A key element to the appeal of Las Vegas is its status as the entertainment capital of the world. The marquees that blare the names of entertainment celebrities up and down the Strip advertise the wide array of musical choices a visitor enjoys. Many celebrities make Las Vegas their home and play concerts only in venues that negotiate extended engagements. Along with these semi-permanent music halls, Las Vegas enjoys international renown for its ability to attract shorter gigs. To promote this attraction, Las Vegas offers some of the best concert locations in the world.
Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan
Of all of the venues on the list, The Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan is the newest. One of the things that make this venue such a great place to view a concert is its prime real estate overlooking Las Vegas Boulevard. In addition to being the only outdoor venue on this list, The Boulevard Pool offers an intimate setting, with great views of the stage from anywhere on the deck. Additionally, The Cosmopolitan’s main marquee on Las Vegas Boulevard doubles as a jumbo monitor during concerts to enhance the experience.
The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel
One of the top live music venues in Las Vegas is The Joint located in the Hard Rock Hotel. Concertgoers get the ultimate in an intimate music environment with some of the most famous names in the music world. The Joint has superior acoustics that make you believe the musicians are standing right next to you, and the stage layout provides abundant room to put on their show. The Pollstar Awards gave The Joint the Best New Concert Venue award of 2010. Past musicians include The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, David Bowie and Alicia Keys.
The MGM Grand Garden Arena
The MGM Grand Garden Arena features the biggest and best musical entertainers in its stunning concert hall. While not as intimate as some of the smaller Las Vegas music venues, the MGM Grand Garden Arena delivers acoustics that are consistently clear and pure. The arena can hold up to 16,000 visitors, including standing-room-only. The seats are comfortable and well aligned to provide excellent views of the stage. Past concerts include Eason Chan, Andrea Bocelli and Bon Jovi.
The House of Blues
The House of Blues features a close, intimate environment ready for a lineup of world-class musicians. The hall has a balcony and a warm ambience that makes each concert memorable. The array of music ranges from rockabilly to reggae.
The Pearl at the Palms
The cutting-edge video, sound and lighting systems at the Pearl rival many larger concert halls. With a capacity of no more than 2,500, the seating arrangement puts any concertgoer within 120 feet of the stage. The hall has 18 semi-private and private skyboxes with exclusive lounges, bars and restrooms. The sound system broadcasts the events on two 14-foot by 16-foot screens, and powerful 60 JBL Vertec loudspeakers enervate the audience with unequalled clarity. A true gem, The Pearl is a one of the best among the live music venues in Las Vegas.