Las Vegas Events in May + Shows You Can't Miss 2022

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Visiting Vegas this month? These are the Las Vegas events in May you shouldn’t miss.

This month’s two biggest events 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 May 20-22nd.

May 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 weather to start 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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Las Vegas Weather in May
Concerts in Las Vegas in May
Comedy
Sports
Conferences & Conventions
Best Places to Stay in Las Vegas
Tips for Visiting in May
What to Eat in Las Vegas in May
The Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants in Las Vegas
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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

More: 9 Las Vegas Shows You Can’t Miss

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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

More: 101 Things to Do in Las Vegas Bucket List

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

More: 15 Unique Bucket List Worthy Experiences in Las Vegas

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

More: 49 Best Places to Eat in Las Vegas

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 walk a lot to get from place to place.
Want to know what to wear to the airport? Here’s my ideal airport outfit and our carry-on essentials for every flight.

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.