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Showing posts with label Neon City Festival. Show all posts
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Saturday, November 22, 2025

Las Vegas Local Bands The Far Worst Heroine Honey And Dez Hoston: Under The Spotlights Of The Neon City Festival This Saturday And Sunday Night

After a rainy night in Sin City for night one, Las Vegas is set to shine for nights two and three of the Neon City Festival in downtown LV, on the Fremont Street Experience and the Downtown LV Events Center.
 



Even more exciting for local music fans, Saturday and Sunday nights, three of our top local bands are set to hit the stage at the prestigious Neon City Festival.



 Saturday, November 22nd

  • The Far Worst hits the Third Street Stage at 6:00 pm, delivering their raw, unapologetic style that has earned them a huge loyal following in the Local Las Vegas Music Scene. Expect a set packed with grit, emotion, and the kind of intensity that makes you lean in closer to the stage!

  • At 7:00 pm on the Main Street Stage, Heroine Honey takes the spotlight. Known for their powerful vocals and electrifying stage presence, Heroine Honey blends rock and soul into a performance that feels both timeless and urgent. Their set is sure to be one of the night’s defining moments!

 Sunday, November 23rd

  • Dez Hoston and his band bring their unique sound to the 1st Street Stage at 6:00 pm. With heartfelt storytelling and infectious rhythms, Dez Hoston has built a reputation for connecting deeply with audiences. His band’s performance will close the weekend with a powerful reminder of the city’s creative spirit!


The Neon Festival isn’t just about lights and stages; it’s about Las Vegas musicians stepping into the limelight. The Far Worst, Heroine Honey, and Dez Hoston represent the diversity and passion of the local scene, each carrying the city’s energy into their music. Together, they remind us that Vegas isn’t only about spectacle, it’s about community, creativity, and the artists who make it unforgettable.

So, Saturday and Sunday, step into the neon glow, support local talent, and let the music carry you through the weekend.

As the Neon Festival wraps up, one thing is clear: Las Vegas’s music scene is alive, thriving, and ready to claim its place in the spotlight. With The Far Worst, Heroine Honey, and Dez Hoston leading the charge, the weekend proves that the city’s brightest lights aren’t just neon, they’re the artists who bring passion, grit, and soul to every stage. The festival may end on Sunday night, but the legacy of local bands and music talent continues to glow long after the final note of the festival is gone!

GE

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Racing The Strip Rocking Fremont: A Weekend of Speed & Sound Only Las Vegas

 The Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend (Nov. 20–22, 2025) will not only deliver world-class Formula 1 racing on the Strip but also expand into downtown with the Neon City Festival at the Fremont Street Experience, creating a citywide celebration of speed, music, and culture.

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The Racing Experience

The Las Vegas Strip Circuit runs past iconic resorts, with cars reaching speeds over 200 mph.

Evening races keep the Strip alive from 3 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., blending nightlife with motorsport.

The F1 Academy all-women’s racing series joins the weekend, adding another layer of competition.

Tickets & Packages

Single-day tickets start at $50, while three-day passes begin at $400.

Grandstands include the new Turn 3 Grandstand and the Lewis Hamilton Grandstand, which comes with exclusive merchandise.

Hospitality packages range from $2,250 (Main Grandstand) to $8,999 (Skybox), featuring pit lane walks, celebrity chef dining, and premium views.

Nevada residents enjoy priority access to single-day tickets.

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The Strip

Trackside dining with celebrity chefs.

Fan zones, merchandise hubs, and immersive F1 experiences.

Fireworks and after-parties across resorts.

Downtown Fremont Street

Running Nov. 21–23, 2025, the Neon City Festival coincides with the Grand Prix, transforming the Fremont Street Experience and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center into a free, all-ages cultural showcase.

Music Lineup: Over 40 live performances including Good Charlotte, Deadmau5, Breaking Benjamin, Fitz and the Tantrums, De La Soul, Bowling for Soup, Two Friends, and Gym Class Heroes.

Art & Tech: Interactive installations, drone shows, and new 3D motion graphics on the Viva Vision canopy.

Food & Drink: Local vendors and food trucks highlight Vegas’s culinary talent.

Fireworks: Nightly displays from the Plaza Hotel and Casino.

Atmosphere: A “festival without fences,” blending Fremont’s neon heritage with modern entertainment.

The Grand Prix on the Strip and the Neon City Festival downtown create a dual-stage celebration, uniting motorsport with Vegas’s entertainment culture.

Fans can experience high-octane racing by night and free live music, art, and food downtown by day, making the weekend accessible to locals and visitors alike.

Together, they showcase Las Vegas as a city where legacy, spectacle, and community converge.

{My Take}

The Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025 isn’t just a race; it’s a citywide festival. With the Strip transformed into a racing circuit and Fremont Street alive with the Neon City Festival, fans will enjoy a weekend of speed, music, art, and unforgettable Vegas energy!

Only Las Vegas!

GE




Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Neon City Festival Unveils Electrifying Lineup During F1 Weekend in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas is about to pulse with neon-fueled energy as the free, all-ages Neon City Festival takes over Downtown from November 21–23, 2025, coinciding with the roar of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Headliners Good Charlotte, deadmau5, and Breaking Benjamin will headline three days of nonstop music across multiple open-air stages, with no tickets or fences standing between fans and the action!

{About The Festival} 

Established in 2024 by downtown casino owner Derek Stevens with backing from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Neon City Festival was conceived as counter-programming to the F1 weekend. Billed as a “festival without fences,” it sprawls across the Fremont Street Experience canopy and the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, offering free entry and unrestricted sightlines to every performance.

Neon City’s 2025 roster blends rock, electronic, pop-punk, hip-hop, and alt-metal, ensuring there’s something for every music lover.

Headliners

  • Good Charlotte; deadmau5; Breaking Benjamin

Supporting Acts & Bands

  • Two Friends; Fitz and the Tantrums; Bowling for Soup; De La Soul; Acraze; Redferrin; Waka Flocka Flame; Skeez; Knuckle Puck; 3OH!3; Halocene; Shaylen; Daring Greatly; Diva Bleach; Ethan Garner; 12 Volt Sex; Dez Hoston; Heroine Honey; Hoity-Toity; Kings/Kings; Michael Richter; Moonlight; No Proof; Pure Sport; The Dollheads; The Far Worst; The Out There.


Beyond the main stages, Neon City Festival invites local talent through its Rock the Canopy competition. One winning act will join the official lineup. 
Attendees can fuel up at food and drink booths spotlighting Las Vegas favorites, marvel at laser shows and pop-up art installations, and soak in ever-shifting neon visuals projected across Fremont Street’s iconic canopy

{Final Details}

The event is Free, open to all ages, and spanning three action-packed days, Neon City Festival offers a vibrant soundtrack to the F1 weekend. Whether you’re tuning in to the race or simply reveling in downtown’s electrified streets, this festival is set to be an unmissable celebration of music, art, and community spirit.

In closing, I've just got to say ....

Only Las Vegas!

GE

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