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- Dates: November 6, 2026 – January 3, 2027
- Activity: Three-mile drive-through light display with approximately six million LEDs. Nightly from 5 p.m., including Christmas Day.
Enchant Christmas
- Location: Las Vegas Ballpark, Summerlin
- Dates: November 20 – December 27, 2026
- Activity: Walk-through light maze, ice-skating trail, snow slide, and Santa visits.
Magical Forest
- Location: Opportunity Village, Las Vegas
- Dates: Select nights, November 27, 2026 – January 1, 2027
- Activity: Christmas lights, rides, train rides, and miniature golf.
- Note: Closed Christmas Day.
Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden
- Location: Ethel M Chocolates, Henderson
- Dates: November 5, 2026 – January 3, 2027
- Activity: Illuminated cactus garden, nightly 5–10 p.m. Santa visits through December 23.
- Note: Closed Christmas Day.
Winter at the Terrace
- Location: Green Valley Ranch Resort, Henderson
- Dates: November 27 – December 27, 2026
- Activity: Adults-only (21+) holiday terrace with fireside seating, igloos, and hot chocolate.
Krampus & Kin
- Location: Universal Horror Unleashed, AREA15
- Dates: Select dates, November 19, 2026 – January 10, 2027
- Activity: Dark Christmas-themed horror experience.
- Note: Closed December 24–25.
Oasis Ice Rink
- Location: Fontainebleau Las Vegas
- Dates: November 18, 2026 – January 4, 2027
- Activity: Rooftop ice skating, fire pits, and seasonal festivities. Free admission to rink area; skating costs extra.
Downtown Summerlin Holiday Activities
- Location: Downtown Summerlin
- Dates: Not yet announced in the article.
- Activity: Rock Rink, holiday parade, and Santa Chalet.
Holiday Tree Lighting
- Location: The District at Green Valley Ranch, Henderson
- Date: November 21, 2026
- Activity: Christmas tree-lighting celebration.
Bellagio Fountains Holiday Music
- Location: Fountains of Bellagio
- Dates: Throughout December 2026
- Activity: Fountain performances accompanied by holiday music.
Holiday Shows and Entertainment
The Nutcracker
- Location: The Smith Center
- Dates: December 12–27, 2026
- Activity: Nevada Ballet Theatre’s Christmas ballet. Live Las Vegas Philharmonic accompaniment December 12–13.
- Note: No Christmas Day performance; December 24 is a 2 p.m. matinee.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
- Location: Michelob ULTRA Arena, Mandalay Bay
- Date: December 4, 2026
- Activity: Holiday rock concert.
A Very Barry Christmas — Barry Manilow
- Location: Westgate Las Vegas
- Dates: December 3–5, 10–12, and 17–19, 2026
- Activity: Christmas-themed concert residency.
Winterlicious — Debbie Gibson
- Location: The STRAT
- Dates: December 17–20, 2026
- Activity: Holiday music performances.
Clay Aiken
- Location: Harrah’s Las Vegas
- Date: December 23, 2026
- Activity: Holiday-season concert.
Backstreet Boys
- Location: Sphere Las Vegas
- Dates: December 26–27, 2026
- Activity: Concerts during Christmas week.
Derek Hough
- Location: Fontainebleau Las Vegas
- Date: December 29, 2026
- Activity: Dance and entertainment performance.
Special Holiday-Season Events
National Finals Rodeo (NFR)
- Location: Thomas & Mack Center
- Dates: December 3–12, 2026
- Activity: Championship rodeo, accompanied by country concerts and citywide western-themed entertainment.
Las Vegas Great Santa Run
- Location: Las Vegas (starting location to be confirmed)
- Date: December 5, 2026
- Activity: Charity 5K and one-mile run with Santa suits included in registration. Benefits Opportunity Village.
Christmas Day Performances — December 25, 2026
These shows were listed as scheduled for Christmas Day, although showtimes should be reconfirmed.
- “O” by Cirque du Soleil — Bellagio, 6:30 p.m.
- Mystère by Cirque du Soleil — Treasure Island, 6:30 p.m.
- Shin Lim — The Palazzo, time not specified.
- Blue Man Group — Luxor, time not specified.
- Tournament of Kings — Excalibur, time not specified.
- WOW – The Vegas Spectacular — Rio, 7 p.m.
Christmas Dining Specials
High Steaks Vegas
- Location: Rio Las Vegas
- Dates: December 24–25, 2026
- Activity: $99 prepaid Christmas prix fixe menu.
McCall’s Heartland Grill
- Location: The STRAT
- Dates: December 24–25, 2026
- Activity: $75 three-course Christmas menu.
Stubborn Seed
- Location: Resorts World Las Vegas
- Dates: Christmas week; exact dates not yet confirmed.
- Activity: Advertised $145 holiday prix fixe menu.
There you have it, of course things are subject to change as is everything when it comes to Las Vegas.
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