Thanksgiving Weekend in Las Vegas 2026: Shows, Lights and Dinner
Updated November 2026. Christmas Vegas is run by the team behind The Modern Showrooms at Alexis Park, where the holiday shows on this site play.
Thanksgiving weekend, Thursday, November 26 to Sunday, November 29, 2026, is when Las Vegas switches into the holiday season. The light displays are up, the Bellagio Conservatory has its holiday flowers in, and the first holiday show editions are on stage. Here is what you can see each day, and where to find a Thanksgiving dinner.
Shows on Thanksgiving weekend
These are the evening shows on sale at The Modern Showrooms at Alexis Park, a few minutes east of the Strip, at the time of writing. Check the show pages for the latest times.
| Day | Shows |
|---|---|
| Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving) | All Shook Up, 6:00 PM |
| Friday, November 27 | All Shook Up, 6:00 PM; Queen Selena, 7:00 PM; Sinatra Live!, 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, November 28 | America - The Show, 4:00 PM; All Shook Up, 6:00 PM; Queen Selena, 7:00 PM; Sinatra Live!, 8:00 PM |
On Thanksgiving night itself there is one show, All Shook Up at 6 PM, which leaves time for an early dinner beforehand or a late one after. Parking at Alexis Park is free.
Holiday lights open that weekend
| Display | Thanksgiving weekend | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Glittering Lights, Las Vegas Motor Speedway | Open nightly from 5 PM, including Thanksgiving | $39 per carload cash, $44 by card |
| Magical Forest, Opportunity Village | Opens Friday, November 27 (open November 27 to 29) | Tickets on the Opportunity Village website |
| Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden Lights, Henderson | Open nightly 5 to 10 PM | $3 per person |
| Bellagio Conservatory holiday display | In place from November 14 | Free |
| Oasis Ice Rink, Fontainebleau | Open from November 18; hours vary | Skating from $30 |
Glittering Lights' organizers say Thanksgiving weekend is one of their busiest stretches, so arrive early in the evening. Our guide to Christmas lights in Las Vegas has more on each display.
Thanksgiving dinner
Many Las Vegas resorts serve Thanksgiving dinners and buffets, and prices range widely. Vegas411 has rounded up where to eat Thanksgiving dinner in Las Vegas this year and what it costs, including Silverton's dinner from $29.
A Thanksgiving weekend plan
- Thursday: Thanksgiving dinner, then All Shook Up at 6 PM, or Glittering Lights after dark.
- Friday: Magical Forest on its opening night, or the Bellagio Conservatory, then Sinatra Live! at 8 PM.
- Saturday: America - The Show at 4 PM, then Ethel M's Cactus Garden Lights in Henderson.
| Show | From | Next show |
|---|---|---|
| America - The ShowBook direct | $24.95 | |
| All Shook UpBook direct | $44.95 | |
| Queen SelenaBook direct | $44.95 | |
| Sinatra Live!Book direct | $44.95 |
Frequently asked questions
Are there shows in Las Vegas on Thanksgiving Day?
Yes. On Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026, All Shook Up plays The Modern Showrooms at Alexis Park at 6:00 PM. More shows play on Friday and Saturday.
Are the Las Vegas Christmas lights open on Thanksgiving?
Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway says it is open on Thanksgiving, and Ethel M's Cactus Garden Lights are open nightly from November 5. Magical Forest at Opportunity Village opens the next day, Friday, November 27.
Where can I eat Thanksgiving dinner in Las Vegas?
Many resorts serve Thanksgiving dinners and buffets. Vegas411's Thanksgiving dinner guide lists this year's options and prices.
