Las Vegas 2026 · Events
Two free events away from the gates, a downtown race watch, and the concerts and driver Q&As that come with certain zone tickets.1,2,3
Quick answer
Free: the Mercedes Fan Hub on Bellagio Drive (Nov 18–21) and the Neon City Festival downtown (Nov 20–22).1
Updated Nov 1, 2026 · Facts checked against the cited sources on Nov 1, 2026
Free
Wed Nov 18 – Sat Nov 21 · Bellagio Drive
Pit-stop challenge, simulators, a show car and race watch-alongs. The team lists Wed 12:00–20:30 and Thu–Sat 14:00–22:00, but labels the hours "CDT", so confirm the local time before you go.1
Free
Fri Nov 20 – Sun Nov 22 · Fremont Street Experience and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
A free, all-ages music festival downtown, with three stages under the canopy plus the Events Center. Check the lineup on the festival site.2
Ticket needed
Sat Nov 21, 8pm · Circa, 8 Fremont St
Circa shows the race at its Stadium Swim pools and in its sportsbook. Seating options vary; check with Circa.4
Ticket needed
Thu Nov 19 – Sat Nov 21 · T-Mobile Zone at Sphere
Two Friends and Ja Rule on Thursday, DISCLOSURE on Friday, Sean Paul, Natasha Bedingfield and Collect 200 on Saturday. Only for T-Mobile Grandstand and GA tickets.3
Ticket needed
Thu Nov 19 – Sat Nov 21 · East Harmon Zone
Live music and Q&A sessions with all 22 drivers. Open to the ticket types the organizer lists, including the Heineken Silver Main, Lewis Hamilton, Turn 3 and Heineken Grandstands.3
Ticket needed
Sat Nov 21, after the podium · Sphere
The Backstreet Boys perform their Sphere residency show after the race. Sold as ticket packages and add-ons.3
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