Top Things to Do in Las Vegas in August

Image: The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo via f11photo / iStock / Getty Images Plus)
Image: The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo via f11photo / iStock / Getty Images Plus)
by MGM Resorts Blog
Last updated:: 8:00 AM ET, Mon August 6, 2018

Explore the best in entertainment in Las Vegas here at MGM Resorts.

This August, the action is really heating up. Pool season is in full swing so reserve a cabana or lounge poolside. While you're staying here, be sure to catch all the high-flying action of our WNBA team, the Las Vegas Aces.

Self-indulge and savor dishes curated by world-famous celebrity chefs, be enthralled by shows that keep you at the edge of your seat, and dance the night away with unparalleled nightlife. Cheers to the ultimate summer getaway!

Entertainment

Legendary singer, songwriter, musician & producer Stevie Wonder will bring The Stevie Wonder Song Party: A Celebration of Life, Love & Music to the beautiful Park Theater with numerous dates this month beginning August 3.

Avenged Sevenfold will be bringing the End of the World Tour to T-Mobile Arena on August 17, along with Prophets of Rage. Bring your blanket, sit on the beach, or wade in the surf, as you listen to the industry's biggest touring acts at Concerts on the Beach at Mandalay Bay.

This month features country star Brett Young, rising Venezuelan starNacho, Hip-hop duo Atmosphere and reggae singer J Boog.Panic! At the Disco is making a stop to Las Vegas on their Pray For The Wicked tour on August 18 at the T-Mobile Arena. Lastly, rock icons, Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie team up again to co-headline Twins Of Evil: The Second Coming tour on August 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Sports

Experience the best in sports in Las Vegas and purchase tickets to watch WNBA's Las Vegas Aces play Phoenix, Minnesota, Indiana, New York and Atlanta at the Mandalay Bay Events Center this month. Mandalay Bay is also home to the Las Vegas Aces Tailgate Party.

Enjoy live music, games, and food & drink specials 2 hours before tip-off. Hold on to your tickets as you can show these at selected locations for discounts at The Shoppes at Mandalay Bay and for complimentary access to the Mandalay Bay Beach the day of the August 1 game.

Comedy

If you need help planning date night, a sure-fire way for a great evening is to go see a comedy show.

Comedian Bill Burr will return to Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas to perform his hilarious stand-up routine, Saturday, Aug. 18. If looking for the best in comedy in Las Vegas, look no further than the Aces of Comedy at The Mirage.

The Aces of Comedy features the biggest names in comedy every month and after coming to one show, you will want to visit each time you touch down in Vegas. This month, the comedy heavy-hitters gracing the stage include Jim Jefferies, Ron White, Chris D'elia and George Lopez.

Tours

Not only do we provide the best in entertainment in Las Vegas on The Strip but we also provide entertainment off the strip as well. Take your vacation to another level by booking a tour through MGM Resorts. Any MGM Resorts Concierge desk will be happy to assist with arrangements for exciting Las Vegas and Grand Canyon tours, scenic day trips and other wonderful excursions. We have additional added more exciting tours presented by Exotic Racing that will have your adrenaline pumping.

Offering 5 different racing tours, you will definitely want to experience one or a couple of these tours, starting with the Supercar Driving Experience where you can race for 5 laps on the 1.2-mile racetrack in the supercar of your choice. Or try the Italian Combo that gets you behind the wheel of a Ferrari F430 F1 and a Lamborghini Gallardo. If looking for the ultimate adrenaline shot, book the Ride-Along Experience, where a professional drifter will take you as a passenger for the full-speed drifting experience onboard the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat.

If driving a Porsche is more your speed, check out the Signature Combo Experience where you can get behind the wheel of a Porsche 991 GT3 to race 5 laps and then race in a Lamborghini Huracan for an additional 5 laps.


For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter.

Topics From This Article to Explore

Latest Podcasts

Get To Know Us Better

Agent At Home

Helping leisure selling travel agents successfully manage their at-home business.

Subscribe For Free

Agent Specialization: Group Travel

Laurence Pinckney

Laurence Pinckney

CEO of Zenbiz Travel, LLC

About Me
Agent At Home

Helping leisure selling travel agents successfully manage their at-home business.

Subscribe For Free

Agent Specialization: Group Travel

Laurence Pinckney

Laurence Pinckney

CEO of Zenbiz Travel, LLC

About Me