The Best Variety Shows in Las Vegas You Must See in 2024

1. Mad Apple by Cirque du Soleil

In a sentence: A tour of underground NYC by Cirque du Soleil. (18+)

The newest and hottest show by Cirque du Soleil is an adults-only romp through New York City’s vibrant nightlife… except in Vegas. Taking everything cool about NYC culture, Mad Apple combines elements of entertainment you wouldn’t expect to see grouped together. Stand-up comedy, an awesome live band, fashion parades and slam-dunk tournaments all come together in one great night out.

This exciting show is basically like a party on a stage, and you’re invited. You’ll see what we mean the moment you arrive, because there’s a pre-show bar on stage. Mad Apple fittingly performs at New York New York.

2. Absinthe

In a sentence: A spectacular and sexy trip to another dimension. (18+)

This wild and weird adults-only extravaganza has been considered Las Vegas’ best variety show for a long time – we even named it in our Top 10 Best Shows in Las Vegas. Think of it as “Cirque du Soleil as channeled through The Rocky Horror Picture Show”, because that’s how New York Times has described it.

Absinthe performs in a centuries-old circus tent at Caesars Palace, a venue that gets you up close to the hilariously bizarre performances on stage. Raunchy and risqué acts are hosted by Gazillionaire, a filthy rich man with a filthy vocabulary. This is the kind of show that could only ever exist in Vegas, so be sure to see it while you’re here!

3. Awakening

In a sentence: State-of-the-art technology with brilliant creativity. 

Awakening at Wynn Las Vegas, is unlike any Vegas show you’ve seen before. “Awakening” is narrated by the voice of Anthony Hopkins as you follow the adventures of the heroine called IO, and her friends on a quest to restore beauty and love to the world as they try to reunite two long lost soulmates. You will be be immersed in the worlds as they pass from below the sea to high in the sky.

The show has been called the most technically advanced show on the planet. A huge custom built 360 degree $120M theater built just for this show puts the audience all around the performance, and a 60-foot stage with 80-foot ceilings showcases amazing dancers, magic, illusions, and puppetry.

It is a great show for the entire family.

4. Atomic Saloon Show

In a sentence: Time travel to an old west saloon where the show happens around you. (18+)

From the creators of Absinthe comes a show unlike anything you’ve seen before – an immersive adults-only experience that takes place in an old western saloon. Go ahead, order a themed cocktail from the saloon bar, because you might need a drink to handle the bold and raunchy humor of this show, which happens all around you.

This show at The Venetian features impressive performances that include comedy, dancing, circus sideshow acts and acrobats. The Times of London calls Atomic Saloon Show “a ridiculously enjoyable show”, and we can’t help but agree.

5. V – The Ultimate Variety Show

In a sentence: a fun, family-friendly variety show with dancers, circus acts and more.

Get the whole family together for this upbeat variety show at Planet Hollywood, which in the true spirit of Vegas variety shows, has something for everyone to enjoy. V – The Ultimate Variety Show is different every single night due to its rotating roster of performers, so it’s a total surprise what you’ll get to witness on stage. What we can guarantee is that you’ll be blown away by the world-class performers that are chosen from across the globe for this show.

Hosted by the charming Wally Eastwood, the fastest juggler in the world, this fast-paced show will have you thoroughly entertained from beginning to end. If you’re looking for the classic family-friendly variety show in Vegas, this is it. In fact, we included this show in our list of the Top 10 Shows in Las Vegas.

6. WOW – The Vegas Spectacular

In a sentence: An exciting family-friendly variety show featuring a fabulous water stage.

This extravagant variety show is aptly named, because it goes all out to give audience members of all ages an exciting night of entertainment. WOW – The Vegas Spectacular performs in a specially-designed immersive theater at the Rio which gets you right up close to the action. The show takes place in and around a water stage, so be prepared to get splashed a bit if you’re in the front row!

Aerialists, acrobats, stunt performers and dancers will wow you with their amazing feats. You’ll get to see a remarkable rollerskating duo, an apple being shot off the top of a woman’s head, and beautiful girls high-diving into a bowl of water. Pair that with the exciting sets, fabulous costumes, and emotive lighting and you’ve got a variety show that’s so over-the-top exciting that it could only exist in Vegas.