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AREA15 ANNOUNCES NEW EXPERIENCES, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, PROMOTIONS FOR JULY
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LAS VEGAS (June 2026) – AREA15, the world’s first purpose-built destination for immersive entertainment located parallel to the Las Vegas Strip, announces an array of festive promotions and happenings in July. Guests can look forward to a high-energy Independence Day weekend as well as limited-time food and beverage offerings, soccer tournament viewings and more. The complete list of programs and promotions follows.
INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND PROGRAMMING AND OFFERS:
“Red, White & Boots” Singles Mixer
Date: Friday, July 3
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Price: Free. To RSVP, click here.
Description: This Independence Day weekend, AREA15 invites single guests 21 or older to its upcoming mixer featuring country music, line dancing, drink specials and more.
“Red, White & Views” Fireworks Viewing Aboard LIFTOFF
Date: Saturday, July 4
Time: Boarding begins at 8:45 p.m.
Location: LIFTOFF
Price: $112 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Description: This Independence Day, AREA15 will celebrate with its “Red, White & Views” package. Guests will board LIFTOFF at 8:45 p.m. for the patriotic fireworks viewing and receive a specialty cocktail or nonalcoholic beverage at both the LIFTOFF bar and Oddwood. The package also includes a small light bite at Oddwood; a bag of 20 tokens for Asylum Bar + Arcade; and admission to Laser Maze in The Lab, Origin Quest and Looper – unlocking a full evening of immersive entertainment. The all-inclusive package is also limited to only 16 guests.
STAR SPANGLED BANGER
Date: Saturday, July 4
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: A-Lot
Price: Starting at $35 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Description: For the first time, RaveHouse Entertainment will take over AREA15’s A-Lot for a massive Independence Day celebration unlike anything seen before. Bringing together heavy bass, explosive production and one of the best fireworks viewing locations in the city, attendees will experience an unforgettable night under the sky. Headlined by Saymyname alongside Hi I’m Ghost, Vastive, SweetTooth, Dubstep Degenerates B2B M0MAY, Da Impaler B2B Nyxzara B2B Obsidian and more, STAR SPANGLED BANGER is where festival-level production meets America’s biggest party weekend.
Beer Pitcher Specials at Dueling Axes
Dates: Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5
Location: Dueling Axes
Cost: $12 pitchers of 805 & Cali Squeeze
Description: Guests are invited to celebrate Independence Day weekend at Dueling Axes with an unbeatable beer pitcher deal. Enjoy $12 pitchers of 805 & Cali Squeeze at the nation’s premier indoor axe-throwing lounge alongside high-energy fun.
Tote Bag Gift with $200 Purchase at Dolls Kill
Dates: Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5
Location: Dolls Kill
Cost: Receive a Dolls Kill tote bag with any purchase over $200.
Description: Dolls Kill, known for its celebration of individuality, nonconformity and subversive style, will gift tote bags to customers purchasing $200 of products this Independence Day weekend. Throughout the entire month of July, Dolls Kill will also offer guests with proof of a purchase from the Universal Horror Unleashed retail store 20% off an entire in-store purchase. This offer may only be redeemed once and cannot be reused on future transactions. Dolls Kill will also receive new weekly arrivals, ranging from apparel and shoes to trending summer accessories and pre-Burning Man pieces. Guests can also pick up their SMILEZ energy drink and swag in-store for all their energy needs.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND EVENTS:
Wednesday, July 1: Turnover in The Portal at 8 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Wednesday, July 8: PRIDE Family Bingo in The Portal at 7 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Friday, July 10: IFPA Pinball Tournament in Asylum Bar & Arcade at 6 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Friday, July 10: Sploinky Rave in The Wall at 9 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Saturday, July 11: Popdarts West Coast Wildcard Presented by APL in The Wall at 12 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Saturday, July 11: Shashou in The Wall at 8 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Saturday, July 11: Klub Nocturno in The Portal at 9:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Sunday, July 12: Uprising – Community Music Showcase in The Wall at 1 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Friday, July 17: Brainrack in The Wall at 9 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Friday, July 17: La Pista in The Portal at 9 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Tuesday, July 28: Kissing Candice in The Wall at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Wednesday, July 29: The Ex-Faces in The Wall at 7 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Friday, July 31: Electric Feels in The Portal at 9 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
ADDITIONAL SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND PROMOTIONS IN JULY:
Limited-Time BBQ Platters at The Beast
Dates: Available daily
Location: The Beast
Price: BBQ rib platter is $36, plus tax; beef brisket platter is $39, plus tax.
Description: BBQ is back at The Beast for a limited time. Visitors can sink their teeth into the BBQ rib platter, which includes a half rack of St. Louis-style ribs, coleslaw, tater tots, Texas toast and pickled veggies. For those who want to go big, the beef brisket platter offers a full pound of 20-hour smoked brisket, coleslaw, mac and cheese, Texas toast and pickled veggies.
World Soccer Tournament Viewings
Dates: Now through Sunday, July 19
Times: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: Asylum Bar + Arcade
Cost: Free. For more information click here.
Description: AREA15 is bringing the energy of the world soccer tournament to Asylum Bar + Arcade, where fans can gather on match days from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. to cheer on their favorite teams. Guests may enjoy free game play on select arcade games, and those who show up in a soccer jersey will score special discounts on drinks. Soccer fans looking to rep their team can also stop by AREA15’s Multiverse Depot for 15% off AREA15 soccer jerseys. It’s the perfect spot to catch all the match day excitement alongside fellow fans in a lively, one-of-a-kind setting.
The Escape Game’s Christmas in July Flash Sale
Dates: Monday, July 27 through Thursday, July 30
Cost: 25% off single-player gift cards. Available online only here.
Description: The Escape Game, featuring six multi-room, story-driven adventures designed with movie-quality detail and intricate puzzles, announces its Christmas in July flash sale. Players can celebrate the season with 25% off single-player gift cards. These gift cards are good for any Escape Game and never expire.
National Tequila Day Offers at Dueling Axes
Dates: Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26
Location: Dueling Axes
Cost: Free with the purchase of any axe-throwing session.
Description: Guests can say cheers to National Tequila Day all weekend long from Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26. With the purchase of any axe-throwing session, visitors can spin the wheel for a chance to win prizes, including Mexican candy shots; buy one, get one margaritas; and more.
“Interstellar Explorer” Student Summer Space Promotion
Dates: Now through Sunday, Aug. 9
Time: Noon to 9 p.m.
Cost: $30 for children ages 8 to 17.
Description: Just as NASA’s Artemis program is inspiring a new generation of explorers, Interstellar Arc’s “Interstellar Explorer” promo aims to spark that same curiosity in young minds all summer long. These young guests will receive:
- Discounted youth admission.
- A souvenir “Interstellar Explorer” laminate & Mission Crest pin and—to keep the sense of discovery alive at home a NASA Star Wheel kit, giving families even more opportunities to experience the wonder of space exploration together.
- Access to the HEXO: Family Mission Guide, which invites guests to explore the science, ethics and imagination behind humanity’s future in space through guided conversations and hands-on prompts inspired by the attraction’s storyline. The educational companion experience, available online or as a print-out provided upon check-in, encourages parents and children to discuss topics such as cryosleep, galactic travel, closed-loop systems, exoplanets and the search for life beyond Earth, while imagining what it would take for humanity to build civilizations on distant worlds.
For every Interstellar Arc youth ticket sold, $1 will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada in support of their ongoing STEAM education programming. Through this partnership, local youth will have the opportunity to explore STEAM concepts in a way that feels imaginative, hands-on and genuinely exciting. Children can look forward to themed activities, sports, arts, tech and field trips. For adolescents, Boys & Girls Clubs will offer Teen Nights as well as opportunities for jobs and workforce development.
Meow Wolf Expands Phenomenomaly
Dates: Every Wednesday through Sunday now through Sunday, Aug. 9
Times: 2 to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart
Cost: Phenomenomaly is included with entry to Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart. Tickets start at $46. Omega Mart will also offer $25 children’s tickets from Friday, July 10 through Thursday, July 23. Children must be accompanied by at least one ticketed adult with a Nevada I.D. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Description: Meow Wolf’s Phenomenomaly is part immersive theater, part art party, part glow worm migration (naturally). An extraordinary cosmic phenomenon unfolds in real time inside every exhibition: a vibrant, interactive story with new mysteries to uncover, layered over the surreal environments guests have come to love. Live theater, dance, puppetry and roaming character work unfold on a continuous loop. Each performance runs approximately 90 minutes, repeats multiple times per show day and reshapes itself to the distinct weirdness of its host space. No two shows are ever the same. Special performances this summer include:
- Sarah Moser from Wednesday, July 8 through Sunday, July 12
- Ed & Ed present Duo Balloon from Wednesday, July 15 through Sunday, July 19
- Vegas City Opera from Wednesday, July 22 through Sunday, Aug. 2
- Cosmic Hoverboard from Wednesday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 9
Asylum Bar + Arcade Summer Specials
Dates: Every day this July and August
Location: Asylum Bar + Arcade
Cost: $15 slushies, $7 select spirits, $5 draft beers. Buy $10 worth of tokens and get an additional $10 for free. For more information click here.
Description: Beat the heat at Asylum Bar + Arcade all summer long. Guests can enjoy $15 slushies, $7 select spirits and $5 draft beers. Plus, buy $10 worth of tokens and get an additional $10 free.
Golden Hour Food and Beverage Specials
Date: Every Monday through Thursday this July and August
Times: 4 to 7 p.m.
Location: Asylum Bar + Arcade, The Beast, Looper, Oddwood, Kaia, LIFTOFF, Game Depot
Cost: 20% off wine, beer and specialty cocktails
Description: Drinks taste better during golden hour. Visitors are invited to hit Looper, Oddwood, The Beast, Kaia, Game Depot, LIFTOFF or Asylum Bar + Arcade every Monday through Thursday in July and August from 4 to 7 p.m. for 20% off wine, beer and specialty cocktails all summer long.
ONGOING PROGRAMS AND PROMOTIONS:
Art Quest
Dates: Available daily
Location: Campus-wide across the AREA15 district
Cost: Included with ticketed access.
Description: AREA15’s newest immersive offering, Art Quest, invites guests to explore interactive installations, creative challenges and hands-on art experiences throughout the district. Designed to spark curiosity and creativity, Art Quest encourages visitors to engage directly with AREA15’s art in unexpected ways, making each visit unique and participatory.
Play Pass – Swing, Throw and Play
Dates: Daily
Location: Asylum Bar + Arcade, Dueling Axes, Five Iron Golf
Cost: $89 per person. Click here for tickets.
Description: For the ultimate hands-on adventure, Asylum Bar + Arcade, Dueling Axes and Five Iron Golf have teamed up to present the Play Pass. It not only unlocks more than three hours of nonstop excitement but also is the perfect choice for date night or group outings. It includes one hour of axe throwing at Dueling Axes, one hour of golf at Five Iron Golf and $20 in arcade tokens at Asylum Bar + Arcade.
Power Up at Asylum
Dates: Every Monday through Thursday
Location: Asylum Bar + Arcade
Cost: 25% off all beverages, all day, for locals with a Nevada I.D.
Description: Power Up at Asylum delivers special value for locals on its gaming-focused fun with arcade action, competitive play and themed drink specials, creating an elevated nightlife experience for gamers and groups.
Asylum Live
Dates: Every Friday and Saturday night
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Asylum Bar + Arcade
Cost: Free. RSVP to unlock drink specials, including $2 beers and $5 featured spirits. For more information or to RSVP, click here.
Description: Every Friday and Saturday night, Asylum Bar + Arcade comes alive with the best local live entertainment, cold drink specials and row after row of classic arcade games. It’s a go-to spot for a night out done right.
Monthly Block Party
Date: Third Saturday of every month
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Zone 2: Runway Plaza
Cost: Free to attend. RSVP here.
Description: AREA15’s free monthly block party transforms Runway Plaza into a vibrant outdoor celebration open to all ages. Guests can expect live music performances, interactive art installations, local vendors and an eclectic mix of food and drinks that bring the community together for an evening of pure fun. With something exciting happening at every turn, it’s the perfect outing for families, friend groups and anyone looking to experience the unexpected energy that makes AREA15 one of Las Vegas’ most dynamic destinations.
Family Rave
Date: Third Sunday of every month
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: Tickets start at $20. To purchase tickets, click here.
Description: AREA15’s Family Rave is a daytime disco experience held inside The Portal, designed to get the whole family on their feet and dancing together. Pulsing with music, dynamic lights and an infectious energy, this all-ages event proves that the best dance floors have no age limit. It’s a lively, judgment-free space where kids and adults alike can let loose, groove to great beats and share in the kind of spontaneous fun that makes lasting memories.
Interstellar Arc VIP Experience
Dates: Available daily
Times: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Interstellar Arc
Cost: From $69 per person to unlock the VIP experience. Click here for more information and to book.
Description: Elevate your journey with Interstellar Arc’s premium VIP offering, designed for a seamless and enhanced experience, including:
- VIP priority boarding
- VIP souvenir credential & Interstellar Arc HEXO Lanyard
- Soft drink upon completion of the experience
- Return trip 50% off ticket offer within 24 Hours
- Automatic entry to WIN a VR headset
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, 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, Felix & Paul Studios’ Interstellar Arc, The Escape Game, Dolls Kill, Museum of Ice Cream’s largest flagship location, Saint Honoré Doughnuts & Beignets and Nacho Daddy. Additional immersive attractions, eateries and retail venues coming soon to The Terminals include the Boeing 747, Chilango’s Tacos, House Rules, MINISO, iFLY Indoor Skydiving 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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