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Las Vegas Live Music Venues
Upper-Mid-Size Venues 1,000 to 3,000 Capacity

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Capacity, Location, Contact Info, and Links

by Roy Al Rendahl, Trimordial Studio
Please contact me at trimordial@thefaro.com for additions, corrections, or deletions. Last update 7/2/08

Please see the introductory notes at the top of the Large Venues page.

* Venues that seem to be more serious about live original music performance, regardless of size (more stars are better).

UPPER-MID-SIZE VENUES (1,000 to 3,000 capacity)

GameWorks in the Showcase Mall (next to MGM Grand) on The Strip
3769 Las Vegas Blvd S, Ste 010, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-432-4263 or 702-895-7626
http://www.gameworks.com/locations/las_vegas.php
3,000 capacity. 47,000 square foot entertainment destination complete with multi-themed attraction areas, over 200 games, a bar area, full-service restaurant, and the world's tallest indoor climbing wall at 75 feet.

* Mandalay Bay Beach at Mandalay Bay Hotel Casino on The Strip
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89119
702-632-7777 or 877-632-7000
http://www.mandalaybay.com/thingstodo/beach.aspx or http://www.mandalaybay.com/entertainment/venues.aspx
3,000 capacity. The outdoor stage is jutting out into a 1.6 million gallon wave pool and set in an 11 acre beach environment framed by palms, waterfalls, and giant fire pots on 1,700 tons of sand. Concert goers are invited to bring their blankets and sit on the beach or wade into the surf. Diverse acts in the concert series range from jazz to hard rock to '80s pop and has featured such performers as Pink, Billy Idol, and the Go-Go's.

Palms Pool & Bungalows at the Palms Hotel Casino just west of The Strip
4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas NV 89103
702-942-7777 or 702-942-6937
http://www.palms.com/pool_spa_2.php
3,000 capacity. 3 acre complex with 3 bars.

Rio Pool Deck at the Rio All Suite Hotel Casino just west of The Strip
3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas NV 89103
702-492-3960 or 877-MEET-702
http://www.harrahs.com/groups-meetings/rio/rlv-meeting-specialvenues.html
3,000 capacity. Tropical paradise, Ipanema Beach includes real sand beaches, cascading waterfalls, and five swimming pools. Outdoor tikki bar with cabanas available.

Backyard Sandbar Grill at Red Rock Hotel Casino in west LV
11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89135
702-797-7777
http://www.redrocklasvegas.com/entertainment/backyard.php
3,000 capacity. This outdoor 3 acre pool area features a beach area, cabanas, wading pools, an island, and also serves as an entertainment venue.

* The Club at the Cannery Hotel Casino in northeast LV
2121 E Craig Rd, North Las Vegas NV 89030
702-507-5700 or 702-507-5747
http://www.cannerycasinos.com/entertainment.html 
3,000 total indoor / outdoor capacity. A 30,000 square foot entertainment and festival venue which features 25'x60' doors that open onto the pool area to create an outdoor amphitheater.

* Grand Floating Stage at Lake Las Vegas Resort Hotels in Henderson
30 Strada di Villagio, Henderson NV 89011
702-565-7400
http://www.lakelasvegas.com/events.asp or http://www.starsonthelake.com/
2,500+ capacity. 76'x52' outdoor floating stage on a 320 acre man-made lake provides the perfect venue for world-renowned artists (like Andrea Bocelli, Kenny G, Chris Isaak, and the Beach Boys) to perform under the stars.

** The Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Hotel Casino just west of The Strip 
4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas NV 89103
702-942-7777 or 866-725-6768
http://www.palmspearl.com/ or http://www.palms.com/plan_a_meetings_3.php
1,100 to 2,600 capacity. The farthest seating area is only 120' away from the 4' high stage, which is large enough so acts don't have to reduce their production size. 400 amp 3 phase power is available on stage. There is a 2-truck loading dock with direct access to the stage via an elevator that is as wide as a truck and 28 feet deep. 14'x16' video screens flank the stage and plasma monitors are spread throughout the concourse. Private and semi-private skyboxes are located on each side of the venue offering private bars, lounges, and restrooms. The 8,000 square foot Palms recording studio is also hard wired to the venue for the possibility of live recordings. Additionally, a 14,275 square foot ballroom is located directly above The pearl

* Clark County Amphitheater at Clark County Government Center in downtown LV
500 S Grand Central Pkwy, Las Vegas NV 89106
702-455-8200
http://www.co.clark.nv.us/parks/Clark_County_Amphitheater.htm or http://www.cuatthecca.com/ or http://www.myspace.com/seeyouatthecca
2,500 capacity. An open-air outdoor arena that has presented a wide range of concerts from Booker T. Jones to the Nevada Chamber Symphony.

Tao Nightclub in the Venetian Hotel Casino on The Strip
3377 Las Vegas Blvd S, Ste 2025, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-388-8588 or 702-388-8338
http://www.taolasvegas.com/ or http://www.venetian.com/TAONIGHTCLUB.aspx
2,000 to 2,500 capacity. 400 seat restaurant, 3,000 square foot lounge, banquet facility, and 10,000 square foot nightclub. 40 foot Strip view terrace.

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Bally's Pool at Bally's Hotel Casino on The Strip
3645 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
877-603-4390 or 877-MEET-702
http://www.harrahs.com/groups-meetings/ballys-las-vegas/blv-meeting-specialvenues.html
2,400 capacity. Accented with palm trees and tropical plants, the pool is available in the evening for starlit special events.

Grand Ballroom at Green Valley Ranch Hotel Casino in Henderson
2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy, Henderson NV 89052
702-617-7777 or 866-617-0777
http://www.greenvalleyranchresort.com/?section=meetings&page=conference_center
2,087 to 2,226 capacity. 17,146 square feet, 24' ceiling, with 62'x41' stage.

Brasilia Ballroom at the Rio All Suite Hotel Casino just west of The Strip
3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas NV 89103
702-492-3960 or 877-MEET-702
http://www.harrahs.com/groups-meetings/rio/rlv-meeting-ballrooms.html
2,222 capacity. 20,306 square feet, permanent stage, concert quality speakers, 24 foot ceiling.

Bellagio Ballroom at the Bellagio Hotel Casino on The Strip
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-693-7111
http://www.bellagio.com/
500 to 2,200 capacity. 22,052 square foot facility with stage, lighting, and 24' ceiling for theatre-style gatherings or banquets in rounds of 10 for large conferences, seminars, parties, and gala events.

Grand Events Center at Green Valley Ranch Hotel Casino in Henderson
2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy, Henderson NV 89052
702-617-7777
http://www.greenvalleyranchresort.com/?section=entertainment&page=grand_events_center
2,000 capacity. The venue will host entertainers from every genre of music and feature a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system.

Stoney's Rockin' Country in south LV
9155 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-435-BULL
http://www.stoneysrockincountry.com/ or http://www.myspace.com/stoneysrockincountry
2,000 capacity. 20,000 square foot cowboy ultralounge dedicated to country fun. Features weekly live entertainment on a 45'x25' main stage, with an elevated 2,500 square foot hardwood dance floor flanked by two long full-service bars.

Dallas Events Center at Texas Station Hotel Casino in northwest LV
2101 Texas Star Ln, North Las Vegas NV 89032
702-547-5300
http://www.texasstation.com/entertainment/dallas/
1,700 to 2,000 capacity. A 20,000 square foot venue that is host to headline entertainment such as Charley Pride, Merle Haggard, and many more.

Poly Esther's at the Stratosphere Hotel Casino on The Strip
2000 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89104
702-889-1980 or 702-380-7777
http://www.pollyestherslv.com/ or http://www.stratospherehotel.com/polly.html
1,400 to 2,000 total capacity. Comprises four unique clubs in 26,000 square feet -- Culture Club, Nerve Ana, Suite 2000, and its namesake. Polly Esther's itself salutes the funky '70s (250 occupancy), Culture Club brings back the '80s (350 occupancy), Nerve Ana hails all that was great about the '90s (300 occupancy), and ultralounge Suite 2000 brings it home with current club music (500 occupancy). They occasionally have live music on a center stage.

** The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel Casino just east of The Strip 
4466 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-474-4000
http://www.hardrockhotel.com/rock_thejoint.php or http://www.myspace.com/thejointvegas or http://www.hardrockhotel.com/meet.php
1,200 to 2,000 capacity. 8,000 square foot concert hall with removable seats for seated or standing-only audiences, plus balcony VIP area. Contains two bars, and also has catering services. There are two 10.5'x14' Video screens on each side of the 800 square foot stage. It's famous for hiring away acts that would normally play much bigger rooms such as the Rolling Stones, Nine Inch Nails, Aerosmith, and No Doubt. There is also live entertainment outdoors at the Hard Rock pool on weekends. New hotel owners are planning a complete renovation.

LAX Nightclub at Luxor Hotel Casino on The Strip
3900 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89119
702-262-4529 or 702-280-3600
http://www.laxthenightclub.com/ or http://www.luxor.com/nightlife/lax.aspx
1,100 to 2,000 capacity. 26,000 square feet, 2 stories, state=of-the-art sound.

** House of Blues Music Hall at Mandalay Bay Hotel Casino on The Strip 
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89119
702-632-7600 or 702-632-7777
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/lasvegas/ or http://www.hob.com/specialevents/hoblasvegas/events.asp or http://www.mandalaybay.com/entertainment/venues.aspx or http://www.myspace.com/hoblasvegas
1,000 to 2,000 capacity. Three audience levels, the first floor and top balcony are standing only. 40'x22'x5'6"H stage. Performers have included Norah Jones, Everclear, Bob Dylan, and Sheryl Crow. There is also a 350 seated to 650 standing capacity restaurant in the venue with the smaller Courtyard / Crossroads performance areas.

V (Variety) Theater Showroom at Planet Hollywood Hotel Casino (formerly the Aladdin) on The Strip 
3667 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-785-5555
http://www.aladdincasino.com/meetings.php or http://www.varietytheater.com/
500 to 2,000 capacity. 36,000 square feet. Permanent staging, dressing / green rooms, lighting package, and the highest technical sound systems. Full service kitchen, bars, and multiple levels.

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Cashman Theatre at Cashman Field Center in downtown LV
850 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas NV 89101
702-798-7825 or 707-386-7100
http://www.lvcva.com/meetings/meeting-venues/convention-centers/cashman-general.jsp or http://lvol.com/lvlc/cashman.html 
1,922 capacity. Provides comfortable armchair seating for 1,368 on the main floor and 554 in the balcony for all types of events from Broadway shows to corporate presentations. There are 16 additional rooms offstage consisting of dressing rooms, chorus rooms, wardrobe, production room, stage manager's office, and green room. 3,015 square foot stage with 40 line fly tower, stage and audience lighting, stereo sound system with house mixer at balcony, and 4 Xenon super trooper spotlights in catwalks. 23' high by 20' wide ground level freight door. Is part of the 50 acre Cashman Field Center complex which also includes a 100,000 square foot convention center with 12 meeting rooms, and a stadium which seats over 9,000.

Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at UNLV Performing Art Center in southeast LV
University of Nevada at Las Vegas
4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas NV 89154
702-895-3535
http://pac.unlv.edu/venues_artemus.php or http://music.unlv.edu/facilities/artemus_ham.shtml
1,832 capacity 1,349 seats on the main floor and 483 seats on the balcony. Excellent acoustics, great sightlines, and a spacious, beautifully decorated 40'x145' lobby with a gallery wall of fine art.

Studio 54 in MGM Grand Hotel Casino on The Strip
3799 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-891-7254 or 702-891-5500
http://www.mgmgrand.com/nightlife/studio-54.aspx
1,800 capacity. 22,000 square foot nightclub offers 5 dance floors, 4 bars, and a VIP area on the second floor. Featuring a large stage, state-of-the-art sound, video, and lighting. 46' ceiling.

Rain In The Desert at the Palms Hotel Casino just west of The Strip
4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas NV 89103
702-942-7777 or 702-942-6832 or 866-725-6768
http://www.palms.com/nightlife_3.php or http://rain-las-vegas.n9negroup.com/index.cfm?page=main or http://www.palms.com/plan_a_meetings_3.php
1,500 to 1,800 capacity. Fireballs light up the elevated dance floor and water fountains gyrate at this multisensory 25,000 square foot three-story nightclub with DJ and live headliner performances.

* Hilton Theater at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel Casino just east of The Strip
3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-732-5111
http://www.lvhilton.com/entertainment/theater.shtml
1,700+ capacity. Showroom with a balcony and theater seating, and Barry Manilow's show for half the year. The remaining dates see everyone from Damon Wayans to Reba McEntire. Crystal-clear sound and mammoth stage.

Mandalay Bay Theater Showroom at Mandalay Bay Hotel Casino on The Strip 
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89119
702-632-7777
http://www.mandalaybay.com/entertainment/ or http://www.mandalaybay.com/entertainment/venues.aspx
1,600+ capacity. Features musicals, comedy headliners, and Broadway shows in first-class surroundings.

Wet Republic at MGM Grand Hotel Casino on The Strip
3799 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-891-3563
http://www.mgmgrand.com/wetrepublic
1,600+ capacity. 53,000 square foot pool area with a stage for possible live music.

The Parthenon Convention Center at Alexis Park Resort Hotel just east of The Strip
375 E Harmon Ave, Las Vegas NV 89169
702-796-3300
http://www.alexispark.com/parthenon.htm
1,600 capacity. 50,000 square feet of flexible meeting rooms and banquet facilities, with breakout and ballrooms ranging from 1,000 to 14,000 square feet.

Rio Theatre at the Rio All Suite Hotel Casino just west of The Strip
3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas NV 89103
702-492-3960 or 877-MEET-702
http://www.harrahs.com/groups-meetings/rio/rlv-meeting-specialvenues.html
1,500 capacity. Theater seating, with the foyer available for reception.

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Les Theatre des Artes at Paris Las Vegas Hotel Casino on The Strip
3655 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas Nevada 89109
877-603-4386 or 888-669-3840
http://www.harrahs.com/groups-meetings/paris-las-vegas/plv-meeting-specailvenues.html
1,477 capacity. 12,250 square foot amphitheatre-style venue with stadium seating and large stage area with 35' proscenium. Professional visual and acoustical system technicians. No seat is more than 80 feet from the stage.

Grand Ballroom at the Golden Nugget Hotel Casino in downtown LV
129 E Fremont St, Las Vegas NV 89101
702-385-7111
http://www.goldennugget.com/home/conventions_meetings/
1,300 capacity. 11 rooms totaling 20,500 square feet, ranging in size from 510-to-6,400 square feet and a convention area. 2 of the 11 meeting rooms overlook our pool.

Grand Ballroom at the Henderson Convention Center in Henderson
200 Water St, Henderson NV 89009
702-267-2171
http://www.visithenderson.com/meetings/facilities/ or http://www.hendersonconventioncenter.com/ or http://www.hendersonlive.com/
1,000 to 1,200 capacity. 10,080 square foot, column-free exhibit area with a center chandelier over 5 feet in diameter. 3,765 square feet of meeting rooms. 500 square feet pre-function area, One catering/holding kitchen.

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe at Flamingo Hotel Casino on The Strip
3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-733-3302 or 702-733-3111
http://www.margaritavillelasvegas.com/ or http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/flamingo-las-vegas/restaurants-dining/margaritaville-detail.html
675 to 1,200 capacity. Three-level facility features two outdoor balconies overlooking The Strip, with live entertainment performing both indoors and outdoors.

Stratosphere Showroom at the Stratosphere Hotel Casino on The Strip
2000 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89104
702-380-7777
http://www.stratospherehotel.com/showroom_reception.html
644 to 1,200 capacity.

Treasure Island Ballroom at Treasure Island Hotel Casino on The Strip
3300 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-894-7711
http://www.treasureisland.com/pages/meet_facilities.asp
420 to 1,116 capacity. 11,808 square foot ballroom with 18' ceiling and large stage.

* Sam's Town Live! at Sam's Town Hotel Casino in southeast LV
5111 Boulder Hwy, Las Vegas NV 89122
702-456-7777
http://www.samstownlv.com/entertainment/st_live.cfm
1,100 capacity. A state-of-the art multi-use facility housing concerts and other events, which is capable of showcasing a variety of set-up options, from concerts to banquets to a nightclub. Has hosted names like Kenny Loggins, Neal McCoy, BoyzIIMen, Tracy Lawrence, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Clay Walker, Gerald Levert, and Creedence Clearwater Revisited.

Dallas Ballroom at Texas Station in northwest LV
2101 Texas Star Ln, North Las Vegas NV 89130
702-631-1000
http://www.texasstation.com/meetings/
800 to 1,100 capacity. 15,000 square feet. Can host a sit-down dinner for up to 1,100 guests without dancing, and up to 800 guests with dancing. The built-in stage accomodates a 20-piece orchestra or a tiered head table for up to 50 guests.

Jubilee Theater at Bally's Hotel Casino on The Strip
3645 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
877-603-4390 or 877-MEET-702
http://www.harrahs.com/groups-meetings/ballys-las-vegas/blv-meeting-specialvenues.html
1,040 capacity. Tiered seating with vibrant décor, brilliant lighting, and dynamic sound systems usually reserved for their signature shows.

Studio Ballroom at MGM Grand Hotel Casino on The Strip 
3799 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-891-7777
http://www.mgmgrand.com/meetings/facilities-overview.aspx
1,008 capacity. 10,135 square feet, 18' ceiling height.

* Puff Lounge in southeast LV
1030 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas NV
702-221-PUFF(7833)
http://www.pufflounge.com/
1,000 capacity. 24-hour
drinking, dining, dancing, and live entertainment venue.

Grand Ballroom
at JW Marriott Hotel Casino in northwest LV
221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89145
702-869-7777
http://www.jwlasvegasresort.com/conference-hotel/hotel-conference-center.asp
900 to 1,000 capacity. Elegant 14,409 square foot ballroom, with built-in theatrical stage and green room, also has gracious reception foyers. Perfect for corporate meetings, elaborate dinners, banquets, and weddings.

Asia Restaurant and Nightclub in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Hotel Casino (formerly the Aladdin) on The Strip
3667 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
702-794-2582
http://www.asianightclublv.com/
800 to 1,000 Capacity. Two-story venue with a dance floor, VIP booths, and skyboxes. A stage just off of the main floor provides an intimate setting for late night performances and special events. State of the art lighting and sound system featuring a mix of hip-hop, house, rock, and R&B. Dedicated valet parking on Harmon Ave.

rumjungle at Mandalay Bay Hotel Casino on The Strip 
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89119
702-632-7777 or 702-632-7408
http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/rumjunglelounge.aspx or http://www.chinagrillmgt.com/rumjungle/main.cfm?pp=0
520 to 1,000+ capacity. 20,000 square foot restaurant and nightclub, usually has a DJ with two live percussionists.

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