NFR Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

The Wrangler NFR is the real deal—the biggest and most prestigious rodeo out there, period.

Every December, it takes over Las Vegas, drawing in the best cowboys and fans from across the country for a week of nonstop action.

This is the grand finale of the rodeo season, where the top 15 competitors in events like bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, and bull riding battle it out for championship titles and their slice of a massive multi-million-dollar purse.

And it’s not just about the rodeo. The Wrangler NFR also packs in top-tier entertainment. From the national anthem to pre- and post-show performances at Cowboy Corral, you’ll catch big-name country stars lighting up the stage. Plus, the party spills over into hotspots all over Vegas with live music and events every night. This is rodeo at its finest—don’t miss out!

What events are happening during the NFR Rodeo in Las Vegas?

In addition to the rodeo, fans can enjoy other NFR events like the Junior NFR, ProRodeo Zone, after-hours parties, concerts and the Cowboy Christmas Gift Show — the longest running and ONLY “Original” gift show of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Western Gift Shows and Shopping During NFR

Cowboy Christmas
When:  December 5 – December 14th
Where: Las Vegas Convention Center

CINCH WESTERN GIFT SHOW
When:  December 5 – December 14th
Where: South Point Arena

Downtown Christmas Expo
When:  December 5 – December 14th
Where: Plaza Hotel & Casino 3rd Floor Convention Center

Roper Cowboy Marketplace
When:  December 5 – December 14th
Where: Mandalay Bay Convention Center Bayside E & F

Stetson Country Christmas
When:  December 5 – December 14th
Where: Rio Las Vegas

Rodeo Events Throughout Town

Patriot Vegas 2024 Finale
December 5, 2024 – December 14, 2024
Where: Horseman’s Park 5800 E Flamingo 

Bullfighters Only World Championship
When: December 5, 2024 – December 14, 2024
Where: Resorts World Las Vegas
What: The Events Center at Rodeo World Las Vegas will host the Bullfighters Only World Championship. Every performance will be formatted tournament-style, with each athlete fighting to advance to the Championship Round. Along with BFO, Resorts World will host a number of events, including the Hooey Music Jam and NFR Viewing Party.

Miss Rodeo America
When:  November 30, 2024 – December 10, 2024
Where: South Point Hotel and Casino
What: The Miss Rodeo America pageant competition exists for the purposes of selecting a young lady to serve as an official spokesperson for the sport of professional rodeo and providing educational opportunities for those young women who compete in the pageant.

The 2024 NFR After Parties List

The NFR Rodeo week in Las Vegas brings in some of the hottest country music acts in the world.

Downtown HoeDown

When: December 4, 2024 @ 5:15 pm – 11:00 pm
Where: Fremont Street Experience – Downtown Las Vegas
What: Kick-off party featuring full-length performances by some of country music’s top acts
Cost: Free Admission/Open to the Public

Cinch Western Kickoff Party

When: December 4, 2024 – 10 p.m. — midnight
Where: South Point Showroom
What: Kick-off party featuring free concert with Texas Unlimited Band
Cost: Free Admission/Open to the Public

17th Annual Wrangler Gold Buckle Gala presented by Las Vegas Events

When: December 2, 2024

• 6 p.m. — Reception and Silent Auction
• 7 p.m. — Dinner
• 8 p.m. — Live Auction and Legend Presentation, Entertainment Following

Where: South Point Hotel and Casino Grand Ballroom
What: Honoring Pete Coors with the 2024 Legend of ProRodeo Award
Cost: RSVP required by November 19. Call 719-528-4732 to purchase tickets.

Miss Rodeo America — Justin Boot Parade

When: December 2, 2024 at 6:45 p.m.
Where: South Point Casino
What: The official Justin Boot Parade featuring Miss Rodeo America.

Miss Rodeo America — Cowgirl Kickoff sponsored by Waddell & Reed

When: December 2, 2024

• 7:00 p.m. — Doors open
• 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Where: South Point Showroom
What: Kickoff event for Miss Rodeo America, featuring entertainment and celebrations.
Cost: For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com.

Road to the Gold Buckle – Gold Carpet Contestant Welcome

When: December 3, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: South Point Hotel and Casino — Adjacent to the Benny Binion Statue
What: Hosted by Garrett Yerigan and presented by Cowboys & Indians Magazine.
Cost: Open to the public for viewing.

NFR Contestants Reception

When: December 3, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: South Point Grand Ballroom
What: Reception event for NFR contestants.
Cost: PRCA Convention attendees only.

PRCA Annual Awards Banquet

When: December 4, 2024

• 5 p.m. — Pre-Function Cocktails
• 5:30 p.m. — Doors Open
• 6 p.m. — Dinner

Where: South Point Grand Ballroom
What: Annual awards banquet celebrating PRCA achievements.
Cost: Ticket required. Tickets available at www.prcaconvention.com in late October.

Cinch Western Kickoff Party

When: December 4, 2024

• 8 p.m. — Doors Open
• 10 p.m. to Midnight

Where: South Point Showroom
What: Kickoff party featuring a live concert by the Texas Unlimited Band.
Cost: Free Admission/Open to the Public (21+).

The Pink Party in the Tower

When: December 9, 2024 from 9 p.m. to Midnight
Where: The STRAT — Top of the World (108th Floor)
What: Presented by Tough Enough to Wear Pink, join the party for dinner, drinks, and more.
Cost: Free admission with NFR ticket stub.
More Info: Visit TheSTRAT.com/NFR.

NFR Rodeo Events around town in Vegas

Recurring Nightly Events

Rodeo World

When: December 7 — 16, 2024 – Nightly starting at 6 PM
Where: Downtown Events Center
What: Rodeo World returns as one of the top NFR party destinations for 2024. Enjoy meet-and-greets, viewing parties at Wrangler Dawg House, and headlining entertainment across the property.

Rodeo Vegas

When: December 5 — 14, 2024 – Nightly from 5:45 PM to 12 AM
Where: Zouk Nightclub @ Resorts World
What: Live viewing parties followed by free concerts featuring country music’s best. Known for 20 years as the premiere NFR After-party on The Strip.

Cowboyville

When: December 5 — 14, 2024 – Nightly starting at 5 PM
Where: Mandalay Bay Rhythm & Riffs
What: Live music, NFR Live interactive experiences starting at 5 PM, and country acts from 9 PM to 1 AM.

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Official Wrangler NFR Viewing Party

When: December 5 — 14, 2024 – Nightly starting at 4 PM
Where: Virgin Hotels Las Vegas — 24 Oxford
What: Free live concerts following the live NFR feed at 5:45 PM.
Admission: Free/Open to the Public (Paid table/bottle service available)

Gilley’s NFR Party

When: December 5 — 14, 2024
Time: 5 PM to Close
Where: Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island
What: Viewing parties start at 5 PM. All Ages until 9 PM; live entertainment follows with $20 cover charge after 9 PM (21+).
Admission: Free prior to 9 PM/Open to the Public

Palms Casino Resort NFR Events

When: December 5 — 14, 2024
Time:

• 5:15 PM: Live Viewing Parties in KAOS & Mabel’s BBQ
• 10 PM — Close: Ghostbar After Party
  Where: Palms Casino Resort
  What: Viewing parties followed by live concerts and a late-night party with music and views.
  Admission: Free/Open to the Public

More events coming as we get closer to NFR!!!

Can’t Miss Concerts and Shows During NFR

Garth Brooks
December 5, 7, 8, 12 & 14 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

Confederate Railroad
December 5 – The Showroom at Golden Nugget

Chancey Williams
December 5, 6, 7 & 8 – South Point Showroom at South Point Hotel Casino & Spa

Rodney Carrington
December 5, 6, 7 & 8 – David Copperfield Theater at MGM Grand

Ned LeDoux
December 5 & 6 – Veil Pavilion at Silverton Casino Hotel

The Black Crowes
December 5 – The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Canaan Smith
December 5 & 6 – Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island / TI Hotel & Casino

Chad Freeman & Redline
December 5 – Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island / TI Hotel & Casino

Western Fusion
December 5, 6 & 8 – Masquerade Stage at Rio Hotel & Casino

Left of Centre
December 5 & 13 – Masquerade Stage at Rio Hotel & Casino

Kenny Feidler and the Cowboy Killers
December 5 – The International Bar at Westgate Las Vegas

Jacob Ryan Marshall
December 5 – The International Bar at Westgate Las Vegas

Dirty Bourbon Band
December 5, 6, 7, 8, 13 & 14 – The International Bar at Westgate Las Vegas

Steve Helms
December 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 – The International Bar at Westgate Las Vegas

RaeLynn
December 5 – 24 Oxford at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Matt Stell
December 5 – NoWhere at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Wade Bowen
December 5 – Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World

Eagles
December 6, 7, 13 & 14 – Sphere

Shania Twain
December 6, 7, 11, 13 & 14 – PH Live at Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino

Thomas Rhett
December 6, 7, 13 & 14 – BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Mark Chesnutt
December 6 – The Showroom at Golden Nugget

Midland & Tanya Tucker
December 6 – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Cody Jinks
December 6 & 7 – Dolby Live at Park MGM

Brad Paisley
December 6, 7 & 8 – Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas

Ian Munsick
December 6 – The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

An Evening with Larry the Cable Guy
December 6 – Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino

Travis Denning
December 6 & 7 – Level Up at MGM Grand

Devon Wade
December 6 & 7 – Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island / TI Hotel & Casino

Just Dave
December 6 & 7 – Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island / TI Hotel & Casino

Corb Lund
December 6 – The Space Las Vegas

The Red Clay Strays
December 6 – Brooklyn Bowl

Parker Ryan
December 6 – The International Bar at Westgate Las Vegas

Randy Hoyet Band
December 6 – The International Bar at Westgate Las Vegas

Caylee Hammack
December 6 – 24 Oxford at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

George Birge
December 6 – NoWhere at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Zach Top
December 6 – KAOS at Palms Casino Resort

Easton Corbin
December 6 – Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World
December 7 – KAOS at Palms Casino Resort

Sam Riddle
December 6 & 7 – Roxy’s Saloon at Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall
December 8 & 9 – Veil Pavilion at Silverton Casino Hotel

Thompson Square
December 7 – The Showroom at Golden Nugget

George Strait, Chris Stapleton, & Little Big Town
December 7 – Allegiant Stadium

Gary Mule Deer
December 7 – Veil Pavilion at Silverton Casino Hotel

Ron White
December 7 – The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Shaboozey
December 7 – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Cliff Dorsey
December 7 – Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island / TI Hotel & Casino

Nathan Dean
December 7 – Masquerade Stage at Rio Hotel & Casino

Tyler Halverson
December 7 – The International Bar at Westgate Las Vegas

Lane Smith
December 7 – The International Bar at Westgate Las Vegas

Love and Theft
December 7 – 24 Oxford at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Brian Kelley
December 7 – NoWhere at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Paul Cauthen
December 7 – Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World

Ray Wylie Hubbard
December 8 – The Showroom at Golden Nugget

Colter Wall
December 8 – Dolby Live at Park MGM

Ryan Bingham
December 8 – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Old Hickory
December 8 – Mabel’s Bar & Q at Palms Casino Resort

Jimi Nelson
December 8 – Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island / TI Hotel & Casino

Marble Heart Band
December 8 & 9 – Masquerade Stage at Rio Hotel & Casino

Seth Ward and the Silence
December 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 – The International Bar at Westgate Las Vegas

95.5 The Bull Santa Jam: Starring Riley Green
December 8 – Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort

Eddie Clendening
December 8 – NoWhere at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Mike Ryan
December 8 – Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World

The Harry Luge Band
December 8, 9 & 10 – Level Up at MGM Grand

Pam Tillis & Lorrie Morgan
December 9 – The Showroom at Golden Nugget

Aaron Watson
December 9, 10 & 11 – South Point Showroom at South Point Hotel Casino & Spa

Paige King Johnson
December 9 – Mabel’s Bar & Q at Palms Casino Resort

Craig Campbell
December 9 & 10 – Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island / TI Hotel & Casino

Rob Staley
December 9 & 10 – Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island / TI Hotel & Casino

Lacey Rashea
December 9 & 10 – Masquerade Stage at Rio Hotel & Casino

LoCash
December 9 – NoWhere at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Drew Parker
December 9 – Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World

Terri Clark
December 10 – The Showroom at Golden Nugget

American Thunder
December 10 – Veil Pavilion at Silverton Casino Hotel

Chauncey Jones
December 10 & 11 – Masquerade Stage at Rio Hotel & Casino

Southall
December 10 – Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World

SJ McDonald
December 10 – Mabel’s Bar & Q at Palms Casino Resort

Bellamy Brothers
December 11 & 12 – The Showroom at Golden Nugget

Wynonna Judd
December 11, 13 & 14 – The Venetian Theater at Venetian

TOBY – Tribute
December 11 – Veil Pavilion at Silverton Casino Hotel

Kevin Fowler
December 11 & 12 – Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island / TI Hotel & Casino

Left of Centre
December 11 & 12 – Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island / TI Hotel & Casino

Josh Roy
December 11 & 12 – Masquerade Stage at Rio Hotel & Casino

Ryder Grimes
December 11 – The International Bar at Westgate Las Vegas

Jaden Hamilton
December 11 & 13 – The International Bar at Westgate Las Vegas

Corb Lund
December 11 – The International Bar at Westgate Las Vegas
December 12 – The Space Las Vegas

Josh Abbott
December 11 – Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World

Justin Andrews
December 11 – Mabel’s Bar & Q at Palms Casino Resort

Cody Johnson
December 12 & 13 – MGM Grand Garden Arena at MGM Grand

Dusty Slay
December 12 – David Copperfield Theater at MGM Grand

Randall King
December 12 & 13 – South Point Showroom at South Point Hotel Casino & Spa

Cowboys & Indians | Best of the West Ball: Josh Ward & Jake Jacobson
December 12 – Veil Pavilion at Silverton Casino Hotel

Tyler Booth
December 12 – Mabel’s Bar & Q at Palms Casino Resort

Shari Rowe
December 12 – Masquerade Stage at Rio Hotel & Casino

Huser Brothers
December 12 – The International Bar at Westgate Las Vegas

Gavin Adcock
December 12 – Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World

Jeff Foxworthy
December 13 & 14 – Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort

Larry Fleet
December 13 – The Showroom at Golden Nugget

Josh Ward
December 13 – Veil Pavilion at Silverton Casino Hotel

Steve Trevino
December 13 & 14 – David Copperfield Theater at MGM Grand

Brian Regan
December 13 & 14 – The Summit Showroom at Venetian

Scotty Alexander
December 13 & 14 – Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island / TI Hotel & Casino

Michael Austin
December 13 & 14 – Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island / TI Hotel & Casino

Zach Top
December 13 – Brooklyn Bowl

Drew Cooper
December 13 – Masquerade Stage at Rio Hotel & Casino

Carson Jeffery
December 13 – The International Bar at Westgate Las Vegas

Vincent Mason
December 13 – 24 Oxford at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Matt Farris
December 13 – Masquerade Stage at Rio Hotel & Casino

William Clark Green
December 13 – Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World

Lanco
December 13 & 14 – Level Up at MGM Grand

Lainey Wilson
December 14 – MGM Grand Garden Arena at MGM Grand

Charley Crockett
December 14 – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Sammy Steele
December 14 – Veil Pavilion at Silverton Casino Hotel

Hollywood Don Yates
December 14 – Masquerade Stage at Rio Hotel & Casino

Harry Luge
December 14 – Masquerade Stage at Rio Hotel & Casino

Hudson Westbrook
December 14 – Cabaret Theater at Westgate Las Vegas

Braxton Keith
December 14 – Cabaret Theater at Westgate Las Vegas

Chase Wright
December 14 – 24 Oxford at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Drake Milligan
December 14 – South Point Showroom at South Point Hotel Casino & Spa

Casey Donahew
December 14 – Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World

Country Bars in Las Vegas?

While we doubt you are going to have a hard time finding something to do during NFR, if you want to get a taste of the local Las Vegas country scene then check out our list of The Top Honky Tonks, Country Bars, and Country Music in Las Vegas