It’s rodeo week. Las Vegas has traded race cars for bull riding and steer wrestling as the world’s top cowboys come to battle for more than $12.5 million in prizes. Makes you wish you learned how to ride a bull, doesn’t it?
The National Finals Rodeo runs December 5 to 14 at the Thomas & Mack Center, but off the dirt there are dozens of bars, country concerts and events all aimed at getting rodeo-goers’ boots on the floor.
This weekend marks the grand opening of Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Bar, and bars like Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island and Loser’s at MGM Grand have line dancing and entertainment, plus live music at Blake Shelton’s Ole Red.
Below is a rundown of some of the top acts and performances. You can find a full schedule here.
Brad Paisley: Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, December 6 to 8.
Midland and Tanya Tucker: The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, December 6.
Rodney Carrington: David Copperfield Theater at MGM Grand, December 6, 7 and 8.
Cody Jinks: Dolby Live at Park MGM, December 6 and 7.
Shania Twain: PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort, December 6, 7, 11, 13 and 14.
Thomas Rhett: BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, December 6, 7, 13 and 14.
George Strait with Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town: Allegiant Stadium, December 7.
Eagles: Sphere, December 6, 7, 13 and 14.
Garth Brooks: Colosseum at Caesars Palace, December 7, 8, 12 and 14.
Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan: The Showroom at the Golden Nugget, December 9.
Shaboozey: The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, December 11.
Wynonna Judd: The Venetian Theater at Venetian, December 11, 13 and 14.
Cody Johnson: MGM Grand Garden, December 12 and 13.
Lainey Wilson: MGM Grand Garden, December 14.