Las Vegas Joints
There are all kinds of music venues in Las Vegas and tons of concerts every month. Here are some places to see your favorite bands:
The Joint - Inside the Hardrock, it's an intimate setting hosting some of the most acclaimed artists.
House of Blues - A popular venue inside Mandalay with a wide range of artists.
MGM Grand Garden Arena - Hosts everything from concerts to boxing.
Thomas and Mack Center - A very large stadium and home of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels hosts everything from concerts to Rodeos.
Sam Boyd Stadium- An outdoor stadium that can seat as many as 32,000. It hosts some of the largest concerts.
Cox Pavilion- Next door to the Thomas and Mack, this is a smaller venue and hosts NBA summer league along with smaller concerts.
Theatre for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood - Seating 7,000, it is the only theatre of its kind in the US. It hosts a variety of events from stand-up comedians to concerts.
Orleans Showroom- Known for a great sound system and seating that ensures everyone has a great view.
Las Vegas Hilton Theatre - Has a giant stage and clear acoustics. 1,700 seats and all very close to the stage.
Fremont Street Experience Stages - Two separate outdoor stages beneath the Viva Vision canopy host free concerts every week.
Hollywood Theatre - Much smaller than the MGM Grand Garden Arena, it hosts more intimate and up-close concerts within the MGM Grand.
Flamingo Showroom - Draws smaller names in the music industry but offers table seating and a great atmosphere.
Encore Theatre - At the Encore next to the Wynn, hosts some big names in a close setting.
Tropicana Theatre - Inside the Tropicana, this theatre hosts occasional concerts with a combination of booth and theatre seating for fans.
Treasure Island Theatre - This is the home of Cirque Du Soleil's Mystere, however on the weeks Mystere is dark the state-of-the-art theatre hosts various musicians, comedians, and performers.
The Lounge - Inside the Palms, this showroom keeps all the action close even allowing musicians to mix with the crowd.
Le Theatre Des Arts - Inside the Paris, this is home for ongoing shows such as Berry Manilow, but also hosts headline artists on occasion.
Crowne Theatre - Located inside the Rio, this small venue hosts many bands past and present.
And there are dozens of smaller venues throughout Las Vegas, not to mention every casino has at least one house band playing nightly and stages all sorts where more well-known artists will play from time to time.