Visiting Vegas this month? These are the Las Vegas events in May you shouldn’t miss.
The two biggest events this month are Cinco de Mayo and EDC, which will bring in tons of people. If you want to avoid crowds and higher hotel rates, avoid visiting on May 5th and between May 20-22nd.
May also starts to get hot! Weather-wise it’s not ideal for visiting, but between now and summer, it’s still tolerable. We spend this month shifting our focus to exploring the “great indoors”. Sometimes we get lucky and have cool enough weather to go night climbing, but there’s no guarantee.
If you’re visiting in May, we put together a monthly guide of all the happenings and organized them by date and category. Hope you find this helpful!
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Last Updated: April 23, 2022
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These are all May-only events or limited to a few months, but if you want to see what’s available year-round, check out our ultimate Vegas bucket list, bucket list experiences, top Las Vegas shows, and indoor activities.
Weather in Las Vegas in May
- Average Temp in Las Vegas in May: high of 90° F, low of 53° F
- Rainfall: 0.1 inches
- Humidity: 13%
We still have nice evenings and nights, but during the day, you will find it is often over 90°. Keep that in mind as you plan your activities.
Bellagio Conservatory Spring Display
March 12 to May 14, 2022
The 2022 Spring installation at the Bellagio is called ‘Flight of Fancy.’ It celebrates the beauty and technology of flight from hot air balloons to butterflies and hummingbirds. It also features the most variety of plants and flowers ever used in the Conservatory.
May Las Vegas Shows and Concerts
We got to see Silk Sonic last month and highly recommend it. It was such a fun show!
- May 1: Lady Gaga, Park MGM
- May 2-22: LVS Fest Beach Party, Mandalay Bay
- May 4: Biffy Clyro, House of Blues
- May 4-7: John Legend, Planet Hollywood
- May 4-7: Michael Buble, Resorts World
- May 4-29: Silk Sonic, Park MGM
- May 5-7, 26, 27: Barry Manilow, Westgate Las Vegas
- May 6: Snow The Product, House of Blues
- May 6: Los Lobos, Boulder Station
- May 7: Jerry Cantrell, House of Blues
- May 7-8: Lea Salonga, Wynn
- May 8: Jerry Cantrell, House of Blues
- May 8: The Cult, House of Blues
- May 8: ABBA The Concert – ABBA Tribute, Cannery Casino Hotel
- May 11-21: Carrie Underwood, Resorts World
- May 12: The Psychedelic Furs, House of Blues
- May 13: Eric Church, T-Mobile Arena
- May 13: Mastodon, House of Blues
- May 13: Kim & Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Virgin Hotels
- May 13: Jack Russel’s Great White, Golden Nugget
- May 13-14: Steve Miller Band, The Venetian
- May 13-21: Rod Stewart, Caesars Palace
- May 13-28: The Doobie Brothers, Planet Hollywood
- May 14: Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, & Warren G, Mandalay Bay
- May 14: UB40, Mandalay Bay
- May 14: Country Wayne, House of Blues
- May 14-15: Lovers & Friends Festival: Lauryn Hill, Usher, Ludacris & TLC, Las Vegas Festival Grounds
- May 15: Billboard Music Awards, MGM Grand
- May 17: For King and Country, The Orleans
- May 18: Bastille, Virgin Hotels
- May 18-21: Derek Hough, The Venetian
- May 18-29: Santana, House of Blues
- May 19: Michael Franti & Spearhead, Brooklyn Bowl
- May 20: Pearl Jam, MGM Grand
- May 20: Olivia Rodrigo, The Cosmopolitan
- May 20: Billy Currington, Red Rock Casino Resort
- May 20-22: Electric Daisy Carnival, Las Vegas Motor Speedway
- May 21: Alejandra Guzman & Paulina Rubio, Virgin Hotels
- May 21: Stephanie Mills, The Orleans
- May 21: Aurora, Brooklyn Bowl
- May 26: Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Brooklyn Bowl
- May 27: Rex Orange County, Virgin Hotels
- May 27: Fought, Golden Nugget
- May 27: Pyromania, Boulder Station
- May 27: Jessie James Decker & Adam Doleac, Brooklyn Bowl
- May 27-29: Keith Urban, Caesars Palace
- May 27-29: Katy Perry, Resorts World
- May 28: Sublime with Rome, Mandalay Bay
- May 28: The Eagles, MGM Grand
- May 28: Limp Bizkit, Virgin Hotels
- May 28: Durand Jones and the Indications, Brooklyn Bowl
- May 28: Night Ranger, Cannery Casino Hotel
- May 28: The Boy Band Night, Santa Fe Station
- May 28-29: Anita Baker, The Venetian
- May 29: Jack White, The Cosmopolitan
- May 29: New Kids on the Block, Salt N Papa, Rick Ashley, & En Vogue, Mandalay Bay
- May 29: Riley Green, Mandalay Bay
Comedy
- May 6: Randy Rainbow, The Venetian
- May 6: Jess Hilarious, The Mirage
- May 6: Tom Papa, Wynn
- May 6-7: Chris Rock, Caesars Palace
- May 7: Wayne Brady, The Mirage
- May 9-18: Jon Lovitz, Tropicana
- May 13-14: Nate Bargatze, Wynn
- May 14: Tim Dillon, The Mirage
- May 20-21: Bill Maher, The Mirage
- May 20-21: Jim Gaffigan, Wynn
- May 27-28: Bill Burr, The Cosmopolitan
- May 27-29: Gabriel Iglesias, The Mirage
- May 27-29: Augie T., Plaza Hotel
- May 28-29: Sebastian Maniscalco, Wynn
Conventions + Events in Las Vegas in May
- May 1: Nevada Bridal & Wedding Expo, Las Vegas Convention Center
- May 4-6: Food on Demand Conference, The Mirage
- May 6-7: Las Vegas Better Home Show, Rio
- May 7: Geared Society and Anime Con, Las Vegas Convention Center
- May 7-8: Las Vegas Southwestern Women’s Expo, Flamingo
- May 9-11: Moneyshow Las Vegas, Bally’s
- May 10-12: Waste Expo, Las Vegas Convention Center
- May 12-14: G4 Live Expo, Las Vegas Convention Center
- May 12-14: Hyrox, Las Vegas Convention Center
- May 15-20: Supportwold Live, MGM Grand
- May 21: Armed Forces Chamber Business Expo, Suncoast Hotel
- May 22-24: Recon 2022, Las Vegas Convention Center
- May 24-26: Las Vegas Licensing International Expo, Mandalay Bay
- May 25-26: White Label World Expo, Las Vegas Convention Center
- May 25-26: Retail Supply Chain and Logistics Expo, Las Vegas Convention Center
- May 26-29: Movimiento Vaquero-Vegas, Alexis Park
Sports
- May 2-6: APA World Pool Championships, Westgate Las Vegas
- May 7: Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol, T-Mobile Arena
- May 8: Las Vegas Aces vs Seattle Storm, Mandalay Bay
- May 14: Las Vegas Days Parade & Rodeo, Downtown Las Vegas
- May 17: Las Vegas Aces vs Phoenix Mercury, Mandalay Bay
- May 19: Las Vegas Aces vs Minnesota Lynx, Mandalay Bay
- May 21: Las Vegas Aces vs Phonix Mercury, Mandalay Bay
- May 23: Las Vegas Aces vs Los Angeles Sparks, Mandalay Bay
- May 25: All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite, Mandalay Bay
- May 27: All Elite Wrestling: Rampage, Mandalay Bay
- May 29: All Elite Wrestling: Double or Nothing, T-Mobile Arena
- May 31: Las Vegas Aces vs Connecticut Sun, Mandalay Bay
What to Eat in Las Vegas in May
Whether you’re looking for fruits and vegetables at the farmer’s market or you want to eat farm to table, this is what you will find in season in Las Vegas (zone 9a).
- Fruits in Season – Rhubarb, Strawberries
- Vegetables in Season – Asparagus, Basil, Beets, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Dill, Garlic, Gourds, Green Beans, Green Onions, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Peas, Salad Greens, Shallots, Spinach, Summer Squash, Swiss Chard, Turnips, Zucchini
The Best Farm to Table Restaurants in Las Vegas
Here are some of the best farm-to-table restaurants in Las Vegas to check out:
- Sparrow + Wolf, Chinatown (New American, )
- Honey Salt, Westside (New American, )
- Carson Kitchen, Downtown (New American, )
- CRAFTkitchen, Anthem (New American, )
- The Black Sheep, Southwest (New American / Vietnamese, )
- Yardbird, The Strip (Southern / New American, )
- True Food Kitchen, The Strip (Vegan / New American, )
- Kitchen Table, Henderson (Breakfast & Brunch, )
Tips for Visiting Las Vegas in May
- Get tickets as soon as you know what shows you want to see. Popular shows & concerts sell out fast!
- Read all the fine print before heading to a show – some have restrictions on what you can bring with you.
- Save money on multiple attractions, and get the All-Inclusive or Explorer Pass.
- Sunscreen is a must, especially if you’re doing outdoor activities.
- Plan to arrive early for meals and shows. It takes longer than you think to get from one spot on the strip to another. Give yourself a buffer.
What to Wear in Vegas in May
March is warming up, especially during the day, but the AC keeps the casinos cold.
- Bring layers – layers are essential for visiting Las Vegas. As the temperatures get hot outside, they crank up AC inside. These are our favorite travel jackets.
- Dressy clothes – pack them if you plan on going clubbing or eating at nicer restaurants. You will see a mix of tourists in casinos dressed both up and down.
- Shoes – If you’re going out at night, you’ll probably bring heels or dress shoes, but make sure you bring a pair of comfortable travel shoes as well. The casinos are massive, and you end up walking a lot to get from place to place
Best Places to Stay in Las Vegas
Is May the Best Time to Visit Las Vegas?
If you’re mostly going to be indoors on the Strip, visit any time of the year since the temperature won’t matter.
For outdoor activities like hiking and climbing, you should visit between November and March. But if you’re here for the pool parties and lake life, this is the time!
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Do any of these things to do in Vegas in May interest you? Let us know if we missed anything! If you’re holding an event and would like to be added, please email us at hello [at] localadventurer.com.
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