Discover the Unmissable Acts, Ticket Details, and Insider Tips for the Ultimate Festival Experience

The City of Lights Jazz and R&B Festival returns to Las Vegas for it’s 31st year on May 4 and 5 with an amazing line-up! Tickets are on sale now, and the event will feature Anthony Hamilton, Raheem DeVaughn, Boney James, Maysa, October, London, and more. 

The festival is a fan favorite because of the intimate setting of the Clark County Government Amphitheater. This is also one of the few events where you can bring your own food and drinks which can easily save attendees around $100 a day. In addition to bringing your own food there will be food, beverage and shopping vendors with unique items for patrons to enjoy. Another money saving feature is that parking is free!

Ticket Info

General Admission weekend tickets are $250 with a $70 fee. The festival is open lawn seating so bring a blanket or low back chair.One day tickets for May 4 or May 5 are $140 each with a fee of $35. 

VIP weekend tickets are $410 with a $94 fee and VIP one day tickets cost $230 + a $47 fee. VIP tickets include early admittance and a VIP cash bar and restroom. 

HOW DO I GET TO THE FESTIVAL?

The Festival of Lights will take place at the Clark County Government Amphitheater, Las Vegas Festival Grounds, West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV. Parking at the event is FREE!

Flights

LAS (Harry Reid International Airport) is less than five miles from the festival grounds. 

Public Transportation

The Las Vegas Monorail has numerous stops in the city and the RTC Deuce Bus Line runs a 24-hour bus service that picks up every 15 minutes. Buy a ticket ahead of time on the rideRTC mobile app. You can also pre-purchase your pass at one of the RTC's Ticket Vending Machines.

PLACES TO STAY

If you haven’t booked your accommodations yet, do it now because prices are going up! Usher’s Lovers and Friends Festival is the same weekend. You can book your hotel accommodations by clicking the map below.

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ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

Anyone that needs assistance is able to enter 15 minutes before the admission time on the ticket. One additional person can also enter early as long as they have the same ticket type. There are accessible routes throughout the venue and an ADA viewing areas. One guest can sit in the designated area with anyone in the ADA viewing area. Of course, patrons can sit wherever they like.  

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