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AREA15 TO UNLEASH FOUR ELECTRIFYING FESTIVALS ACROSS AN ARRAY OF MUSICAL GENRES THIS FALL
Enveloping Festivals Include Hip Hop, Electropop, Punk Rock, Emo, More
AREA15, the ultimate playground for immersive entertainment located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, is cranking up the excitement this fall with four electrifying festivals. Building on the successful resurgence of Massives—the district’s colossal, multi-venue themed experiences—AREA15 is expanding its lineup of large-scale music events across an array of genres, including hip hop, electropop, punk rock, emo and more. Attendees can get ready to dive into a whirlwind of jaw-dropping moments, transporting them to fantastical realms, each with its own distinctive vibe and pulse-pounding fun.
“This fall, we’re ushering in a new era of experiential wonder and entertainment with our lineup of festivals and Massives across a variety of different themes,” said Noah Kessler, head of entertainment, AREA15. “We’re ready to transcend the ordinary and ignite the imaginations of our visitors with these original, large-scale events.”
All festivals and Massives include entry to AREA15, live performances across multiple stages and venues, spirited performers, interactive art and photo installations and more.
AREA15’s 2024 lineup of fall festivals and Massives follows:
Galactic Zoo Massive
On Saturday, Sept. 7, guests will embark on an interstellar odyssey to distant galaxies for AREA15’s Galactic Zoo Massive. Entertainment includes headliner Lauv and other musical performances by Slayyyter, Stephen Dawes, 6arelyhuman, bad turner, Kid Funk and more. In addition to live entertainment, Galactic Zoo will also include out-of-this-world characters, interactive photo ops, immersive art installations, festival-style vendors, craft makers and cosmic delights. Attendees can also look forward to specialty-themed craft cocktails, indulgent sweets and crave-worthy eats available for purchase. Visitors are invited to unleash their inner space animal and don their most celestial, star-studded attire.
Doors to Galactic Zoo will open at 8 p.m. General admission tickets are $49.95 per person; VIP tickets – including access to a private Skydeck and one drink ticket – are $109.95 per person. Premium table packages are also available. Guests must be 18 or older to enter. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit AREA15.com.
Breakin Hearts
On Saturday, Sept. 14, AREA15 will host Breakin Hearts, the all-ages breakdance battle and concert inviting guests to immerse themselves in the essence of hip hop culture. Originating more than two decades ago in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Breakin Hearts has become the premier annual B-Boy/B-Girl jam. The multi-venue takeover will feature mesmerizing dance battles, inspiring educational workshops and a sensational live concert finale with Brother Ali.
Doors will open at 4 p.m. General admission tickets are currently available for $22.95; VIP admission – including expedited entry, access to a separate viewing area with a private bar and one drink ticket – is $55. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit AREA15.com.
Zombie Rumble
On Sunday, Sept. 15, Zombie Rumble will invade AREA15 with classic cars and live punk rock bands. Presented by DRAGSTRIP ZOMBIES Classic Cars, the inaugural event will feature more than 100 classic cars, vendors, local art, tempting food and drinks and live performances by Face To Face, The Bronx, Tsunami Bomb and more.
From noon to 8 p.m., attendees can explore the car show and vendors in The Quad, AREA15’s newest event space located next to Illuminarium; from 5:30 to 11 p.m. guests can attend live performances in the A-Lot. Car show only tickets are $24.95; car show and concert tickets are $29.95. Guests under 10 are free but all minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. VIP admission and table packages are also available. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit AREA15.com.
scAREA15 Halloween Massive
Guests can get ready for mysterious frights during this year’s two-day scAREA15 Massive on Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26. Day one includes a chilling emo-themed “Goth and Glampire” experience with performances by The Emo Night Tour while day two will feature upbeat entertainment by Baby Gravy (Yung Gravy & BBNO$). Both nights will also include interactive art, roaming performers, vendors, craft makers and more. Festival goers are invited to dress to impress in their best circus attire.
Doors to night one of the scAREA15 Massive will open at 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. General admission tickets start at $29.95 per person; VIP tickets – including expedited entry, VIP viewing area, private bar access and one complimentary drink ticket– are $79.95 per person. Premium table packages are also available. Guests must be 18 or older to enter night one. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit AREA15.com.
Doors to night two the scAREA15 Massive will open at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. General admission tickets start at $59.95 per person; VIP tickets – including expedited entry, VIP viewing area, private bar access and one complimentary drink ticket– are $134.95 per person. Premium table packages are also available. Guests of all ages may purchase tickets to enter night two on Saturday, Oct. 26. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit AREA15.com.
For more information about AREA15 or to learn more about upcoming festivals and other entertainment, visit AREA15.com.
ABOUT AREA15 LAS VEGAS
AREA15, located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, represents the world’s first purpose-built immersive entertainment district offering live events, distinctive attractions, interactive art installations, extraordinary design elements, unique retail, ground-breaking technology, bars and eateries and much more. AREA15’s curated mix of dynamic destinations—including LIFTOFF Bar and Ride, Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, Illuminarium, Dueling Axes, Five Iron Golf, Kaia, The Beast, Wink World: Portals Into the Infinite, Museum Fiasco and many more—represents what’s next in experiential entertainment. With a robust, ever-changing roster of concerts, events, immersive art exhibitions, out-of-this-world nightlife and boundary-pushing production shows, AREA15 attracts visitors of all ages. Expanding across 20 acres in Las Vegas, AREA15 will soon welcome even more immersive destinations, including Universal Destinations & Experiences’ new, year-round horror entertainment experience Horror Unleashed.
AREA15 has received numerous accolades, including being named “Another Unmissable Stop for Art Lovers” by The Times UK; “Most Innovative Venue in the USA” and No. 2 on the list of “10 Best Immersive Experiences in the U.S.” by Timeout; “Best Immersive Art Experience” by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards; one of “The 10 Most Innovative Urban Development and Real Estate Companies of 2020” by Fast Company; “Best Place to Dance,” “Best Attraction,” “Best Place for Your Instagram Shot” and “Best Rave Resurgence” by Las Vegas Weekly Readers’ Choice Best of Vegas Awards; “Best Arts Hub” by Vegas Magazine; “Best Family Attraction” from the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association; claiming the No. 1 spot in Blooloop’s “World’s Top 11 Immersive Art Experiences;” and being included in Las Vegas Magazine’s Hall of Fame.
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