Best Shows in Las Vegas 2026

Our definitive ranking of the top shows currently performing in Las Vegas, from spectacular Cirque productions to intimate magic acts and everything in between.

Shows in this list

WOW – The Vegas Spectacular

WOW – The Vegas Spectacular is performed at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. It is a Variety / Spectacular production, runs about 90 minutes, and is listed for All ages. Acrobatics, quick-change artistry, crossbow acts, and comedy in a 90-minute variety show at the Rio. All ages. Tickets from $45. Check showtimes and tickets.

WOW – The Vegas Spectacular is the kind of show that reminds you why Las Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world. From the moment the lights dim, you are transported into a world of jaw-dropping acrobatics, mind-bending illusions, and stunning visual effects that keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire performance.

Rouge – The Sexiest Show in Vegas

Rouge – The Sexiest Show in Vegas is performed at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower. It is a Adult / Burlesque production, runs about 75 minutes, and is listed for 18+ only. The only adult show on the Las Vegas Strip with a mixed cast of male and female performers. Burlesque, acrobatics, comedy, and dance in 75 to 90 minutes. Check showtimes and tickets.

Rouge is the hottest adult show to hit Las Vegas in years. This is not your grandmother’s burlesque - it is a full-throttle, unapologetically sexy production that combines world-class dance, acrobatics, and aerial artistry with a pulsing soundtrack and stunning visual effects.

"O" by Cirque du Soleil

"O" by Cirque du Soleil is performed at Bellagio. It is a Cirque du Soleil / Aquatic production, runs about 90 minutes, and is listed for All ages. Cirque du Soleil aquatic show in a purpose-built theater at the Bellagio. 1.5-million-gallon pool, 60-foot dives, aerialists. Running since 1998. Check showtimes and tickets.

There is a reason "O" is consistently ranked among the greatest live shows in the world. Performed at the Bellagio since 1998, this aquatic Cirque du Soleil production takes place in and around a massive pool that holds 1.5 million gallons of water.

Absinthe

Absinthe is performed at Caesars Palace (Spiegeltent). It is a Acrobatic / Burlesque / Comedy production, runs about 90 minutes, and is listed for 18+ only. Adult variety on the Strip pairing circus and acrobatic acts with intentionally crude host comedy. 90 minutes in a 571-seat tent at Caesars Palace. Check showtimes and tickets.

Absinthe is not for the easily offended - and that is exactly why it is one of the most popular shows in Las Vegas. Performed in a vintage-style Spiegeltent at Caesars Palace.

Mystère by Cirque du Soleil

Mystère by Cirque du Soleil is performed at Treasure Island (TI). It is a Cirque du Soleil / Acrobatic production, runs about 90 minutes, and is listed for All ages. The original Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas, running at Treasure Island since 1993. Teeterboard acts, aerial straps, comedic characters, and a live original score in a custom 1,600-seat theater. All ages. Tickets from $69. Check showtimes and tickets.

Mystère holds a special place in Las Vegas history. When it opened at Treasure Island in 1993, it fundamentally changed what entertainment on the Strip could be.

KÀ by Cirque du Soleil

KÀ by Cirque du Soleil is performed at MGM Grand. It is a Cirque du Soleil / Theatrical production, runs about 90 minutes, and is listed for All ages. Narrative Cirque show with a hydraulic stage that tilts vertical. Martial arts choreography, 80+ performers, pyrotechnics. At MGM Grand. Check showtimes and tickets.

KÀ is unlike any other Cirque du Soleil production. While most Cirque shows are abstract celebrations of human physicality, KÀ tells a sweeping narrative story inspired by ancient Asian legends.

Penn & Teller

Penn & Teller is performed at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. It is a Magic / Comedy production, runs about 90 minutes, and is listed for 5 and up. The longest-running headliner act at a single Las Vegas venue in history - 25 years at the Rio as of 2026. Check showtimes and tickets.

Penn and Teller have performed at the Rio Hotel and Casino since 2001 - making them the longest-running headliner act at a single Las Vegas venue in history. They are celebrating 50 years performing together and 25 years at the Rio as of 2026. The show runs approximately 90 minutes, plays Thursday through Sunday at 8 p.m., and includes a post-show meet and greet with both performers after every performance. Tickets start from around $75.

Blue Man Group

Blue Man Group is performed at Luxor. It is a Performance Art / Comedy production, runs about 90 minutes, and is listed for All ages. Three silent blue performers play custom PVC pipe instruments, drum with paint, and interact with the audience. At Luxor. All ages. Check showtimes and tickets.

Blue Man Group defies easy description. Three performers painted entirely blue take the stage and create an experience that is part rock concert, part comedy show, part art installation.

Awakening

Awakening is performed at Wynn Las Vegas. It is a Immersive Theater production, runs about 80 minutes, and is listed for All ages (5+). Closing October 10, 2026. Immersive theater production in a custom 360-degree theater at Wynn, combining acrobatics, aerial work, and cinematic storytelling. Check showtimes and tickets.

Closing notice: Awakening will conclude its Las Vegas run at Wynn on October 10, 2026. Wynn lists final performances through that date; confirm the current schedule before making plans.

Magic Mike Live

Magic Mike Live is performed at SAHARA Las Vegas – Magic Mike Theater. It is a Adult / Dance / Variety production, runs about 90 minutes, and is listed for 18+. Male revue with choreographed dance, themed segments, and audience participation. 90 minutes at SAHARA Las Vegas. Check showtimes and tickets.

Magic Mike Live takes the concept of the blockbuster film franchise and transforms it into a jaw-dropping live experience at the SAHARA Las Vegas. This is not just a male revue - it is a full-scale theatrical production with world-class choreography, acrobatics, and a storyline that keeps the audience engaged from start to finish.

Shin Lim – Limitless

Shin Lim – Limitless is performed at The Palazzo Theatre at The Venetian. It is a Magic / Close-Up production, runs about 90 minutes, and is listed for All ages. The only two-time AGT winner performs impossibly beautiful close-up card magic in an intimate setting. Check showtimes and tickets.

Shin Lim is widely regarded as the greatest close-up card magician in the world. He is the only performer to win America's Got Talent twice.