Indoor Magic Theater Show
A 1 hr 10 min holiday stage show at Las Vegas Magic Theater, rated 4.5 across 26 reviews.
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Christmas In Las Vegas: Lights, Shows, Tours And Prices
Holiday tours in four groups, all bookable.
- $21lowest per-person from-price on the roster
- 3 milesGlittering Lights course · a drive-through course with 6 million+ LED lights, open Nov 6 to Jan 3, 5pm nightly, holidays included
- 57F / 40FAverage December high and low · NWS normals for Harry Reid airport, record low 11F
Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch
Likely to sell out.
from $59 per person, live price on the listing
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- Duration
- 5 to 6 hours
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation, exact cutoff on the live booking page.
- Run by
- Comedy On Deck
Christmas In Las Vegas 2026: Numbers To Know
$39
Glittering Lights, per carload · cash on site, $44 by card; the price is per vehicle, not per person
$3
Ethel M Cactus Garden entry · per person, free under 2 and 65+; closed Christmas Day
$25
Enchant Las Vegas, tickets from · dynamic pricing, Nov 20 to Dec 27 at Las Vegas Ballpark
$30
Fontainebleau ice rink, skating from · entry is free; from $15 for Nevada locals on select dates; Nov 19 to Jan 17
Tours And Shows For Christmas In Las Vegas, By Type
Holiday lights and shows
Lights Drive With Pickup
A 1 hr 45 min guided holiday lights drive run by Hikes for Vegas !.
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Cowboy Dinner Show, Firelight Barn
A two-hour cowboy Christmas show with dinner at Firelight Barn in Henderson, free cancellation.
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Helicopter Night Flight, Optional Dinner
A 10 to 12 minute night flight over the Strip with optional dinner, 1 to 2 hours door to door, run by 5 Star Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours.
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High Roller Wheel, Ticket Only
A 30-minute ride on the High Roller observation wheel at The LINQ.
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Open-Top Bus Night Tour
An open-top bus night tour of Las Vegas, 2 to 3 hours depending on tour, with free cancellation.
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VIP Hoover Dam Tour With Lunch
A 5 to 6 hour VIP Hoover Dam tour from Las Vegas with lunch included, run by Comedy On Deck.
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West Rim Day Trip, Two Meals
A 10-hour day trip pairing the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam with a Skywalk option and two meals, by Comedy on Deck Tours.
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South Rim Bus, Full Day
A 15 to 16 hour bus tour from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim, run by Grand Canyon Destinations.
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Cirque's O at Bellagio
Cirque du Soleil's water-themed show at Bellagio, 1.5 hours.
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Michael Jackson ONE, Cirque
A 1 hour 30 minute Cirque du Soleil tribute to Michael Jackson.
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A starting shortlist of the best-reviewed picks. Answer a question below and it rebuilds around your choices.
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Helicopter Night Flight, Optional Dinner
10-12 minute flight, 1 to 2 hours door to door · Free cancellation
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Open-Top Bus Night Tour
2 to 3 hours depending on tour selected · Free cancellation
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| Tour | Kind | On the night | Length | Meets | From | Rating | Book |
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| VIP Hoover Dam Tour With LunchComedy On Deck | Day trips | Nothing in the fare | 5 to 6 hours | Tour start points | $59 | ★ 4.87,097 reviews | Check availability |
| Helicopter Night Flight, Optional Dinner5 Star Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours | Night flights and rides | Nothing in the fare | 10-12 minute flight, 1 to 2 hours door to door | Tour start points | $99 | ★ 4.35,914 reviews | Check availability |
| High Roller Wheel, Ticket Only | Night flights and rides | Nothing in the fare | 30 minutes | Tour start points | $21 | ★ 4.65,298 reviews | Check availability |
| West Rim Day Trip, Two MealsComedy on Deck Tours | Day trips | Nothing in the fare | 10 hours | Tour start points | $99 | ★ 4.84,008 reviews | Check availability |
| Open-Top Bus Night TourBig Bus Tours - USA | Night flights and rides | Nothing in the fare | 2 to 3 hours depending on tour selected | Tour start points | $59 | ★ 4.23,928 reviews | Check availability |
| South Rim Bus, Full DayGrand Canyon Destinations | Day trips | Nothing in the fare | 15 to 16 hours | Tour start points | $177 | ★ 4.33,143 reviews | Check availability |
| 12-Minute Strip Helicopter, No TransfersPapillon Helicopters | Night flights and rides | Nothing in the fare | 12 minutes | Tour start points | $99 | ★ 4.62,165 reviews | Check availability |
| Cirque's O at Bellagio | Shows and experiences | Nothing in the fare | 1.5 hours | Tour start points | $114 | ★ 4.82,119 reviews | Check availability |
| Michael Jackson ONE, Cirque | Shows and experiences | Nothing in the fare | 1 hour 30 minutes | Tour start points | $108 | ★ 4.81,509 reviews | Check availability |
| Neon Museum Plus Open-Top BusBig Bus - Las Vegas | Night flights and rides | Nothing in the fare | 3 hours | Tour start points | $84 | ★ 4.586 reviews | Check availability |
| Small-Group City Tour, High RollerPink Jeep Tours - Las Vegas | Night flights and rides | Nothing in the fare | 3 hours | Tour start points | $127 | ★ 4.565 reviews | Check availability |
| Small-Group Dam, Valley of FireForventura Tours | Day trips | Nothing in the fare | 6 hours | Tour start points | $149 | ★ 4.953 reviews | Check availability |
| Indoor Magic Theater ShowLas Vegas Shows Magic Theater | Holiday lights and shows | Nothing in the fare | About 1 hr 10 min | Tour start points | $55 | ★ 4.526 reviews | Check availability |
| Mt. Charleston Snow Day TourDiscover it Yourself | Day trips | Nothing in the fare | 5 hours | Tour start points | $175 | ★ 5.07 reviews | Check availability |
| Lights Drive With PickupHikes for Vegas ! | Holiday lights and shows | Nothing in the fare | About 1 hr 45 min | Tour start points | $75 | ★ 5.01 reviews | Check availability |
| Cowboy Dinner Show, Firelight BarnFirelight Barn | Holiday lights and shows | Nothing in the fare | About 2 hours | Tour start points | $49 | ★ 5.01 reviews | Check availability |
| Debbie Gibson Holiday Hits ShowThe STRAT | Holiday lights and shows | Nothing in the fare | 75 minutes | Tour start points | $92 | No reviews yet | Check availability |
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Christmas In Las Vegas, Week By Week
Light displays (Light Displays)
Ice rink (Rinks)
Shows and events (Shows And Events)
Day trips (Day Trips)
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January
Light Displays: Present: Magical Forest closes Jan 1; Glittering Lights, Ethel M and World of Illumination close Jan 3 Rinks: Present: Fontainebleau rink runs to Jan 17 Shows And Events: Present: Backstreet Boys at Sphere to Jan 2; Eagles at Sphere to Jan 23 Day Trips: Consistent: Zion shuttle ends Jan 2, Red Rock timed entry continues to May 31
February
Light Displays: none Rinks: none Shows And Events: none Day Trips: none
March
Light Displays: none Rinks: none Shows And Events: none Day Trips: none
April
Light Displays: none Rinks: none Shows And Events: none Day Trips: none
May
Light Displays: none Rinks: none Shows And Events: none Day Trips: none
June
Light Displays: none Rinks: none Shows And Events: none Day Trips: none
July
Light Displays: none Rinks: none Shows And Events: none Day Trips: none
August
Light Displays: none Rinks: none Shows And Events: none Day Trips: none
September
Light Displays: none Rinks: none Shows And Events: none Day Trips: none
October
Light Displays: none Rinks: none Shows And Events: none Day Trips: none
November
Light Displays: Builds: Ethel M opens Nov 5, Glittering Lights Nov 6, World of Illumination Nov 12, Enchant Nov 20, Magical Forest Nov 27 to 29 Rinks: Begins: Fontainebleau rink opens Nov 19 Shows And Events: Some: North Pole Express starts Nov 28 (Sat and Sun, to Dec 20); the Sphere F1 afterparty is Nov 21 Day Trips: Consistent: Zion shuttle stops Nov 29, private cars may drive the canyon until Dec 25
December
Light Displays: Peak: every display runs; Magical Forest and Ethel M are dark Dec 25, Enchant closes Dec 27 Rinks: Peak: Fontainebleau rink open evenings all month, 2pm to 2am between Dec 19 and 30 Shows And Events: Peak: rodeo Dec 3 to 12, Great Santa Run Dec 5, Backstreet Boys at Sphere from Dec 26, Mystere special NYE shows Dec 31 Day Trips: Consistent: Valley of Fire closed Dec 1 to 14, Hoover Dam closed Dec 25, Zion holiday shuttle Dec 26 to Jan 2
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| Month | Light Displays | Rinks | Shows And Events | Day Trips |
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| January | Present: Magical Forest closes Jan 1; Glittering Lights, Ethel M and World of Illumination close Jan 3 | Present: Fontainebleau rink runs to Jan 17 | Present: Backstreet Boys at Sphere to Jan 2; Eagles at Sphere to Jan 23 | Consistent: Zion shuttle ends Jan 2, Red Rock timed entry continues to May 31 |
| February | none | none | none | none |
| March | none | none | none | none |
| April | none | none | none | none |
| May | none | none | none | none |
| June | none | none | none | none |
| July | none | none | none | none |
| August | none | none | none | none |
| September | none | none | none | none |
| October | none | none | none | none |
| November | Builds: Ethel M opens Nov 5, Glittering Lights Nov 6, World of Illumination Nov 12, Enchant Nov 20, Magical Forest Nov 27 to 29 | Begins: Fontainebleau rink opens Nov 19 | Some: North Pole Express starts Nov 28 (Sat and Sun, to Dec 20); the Sphere F1 afterparty is Nov 21 | Consistent: Zion shuttle stops Nov 29, private cars may drive the canyon until Dec 25 |
| December | Peak: every display runs; Magical Forest and Ethel M are dark Dec 25, Enchant closes Dec 27 | Peak: Fontainebleau rink open evenings all month, 2pm to 2am between Dec 19 and 30 | Peak: rodeo Dec 3 to 12, Great Santa Run Dec 5, Backstreet Boys at Sphere from Dec 26, Mystere special NYE shows Dec 31 | Consistent: Valley of Fire closed Dec 1 to 14, Hoover Dam closed Dec 25, Zion holiday shuttle Dec 26 to Jan 2 |
Light Displays Compared: Drive-Through Versus Walk-Through
| Glittering Lights | World of Illumination | Enchant Las Vegas | Magical Forest | Ethel M Cactus Garden | |
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| Format | Drive-through, 3-mile course | Drive-through | Walk-through light maze and village | Walk-through park with slide and games | Walk-through desert garden |
| 2026 dates | Nov 6 to Jan 3 | Nov 12 to Jan 3 | Nov 20 to Dec 27 | Nov 27 to 29, Dec 3 to 24, Dec 26 to Jan 1 | Nov 5 to Jan 3 |
| Price | $39 cash or $44 card per vehicle | From $39.99 per vehicle | From $25 per person, varies by date | Not yet announced | $3 per person |
| Where | Las Vegas Motor Speedway, north of Downtown | Cowabunga Bay, Henderson | Las Vegas Ballpark, Summerlin | 6300 W Oakey Blvd, west of the Strip | Henderson, south-east of the Strip |
| Booking | Gate or online, advance not required | Online only, in advance | Online tickets by date and time | Date-specific tickets | Pay at the gate, no reservations |
| Christmas Day | Open | Not stated | Not stated on the official page | Closed | Closed |
| Best for | Families in the car, no walking | A second car-based show | A big evening out on foot | Young kids, Santa, a slide | A quick free-ish stop with chocolate |
Where Christmas In Las Vegas Happens, On The Map
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- Bellagio Conservatory and FountainsStrip Holiday
- Fountains of BellagioStrip Holiday · 240 m from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- Venetian and Palazzo AtriumStrip Holiday · 1.5 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- Wynn and EncoreStrip Holiday · 1.9 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- The LINQ and High RollerStrip Holiday · 890 m from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- SphereStrip Holiday · 1.7 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- Treasure Island (Mystere)Strip Holiday · 1.5 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- Fremont Street ExperienceDowntown Vegas · 7.1 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- Glittering Lights, Las Vegas Motor SpeedwayLight Shows · 23 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- World of Illumination, Cowabunga BayLight Shows · 14 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- Enchant, Las Vegas BallparkLight Shows · 14 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- Magical Forest, Opportunity VillageLight Shows · 6.7 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- Ethel M Holiday Cactus GardenLight Shows · 10 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- Mystic Falls Park, Sam's TownLight Shows · 10 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- Fontainebleau Oasis Ice RinkRinks And Santa · 3.2 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- Downtown SummerlinRinks And Santa · 15 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- Springs PreserveFamily · 6.7 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- Harry Reid International AirportArrival · 3.2 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- North Pole Express, Boulder CityFamily · 33 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- Hoover DamDay Trips · 41 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- Red Rock CanyonDay Trips · 23 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- Valley of Fire State ParkDay Trips · 69 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- Grand Canyon West and SkywalkDay Trips · 123 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- Grand Canyon South RimDay Trips · 274 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
- Zion National ParkDay Trips · 236 km from Bellagio Conservatory and Fountains in a straight line
What Visitors Say After Booking
The traveler reviews shown here are published by the tour operators' booking platforms; this site did not collect, write, or edit them, and they are quoted as published.
“It was amazing! Hardly any wait time. Beautiful views! Perfect amount of time, not too long, not too short! Highly recommend!”
“One word: magical! It was thrilling to see the performers dance to the beat of Michael. It brought back memories.”
“The show was incredible and more than met our expectations. We have never seen a show like this and we were amazed at the whole performance.”
“Great experience and would definitely recommend. The driver and the tour guide were professional and very knowledgeable.”
Where To Stay For Christmas In Las Vegas
Bellagio Las Vegas
Las Vegas Strip, beside the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens and the Fountains of Bellagio
Christmas-week rates are high and vary by date; check live dates on the booking page
Check ratesThe LINQ Hotel + Experience
Las Vegas Strip, on the LINQ Promenade beside the High Roller observation wheel
Christmas-week rates are high and vary by date; check live dates on the booking page
Check ratesGolden Nugget Las Vegas
Downtown Las Vegas, near the Fremont Street Experience
Christmas-week rates are high and vary by date; check live dates on the booking page
Check ratesChristmas In Las Vegas FAQ
Is December A Busy Month In Las Vegas?
Yes. Glittering Lights runs November 6 through January 3, Enchant Las Vegas lights Las Vegas Ballpark November 20 to December 27, and World of Illumination at Cowabunga Bay glows November 12 through January 3.
Should You Spend The Holidays In Las Vegas?
Yes. The city leans into the season: Enchant brings its light maze to Las Vegas Ballpark, World of Illumination lights up Cowabunga Bay, and this roster adds holiday shows, night flights over the Strip and a snow-day trip to Mt.
Do Vegas Winters Get Cold At Night?
Yes, bring warm layers. December nights in the desert get cold quickly once the sun drops, and rooftop decks, heliport waiting areas and outdoor light stops offer little shelter.
Are The Casinos Open On Christmas Day?
They do. Vegas casinos stay open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so Christmas Day changes the crowds on the floor, not the doors themselves.
What Does A Vegas Helicopter Tour Cost?
Each listing carries its own live price, since operators shift rates by season and by what is bundled. Papillon's night flight lasts 12 minutes, the 5 Star option adds a 10 to 12 minute flight plus optional dinner, and both come with free cancellation if plans change.
Is A Helicopter Flight Over The Strip Worth It?
For many travelers, yes, and one time is enough. The Papillon night flight crosses the Strip in 12 minutes at a height no bus or wheel can reach, and guests have left 4.6 stars across over two thousand reviews.
Christmas In Las Vegas Guides And Answers
Guides
- Bellagio Conservatory
- Canyon In December
- Christmas Day In Vegas
- Christmas Events Calendar
- Christmas In Vegas Guide
- Christmas Lights Map
- Christmas Shows
- Enchant Tickets
- Free Christmas Sights
- Glittering Lights Guide
- Grand Canyon Tours Compared
- High Roller Guide
- Hoover Dam Tours
- Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
- Ice Skating Vegas
- Las Vegas In December
- Limo And Party Bus Tours
- Magical Forest Guide
- Night Helicopter Flights
- NYE Tours
- Red Rock Canyon Tour
- Strip Night Tours
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