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AREA15 ANNOUNCES IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES, PROMOTIONS FOR DECEMBER 2025
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LAS VEGAS (December 2025) – AREA15, the pulse-pounding hub of experiential art and entertainment situated parallel to the Las Vegas Strip, announces its roster of December programs, including festive holiday events and a lineup of distinctive New Year’s Eve experiences for families and partygoers alike. The full list of events and promotions follows.

HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING AND OFFERS:

Boots & Brews Holiday Beer Fest
Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Time: 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost:  Tickets start at $25.
Description: AREA15 invites guests to an exciting event combining the holiday spirit of Santa with the rodeo and the joy of a beer and spirits tasting. Attendees can get ready to indulge in a wide variety of craft beers & cocktails while enjoying holiday décor. Featured brands include Long Drink, Lagunitas, Boston Beer, New Belgium, Stone, Sapporo, Firestone Walker, Monster Brewing, Cigar City, Oskar Blues, Squatters, Wasatch, Tequila Partida, Blue Valor Whiskey, Jack Daniels, Ford’s Gin, Coors, El Cristiano Tequila, Old Man Liver Whiskey, HUDL, Neon Dessert, Hop Valley and more.

Winter Wellness Puppies & Poses
Date: Sunday, Dec. 14
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: General admission is $40.33. VIP passes and other add-ons are also available. To purchase tickets, click here.
Description: AREA15 invites guests to an unforgettable winter wellness event filled with adorable puppies and rejuvenating yoga poses presented by Michael’s Angel Paws and TruFusion. This immersive experience will leave attendees feeling blissful, refreshed and connected.

Family Rave with Santa
Date: Sunday, Dec. 14
Time: Doors open at 1 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: General admission is $19.62; family packs of four tickets are also available ($16.35 per person). For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Description: Get ready to groove at the AREA15 Family Rave – a daytime disco where the whole fam can dance, play and have a blast together. Join AREA15 for a fun-filled event full of music, lights and family-friendly activities that will create unforgettable memories for everyone.

Holiday-Themed Bingo Loco – Name That Tune
Date: Saturday, Dec. 20
Time: Early show at 5 p.m. and late show at 10 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: Tickets start at $33.
Description: At this month’s Bingo Logo, guests can win vacations along with random prizes ranging from lawnmowers to giant teddy bears. The event will include comedian hosts and DJs playing the biggest tracks of the 80s, 90s and 2000s. Think ABBA, Backstreet Boys and Britney.

Block Party
Date: Saturday, Dec. 20
Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: LIFTOFF Bar + Ride, A-Lot and underneath the Boeing 747
Cost: Free to Attend
Description: AREA15 will host its holiday Block Party Experience at three distinct venues simultaneously—LIFTOFF Bar + Ride, A-Lot and underneath the Boeing 747. Guests can enjoy live bands, rotating DJs, glow dance parties, food trucks, craft beverages, pop-up vendors and interactive art across the interconnected spaces, with family-friendly activities and chill zones adding to the experience. From dancing beneath the iconic 747 to exploring live art zones and curated retail, the block party invites both locals and visitors to connect through a dynamic blend of rhythm, creativity and shared energy.

New Year’s Eve Masquerade
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 31
Time: Doors open at 9 p.m.
Location: The Portal, The Wall and A-Lot.
Cost: General admission is $62.08. VIP passes, table packages and other add-ons are also available. To purchase tickets, click here.
Description: AREA15’s final Massive of the year will feature heart-pounding electronic music, roaming performers, art installations, several ballroom parties, mystery, wonder and more. As the evening’s headlining artist, ALLEYCVT is renowned for fusing emotive, pop-inflected vocals with heavy, experimental bass drops that straddle melodic dubstep, pop-dubstep and bold sound. She’s gained major momentum through festival performances, sold-out headline shows and being named part of EDM.com’s “Class of 2025.” Her track “Religion” has also topped 1 million streams. Masquerade masks are encouraged and costumes are welcome – from festival gear to fashion-forward attire.

Oddyssey NYE
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 31
Time: Doors open at 8 p.m.
Location: Inside Oddyssey’s Submarine Lounge.
Cost: $547.18. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. Must be 21 or older to attend.
Description: AREA15 invites guests to indulge in decadence this New Year’s Eve at Oddyssey’s Submarine Speakeasy, where the evening unfolds with an opulent blend of vintage glamour and modern allure. A live jazz band sets the tone with timeless sophistication before DJs take over with mood-setting rhythms. Throughout the night, guests will enjoy bottomless champagne, an open bar, roaming caviar bumps, live oyster shucker, dramatic seafood tower and passed canapés. Pop-up performances bring the room to life while a showman bartender elevates every pour into a spectacle.

Krampus & Kin
Dates and Times: Every Thursday through Monday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. now through Saturday, Jan. 3.
Location: Universal Horror Unleashed
Cost: Tickets start at $49. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Description: The all-new Universal Horror Unleashed is getting even more sinister for the holidays. Face four relentless haunted houses and nightmarish winter legends. Capture photo ops with the Germanic punisher Krampus, Icelandic troll Grýla and more. Indulge in fiendishly festive food and drink. And witness a lantern-lit processional throughout each night.

Axe Off Wednesdays
Dates: Every Wednesday in December
Location: Dueling Axes
Cost: 50% off axe throwing.
Description: Dueling Axes is slashing prices this holiday season. Every Wednesday, guests can enjoy half off axe throwing all day long. Gather friends, sharpen skills and experience the thrill of hitting the bullseye at a fraction of the price.

Holiday Movies and Décor Under the Boeing 747
Date: Every Friday and Saturday in December
Location: Zone 2: The Terminals
Cost: Movies are free to watch.
Description: Every Friday and Saturday in December, guests can watch classic holiday movies underneath the Boeing 747. Additionally, the Boeing 747 Plaza will transform into the ultimate winter wonderland. Guests can enjoy the festive ambiance as well as take photos with the massive jet donning reindeer antlers or the vibrant LED Christmas tree.

New Hot Holiday Drinks at LIFTOFF Bar and Ride
Date: Throughout December
Location: LIFTOFF Bar and Ride
Cost: Cocktails are $19 each; hot coffee and hot chocolate are $5 each.
Description: This month, LIFTOFF will offer a brand-new hot drink menu, including cocktails, hot coffee and hot chocolate. New libations include:

• Whiskey Tango Foxtrot – Teeling Irish Whiskey, Baileys Irish Cream, coffee, whipped Cream
• Mach15 – High Ground Vodka, Bicerin White Chocolate Liqueur, peppermint schnapps, hot chocolate, whipped cream, candy cane
• Lunar Eclipse – Mount Gay Eclipse Rum, cinnamon, Rumchata, hot chocolate, mini marshmallows
• The Afterburner – Elijah Craig Bourbon, apple cider, ginger ale, lemon juice, cinnamon stick
• Campfire Cider – Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice, simple syrup, lemon wheel

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN DECEMBER:

Thursday, Dec. 11: Memphis May Fire in The Portal at 6 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Friday, Dec. 12: Dirtwire & The Floozies: Neon Sundown Tour in The Portal at 9 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Saturday, Dec. 27: High Stakes Fest in the A-Lot at 8 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

ADDITIONAL DECEMBER PROGRAMS AND OFFERS:

Malibu Barbie™ Café Opening
Date: Thursday, Dec. 18
Location: Next to Illuminarium Las Vegas
Cost: Tickets for the restaurant ($25 each and includes food + merch credit) will be available exclusively at Bucket Listers, join the waitlist and receive first notification of tickets going on sale.
Description: The Malibu Barbie™ Café brings a burst of 1970s Malibu sunshine to Las Vegas, blending retro flair with vibrant Barbiecore™ style in a playful, family-friendly pop-up destination. Opening Thursday, Dec. 18, the café invites guests into a beach-chic world inspired by the iconic Malibu Barbie, complete with a groovy roller rink, an all-day fast-casual menu crafted by Master Chef finalist and “Chopped” champion chef Becky Brown and whimsical décor designed in collaboration with Mattel. Between laps around the rink, visitors can enjoy delicious desserts, colorful drinks and a variety of interactive activities, plus exclusive merchandise and special events ranging from cupcake-decorating classes to 21+ skate nights.

IFPA Pinball Tournament
Date: Friday, Dec. 5
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Asylum Bar + Arcade
Cost: Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets, click here.
Description: The IFPA Tournament invites players to dive into the electrifying world of competitive pinball. Participants will showcase their skills, face off against top competitors and experience the thrill of the game in a high-energy atmosphere. With intense matchups and fantastic prizes at stake, the tournament promises an unmissable event for any pinball enthusiast eager to put their flipper finesse to the test.

Oddyssey Manor
Dates: Every Friday and Saturday.
Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Guests can linger in the Manor as long as they desire, with the experience unfolding in an 80-minute repeating cycle.
Location: Inside Oddyssey at AREA15.
Cost: General admission is available for $69 and includes five craft cocktail tastings and two full sized drinks. Additional beverages available for purchase. To purchase tickets, click here. Oddyssey Manor is 21+.
Description: Step inside Oddyssey Manor, a surreal cocktail theatre where myth and mystery come alive. Inspired by Homer’s “Odyssey” and AREA15’s hidden lore, the Manor invites guests into an eccentric world of craft cocktails and a cast of strange and alluring characters who thrive in its velvet shadows. No two nights are alike—shapeshifting hosts, sirens and aerialists twist the story anew each evening, ensuring every visit feels dangerously unrepeatable. Here, cocktails are more than drinks—they are keys. Each sip draws guests deeper into the Manor’s living narrative, where surreal encounters unfold in hidden alcoves, strangers become accomplices and secrets refuse to stay buried. Designed to blur the line between audience and adventure, the experience dares participants to surrender to its strange, sensual gravity.

Oddyssey Noir: A Carnivale Noir Warehouse Rave
Dates: Every Saturday night.
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Inside Oddyssey at AREA15.
Cost: Admission is complimentary with the purchase of NITE MODE membership. General admission tickets are also available, starting at $25 per event. Table packages are also available. For more information or to purchase tickets to Oddyssey Noir, click here.
Description: The weirdest party in Las Vegas, Oddyssey Noir, marks the first in an evolving lineup of experimental parties under the NITE MODE banner. This warehouse-style rave takes partygoers deep into a surreal underworld of deep techno and house beats, avant-garde art and unexpected moments. The music will be curated in partnership with local artists and collectives, tapping into the city’s rich underground scene. Each week, the experience transforms—no repeats, just reinvention. Guests can explore nine bizarre, themed rooms, vibe out in cuddle puddles and discover pop-up oddities and more as each Oddyssey Noir evolves into a living, breathing nightlife experience.

ABOUT AREA15 LAS VEGAS
AREA15, located parallel to the Las Vegas Strip, represents the world’s first purpose-built immersive entertainment district offering live events, distinctive attractions, interactive art installations, extraordinary design elements, unique retail, ground-breaking technology, bars and eateries and much more. AREA15’s curated mix of dynamic destinations—including LIFTOFF Bar and Ride, Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, Illuminarium, Dueling Axes, Five Iron Golf, Kaia, The Beast, Wink World: Portals Into the Infinite, Museum Fiasco, JOHN WICK EXPERIENCE and many more—represents what’s next in experiential entertainment. With a robust, ever-changing roster of concerts, events, immersive art exhibitions, out-of-this-world nightlife and boundary-pushing production shows, AREA15 attracts visitors of all ages. Zone 2: The Terminals at AREA15 now features Universal Destinations & Experiences’ new, year-round horror entertainment experience Universal Horror Unleashed and Felix & Paul Studios’ Interstellar Arc. Additional immersive destinations coming soon to The Terminals include the Boeing 747, Dolls Kill, The Escape Game, iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Museum of Ice Cream’s largest flagship location, Chilango’s Tacos, Saint Honoré Doughnuts & Beignets, Nacho Daddy and more.

AREA15 has received numerous accolades, including being named “Another Unmissable Stop for Art Lovers” by The Times UK; “Most Innovative Venue in the USA” and No. 2 on the list of “10 Best Immersive Experiences in the U.S.” by Timeout; “Best Immersive Art Experience” by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards; “Best Place to Dance,” “Best Attraction,” “Best Place for Your Instagram Shot” and “Best Rave Resurgence” by Las Vegas Weekly Readers’ Choice Best of Vegas Awards; “Best Arts Hub” by Vegas Magazine; “Best Family Attraction” from the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association; claiming the No. 1 spot in Blooloop’s “World’s Top 11 Immersive Art Experiences;” and being included in Las Vegas Magazine’s Hall of Fame.

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