The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival returns to T Mobile Arena on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19. The two night format brings artists from several genres onto one Las Vegas stage, making the festival one of the largest concert weekends of September.
The 2026 Las Vegas lineup
The announced lineup includes BTS, Benson Boone, Cardi B, Ciara, Goo Goo Dolls, Kenny Chesney, Lainey Wilson, LE SSERAFIM, Major Lazer, Muse, Snoop Dogg, The Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer, Zara Larsson and additional performances. Set times, artist participation and ticket availability may change.
Plan the complete festival weekend
T Mobile Arena sits within a walkable center Strip district near Park MGM, New York New York, ARIA and The Cosmopolitan. Visitors should coordinate tickets, hotel location, dining and transportation before building nightlife around the show schedule.
Build the weekend around the arena schedule
A two night festival requires a different plan than a single concert. Start with the official performance schedule, then decide whether the group will attend both nights or build separate experiences around each show. Keep tickets and mobile entry details with each guest, choose a meeting point near the arena, and allow extra time for security and crowded pedestrian routes.
Hotel location can simplify the entire weekend. A center Strip property may let visitors walk to T Mobile Arena while keeping restaurants, lounges and nightlife close to the group. Guests staying farther away should arrange transportation around the expected arrival and departure windows rather than waiting until the event ends.
Dining and after show planning
Reserve important meals before the festival weekend fills up. Dinner should leave enough time for service and arena entry, while after show plans should account for different energy levels across the group. Some guests may want nightlife after the concert, while others may prefer a nearby lounge or a direct return to the hotel. Confirm current set times, artist participation, ticket availability and venue policies through official sources before travel.
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