Afternoon Shows in Las Vegas (2026): Every Show That Starts Before 6pm
Every Las Vegas show with a curtain before 6pm, checked September 2026: days, times, ages and prices, plus which afternoon shows have closed or moved.
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An afternoon show is the most underused trick in Las Vegas: you are indoors during the hottest part of the day, tickets are usually cheaper than the evening headliners, and your night is still free. These are the shows with a curtain before 6pm this fall, with the days, ages and prices each venue gives.
The short answer: Sunday is the best afternoon in town. Motown Brunch at 11am, America – The Show at 4pm, KÀ at 4:30pm and Sir Elton at 5pm (from October 18) can fill a whole day. On weekdays, Mac King at 3pm (Tuesday to Saturday) is the classic.
For today's daytime showtimes with live prices, see Las Vegas matinee and afternoon shows on Sin City Seats.
At a glance
| Show | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| America – The Show | The Modern Showrooms, Alexis Park | Sat & Sun, 4pm |
| Sir Elton | The Modern Showrooms, Alexis Park | Sundays 5pm from Oct 18 |
| Motown Brunch | The Modern Showrooms, Alexis Park | Sundays, 11am |
| House of Magic | 2nd floor, Silver Sevens | Thu–Sun, 5pm |
| Mac King Comedy Magic Show | Thunderland Showroom, Excalibur | Tue–Sat, 3pm |
| Popovich Comedy Pet Theater | V Theater, Planet Hollywood | 2:30pm |
| Allstars of Magic | V Theater, Planet Hollywood | 4pm |
| Nathan Burton Comedy Magic | Nathan Burton Theater, FlyOver | 4pm |
| Adam London's Laughternoon | The Showroom, Ahern Hotel | Thu–Mon, 4pm |
| Paranormal | Laugh Factory, Horseshoe | 4pm |
| Farrell Dillon | The Magicians Room, LINQ Promenade | Thu–Mon, 4:30pm |
| The Magic of Jen Kramer | Westgate Cabaret, Westgate | Fri–Sun, 5pm |
| KÀ by Cirque du Soleil | KÀ Theatre, MGM Grand | Sat & Sun, 4:30pm |
| Blue Man Group | Blue Man Theater, Luxor | 5pm most days |
| The Wizard of Oz at Sphere | Sphere | Daily 2pm & 5pm; weekends 11am |
| BattleBots Destruct-A-Thon | BattleBots Arena, behind Horseshoe | Sat & Sun, 2pm |
| Carpenters Legacy | V Theater, Planet Hollywood | Mon–Thu, 5pm |
| VEGAS! The Show | Saxe Theater, Planet Hollywood | 5:30pm |
Checked September 24, 2026. Times are the usual weekly pattern, and several shows skip days. Confirm your date before booking.
Quick Facts
- Earliest: Motown Brunch, Sundays at 11am, brunch included.
- Weekends: America – The Show, Saturdays and Sundays at 4pm; KÀ at 4:30pm; Sir Elton, Sundays at 5pm from October 18.
- Weekdays: Mac King, Tuesday to Saturday at 3pm; several 4pm shows at the V Theater, Horseshoe, FlyOver and the Ahern.
- Cheapest: Jen Kramer from $19.99; Nathan Burton from $22.
- Closed: iLuminate (May 2025). Awakening closes October 10, 2026.
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America – The Show
Our pick for a weekend afternoon
A Vegas-style variety show built around America's 250th birthday: powerhouse vocalists, showgirl dancers and comedy, working through the great American songbook from "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" to "Viva Las Vegas" to Neil Diamond's "America", with stops in Georgia, Texas, Chicago and San Francisco on the way. It runs 75 minutes, and it has been extended by popular demand.
It plays Saturdays and Sundays at 4pm, just off the Strip at Alexis Park on Harmon Avenue with free parking, which makes it the easiest way to fill a weekend afternoon without giving up your evening.
Sir Elton
New Sunday 5pm show
Elton John played his last Las Vegas residency show in 2018 and his farewell tour closed in 2023, so this is how you hear "Your Song", "Tiny Dancer", "Bennie and the Jets", "Rocket Man" and "Crocodile Rock" live in Vegas now. Jeff Burkett stars as Elton and plays the piano himself, with a live drummer and vocalist Amanda Lee Meyers, in an intimate showroom where the back row is closer than the front section of most Strip theatres.
From October 18 it adds a Sunday 5pm performance, so you can pair it with a weekend matinee and still have the night free. Evening shows continue Mondays at 7pm and some Tuesdays. About 70 minutes, all ages, free parking.
Related: Kid-Friendly Shows in Las Vegas (2026): The Best Family Shows and Their Age Limits
Motown Brunch
The only 11am show in town
A live Motown show performed by a full cast while you eat, from the producers of All Motown: The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and The Jackson 5. Every ticket includes an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet (scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, chicken tenders, pasta, fruit, filet medallions and cookies). Doors open at 11am and the show runs about 90 minutes. Drinks with alcohol are extra.
Tables seat four family-style, so smaller parties may share. It is the only way on this list to be out of a show by early afternoon.
House of Magic
Best-value magic
An off-Strip comedy magic room with rotating headliners, Justin Rivera (America's Got Talent, Comedy Central) and Michael DeSchalit, plus variety acts. Rated PG-13, so it suits teenagers better than small children.
Mac King Comedy Magic Show
The classic
Rope tricks, hand shadows, a goldfish and a plaid suit, about 70 minutes. Mac King has played Las Vegas afternoons for 27 years, first at Harrah's and now at Excalibur, and it is still the family magic show to beat.
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
Earliest curtain
More than 25 rescued shelter animals doing stunts and comedy, about 70 minutes. The earliest regular show on the Strip. Days vary by week, so check the calendar.
Allstars of Magic
Best variety
A rotating showcase of several magicians rather than one headliner, 75 minutes. Children 2 and under sit on a lap for free.
Nathan Burton Comedy Magic
Cheapest Strip ticket
Big-prop comedy magic, 70 minutes, with general admission from $22. Another magician shares the room, so Burton does not play every day; check your date.
Adam London's Laughternoon
Best off-Strip comedy
Family comedy magic with a cast of rubber ducks. It moved from the Orleans to the Ahern on West Sahara, and it now runs Thursday to Monday, not the Thursday-to-Sunday pattern older listings show.
Paranormal
Mind reading
Frederic Da Silva's mentalism show. Same room as before, new name: the Horseshoe's Imagine Showroom is now the Laugh Factory Las Vegas Theater, on the second level.
Farrell Dillon
Close-up comedy magic
Farrell Dillon has moved from Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club to The Magicians Room on the LINQ Promenade.
The Magic of Jen Kramer
Best under $20
Tickets start at $19.99 plus taxes and fees, the cheapest on this page. Children must be 5 or older and come with a paying adult. November 6 to 8 are cancelled.
KÀ by Cirque du Soleil
The only Cirque matinee
Martial-arts adventure on a stage that tilts to vertical, 90 minutes with no intermission. The weekend 4:30pm show is the only afternoon curtain in the Cirque line-up; Mystère, "O" and Michael Jackson ONE all start at 6:30pm or later. Under-18s must be with an adult.
Blue Man Group
The 5pm standby
Wordless music, paint and slapstick, 90 to 105 minutes with no intermission, from $68.36 including taxes and fees. There is also an 8pm show.
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere
Most show times
An immersive, 4D-effects version of the film on Sphere's wraparound screen, about 75 minutes. Intended for ages 6 and up, and every guest needs a ticket regardless of age.
BattleBots Destruct-A-Thon
Loudest afternoon
Live robot combat. Toddlers 2 and under go free on a lap; expect loud noise and flashing lights. The arena is dark October 30 to December 2 for Formula 1.
Carpenters Legacy
Weekday 5pm
A 75-minute tribute to Karen and Richard Carpenter.
VEGAS! The Show
Classic Vegas revue
A 75-minute tour of Las Vegas showroom history: showgirls, crooners and headliner tributes. Check days before booking.
Closed or changed since 2024
Most afternoon-show lists online are out of date. What has changed:
- iLuminate at The STRAT closed on May 31, 2025. Some ticket sites still sell it.
- David Copperfield played his final MGM Grand show on April 30, 2026.
- Awakening at Wynn closes on October 10, 2026; its last Sunday 4pm matinee is October 4.
- Adam London moved from the Orleans to the Ahern, and Farrell Dillon moved from Jimmy Kimmel's to The Magicians Room at the LINQ.
- Paranormal did not move, but its room did change names, from the Imagine Showroom to the Laugh Factory.
- Blue Man Group currently has no 2pm show; afternoon performances are at 5pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What shows are in the afternoon in Las Vegas?
This fall: Motown Brunch (Sundays 11am), Popovich Comedy Pet Theater (2:30pm), BattleBots (weekends 2pm), The Wizard of Oz at Sphere (2pm and 5pm daily), Mac King (Tuesday to Saturday 3pm), America – The Show (Saturdays and Sundays 4pm), Allstars of Magic, Nathan Burton, Adam London and Paranormal (4pm), Farrell Dillon (4:30pm), KÀ (weekends 4:30pm), and Sir Elton (Sundays 5pm from October 18), Blue Man Group, House of Magic, Jen Kramer and Carpenters Legacy (5pm).
What is the best afternoon show in Las Vegas?
For a weekend, America – The Show at 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays: 75 minutes of live singers and showgirl dancers, open to all ages, with free parking just off the Strip. On a weekday, Mac King at Excalibur at 3pm.
Are there Sunday afternoon shows in Las Vegas?
Yes, Sunday has the most: Motown Brunch at 11am, America – The Show at 4pm, KÀ at 4:30pm, and Sir Elton at 5pm from October 18, alongside the daily 2pm to 5pm shows.
Are matinee shows cheaper in Las Vegas?
Usually. The cheapest tickets on the Strip are afternoon shows: Jen Kramer from $19.99 and Nathan Burton from $22, against about $68 for Blue Man Group's 5pm show.
Are there afternoon shows for kids in Las Vegas?
Most of this list is family-friendly. See our kid-friendly shows in Las Vegas for age limits by show, and kid-friendly magic shows.
Is iLuminate still in Las Vegas?
No. iLuminate closed at The STRAT on May 31, 2025.
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