Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend

Viva Las Vegas is one of the largest rockabilly and 1950s culture festivals in the world. Four days of live bands, DJs, burlesque, vintage fashion, car culture, and nonstop dancing — all under one roof.

If you’re into rockabilly, rhythm & blues, vintage style, pin-up culture, or classic cars, this isn’t just an event. It’s a takeover.

What to Expect in 2026

100+ Bands & DJs
Multiple rooms running simultaneously with rockabilly, R&B, swing, honky-tonk, and vintage DJs spinning deep into the night.

Burlesque & Showcases
Burlesque Bingo runs throughout the weekend. The Miss Viva Las Vegas Burlesque Competition returns Saturday night in the Showroom. The Burlesque Showcase takes place Friday evening.

Dance Classes
Miss Wolff’s Jiving School returns with daily lessons including Bop, Jiving, Stroll, Texas Two-Step, and advanced sessions.

Pool Parties
Daily retro-themed pool parties featuring DJs, swimsuit contests, and live performances.

Car Show
Saturday’s car show remains one of the centerpieces of the weekend, featuring vintage hot rods, custom builds, and live performances at the Car Show Stage. The Queen of the Car Show Contest returns.

Bowling Event
Viva Las Bowling runs Friday morning.

Tattoo Lounge
Open daily at The Prime Rib Loft.

Indoor Vendors
Vintage clothing, collectibles, accessories, and retro merchandise available throughout the weekend.

Vintage Fashion and Unique Experiences

Fashion enthusiasts will revel in the Pin-Up Contest, Vintage Fashion Show, and opportunities to shop at the festival’s expansive vintage market. Vendors will offer authentic 1950s clothing, accessories, home decor, and collectibles.

Burlesque fans can indulge in dazzling performances, including competitions and the celebrated Burlesque Bingo. Additionally, the Tattoo Lounge and Pin-Up Beauty Academy provide exciting ways to embrace the retro aesthetic.

Special Events and Highlights

• Pool Parties: Retro-themed poolside events featuring music, contests, and cocktails.
• Bowling Event: A lively competition hosted at the on-site bowling alley.
• Meet and Greets: Opportunities to connect with performers, vendors, and like-minded attendees.

Viva Las Vegas 29 Party & Event Schedule Highlights

Wednesday Night Kickoff

DAUPHINE – DJs from 9 PM until close
ST CHARLES – Burlesque Bingo at 9 PM

Thursday Highlights

Meetups in Dauphine (Rockabilites, Sober, Singles, LGBTQIA+, Lifestyle)
Live bands in Mardi Gras & Bienville Room
Burlesque Bingo – 10 PM
Indoor Vendors – 5 PM to Midnight

Friday Highlights

Dance Classes – 1 PM to 3 PM
Viva R’n’B Show featuring Big Sandy, Angela Tini, and more
Linda Gail Lewis – 10:45 PM
Burlesque Showcase – 6 PM & 8:30 PM
Men’s Swimsuit Contest – Pool Party
Zoot Suit Contest – Piano Bar
Vicky Tafoya Tribute – Midnight

Saturday Highlights

Dance Classes – 1 PM to 4 PM
Big Sandy & The Flyrite Boys – 10:45 PM
Miss Viva Las Vegas Burlesque Competition – 8:30 PM
Glamour Ball – Dauphine Room
Queen of the Car Show Contest – 2 PM
Couples Swimsuit Contest – Pool

Sunday Highlights

Jive, Stroll & Bop Contests – 6 PM
The Jive Aces – 10:30 PM
Dave & Deke Hillbilly Fest – Showroom
Women’s Swimsuit Contest – Pool

Band & Performance Schedule

Wednesday

Dauphine

• 9 PM – DJ Sophia Wolff
• 10 PM – DJ Jiving Jim Dandy
• 11 PM – DJ Tonie Versfeld
• Midnight – DJ Rockin Daddy-O
• 1 AM – DJ Strops Hop
• 2 AM – DJ Strops Hop
• 3 AM – DJ Lady Luck Lexy
• 4 AM – Close

St Charles

• 9 PM – Burlesque Bingo

Thursday

Mardi Gras

• 7 PM – DJ Deano
• 8 PM – Danni West & The Wildest
• 8:45 PM – DJ Deano
• 9:30 PM – Lil’ Mo & The Dynaflos
• 10:15 PM – DJ Tonie Versfeld
• 11 PM – Bodhi Corbett
• 11:45 PM – DJ Tonie Versfeld
• 12:30 AM – Close

Bienville Room

• 1 PM – 5 PM – Sweet Peas Hooch n Smooch
• 7 PM – DJ Fat Kat
• 8:45 PM – Petunia & The Vipers
• 9:30 PM – DJ Woody
• 10:15 PM – Marshall Scott Warner
• 11 PM – DJ Woody
• 11:45 PM – The Knockout Kings
• 12:30 AM – DJ Jodi

Dauphine

• 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Rockabilites Meet Up
• 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Sober Meet Up
• 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Singles Meet Up
• 8 PM – 9 PM – LGBTQIA+ Meet Up (DJ Jiving Jim Dandy)
• 9 PM – 10 PM – Lifestyle & Pineapples Meet Up (DJ Jiving Jim Dandy)
• 11:30 PM – DJ Fat Kat
• 1:00 AM – DJ Andy Munday
• 2:30 AM – DJ Andy Roadiler
• 4 AM – DJ Boppin Bud
• 5 AM – Close

St Charles

• 10 PM – Burlesque Bingo

Indoor Vendors

• 5 PM – Midnight

Tattoo Lounge

• 12 PM – 12 AM – The Prime Rib Loft

Friday

Mardi Gras

• 1 PM – 3 PM – Dance Classes (Miss Wolff’s Jiving School)
• 1 PM – Bop
• 1:30 PM – Jiving
• 2:30 PM – Stroll
• 7 PM – DJ Rockin Daddy-O
• 7:30 PM – Angela Tini
• 8:15 PM – DJ Rockin Daddy-O
• 8:45 PM – Viva R’n’B Show
• 10:15 PM – DJ Rockin Daddy-O
• 10:45 PM – Linda Gail Lewis
• 11:30 PM – DJ Andy Munday
• Midnight – The Desperados
• 12:45 AM – DJ Andy Munday
• 1 AM – Close

Bienville Room

• 3 PM – DJ Deano
• 3:30 PM – The Escobars
• 4:15 PM – DJ Deano
• 5 PM – The Barntwisters
• 5:45 PM – DJ Deano
• 6:30 PM – Mercedes Moore Band
• 7:15 PM – DJ Woody
• 8 PM – Dani & The Delinquents
• 8:45 PM – DJ Strop
• 10 PM – The Centuries
• 10:45 PM – DJ Jiving Jim Dandy
• 11:15 PM – Mozzy Dee
• Midnight – DJ Jim Dandy
• 12:45 AM – Jackson Sloan
• 1:30 AM – DJ Woody
• 2 AM – Close

Dauphine

• 11 PM – DJ Strop
• Midnight – DJ Dr Nate
• 1:30 AM – DJ Jim Dandy
• 2:30 AM – DJ Little Di
• 3:30 AM – DJ Tonie Versfeld
• 4:30 AM – DJ Madame X
• 5:30 AM – Close

Showroom

• 6 PM – 7:30 PM – Burlesque Showcase 1
• 8:30 PM – 10 PM – Burlesque Showcase 2

St Charles

• 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM – Mitzis Pin Up Beauty Academy
• 11 PM – Midnight – Burlesque Bingo

Pool Party

• 11 AM – DJ Madame X
• 12 PM – DJ Jukebox Jodi
• 1:30 PM – DJ Jiving Jim Dandy
• 3:45 PM – Men’s Swimsuit Contest
• 4:15 PM – DJ Lady Luck Lexy
• 5:30 PM – DJ Lady Busty Brown
• 7 PM – Close

Saturday

Mardi Gras

• 1 PM – 4 PM – Dance Classes
• 1 PM – Texas Two-Step
• 1:45 PM – Advanced Jiving
• 2:30 PM – Advanced Stroll
• 7 PM – DJ Little Di
• 7:45 PM – Pachuco Jose y Los Diamantes
• 8:30 PM – DJ Little Di
• 9:15 PM – Cave Catt Sammy
• 10 PM – DJ Boppin Bud
• 10:45 PM – Big Sandy & The Flyrite Boys
• 11:30 PM – DJ Strop
• 12:15 AM – Carlos & The Bandidos
• 1 AM – DJ Strop
• 1:30 AM – Close

Bienville Room

• 4 PM – DJ Andy M
• 4:45 PM – DJ Tonie V
• 5:30 PM – The Unknowns
• 6:15 PM – DJ Tonie V
• 7 PM – Bang Bang!
• 7:45 PM – DJ Tonie Versfeld
• 8:30 PM – Earl Jackson
• 9:15 PM – DJ Andy Roadiler
• 10 PM – Los Moontones
• 10:45 PM – DJ Andy Roadiler
• 11:30 PM – Casey Sisters
• 12:15 AM – DJ Andy Roadiler
• 1 AM – Close

Dauphine Room

• 10 PM – 11:30 PM – Glamour Ball (DJ Jiving Jim Dandy)
• 11:30 PM – DJ The 2R’s Club (London)
• 2:30 AM – DJ Rockin Daddy-O
• 4 AM – DJ Andy Roadiler
• 5:30 AM – Close

St Charles

• 11 PM – Burlesque Bingo

Showroom

• 8:30 PM – Miss Viva Las Vegas Burlesque Competition
• 12 AM – 2 AM – Dekes Guitar Geek Show

Car Show Stage

• 9 AM – TBC
• 10 AM – DJ Lady Busty Brown
• 11:45 AM – The Hi Boys
• 12:30 PM – DJ Strop
• 1:15 PM – Gizzelle
• 2 PM – Queen of the Car Show Contest
• 2:30 PM – DJ Strop
• 3:15 PM – Jason D. Williams
• 4 PM – DJ Strop
• 4:45 PM – Dale Watson & His Lone Stars
• 5:30 PM – DJ Lady Busty Brown
• 6 PM – The Go-Getters
• 7 PM – Close

Pool Party

• 11 AM – DJ Dr Nate
• 12 PM – DJ Lady Busty Brown
• 1:30 PM – DJ Jukebox Jodi
• 3 PM – Couples Swimsuit Contest
• 3:30 PM – DJ Madame X
• 5:30 PM – DJ Strop
• 7 PM – Close

Indoor Vendors

• 10 AM – 12 AM (Esplanade closes 5 – 7 PM)

Tattoo Lounge

• 12 PM – 12 AM – The Prime Rib Loft

Piano Bar

• Midnight – Cherry Rat
• 12:30 AM – DJ Andy Munday
• 12:45 AM – Shanda & The Howlers
• 1:15 AM – DJ Andy Munday
• 1:30 AM – Naptown Hepcats
• 2:00 AM – DJ Andy Munday
• 2:15 AM – The Homewreckers
• 2:45 AM – DJ Andy Munday
• 3:00 AM – Band TBC
• 3:30 AM – DJ Andy Munday

Sunday

Mardi Gras

• 5 PM – DJ Rockin Daddy-O
• 6 PM – Jive, Stroll & Bop Contests
• 6:30 PM – DJ Rockin Daddy-O
• 7:30 PM – Alpha Rhythm Kings
• 8:15 PM – DJ Dr Nate
• 9 PM – Honkytonk Wranglers
• 9:45 PM – DJ Dr Nate
• 10:30 PM – The Jive Aces
• 11:15 PM – DJ Fat Kat
• Midnight – Close

Bienville Room

• 3:15 PM – DJ Fat Kat
• 3:45 PM – The Messed Up Trio
• 4:30 PM – DJ Fat Kat
• 5:15 PM – Linus Zander
• 6 PM – DJ Deano
• 6:45 PM – The Dirty Boogie Boys
• 7:30 PM – DJ Deano
• 8:15 PM – Saudia Young
• 9 PM – DJ Tonie Versfeld
• 9:45 PM – Hipshot Nic
• 10:30 PM – DJ Tonie Versfeld
• 11:15 PM – Union Avenue
• Midnight – DJ Tonie Versfeld
• 12:45 AM – Close

Dauphine

• 11 PM – DJ Boppin Bud
• 12:30 AM – DJ Tom Ingram
• 2 AM – DJ Strop
• 3:30 AM – DJ Little Di
• 4 AM – Close

Showroom

• 6:30 PM – Dave & Deke Hillbilly Fest with Mimi Roman

St Charles

• 7 PM – Burlesque Bingo

Pool Party

• 11 AM – DJ Jiving Jim Dandy
• 12 PM – DJ Woody
• 1 PM – DJ Dr Nate & Lady Luck Lexy
• 2:30 PM – Jive Aces Rockabilly
• 3:45 PM – Women’s Swimsuit Contest
• 4 PM – DJ Jukebox Jodi
• 5:15 PM – DJ Lady Busty Brown
• 6 PM – Close

Indoor Vendors

• 10 AM – 11 PM (Esplanade closes 5 – 7 PM)

Tattoo Lounge

• 12 PM – 12 AM – The Prime Rib Loft