Wrangler National Finals Rodeo hits Las Vegas

Gaming News

15 November 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS (NOVEMBER 14, 2022)A world-class lineup of country entertainment will roll through Las Vegas complementing the cowboy competition taking place at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo on Thursday, 1 December to Saturday, 10 December. From Academy of Country Music Award winners and longtime legends to comedians with a country twist, there’s a boot-scootin’ show for every cowboy and cowgirl in the Greatest Arena on Earth.

Headlining Acts at Iconic Venues

The most iconic theaters and arenas in Las Vegas play host to the globe’s biggest country superstars throughout National Finals Rodeo. Visitors can expect nightly appearances by Strip resident headliners, chart-topping musical acts and celebrated comedians.

Country singer-songwriter Cody Jinks takes the stage at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas from Friday, 2 December to Saturday, 3 December.

The Downtown Hoedown brings a lineup of country music stars to the Fremont Hotel & Casino on Wednesday, 30 November. Nate Smith and Scotty McCreery play the attraction’s 3rd Street Stage, with Neal McCoy at the Main Street Stage, and Lainey Wilson at the 1st Street Stage.

Chart-topping country artist Cody Johnson plays the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Friday, 9 December.

Comedian Steve Treviño plays The Mirage Theater at The Mirage Hotel & Casino on Thursday, 1 December and Thursday, 8 December. The resort also hosts Ron White, who brings his countrified laughs to the stage from Friday, 2 December to Saturday, 3 December and Friday, 9 December to Saturday, 10 December.

Palms Casino Resort presents the Santa Jam at the Pearl Concert Theater on Sunday, 4 December, featuring country artists performing classic holiday songs. The lineup includes Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line, Matt Stell, Jackson Dean, Ashley Cooke, Shane Profitt, and Danielle Bradbery.

The latest country superstar to headline a residency on the Strip, Miranda Lambert is back at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino on Wednesday, 30 November; Saturday, 3 December to Sunday, 4 December; Thursday, 8 December; and Saturday, 10 December to Sunday, 11 December.

Five-time ACM “Entertainer of the Year” Award winner Luke Bryan continues his Luke Bryan: Vegas residency at the Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas, taking the stage on Wednesday, 30 November; Friday, 2 December to Saturday, 3 December; Wednesday, 7 December; and Friday, 9 December 9 to Saturday, 10 December.

The “King of Country” returns to Las Vegas, as George Strait brings his “Strait to Vegas” residency back to T-Mobile Arena on Friday, 2 December and Saturday, 3 December.

Southern blues rock band ZZ Top returns to The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Las Vegas for a limited engagement, playing on Saturday, 3 December to Sunday, 4 December; Wednesday, 7 December; and Friday, 9 December to Saturday, 10 December.

The Theater at Mohegan Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas presents headlining shows throughout the week of rodeo. The lineup includes Gary Allan with Drake Milligan from Friday, 2 December to Saturday, 3 December; Ryan Bingham with The Texas Gentlemen and Corb Lund on Sunday, 4 December; country rocker Koe Wetzel with Bones Owens and Ben Burgess on Tuesday, 6 December; and Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from Friday, 9 December to Saturday, 10 December.

Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas presents country-inspired comedy sets from Bobby Bones on Saturday, 3 December and Leanne Morgan on Thursday, 8 December.

Notable Shows and Afterparties with Live Entertainment

Showrooms, country bars and music venues in Las Vegas keep the party going during National Finals Rodeo, as nightly entertainment can be found throughout the destination.A long-running Vegas National Finals Rodeo tradition, Gary Leffew’s Buckaroo Ball takes place at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center from Thursday, 1 December to Saturday, 10 December. The celebration includes live music Thursday to Sunday each week, with performances by Dez Houston & The Longwood Band and Steve Sturgis and the Riflemen.The Showroom at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino hosts several country music icons throughout National Finals Rodeo, with performances by Lonestar on Thursday, 1 December; Tanya Tucker on Friday, 2 December; Marty Stewart on Saturday, 3 December; Ray Wylie Hubbard on Sunday, 4 December; Ronnie Milsap on Monday, 5 December; Aaron Tippin on Wednesday, 7 December; Bellamy Brothers on Thursday, 8 December; and Jamey Johnson on Friday, 9 December.Rodeo fans can also experience the official gift show of the National Finals Rodeo, Cowboy Channel’s Cowboy Christmas, which features over 350 exhibitors from across the United States. A yearly tradition since 1986, the event is hosted at the Las Vegas Convention Center from Thursday, 1 December to Saturday, 10 December. In addition to the unique products available for purchase, Cowboy Christmas features interactive experiences, live entertainment and free entry to all visitors.

Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas at The LINQ Hotel + Experience Promenade hosts rising country star Elle King on Friday, 2 December, followed by the Turnpike Troubadours on Friday, 9 December.

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino presents the MGM Grand Gold Buckle Zone at Level Up from Thursday, Dec. 1 to Saturday, Dec. 10. The resort also hosts country singer and comedian Rodney Carrington at the David Copperfield Theater from Thursday, Dec. 8 to Saturday, Dec. 10.The Mirage Hotel & Casino presents Rodeo Vegas at BetMGM Sportsbook from Thursday, 1 December to Saturday, 10 December, featuring nightly live music. The lineup includes Casey Donahew Band on Thursday, 1 December and Sunday, 4 December; Lainey Wilson on Friday, 2 December; Josh Abbott Band on Saturday, 3 December; Danielle Bradbery on Monday, 5 December; Glen Templeton on Tuesday, 6 December; Randy Rogers Band on Wednesday, 7 December; Travis Denning on Thursday, 8 December; Elvie Shane on Friday, 9 December; and Ian Munsick on Saturday, 10 December.

The Orleans Hotel and Casino presents Boyd's Rodeo Viewing Party and a Buckin’ Bash After Party with live entertainment at its Bourbon Street Lounge from Thursday, 1 December to Saturday, 10 December0.

The Sand Dollar Downtown at Plaza Hotel and Casino presents a lineup of country shows, including Justin Carder on Thursday, 1 December; Sam Riddle on Friday, 2 December; Lennon Roach on Sunday, 4 December; Davey & The Midnights on Monday, 5 December; Thrillbilly Deluxe on Tuesday, 6 December; Angels & Outlaws on Wednesday, 7 December; and Kareeta on Friday, 9 December.

Resorts World Las Vegas presents Rodeo World throughout National Finals Rodeo, hosting viewing parties with live entertainment at Dawg House Saloon & Sports Book and RedTail. Artists performing at the resort include Chris Cagle on Wednesday, 30 November and Friday, 2 December; Dee Jay Silver on select dates from Wednesday, 30 November to Saturday, 10 December; Mitchell Tenpenny on Saturday, 3 December; Shenandoah on Friday, 9 December; and Clay Walker on Saturday, 10 December.Singer and songwriter Ned LeDoux plays the Veil Pavilion at Silverton Hotel Casino from Thursday, 1 December to Friday, 2 December.

South Point Hotel Casino and Spa presents a Ram Rodeo Tailgate Party with live music at the South Point Grand Ballroom from Thursday, 1 December for Saturday, 10 December. The resort also presents an National Finals Rodeo Viewing Party at The Showroom from Thursday, 1 December to Saturday, 10 December, featuring performances by Chancey Williams from Thursday, 1 December to Saturday, 3 December; Aaron Watson from Sunday, 4 December to Wednesday, 7 December; and Randall King from Thursday, 8 December to Saturday, 10 December. Nightly entertainment will also take place in the hotel’s Grandview Lounge.

Multiple Canadian Country Music Awards winner Corb Lund takes the stage at The Space Las Vegas on Tuesday, 6 December.Stoney’s Rockin’ Country at Town Square Las Vegas features several performances throughout National Finals Rodeo, including Jake Worthington on Friday, 2 December; Triston Marez on Saturday, 3 December; Randall King’s Tonk Vegas on Sunday, 4 December; Tyler Braden on Friday, 9 December; and Haley Mae Campbell on Saturday, 10 December.

Gilley's Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino features live entertainment throughout the celebration. The lineup includes Rebel Hearts from Wednesday, 30 November to Thursday, 1 December; Brian Lynn Jones and Rob Staley from Friday, 2 December to Saturday, 3 December; Scotty Alexander from Sunday, 4 December to Monday, 5 December; Kevin Fowler from Tuesday, 6 December to Wednesday, 7 December; Michael Austin from Thursday, 8 December to Saturday, 10 December; and Jimi Nelson from Friday, 9 December to Saturday, 10 December.

Hosting the official Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Viewing Party, Mohegan Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas presents nightly entertainment at 24 Oxford. The lineup includes Easton Corbin on Thursday, 1 December; Dillon Carmichael on Friday, 2 December; Glen Templeton on Saturday, 3 December; Dan Smalley on Sunday, 4 December; Will Jones on Monday, 5 December; Ben Gallaher on Tuesday, 6 December; Wyatt McCubbin on Wednesday, 7 December; Drake Milligan on Thursday, 8 December; Joe Nichols on Friday, 9 December; and Heath Sanders on Saturday, 10 December.

Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino presents National Finals Rodeo After Dark from Thursday, 1 December to Saturday, 10 December, featuring nightly live entertainment. The lineup at its Cabaret Theater includes Trent Wilmon on Thursday, 1 December; Hayden Haddock on Friday, 2 December; Lindsey Cardinale on Saturday, 3 December; Joshua Ray Walker on Sunday, 4 December; Johnny Owens from Monday, 5 December to Tuesday, 6 December; Mike & The Moonpies on Wednesday, 7 December; Steve Helms on Thursday, 8 December; Micky and the Motorcars on Friday, 9 December; and Thom Shepherd on Saturday, 10 December. The lineup at the iBar includes a daily National Finals Rodeo Live Feed Viewing Party and shows from Steve Helms and The Dirty Bourbon Band, as well as performances by Thom Shepherd from Thursday, 1 December to Sunday, 4 December; Ashland Craft from Monday, 5 December to Tuesday, 6 December; and Megan Ashley and Macy Dot Neal from Wednesday, 7 December to Saturday, 10 December. Additionally, Josh Ward takes the stage at the resort’s Groups & Meetings space on Thursday, 8 December.