Things To Do In Las Vegas In April

April is one of the best months to visit Las Vegas. Temperatures settle into the mid-70s and low 80s; pool season opens across the city; and a packed calendar of concerts, sporting events and festivals fills nearly every venue on and off the Strip.

April is one of the best times to visit Las Vegas. The weather settles into a comfortable rhythm, with sunny days in the mid‑70s to low‑80s that are ideal for poolside relaxing, patio dining, and exploring every corner of the city. Palms Pool is officially open for the season, and the calendar fills with concerts, major sports matchups, and high‑energy festivals. If you're looking for perfect weather, manageable crowds, and the full Vegas experience, April checks every box.

At Palms Casino Resort, located adjacent to the Strip on Flamingo Road, guests enjoy an award-winning buffet, a 55th-floor rooftop lounge, a world-class art collection, a 2,500-seat concert theater and one of the best pool scenes in Las Vegas, with free parking and easy freeway access to day trips like Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire, and the Hoover Dam.

April 2026 Events at Palms Casino Resort

Friday April 3

Sin Bandera at Pearl Concert Theater, 8 PM – Concert

Friday April 10

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Pearl Concert Theater, 8 PM – Concert

Wednesday April 15

40 Years of Mick Foley at Ghostbar, 6 – 8 PM – Slam Fest

April 16 – 17

Slam Fest at Pearl Concert Theater – TJPW, CMLL, Stardom, House of Glory, Maple Leaf Pro – Wrestling

Friday April 17

Bully Ray's Sin City Rooftop Rocker at Ghostbar, 9 PM – Nightlife

Saturday April 18

Hardy Party at Ghostbar, 7 – 9 PM + live Jeff Hardy concert – Slam Fest

Saturday April 18

Slam Fest Pool Party at Palms Pool, 10 AM – 10 PM (free admission) – Pool

Saturday April 25

Smokey Robinson & Gladys Knight at Pearl Concert Theater, 8 PM – Concert 

Sunday April 26

Vegas Unstripped at Palms Pool, 6 – 9 PM – Food Festival

Why April Is One of the Best Times to Visit Las Vegas

April delivers warm, dry weather without the extreme summer heat. Daytime highs land in the mid-70s to low 80s; rain is rare and pool season is already in full swing. Hotel rates are lower than peak summer and weekday crowds are manageable.

Las Vegas April Weather at a Glance

Daytime Highs

76 – 84°F (24 – 29°C)

Overnight Lows

52 – 57°F (11 – 14°C)

Rainfall

Minimal, averaging less than 0.25 inches for the month

Sunshine

Clear skies most days with occasional afternoon wind

Pool Season

Open at most resorts by mid-March

What to Pack

Light layers, sunscreen, walking shoes and one upscale outfit for nightlife or dining

At Palms, the Palms Pool kicks off the season with live music, private cabanas and a relaxed, sun-soaked atmosphere.

Planning an April trip? Book your stay at Palms Casino Resort with free self-parking year-round.

Live Entertainment and Shows in Las Vegas in April

April is one of the busiest months for live entertainment in Las Vegas, with major residencies at the Sphere, top headliners at the Colosseum and Encore Theater, and Broadway productions at The Smith Center in Downtown. At Palms, Pearl Concert Theater is a 2,500-seat intimate venue with top-tier acoustics.

At Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort – April 2026

Friday April 3 | 8 PM

Sin Bandera – Latin pop duo known for heartfelt harmonies and romantic ballads

Friday April 10 | 8 PM

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – High-energy big-band swing revival

Saturday April 25 | 8 PM

Smokey Robinson & Gladys Knight – Two Motown legends share the stage for one night

40 Years of Mick Foley – Wednesday April 15 at Ghostbar

Comedy and storytelling from the WWE Hall of Famer, 6 PM – 8 PM. An intimate evening of behind-the-scenes stories as part of Slam Fest.

Brenden Theatres

14 screens with IMAX and DTS:X for an afternoon between events. After any late show, Ghostbar on the 55th floor is a natural next stop.

Visit palms.com/entertainment for tickets and the full April schedule.

Sports Events and Festivals in Las Vegas in April

WrestleMania 42 comes to Allegiant Stadium in April and Palms is the central hub for wrestling week.

Slam Fest – April 15 – 18 at Palms

Four-day wrestling and entertainment festival spanning Pearl Concert Theater, Ghostbar, Unknown Bar and Palms Pool. Pearl Concert Theater hosts CMLL (first standalone event outside Mexico in 92 years), Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling, Stardom, House of Glory and Maple Leaf Pro. All events stream on TrillerTV.

Slam Fest at Ghostbar

40 Years of Mick Foley (Wednesday), Rulebreakers with Saraya (Friday), Bully Ray's Sin City Rooftop Rocker (Friday) and the Hardy Party with a live Jeff Hardy concert (Saturday). Celebrity appearances include Ric Flair, Bobby Lashley, MVP and Shelton Benjamin.

Slam Fest Pool Party – Saturday April 18

Complimentary admission, 10 AM - 10 PM. Family-friendly entertainment, DJs, merch, contests and superstar appearances.

April also brings Aviators baseball, hockey and UFC at T-Mobile Arena. Palms' sportsbook offers large screens and lounge seating for live game viewing.

Pool Parties and Spring Break in Las Vegas

Las Vegas pool season begins in mid-March, and by April the dayclubs across the city are in full swing with DJ residencies, bottle service and VIP cabanas.

At Palms, Palms Pool is a laid-back alternative to Strip dayclubs with live music, DJ sets, food and drink service and themed events. Through April 30, 2026, free cabanas for Las Vegas residents are available seven days a week.

Vegas Unstripped – Sunday April 26 at Palms Pool

30+ top local chefs present original dishes alongside craft cocktails, 6 PM – 9 PM on the pool deck. Tickets at vegasunstripped.com. After-party at Ghostbar.

Palms Pool:

Two main pools, 39 cabanas (most with private plunge pools), four exclusive bungalows, island daybeds, poolside food and drink service

Reserve a cabana
The Spa at Palms:

17,000 square feet across three levels, 15 treatment rooms, co-ed serenity lounge, steam rooms, dry saunas, fitness center and Zen studio

Book a treatment

Reserve a poolside cabana or daybed at Palms Pool for your April visit.

Outdoor Activities and Day Trips from Las Vegas in April

April's mild temperatures make it the ideal month for day trips to the natural landmarks surrounding Las Vegas. Palms sits just off I-15 on Flamingo Road with direct freeway access and free parking for easy staging.

Red Rock Canyon

13-mile scenic drive, hiking, April wildflower blooms

~20 min west
Valley of Fire State Park

Red sandstone formations, ancient petroglyphs, photography

~60 min northeast
Grand Canyon (South Rim)

Aerial sightseeing, Skywalk, canyon floor landing

~4.5 hrs (or helicopter tour)
Hoover Dam

Guided interior tours, engineering landmark, bridge views

~45 min southeast
Lake Mead

Kayaking, boat tours, Colorado River access

~40 min east

Back at Palms After a Day Trip

Refuel

Dim sum at Tim Ho Wan (opens 10 AM) or Send Noodles until 2 AM on weekends

Recover

Deep tissue massage at The Spa at Palms

Celebrate

Steaks and Social Hour at Scotch 80 Prime, then sunset cocktails at Ghostbar

Where to Eat and Drink in Las Vegas in April

At Palms Casino Resort, the dining lineup spans fine dining, casual comfort food, an award-winning buffet and some of the best dim sum in the city.

Dining at Palms

Scotch 80 Prime

Steakhouse, A5 Wagyu, seafood. Social Hour daily with half-price selections. KAWS and Basquiat art in the dining room. Daily 5 PM – 10 PM.

A.Y.C.E. Buffet

Gold Award "Best Buffet" (LVRJ, two years running). Seven stations, 100+ dishes. Lobster and snow crab Wed/Thu, prime rib and snow crab Fri. Brunch daily 9 AM – 2 PM (4 PM Sat/Sun). Dinner hours vary by night.

Tim Ho Wan

Michelin-starred dim sum. Shrimp toast with truffle and foie gras, Wagyu bundles, BBQ pork buns. Daily 10 AM – 8 PM (9 PM Fri/Sat).

Send Noodles

Asian noodle bowls, Lobster fried rice. James Jean murals throughout the dining room. 11 AM – 12 AM (2 AM Fri/Sat).

Serrano Vista Cafe

American comfort food, breakfast through late night. Open 24 hours.

Palms Pizza

East Coast-style whole pies and slices. 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM (1 AM Fri/Sat).

Quick Bites

Food court: McDonald's, Panda Express, Earl of Sandwich, The Coffee Bean, 604loha Grill. Hours vary by vendor.

Ghostbar

Specialty cocktails, 55th-floor views. See Nightlife. Wed – Sat 9 PM – 2 AM.

Unknown Bar

Damien Hirst-designed bar with 13-foot tiger shark sculpture. Casino floor hours.

Tonic Bar

Relaxed setting just off the gaming floor. Casino floor hours.

Nightlife in Las Vegas in April

April kicks off high season for Las Vegas nightlife. At Palms, Ghostbar occupies the 55th floor with 360-degree views, an outdoor deck and a cigar-friendly terrace. Named "Best Comeback Nightlife" by Las Vegas Weekly.

Hours:
Wednesday – Saturday 9 PM – 2 AM
Location:
55th Floor, Ivory Tower
Dress Code:
Upscale fashionable (collared shirts encouraged)
Cover:
Free entry for select events
Reserve:
VIP tables

Ghostbar in April 2026

Weekly programming includes Skyline Saturdays with guest DJs, ladies' night with complimentary champagne before 11 PM and Wednesday locals' night. Special April events: Bully Ray's Sin City Rooftop Rocker (April 17), Mick Foley (April 15), Saraya podcast taping (April 17), Hardy Party with Jeff Hardy concert (April 18) and the Vegas Unstripped after-party (April 26).

Art, Culture and Iconic Las Vegas Experiences

April visitors can explore cultural attractions city-wide, from the Neon Museum and the Las Vegas Arts District to Meow Wolf's Omega Mart at AREA15. At Palms, guests walk through one of the most significant contemporary art collections in any Las Vegas property at no additional cost.

Where to Stay in Las Vegas in April

Palms Casino Resort offers 766 rooms and suites across two towers with floor-to-ceiling windows and modern furnishings. The resort's signature suites are among the most distinctive accommodations in Las Vegas.

Hardwood Suite:

Regulation half-court basketball court, locker room, scoreboard and full living area

View suite
Kingpin Suite:

Two-lane bowling alley in the center of the living room, entertainment lounge

View suite
Sky Villas:

Private pools, expansive terraces, Strip views, 24/7 butler service, one- and two-story layouts

View Sky Villas
Empathy Suite:

9,000 square feet, two stories, $30M+ in Damien Hirst art, cantilevered pool, 13-seat Hirst-designed bar

View Sky Villas

The first Native American-owned casino resort in Las Vegas, Palms also features a 95,000-square-foot casino, a 17,000-square-foot spa, the 14-screen cinema Brenden Theatres, Palms Place condominiums for extended stays and free self-parking with every reservation.

Explore our rooms, suites, and Sky Villas at palms.com/stay. Free parking with every reservation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Las Vegas in April

What is the weather like in Las Vegas in April?

Warm and dry. Highs range from 76 to 84°F, lows from 52 to 57°F. Rain is uncommon, averaging just 0.2 inches for the month. April is the windiest month in Las Vegas, so occasional afternoon gusts are possible. Pack light layers for evening and sunscreen for daytime.

Are pool parties open in Las Vegas in April?

Yes. Most dayclubs and resort pools open by mid-March. At Palms, Palms Pool hosts live music, DJ events and poolside cabana service throughout the spring season.

What events are happening in Las Vegas in April 2026?

At Palms: Smokey Robinson & Gladys Knight (April 25), Slam Fest wrestling festival (April 15 – 18), Vegas Unstripped food festival (April 26), Sin Bandera (April 3) and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (April 10). City-wide: WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium and Las Vegas Aviators baseball. Full schedule at palms.com/entertainment.

How far is Palms Casino Resort from the Las Vegas Strip?

About one mile west of the Strip on Flamingo Road. Rideshare trips to most Strip destinations take under five minutes. Free self-parking.