City Cast Las Vegas logo

What to Do in Las Vegas in January 2026

Posted on January 2
Rob Kachelriess

Rob Kachelriess

Fireworks over a train in Ely.

Trains and fireworks in Ely. (Rob Kachelriess/City Cast Las Vegas)

Shake off that New Year’s Day hangover. The rest of January is full of cool things to do. So check out all the fun stuff we have planned for you.

🕺 Elvis in Hawaii

Seeing a top-level Elvis Presley impersonator recreate the King’s groundbreaking 1969 residency at the Westgate was one of our favorite events of 2025. (Elvis’ own brother thought so too.) Now, the resort is taking a trip back in time to the singer’s 1973 “Aloha From Hawaii” TV special with a one-night-only concert on Jan. 14, plus property-wide events, from themed karaoke to suite tours and more.

🤖 Future Tech at CES

If you want to understand how artificial intelligence will destroy us all make our lives more convenient and efficient, the Consumer Electronics Show is back to give us a glimpse into the future of tech. The event, which runs Jan. 6-9, is industry-only, but that covers a lot of ground these days — so apply for a pass and see how it goes. Some of the affiliated parties around town are a little looser with access.

🥕 Becoming Your Best Self

January is a month for renewal and resolutions. For some, it’s about going “dry” with mocktails or signing up for a fitness club membership to use for about three weeks. Rather drop the meat instead? Our friends at Vegans Baby have a brand-new, updated guide to plant-based eating in Las Vegas, giving you the inside scoop on dishes even a carnivore like me could love.

🎭 The Local Theater Scene

See productions of “Into The Woods” at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, “Mother Road” by A Public Fit Theatre Company, “The Guardian” at the Vegas Theatre Company, and “Showgirls: An Unauthorized Musical Parody” at the Majestic Repertory Theatre.

  • We’re down for anything based on “Showgirls” — a Vegas movie that opened 30 years ago 👠 [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

🚘 January Road Trips

Winter is a season to get out of town, so take a road trip to see a choice of hot air balloon festivals in Lake Havasu City (Jan. 22-25) or Mesquite (Jan. 23-25). If Ely is more your speed, the Fire and Ice Winter Festival runs Jan. 16-18, celebrating art and entertainment in the old mountain town, plus fireworks and a bonfire 🔥 👀

🍞 Bread-Making Classes

All'Antico Vinaio, a popular Italian sandwich shop with a Las Vegas location at UnCommons, hosts bread-making classes every other Thursday at 5:30 p.m. The night starts with a spritz and continues with a glass of wine while munching on sandwich tastings and a selection of cheese and meats. Somewhere in the middle of all this, you’ll participate in the class and take home a fresh schiacciata flatbread of your own.

🎨 Amazing Art

Kick things off with the first First Friday of the year (tonight!) in the Arts District. This weekend also marks the final dates for “American Duet: Jazz & Abstract Art” at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art. Round out the month with an Arts After Dark mixer with the Black Lobby Collective Jan. 10, the Old West & Native American Art Show at the Westgate Jan. 23-24, the Authors & Artists Fair at the Clark County Library Jan. 24, and a piano performance by Broadway veteran Philip Fortenberry inside the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum Jan. 24 🎹

  • Why stop there? We have more suggestions for January events and activities in Las Vegas with the first brand-new episode of City Cast Las Vegas of 2026. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

Share article

Hey Las Vegas

Stay connected to City Cast Las Vegas and get ready to join the local conversation.

Can't subscribe? Turn off your ad blocker and try again.

Las Vegas' Best

See All
Las Vegas' BestSeptember 30

Your Guide to Las Vegas in October 2026

Discover what to do in Las Vegas this October! From the Hobie Wave sailing championship to the Las Vegas Book Festival and Gilcrease Orch...

Mulit-colored catamarans on the water.
Las Vegas' BestSeptember 30

The Best Halloween Bars, Attractions, and Festivals in Las Vegas

Haunted houses? Shows? Spooky pop-up bars? We've got all that, plus anything else to make Halloween complete in Las Vegas.

A scary monster looks around a corner in a haunted house.
Las Vegas' BestSeptember 29

The Sphere’s Best Moments … So Far

As Metallica debuts a new residency, we look back on three years of the Sphere and our favorite moments so far.

A wall of screens inside the Sphere.
Las Vegas' BestSeptember 24

Celebrate Dolly Parton on 9 to 5 Day

Saturday is Sept. 25 or “9 to 5 Day,” which gives Las Vegas the perfect opportunity to celebrate the legacy of Dolly Parton.

Dolly Parton sings on a stage at Laughlin Event Center in 2016.
Las Vegas' BestSeptember 2

City Cast Las Vegas Repeats as 'Best Vegas Podcast' in Las Vegas Weekly’s Best of Vegas Awards

For the second year in a row, City Cast Las Vegas was named "Best Vegas Podcast" by Las Vegas Weekly readers.

City Cast staff accept an award.
Las Vegas' BestSeptember 1

Your Guide to Las Vegas in September 2026

Discover the best things to do in Las Vegas, Nevada, in September 2026! From vibrant fall festivals to concerts, plan your perfect autumn...

A tray of various cooked meats and sides of corn and watermelon.
Las Vegas' BestAugust 20

Cirque du Soleil's Las Vegas Legacy: Ranked

Mad Apple performs its final show on Sept. 5. See where the production ranks among the Strip's Cirque du Soleil history.

A Cirque du Soleil perfomer jumps toward a basketball hoop with a basketball in his hand.
Las Vegas' BestAugust 12

What Vegas Needs Now: Offbeat Tourist Attractions

Want your photo to be a part of the skyline? Vegas is full of weird new things to do these days.

A skyscraper on the Strip showing a photo image of a woman with a camera.

The latest in Las Vegas

Las Vegas, ExplainedOctober 2

Take This Week's Las Vegas News Trivia Quiz

Ready for a challenge? Take our weekly quiz, based on the news and stories of this past week in Las Vegas.

A vintage sign welcoming people to Las Vegas.
Keep It LocalOctober 1

Your Guide to Halloween Shopping in Las Vegas

From $75 costume rentals and theatrical makeup to haunted tea and real skulls, these four locally owned Vegas shops have your spooky seas...

Four framed illustrations on aged, parchment-like fabric depicting dark fantasy creatures in a medieval manuscript style, propped against a rough stone wall and surrounded by flickering votive candles — prints from the “Thirteen Ghosts” collection available at Halloween Emporium and Haunted Tea Room.
Keep It LocalOctober 1

A Halloween Costume With a Backstage Pass

Go big this Halloween at On Stage Essentials, where pros behind looks for Lady Gaga and 'Absinthe' help beginners add plumes, sparkle, an...

A dramatic costume from On Stage Essentials in Las Vegas displayed on a mannequin, featuring a blue-and-silver sequined corset bodice with black ribbon detailing, white tulle ruffles at the shoulders, waist and wrists, and a matching tulle neck ruffle.
Las Vegas, ExplainedSeptember 30

Just How Doomed Is the Train to California?

Once a surefire promise for the 2028 Olympics, Brightline West faces skyrocketing $21B costs, stalled federal loans, and a sister-company...

A row of yellow, black and silver trains in a train yard.
Mayoral MondaysSeptember 28

Mayoral Races to Watch in Southern Nevada

Voters will help choose two new mayors in Southern Nevada. Who are the candidates and what do they stand for?

Poll workers in yellow shirts look over people voting in voting booths set up at a mall.
Keep It LocalSeptember 24

Meet Water Street’s Movers and Shakers

From Strip pastry chefs to local architects, discover the passionate people building their businesses and lives right here on Henderson's...

Architect Windom Kimsey stands at a bar at Public Works.
Keep It LocalSeptember 24

Your Water Street Micro-Neighborhood Guide

Discover how Henderson’s Water Street got its name from a 1942 wartime pipeline. Explore the historic district, local businesses, and par...

An open and light dining space with white chairs and tables, wood floors and a chandelier.
Keep It LocalSeptember 17

Your Guide to Las Vegas Butcher Shops

Explore Las Vegas' best butcher counters, from whole-animal butchery at Featherblade to Diamond Spur's ranch beef. Find dry-aged ribeye,...

A close up of a cheeseburger in a wrapper, showing the melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and meat.