Las Vegas Convention Center: events, getting there and where to stay

Las Vegas Convention Center is a exhibition centre in Las Vegas, about 3 km from the centre. It hosts 6 of the events we cover, including SEMA Show, CES, World of Concrete and more. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.

Las Vegas Convention Center in short

Type
Exhibition centre
Where
Las Vegas, United States, about 3 km from the centre
Events we cover
6
Next up
SEMA Show, 3 to 6 November 2026 (expected)
Getting there
The LVCC Loop (Tesla tunnels) and the Monorail link the halls to Strip resorts.

Events at Las Vegas Convention Center

* Expected date, following the usual pattern.

Getting to Las Vegas Convention Center

The LVCC Loop (Tesla tunnels) and the Monorail link the halls to Strip resorts.

The LVCC Loop and the Monorail link the halls to Strip resorts.

Harry Reid International (LAS) is 10 minutes from the Strip. Rideshare is about $25 to $35; taxis use zone fares.

Public transport directions to Las Vegas Convention Center

Where to stay near Las Vegas Convention Center

BudgetWhereWhy
BudgetDowntown and Fremont StreetCheapest rooms, 15 minutes from the Strip by the Deuce bus.
Mid-rangeCenter Strip (Flamingo Road)Walk to most venues, many resort fees.
SplurgeWynn, Bellagio and the CosmopolitanThe top resorts.

Three hotels we would book

Links search the nights from 2 November to 7 November. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Things to do near Las Vegas Convention Center

Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in Las Vegas.

Half day · Family

Hoover Dam tour

Dam and Lake Mead, 45 minutes away.

Half day · Family

Red Rock Canyon hike or e-bike

Desert scenery 30 minutes west.

Half day · Family

Valley of Fire tour

Red sandstone 1 hour north.

Half day · Family · Indoor

Indoor skydiving

Wind tunnel.

Full day · Family

Grand Canyon West with Skywalk

2.5 hours each way by coach.

Evenings

Evening · Nightlife · Indoor · Family

Cirque du Soleil show

O, Mystère or KÀ.

Evening · Nightlife

Las Vegas helicopter night flight

The Strip lit up.

Evening · Food · Nightlife

Food tour on the Strip

Tastings at resort restaurants.

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Weather by month

MonthHighLowRainDaylight (15th)
January14°C1°C18 mm9 h 57 min
February16°C3°C23 mm10 h 49 min
March22°C7°C12 mm11 h 52 min
April26°C11°C8 mm13 h 04 min
May32°C16°C3 mm14 h 04 min
June39°C22°C1 mm14 h 36 min
July41°C26°C15 mm14 h 23 min
August40°C25°C15 mm13 h 31 min
September35°C20°C9 mm12 h 21 min
October27°C13°C13 mm11 h 12 min
November19°C6°C12 mm10 h 12 min
December13°C1°C18 mm9 h 43 min

Monthly averages for 2001 to 2025 from NASA POWER.

Questions people ask

What events are held at Las Vegas Convention Center?

SEMA Show, CES, World of Concrete, MAGIC Las Vegas, NAB Show, Black Hat and DEF CON.

How do I get to Las Vegas Convention Center?

The LVCC Loop (Tesla tunnels) and the Monorail link the halls to Strip resorts.

When is the next big event at Las Vegas Convention Center?

SEMA Show, 3 to 6 November 2026 (expected).

Where should I stay near Las Vegas Convention Center?

Center Strip (Flamingo Road): Walk to most venues, many resort fees.

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