Mandalay Bay Convention Center: events, getting there and where to stay
Mandalay Bay Convention Center is a exhibition centre in Las Vegas, about 3 km from the centre. It hosts 3 of the events we cover, including Licensing Expo, Cosmoprof North America, Black Hat and DEF CON. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.
Mandalay Bay Convention Center in short
- Type
- Exhibition centre
- Where
- Las Vegas, United States, about 3 km from the centre
- Events we cover
- 3
- Next up
- Licensing Expo, 18 to 20 May 2027 (expected)
- Getting there
- Strip resorts and LVCC.
Events at Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Las Vegas, United StatesTrade show27 Jul 2027*Cosmoprof North America
Las Vegas, United StatesTrade show7 Aug 2027*Black Hat and DEF CON
Las Vegas, United StatesTrade show
Getting to Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Strip resorts and LVCC.
South end of the Strip.
Harry Reid International (LAS) is 10 minutes from the Strip. Rideshare is about $25 to $35; taxis use zone fares.
Public transport directions to Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Where to stay near Mandalay Bay Convention Center
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Downtown and Fremont Street | Cheapest rooms, 15 minutes from the Strip by the Deuce bus. |
| Mid-range | Center Strip (Flamingo Road) | Walk to most venues, many resort fees. |
| Splurge | Wynn, Bellagio and the Cosmopolitan | The top resorts. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: The LINQ Hotel
- Mid-range: Park MGM
- Splurge: Wynn Las Vegas
Things to do near Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in Las Vegas.
Evenings
Weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Daylight (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 1°C | 18 mm | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 16°C | 3°C | 23 mm | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 22°C | 7°C | 12 mm | 11 h 52 min |
| April | 26°C | 11°C | 8 mm | 13 h 04 min |
| May | 32°C | 16°C | 3 mm | 14 h 04 min |
| June | 39°C | 22°C | 1 mm | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 41°C | 26°C | 15 mm | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 40°C | 25°C | 15 mm | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 35°C | 20°C | 9 mm | 12 h 21 min |
| October | 27°C | 13°C | 13 mm | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 19°C | 6°C | 12 mm | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 13°C | 1°C | 18 mm | 9 h 43 min |
Questions people ask
What events are held at Mandalay Bay Convention Center?
Licensing Expo, Cosmoprof North America, Black Hat and DEF CON.
How do I get to Mandalay Bay Convention Center?
Strip resorts and LVCC.
When is the next big event at Mandalay Bay Convention Center?
Licensing Expo, 18 to 20 May 2027 (expected).
Where should I stay near Mandalay Bay Convention Center?
Center Strip (Flamingo Road): Walk to most venues, many resort fees.