The Venetian Expo: events, getting there and where to stay

The Venetian Expo is a exhibition centre in Las Vegas. It hosts 4 of the events we cover, including AWS re:Invent, SHOT Show, JCK Las Vegas and more. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.

The Venetian Expo in short

Type
Exhibition centre
Where
Las Vegas, United States
Events we cover
4
Next up
AWS re:Invent, 30 November to 4 December 2026 (expected)
Getting there
Sessions are spread across several resorts; shuttles link them.

Events at The Venetian Expo

* Expected date, following the usual pattern.

Getting to The Venetian Expo

Sessions are spread across several resorts; shuttles link them.

On 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 The Venetian Expo

Where to stay near The Venetian Expo

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 29 November to 5 December. 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 The Venetian Expo

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

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.

Half day

Grand Canyon helicopter flight

Fly over Hoover Dam and land in the canyon.

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.

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 The Venetian Expo?

AWS re:Invent, SHOT Show, JCK Las Vegas, Money20/20 USA.

How do I get to The Venetian Expo?

Sessions are spread across several resorts; shuttles link them.

When is the next big event at The Venetian Expo?

AWS re:Invent, 30 November to 4 December 2026 (expected).

Where should I stay near The Venetian Expo?

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

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