Las Vegas gears up for 2026 Formula 1 Grand Prix with expanded entertainment and hospitality offerings

The Bellagio fountains shoot illuminated water jets beside the Las Vegas Strip at night.
The FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX returns Nov. 19-21, with three days of racing, dining, entertainment, and experiences across the Strip. Courtesy LVCVA

LAS VEGAS—The FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX returns Nov. 19-21, bringing three days of world-class racing, dining, entertainment, and destination-wide experiences to the Las Vegas Strip. Now in its fourth year, the event will extend beyond the track, with additional festivities continuing through Nov. 22, including concerts, culinary experiences, fan activations, and special hotel packages. Following the race’s recent extension through 2037, Las Vegas will remain a Formula 1 destination for years to come.

The event’s expanded offerings will provide meeting and event planners, sports fans, and visitors with opportunities to experience the destination beyond race day. Official ticket options include single-day and three-day general admission, grandstand seating, and hospitality packages. New for 2026, expanded single-day hospitality options offer additional flexibility for visitors.

Popular viewing locations include the Heineken Silver Main Grandstand, with views of the pit lane, team garages, and starting grid; the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere, which combines race viewing with live entertainment; and the Lewis Hamilton Grandstand, overlooking the Harmon Straight. Premium hospitality experiences include the Bellagio Fountain Club, with private indoor and rooftop decks, curated dining, and views of the race and the Fountains of Bellagio. Additional options include Wynn Grid Club, Turn 3 Club, Trackside Tavern Presented by Paramount+, and Club Paris at Paris Las Vegas.

Beyond the F1 circuit, the destination will host a range of events and attractions. The Neon City Festival returns to downtown Las Vegas Nov. 20-22 as a free, all-ages celebration featuring live music, interactive art, and local food and beverage vendors. The lineup includes Diplo, Subtronics, Kaskade, and The Fray. The T-Mobile Stage will also host performances throughout race weekend, including Two Friends, Disclosure, Gorgon City, Ja Rule, Sean Paul, and Natasha Bedingfield.

The official F1 Afterparty at Sphere will feature the Backstreet Boys on Nov. 21. Other entertainment options include Marc Anthony’s first Las Vegas residency, “VEGAS…MY WAY!,” at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, as well as performances at the destination’s major nightclubs and Cirque du Soleil productions.

Dining will be another major component of the race-week experience, with resorts and restaurants offering limited-time menus, chef collaborations, and specialty cocktails. Bellagio Resort & Casino will host culinary events featuring wine experiences, international restaurant collaborations, and a champagne lounge overlooking its fountains. At Caesars Palace, Gordon Ramsay’s HELL’S KITCHEN will offer a special four-course menu, while the MICHELIN-starred Guy Savoy restaurant will provide an elevated French dining experience. New for 2026, chef Rick Bayless and Barcelona’s SIPS Drinkery House will collaborate on a culinary and cocktail event.

Other offerings include a four-course race-week menu at Momofuku Las Vegas, specialty brunches at Resorts World Las Vegas, and exclusive dining experiences at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Several properties will also feature race-themed viewing parties, cocktail experiences, and all-inclusive food and beverage packages.

Fans can further immerse themselves in motorsports through interactive experiences across the destination. F1 Arcade at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace will offer 87 full-motion racing simulators, while SPEED VEGAS will introduce The Big Race Experience, allowing guests to drive four high-performance supercars. Maverick Helicopters will offer aerial tours over the Strip and the 17-turn circuit. Additional activities include race simulators, driver appearances, specialty retail pop-ups, and motorsports-themed events.

The race weekend also provides opportunities for groups and industry professionals. The F1 Business Summit Presented by Standard Chartered returns Nov. 19 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, bringing together global investors, partners, and industry leaders to discuss developments shaping sports, culture, and entertainment. THE GRID: Pro-Am at Wynn Las Vegas will kick off Ultimate Race Week on Nov. 18, with a golf competition featuring celebrities and professional golfers.

A number of properties—including Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, The Venetian, Caesars Entertainment properties, and the STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower—will offer race-week packages and discounts. Transportation options will include extended Las Vegas Monorail service, with seven stops along the Strip operating continuously from 7 a.m. Nov. 17 through Nov. 23. The official F1 Las Vegas app will provide race-week schedules, ticket management, circuit navigation, and wayfinding tools.

“Race week in Las Vegas is an experience that extends far beyond the track,” says Kate Wik, chief marketing officer for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. “From headline entertainment and exceptional dining to fan experiences and special events across the destination, the entire city gets in on the action. Whether you’re a devoted Formula 1 fan or simply here for an incredible weekend, Las Vegas gives you every reason to come early, stay longer, and make it your own.”

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