F1 Las Vegas: Pool Parties, Nightlife & Shows on Grand Prix week

Alex Gassman
Las Vegas F1 pool party DJ set

Las Vegas is world-renowned not just for its casinos, but for its pool parties, beach clubs and nightlife.

During the Grand Prix weekend when the F1 comes to Sin City there’s a huge lineup of artists and DJs performing at some of the biggest venues along the Strip.

This guide lists all of the off-track action to keep you entertained during the day or in to the early hours of the night once the F1 cars have parked up for the evening.

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Las Vegas Grand Prix timetable

The Las Vegas Grand Prix is a night-time event which will take place from Thursday 16th to Saturday 18th November. The podium and post-race celebrations will actually finish in the very early hours of the morning on Sunday 19th November.

See the full Las Vegas F1 schedule for detailed timings across the race weekend.

Thinking of heading to Vegas to watch the racing yourself? Check out my guide to Las Vegas F1 tickets.

Las Vegas F1 Concerts

Formula 1 will be throwing its own concerts on a number of stages within the circuit venue during the Grand Prix weekend. These will include performances from Major Lazer, Mark Ronson, Nile Rodgers and many more.

See the full lineup of the Las Vegas F1 concerts for more information.

Las Vegas F1 - Beach Clubs, Dayclubs, Pool Parties

With the Las Vegas Grand Prix taking place in the evening it’s the perfect opportunity to sample some of the best daylight entertainment before heading to the circuit. 

Vegas has a huge number of beach clubs located at the top hotels. These daytime pool parties often feature some of the biggest artists and DJs in the world of dance music.

Below is a list of the top Las Vegas beach clubs, and the hotel they’re in, that will be open during the Las Vegas F1 weekend:

  • Encore Beach Club – Wynn Encore Hotel
  • Ayu Dayclub – Resorts World
  • Tao Beach – The Venetian
  • Wet Republic – MGM Grand
  • Drai’s Beachclub – The Cromwell
  • Marquee Dayclub – The Cosmopolitan
  • Liquid – Aria
  • Daylight – Mandalay Bay
  • Venus – Caesars Hotel
  • Go Pool – The Flamingo

See our guide to the best, cheapest and most expensive Las Vegas F1 hotels for info on where to stay duing the Grand Prix weekend.

Las Vegas F1 - Nightclubs

If partying long in to the night is your thing then Vegas is the place for you.

The FP2 and Qualifying sessions are the latest to finish at 1am, so the night is still very much young in Sin City once the Formula 1 is over for the evening.

Below are the biggest and best clubs that will be open during the Las Vegas Grand Prix:

  • Omnia – Caesars Palace
  • XS – Wynn Encore Hotel
  • Hakkasan – MGM Grand
  • Drais – The Cromwell
  • Marquee – The Cosmopolitan
  • Tao – The Venetian
  • Chateau – Paris
  • Zouk – Resorts World
  • Jewel – Aria
  • Daylight Beach at Night – Mandalay Bay
  • EBC at Night – Encore

Vegas Grand Prix Weekend - Club lineup

Below are the biggest artists performing at some of the best venues during the Vegas Grand Prix weekend. These Vegas F1 parties will be an awesome way to keep the buzz of the race weekend going, even when the racing stops.

Tickets for any of the below events should be pre-purchased online to make sure you don’t miss out.

Thursday 16th November

  • The Chainsmokers – XS Nightclub
  • Steve Aoki – Omnia Nightclub
  • Fat Joe – Hakkasan Nightclub
  • Travis Scott – Zouk Nightclub
Travis Scott Las Vegas Grand Prix Party Thurday 16th November Zouk

Friday 17th November

  • Dom Dolla & Purple Disco Machine – Encore Beach Club
  • G-Eazy – Ayu Dayclub
  • Swedish House Mafia – XS Nightclub
  • Martin Garrix – Omnia Nightclub
  • Fisher – Hakkasan Nightclub
  • Zedd – Zouk Nightclub
Swedish House Mafia Las Vegas F1 Part Encore XS November 17th

Saturday 18th November

  • Marshmello with guest Tyga – Encore Beach Club
  • Martin Garrix – Marquee Dayclub
  • Calvin Harris, Diplo, Dom Dolla – XS Nightclub
  • Alesso – Omnia Nightclub
  • Steve Aoki – Hakkasan Nightclub
  • Mustard – Marquee Nightclub
  • Lil Jon – TAO Nightclub
  • Tiesto – Zouk Nightclub
Calvin Harris November 18th Encore XS Las Vegas F1 Party Race Weekend

Vista Las Vegas

Drai’s nightclub is going to be taken over by the McLaren F1 team all weekend for an exclusive event hosted by Mark Wahlberg called Vista Las Vegas.

This is set to one of the most exclusive Las Vegas F1 parties. With tickets starting at $895 for a single day you get an incredible rooftop view overlooking the Vegas F1 track layout and the Bellagio fountains, plus great food, drink, music and entertainment.

Stage Shows during the F1 weekend

As well as DJs and artists at the nightclubs and pool parties, Vegas will also have a huge number of stage shows taking place over the course of the Formula 1 weekend.

Below are just a few of the biggest shows that will be on. See here for a full list.

  • The Beatles Love by Cirque de Soleil – Mirage Hotel
  • Michael Jackson One by Cirque de Soleil – Mandalay Bay
  • Blue Man Group – Luxor
  • Ru Paul’s Drag Race Live – Flamingo Hotel
  • David Copperfield – MGM Grand
  • Magic Mike Live – SAHARA Hotel
Ru Paul's drag race live Vegas

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Alex Gassman

I‘m Alex. I write F1 and motorsport travel guides based on my experience as racing driver and full-time motorsport nerd. I’ve traveled the world watching F1 and other racing series.

I started oversteer48 with the aim of helping other motorsport fans who are planning on watching some racing themselves.

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