Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino ~ Entertainment Listings
MANDALAY BAY EVENTS CENTER
AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS (ACA)
Multi-platinum recording artist Trace Adkins and NASCAR superstar Danica Patrick will co-host the fourth annual American County Awards, airing live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center Tuesday, Dec. 10 on FOX. This is Adkins’ fourth time serving as host of the annual awards show, which gives fans the opportunity to vote for their favorite singers and musicians in categories such as artists, albums, singles, videos and touring, encompassing the entire spectrum of country music.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 10
Time: 5 p.m.
Prices: $39.75, $71.25 and $160.50 (not including applicable service charges and taxes)
Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any Mandalay Bay box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mandalaybay.com or ticketmaster.com.
JAY-Z
Jay-Z will bring the Magna Carter World Tour to the Mandalay Bay Events Center December 13 – 14. The 17-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist recently released Magna Carta… Holy Grail, which was certified double-platinum by The Recording Industry Association of America, and wrapped the sold-out Legends Of The Summer Tour with Justin Timberlake. Magna Carta… Holy Grail is Jay-Z’s 13th album to debut at No. 1.
Dates: December 13 – 14
Time: Both shows will begin at 8 p.m.
Prices: $39.50, $79.50, $99.50 and $150 (not including applicable service charges and taxes)
Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any Mandalay Bay box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mandalaybay.com or ticketmaster.com.
MAROON 5
GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist Maroon 5 will ring in 2014 with two special New Year’s shows at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Monday, Dec. 30 and Tuesday, Dec. 31. Special guests A Great Big World and Rozzi Crane are scheduled to open both shows. Maroon 5 released its fourth studio album Overexposed in the summer of 2012. The release is a rich, pop-infused collection that Rolling Stone referred to as “their best yet,” and People Magazine called “sweet soul kissed pop.” Overexposed features several chart-topping singles including “Payphone,” “One More Night,” “Daylight” and “Love Somebody.”
Dates: December 30 – 31
Time: Both shows will begin at 8 p.m.
Prices: $99.50, $124.50, $174.50 and $224.50 (not including applicable service charges and taxes)
Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any Mandalay Bay box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mandalaybay.com or ticketmaster.com.
LADY ANTEBELLUM
Seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning trio Lady Antebellum will bring its Take Me Downtown Tour 2014 to the Mandalay Bay Events Center Friday, March 21. Since the group’s inception in 2006, Lady Antebellum has won the “Vocal Group of the Year” honor from both the Country Music Association (CMA) and the Association of Country Music (ACM) three consecutive times and sold more than 11 million albums worldwide. Joining Lady Antebellum will be Kip Moore and Kacey Musgraves.
Date: Friday, March 21
Time: 8 p.m.
Prices: $47.50 and $87.50 (not including applicable service charges and taxes)
Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any MGM Grand box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mandalaybay.com or ticketmaster.com.
MICHAEL JACKSON ONE THEATRE
MICHAEL JACKSON ONE BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
Michael Jackson ONE is a state-of-the-art visual and audio experience creating a theatrical evocation of Jackson’s creative genius. Guided and inspired by his music, four misfits set out on a transformative adventure. By journey’s end, they will personify the King of Pop’s agility, courage, playfulness and love.
Dates: Saturday – Wednesday
Dark: Thursday – Friday
Times: 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Additional Shows: Friday, Dec. 27 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Note: New Year’s Eve performances Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Prices: Tickets start at $69 (not including applicable service charges and taxes)
Buy: Tickets can be purchased at the Mandalay Bay Theatre box office, online at cirquedusoleil.com/one or mandalaybay.com, or by calling (855) 927-5262 or
(702) 590-7760.
HOUSE OF BLUES
CARLOS SANTANA
In 2012 legendary musician Carlos Santana began a two-year run of his unique performances – “An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live – Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow” – in the specially re-configured House of Blues at Mandalay Bay. Santana returns for performances this fall:
Dates: January 22, 24 – 26, 29 – 31; Saturday, Feb. 1
Time: All shows will begin at 7 p.m.
Prices: $99, $119, $129 and $154 (not including applicable service charges)
Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any Mandalay Bay box office outlet, the House of Blues Box Office and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mandalaybay.com, ticketmaster.com or santana.com.
HOUSE OF BLUES CONCERT CALENDAR
All tickets are subject to additional facility fee and service charges. Some restrictions may apply to select shows. Tickets can be purchased at the House of Blues Box Office , online at ticketmaster.com or by phone at (877) 632-7400 or (702) 632-7600. House of Blues offers breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week and opens at 8 a.m. Contact the House of Blues box office at (702) 632-7600 for additional information.
DATE/DOORS OPEN ACT PRICES STARTING AT
December 9 at 9 p.m. Chris Young $29.50 (must be 18 years of age)
December 14 at 7 p.m. Third Eye Blind $31 (must be 18 years of age)
December 30 at 8 p.m. The Dan Band $30 (must be 18 years of age)
January 17 at 8 p.m. Amon Amarth with Enslaved and $23.50 (must be 18 years of age)
Skeletonwitch
January 18 at 5 p.m. Falling In Reverse with Escape the Fate, $22
Chelsea Grin and Survive This
HOUSE OF BLUES – WEEKLY EVENTS
Locals 1.2.3 Program: Attention local concert fans – House of Blues offers the Locals 1.2.3 Program! By presenting a valid ID at the box office prior to the day of the concert, Nevadans receive concert tickets with no service fees (valid for select concerts only). Additionally, locals receive a 20% discount (food items only) when dining at Crossroads at House of Blues Restaurant.
Monday: Live Soul Music from R N R. The music begins at 9 p.m. Complimentary admission for all ages.
Tuesday: Swingin’ Tuesdays with live swing band and dancing. Music begins at 9 p.m. Complimentary admission for all ages.
Wednesday: Nothing But the Blues featuring an evening of live blues music in an up-close, intimate setting inside the popular courtyard. Music begins at 8 p.m. Complimentary admission for all ages.
Thursday: “Loop” artist Phil Stendek performs. Music begins at 8 p.m. Complimentary admission for all ages.
Friday: Rockstar Karaoke puts the guest center stage with a full band providing the rhythm, guitar and backing vocals while guests belt out their favorite songs from a list of 200 Rockstar Karaoke mega-hits. Music begins at 10 p.m. Complimentary admission for all ages.
Saturday: The band Singles plays your favorite music from the ‘90s. Music begins at 9 p.m. Complimentary admission for all ages.
Sunday: Kirk Franklin Presents Gospel Brunch at House of Blues featuring a delicious All-You-Can-Eat Southern-Style Buffet with carved turkey, prime rib, omelet bar, waffles, salads, fried chicken, desserts and more. Live Gospel Entertainment takes place from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prices are $50 for adults and $27 for children 11 years of age and under.
Rock, Rhythm, Blues & Soul – The talented PJ Barth and his trio entertain the Sunday night crowd. Music begins at 8 p.m. Complimentary admission for all ages.
NIGHTLIFE
LIGHT NIGHTCLUB
LIGHT, the first-ever nightclub turned on by Cirque du Soleil, merges cutting-edge creativity with incredible music to produce a new kind of nightlife experience. Headlining DJs and performers lead the charge, coupled with exclusively built performance elements and visuals, innovative video mapping, lighting, sound and special effects, as well as avant-garde costumes and unique choreography imagined by Cirque du Soleil.
Designed as an experience to play with the senses, LIGHT offers far more than the traditional nightclub. Upon arriving at LIGHT, guests enter the realm of the unknown as everyone in the club is part of the show. The chic, fashion-forward 38,000-square-foot venue features state-of-the-art production, theatrics, and world-renowned DJs and performers. LIGHT turns on a new kind of passion and creativity, redefining a “night out” and creating a unique, memorable event each night. Featured and resident DJs include Skrillex, Alesso, Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell, Baauer and Nicky Romero, among others.
Dates: Wednesday; Friday and Saturday
Hours: Doors open at 10 p.m.
Admission: Cover charges will apply pending day and special events. Guests must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID.
Contact: Call 702-588-5656 for more information
BLOW OUT WEDNESDAYS
The middle of the week gives new meaning to the nightlife industry with LIGHT’s recently launched Blow Out Wednesdays. Every Wednesday, guests will be treated to unbelievable performances by Cirque du Soleil and world-renowned DJs including Skrillex, Alesso, Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell and Zedd, among others.
EYECANDY SOUND LOUNGE & BAR
Located in the center of Mandalay Bay’s casino floor, eyecandy sound lounge & bar features an inviting atmosphere, chic design and plush seating. A contemporary twist on the typical Las Vegas lounge, eyecandy combines revolutionary sound stations, intricate lighting design and a dance floor with an ever-changing landscape to form a one-of-a-kind sensory experience. This setting offers an exclusive getaway just steps from the casino floor.
Dates: Daily
Hours: eyecandy bar: Opens at 11 a.m.
eyecandy sound lounge: Opens at 6 p.m.
Admission: Admission is complimentary. Guests must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID.
Contact: Call (702) 632-7985 for more information
miX LOUNGE
Located atop THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, this hotspot is one of the most stylishly hip lounges in the city. The lounge presents stellar cocktail concoctions, an innovative bar menu and a seductive blend of music spun by savvy DJs while guests are surrounded by breathtaking views of The Strip.
Dates: Nightly
Hours: Opens at 5 p.m.
Admission: Cover charges apply pending day and special events. Guests must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID.
Contact: Call (702) 576-1551 for more information
FOUNDATION ROOM
Located on the 43rd floor of Mandalay Bay and showcasing the best view of the Las Vegas Strip, Foundation Room provides world-class dining and an unparalleled nightlife experience.
Dates: Nightly
Hours: Lounge Hours: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Dining Room Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Admission: Cover charges apply pending day and special events. Guests must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID.
Contact: Call (702) 632-7614 for more information
Note: Foundation Room has a membership program with exclusive benefits. To learn more about the services included in a Foundation Room membership or to schedule a personal tour, call (702) 632-4775.
MIZUYA LOUNGE
Live entertainment and dancing nightly with complimentary admission.
Act: Phoenix
Dates/Times: December 1; 25 – 27: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
December 31: 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Act: The Limit
Dates/Times: December 2 – 4: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
December 15: 10:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Act: Brad Duvall and The Wild West Show
Dates/Time: December 5 – 7; 11: 9:30 p.m. to 2:45 a.m.
Act: Brad Duvall and The Wild West Show featuring Cowboy Troy
Dates/Time: December 8 – 10: 9:30 p.m. to 2:45 a.m.
Act: Brad Duvall and The Wild West Show with Randy Brown
Dates/Time: December 12 – 14: 9:30 p.m. to 2:45 a.m.
Act: The Guilty Pleasures
Dates/Time: December 17; 22; 29: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Act: The Rebels
Dates/Times: December 18; 23 – 24; 30: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
December 31: 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Act: Patty Janura
Dates/Time: December 19 – 21; 28: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
ORCHID LOUNGE
Live entertainment and dancing are featured Friday and Saturday nights with complimentary admission.
Act: TJ Tyler Trio
Dates/Times: December 6 – 7; 13 – 14; 20 – 21; 27 – 28: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
December 31: 9:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Act: The FAB
Date/Time: December 31: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
ATTRACTIONS
SHARK REEF AQUARIUM
Not your typical aquarium, Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay is a total sensory experience designed to transport visitors to an undersea ocean of fantastic sights, sounds and encounters. See sharks, sawfish, giant rays, green sea turtles, piranhas, rare Komodo Dragons, a Giant Pacific Octopus, a Shark Ray and Golden Crocodiles in North America’s only predator-based aquarium. There are more than 2,000 animals in 1.6 million gallons of seawater including 15 species of sharks! Shark Reef Aquarium’s newest members include a rehabilitated sea turtle from the Florida Keys as well as two juvenile Komodo Dragons direct from Prague.
Dates: Daily
Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(last entry is one hour prior to close)
Admission: Adults: $18; Children (5-12 years): $12; Children (4 and under): Complimentary
Annual passes can be purchased; Adults: $40; Children (5-12 years): $25; Children (4 and under): Complimentary