L to R: New Year’s Eve revelry at AREA15; Graphic for “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
Immersive Viewing Experience at AREA15.
(Courtesy of AREA15)
AREA15 ANNOUNCES NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY, IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES,
PROMOTIONS FOR DECEMBER 2022
AREA15, the immersive art and entertainment district located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, invites guests to enjoy its first-ever all-access New Year’s Eve party as well as an array of brand-new events, promotions and experiences this December.
12th Planet + Special Guests
Date: Friday, Dec. 9
Time: Doors open at 9 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: Tickets start at $27.95 per person. VIP table packages for up to eight guests are also available. Must be 18 or older to enter and 21 or older to consume alcohol. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Attendees are invited to go on a booming sonic journey in the 360-degree projection-mapped Portal. Bass and dubstep heavyweights 12th Planet, Modestep and Delta Heavy bring the fire to the dance floor with local support by DM2. For more than a decade, Los Angeles producer and DJ 12th Planet has remained one of the foremost pioneers in the global electronic music scene, recognized as the “Los Angeles dubstep god” by Rolling Stone.
ARMNHMR: Live in the Portal
Dates: Friday, Dec. 16 and Saturday, Dec. 17
Time: Doors open at 9 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: Tickets start at $25 per person. Must be 18 or older to enter and 21 or older to consume alcohol. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Guests can feel the bass pull on their heart strings as melodic bass duo known as ARMNHMR heads to the projection-mapped Portal for a two-night affair at AREA15. In addition, attendees can look forward to support by rising bass music DJ and producer, Nostalgix.
NYE Weekend: TESTPILOT
Date: Friday, December 30
Time: Doors open at 11:30 p.m.
Location: A-Lot
Cost: Tickets start at $29.95 per person. Must be 18 or older to enter and 21 or older to consume alcohol. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: AREA15 and RVLTN present two nights in the A-Lot to ring in 2023. On night one, guests are invited to hit the dance floor with TESTPILOT as he brings his dark and experimental techno sounds to Las Vegas. Direct support provided by Speaker Honey.
All-Access Immersive New Year’s Eve Celebration
Date: Saturday, Dec. 31
Time: Doors open at 10 p.m.|
Location: Throughout AREA15
Cost: Three New Year’s Eve ticket packages are available and range from $195 to $495 per person. Must be 21 or older to attend. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: AREA15 announces its first-ever all-access New Year’s Eve celebration. This epic New Year’s Eve party includes performances by Dmitry KO and special guests inside Oddwood Bar, Soul in the Machine and Mobius8 inside the projection-mapped Portal and performances in the A-Lot after midnight. Admission also includes entry into AREA15’s extraordinary immersive experiences and attractions, including Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, Emporium Arcade Bar, Dueling Axes, Virtualis VR and many more, allowing guests to unlock an otherworldly wonderland of amusement, art and entertainment. To enhance the electrifying atmosphere of the night, New Year’s Eve revelers are invited to don their winter whites, silvers, neon-glow attire or anything else to illuminate the night.
NYE Weekend: Black Tiger Sex Machine
Date: Sunday, Jan. 1
Time: Doors open at 12:30 a.m.
Location: A-Lot
Cost: Tickets start at $29.95 per person. Must be 18 or older to enter and 21 or older to consume alcohol. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Night two of AREA15 and RVLTN’s New Year’s Eve weekend brings Canadian trio, Black Tiger Sex Machine, to the A-Lot stage for a special late-night performance to welcome in 2023 with a night of pulsating bass music.
Immersive Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Date: Thursday, Dec. 1 through Thursday, Dec. 29
Time: M-F at 8 p.m. Sat/Sun at 12, 2, 4, 6, & 8 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: $40 for adults (includes one specialty cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage); $20 for children (ages 12 and under). Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Returning for the second year in a row is the immersive, projection-mapped screening of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Guests can enjoy the timeless holiday classic enhanced with choreographed light and sound elements synced to the cult classic movie. While the experience is suitable for all ages, the 8 p.m. showings on Thursdays and Saturdays are reserved for guests 21+. Refreshments and themed souvenirs are available for purchase during every show.
AREA15’S RADIANCE WELLNESS PROGRAM INSIDE THE PORTAL:
Guests are invited to explore mind, body and soul at Radiance, AREA15’s wellness program featuring a variety of ongoing programs including:
Frequency Breathwork
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 27
Time: Class begins at 7 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: $35 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Guests are invited to a guided conscious breathwork experience by Frequency Breathwork inside The Portal, AREA15’s 3D projection-mapped room. Attendees can immerse themselves in this deep psychedelic experience through the power and safety of their own oxygen supply. While practicing breathwork, guests will be surrounded by transporting visuals projected throughout the room which heighten the effect of the experience.
Yoga and Wellness with Dray
Dates: Saturday, Dec. 10 and Saturday, Dec. 24
Time: Class begins at 11 a.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: $25 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Tap into a higher version of yourself with an immersive yoga class taught by Dray Gardner in The Portal. Build strength, create awareness and bring your mind and body connection to a new level. Enjoy a class experience like none other, surrounded by state-of-the-art sound and 360-degree projections that will envelop participants during the session. Participants are required to bring their own mats.
Dray Gardner was once crippled by a life-threatening automobile accident and his doctor suggested back surgery, however, Gardner insisted on a more holistic approach. Yoga allowed his mind and body to have brand-new experiences, teaching him balance, discipline, focus, determination, strength, flexibility and peace of mind through meditation.
The Sacred Lounge – A Conscious Community Experience
Date: Saturday, Dec. 17
Time: Session begins at 11 a.m.; doors open 30 minutes prior
Location: The Portal and Sanctuary Lounge
Cost: General admission begins at $33. To purchase tickets, click here.
Description: Attendees are invited to open their creative pathways and dive deeper into mind, body and spiritual health with Merriliz Monzon and Krystian Eklund. The Sacred Lounge encompasses 1.5-hour guided classes in AREA15’s projection-mapped Portal incorporating movement, meditation and sound bath healing experiences to empower and awaken the community. Guests will be guided through an experiential process of calming the mind, opening the body’s creative channels and learning techniques to elevate their consciousness for the fulfillment of their purpose.
December’s session, Winter Is Coming, takes place the last weekend of autumn before winter becomes official on Monday, Dec. 21. Attendees will take a sacred pause to align themselves with the season as they get rooted with celebratory intentions for how they desire to feel during this time of year.
AREA15 “AL1V5” Beverage Menu at Oddwood Bar and Sanctuary Lounge
Dates: Tuesdays and Saturdays following AREA15 Radiance events
Location: Oddwood Bar and Sanctuary Lounge
Cost: Price varies
Description: Following every Radiance Wellness Program event, attendees can mix and mingle underneath the twinkling branches at Oddwood Bar and Sanctuary Lounge, located in the heart of AREA15. The AL1V5 (pronounced “alive”) menu features wellness-inspired beverages and craft mocktails designed to replenish nutrients and refreshment after class. Guests can try a variety of options including the Ginger Cooler made with orange and lemon juice, almond syrup, egg whites and ginger beer or stay hydrated with the wellness shots such as the Stay Golden made with pineapple, turmeric, lemon and coconut water.
ONGOING EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND PACKAGES:
Experience Passes
For guests seeking to enter other dimensions, touch the sky, fly like a bird, discover alternate realities and transport into portals beyond their imagination all in one day, AREA15 offers four exclusive Experience Passes, including the Seeker, Explorer, Voyager and Adventurer Pass bundles.
AREA15’s Seeker Pass includes entry to four experiences, including LIFTOFF, Van Gogh VR Tour, Particle Quest and Wink World: Portals Into The Infinite. The Explorer Pass offers admission to eight experiences, including AR Dodgeball, Birdly, Brainstorm, LIFTOFF, Museum Fiasco, OZ Ride, Particle Quest and Wink World: Portals Into The Infinite. AREA15’s Voyager Pass includes access to 10 experiences, including AR Dodgeball, Birdly, Brainstorm, Haley’’s Comet, Illuminarium, LIFTOFF, Museum Fiasco, OZ Ride, Particle Quest and Wink World: Portals Into The Infinite. Available after 7 p.m., the Adventurer Pass includes access to five experiences, including AR Dodgeball, LIFTOFF, Museum Fiasco, Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart and Wink World: Portals Into The Infinite.
Experience Passes can be redeemed daily from noon to 9:30 p.m. All Experience Passes purchased for 7 p.m. include one free drink at Oddwood Bar. For bundle pricing and to purchase tickets, click here.
AREA15 Industry Mondays for Locals
Dates: Every Monday throughout December
Location: Select venues throughout AREA15
Time: 8 p.m. to closing
Description: Guests are invited to the recently relaunched Industry Mondays for locals at AREA15. Feel the beats from a variety of DJs on the decks and underneath the glow of Oddwood Bar. Locals will enjoy a 25 percent discount on select activations, experiences and libations inside AREA15 with a local ID every Monday night. Additional offers during Industry Night apply to “Wink World: Portals Into The Infinite,” Museum Fiasco, Five Iron Golf, Illuminarium and Dueling Axes as well as food and drinks at The Beast by Todd English and Oddwood Bar. For more information, click here. After 10 p.m., AREA15 is 21 years or older only.
“Leaves of Light” Drink Specials at Oddwood Bar
Dates: Every Thursday throughout December
Location: Oddwood Bar
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. to closing
Description: Every Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Oddwood Bar, guests can enjoy $5 rotating select cocktails. Later in the evening from 10 p.m., reverse happy hour specials are available and include 50 percent off wine, draft beers and house cocktails, $5 bottled beer and 25 percent off specialty cocktails. Live DJs will also be spinning tunes throughout the evening.
Lunar Lodge at LIFTOFF Bar & Ride
Dates: Daily
Location: LIFTOFF Bar & Ride
Time: 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Description: Guests are invited to get cozy this holiday season at Lunar Lodge at LIFTOFF Bar & Ride. Snuggle into the fun and enjoy outdoor games, fire pits, winter cocktails, hot chocolate, s’mores and more.
Insider Package
The most exclusive way to explore AREA15 is through the Insider Package. AREA15’s Insider Package must be booked at least three days in advance. This three-hour package is available for four to 16 guests. Additional tickets, upgrades and add-ons are available upon request at an additional cost. The Insider Package can be booked here.
AREA15’s Insider Package includes:
- Expedited entry into AREA15
- AREA15 Ambassador greeting and welcome
- Admission to LIFTOFF and LIFTOFF Lounge
- One 20-ounce AREA15-branded souvenir Pathwater per person and one 24-ounce premium specialty beverage per person
- Family-style meal at The Beast by Todd English
- One premium cocktail or beverage per person included during meal
- Expedited admission into Wink World: Portals to the Infinite
- Expedited admission into Museum Fiasco
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 Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, Lost Spirits Distillery, Illuminarium, Dueling Axes, Five Iron Golf, The Beast by Todd English, Wink World: Portals Into the Infinite, Museum Fiasco, Virtualis VR, Emporium Arcade Bar 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.
AREA15 has received numerous accolades, including being named “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 for Your Instagram Shot” as well as “Best Attraction” for two consecutive years by Las Vegas Weekly Readers’ Choice Best of Vegas Awards, “Best Arts Hub” by Vegas Magazine, 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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