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City Cast Las Vegas

Summer’s finally here. Here's how to make the most of it.

Rob Kachelriess

 is inching its way to becoming a full-blown amusement park with the recent opening of the 

, a towering thrill ride that carries seated customers 200 feet into the sky before plunging back down to Earth. On a less stressful, but potentially messier note, AREA15 unveils the 

 on July 3. Admission includes unlimited bites at an ice cream buffet.

 is back to showcase pro-basketball’s rising stars — you know, at least until Vegas 

. Off-season tournament play unfolds July 9-19 with games inside the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on campus at UNLV. Expect to see Las Vegas native and Liberty High School grad Joshua Jefferson, who was just 

The Palms is hosting its own version of summer camp, strictly for adults, no kids allowed. Look for the 

 pop-up experience across the hallway from Scotch 80 Prime, all month long. Enjoy the throwback 70s and 80s vibes while taking part in activities (karaoke, beer pong, ghost stories, and more), while munching on treats like roast-em-yourself s’mores and a bento box of Thai spiced chicken nuggets, BBQ rib tips, fried truffle mac n’ cheese, and chipotle potato salad.

 continues a season of American-themed productions with “1776,” which debuts July 1 with performances on select dates through July 18. The show pulls off the feat of making the Continental Congress funny and exciting, set against the backdrop of the Spring Mountains with seating spread out on a grassy meadow.

 marks nine years in Las Vegas with a return to the Florentine Ballroom inside Tuscany Suites on July 11. Enjoy all the beer you can drink from some of your favorite local breweries for one price, $30.75. You can also buy a pretzel necklace and other bites.

The prices are enough to turn you off from the Strip, which is why we continue to appreciate Estiatorio Milos. Not only does the Venetian restaurant have some of the freshest seafood in the Las Vegas desert, but it also continues to serve a 

 that’s borderline-legendary among locals. The summer-long 

 menu is another good reason to visit, featuring a choice of Spritz cocktails, paired with a small dish (like salmon tartare or an octopus crostini) for $29.

Insider tips on summer events, new attractions, and ways to beat the desert heat this month.

Las Vegas in July 2026: The Ultimate Summer Guide

Your Guide to Las Vegas in July 2026

Summer’s finally here. Here's how to make the most of it in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Summer Guide

Summer Guide

It’s not hard to find adult friendly fun in Vegas, but what about the youths? Earlier this week, we spoke to Las Vegas Weekly reporter 

 to get the insider tips on where to bring the kiddos this summer. Here are the highlights:

 “IYKYK. It's kind of like a long standing Las Vegas tradition. They have an amazing lineup of different plays and musicals.”

 “Whoever created this clearly loves children and crafting [because] it's all there.”

Downtown Rocks Fremont Street Experience Concert Series

 “There are dozens of bands on this lineup throughout the summer, including The All American Rejects, Taking Back Sunday, Young the Giant, Neon Trees, Dashboard Confessional. And it's free!”

 “On Tuesdays there's family nights, so you can get the whole crew in with you. They have senior discounts, they have [student] discounts if you have your kids and they can show a photo ID, they get $5 off of their admission. It's a very affordable way to bring a bunch of people together.”

 “This is one of my favorite spots. They have over 2000 board games and an insane amount of space.”

 For that special purgatory age in Vegas where you’re not a kid, but not quite of drinking age yet. “Those emo nights are some of the most fun I've ever had at Brooklyn Bowl.”

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The Best Family-Friendly Summer Fun in Vegas

Vegas is an obvious choice if you want to experience the best in entertainment, but what if you’re ballin’ on a budget? We invited our friend Andrew Kiraly from 

 to the City Cast Las Vegas podcast to share his tips for summer fun on a budget. Here are some highlights.

Get up close and personal with performers and enjoy the gastro creations from chef Leo Herbias.

Pay five bucks at the door and play to your heart’s desire. They also have fantastic beverages to keep you in the zone.

Taking place every third Sunday of each month at the Downtown Container Park.

Andrew Kiraly says, “one of my favorite spots in town. They're kind of a thing right now for their slabby, flavorlicious, Detroit style pizza, but they actually have a really robust live music roster.”

Pop up comedy shows at secret locations around Vegas, what’s not to like? From Andrew Kiraly:

“The one I saw was actually at a circuit training gym. We saw like six comedians. It’s like 17 cents a laugh.”

This, to me, exemplifies summer fun on a budget. They have local vendors, food trucks, and entertainment.

Listen to the full interview for even more summer entertainment recommendations.

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 of the City Cast Las Vegas podcast, co-host Vogue Robinson refereed a convo between producer Layla Muhammad and co-host Dayvid Figler about 

 Part of the Downtown Rocks free concert series. "They were here last year for the When We Were Young festival, 

 (🎧). All American Rejects went to Soul Belly, I believe, and put on a great show. So it'd be great to show them some Vegas love because they showed Vegas some love."

 "It's being billed as a Lollapalooza of comedy. It has Tiffany Haddish, David Tell, Louis Black, Jim Norton, Bert Kreischer. I'm not the biggest fan of going to arenas, but I think this one's gonna be a lot of fun."

 "Mueller is a Tony Award-winning actress. She's been in 'Carousel,' 'Waitress,' and 'The Minutes,' to name a few, and will sing songs from her shows. Rudetsky is a SiriusXM host who's great on a piano and has some great stories, as well."

 This is Dayvid's pick for a family-friendly option. "It really is a great entertainment experience, and I don't think that it's age-specific. He could really get an entire crowd of people singing and grooving along. Pure charisma."

 "Probably the second biggest K-pop group in the world right now." The show will be at Allegiant Stadium, but don't think that'll make it impersonal. "There are no bad seats at a K-pop show. You're gonna have fun anywhere you sit."

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