Diplo, Big Boi, Cobra Starship, Freddie Gibbs, Joyce Manor and Three 6 Mafia join previously announced artists; festival welcomes new partners We The Beat and Unity Events
LAS VEGAS – Neon City Festival has announced its expanded 2026 lineup, with Big Boi, Cobra Starship, Freddie Gibbs, Joyce Manor, Three 6 Mafia and more joining previously announced artists Kaskade, Subtronics and The Fray in downtown Las Vegas Nov. 20–22. The free, all-ages celebration returns for its third year with three days of live music, local food and beverage offerings, art installations and immersive entertainment. Select additional artists will be revealed in a later announcement.
Presented in partnership with Premier Partners the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), Fremont Street Experience and Audacy, the festival will feature four stages: the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and Fremont Street Experience’s Main Street, First Street and Third Street stages.
“This year’s lineup brings together artists people have grown up listening to and new voices they may be discovering for the first time,” said Jeff Victor, CEO of Neon City Festival. “That mix is part of what makes Neon City Festival special. You can come downtown for a favorite act, discover a local band and experience an entire weekend of live music without purchasing a festival ticket.”
Neon City Festival also welcomes We The Beat and Unity Events as partners this year, building on the community collaboration behind the event. We The Beat is a music and events collective known for bringing live performances, DJs, and unique music experiences to audiences throughout Las Vegas. Unity Events is a Las Vegas-based nightlife and entertainment group that connects audiences with local DJs, artists, and emerging talent through events across the city. Alongside performances by local artists, the partnerships add to a celebration that brings music fans, local businesses and the entertainment community together in the heart of downtown.
Neon City Festival’s Daily Lineups Include:
Friday, Nov. 20
Headliners
- Diplo: The GRAMMY Award-winning DJ and producer brings a genre-spanning sound shaped by dance music, hip-hop, pop and global influences, with a catalog of collaborations and festival anthems spanning more than two decades.
- Cobra Starship: The dance-pop group behind “Good Girls Go Bad” and “You Make Me Feel…” brings electronic beats, pop-rock attitude and party-ready anthems.
- Freddie Gibbs: The GRAMMY Award-nominated rapper is known for his precise delivery, vivid storytelling and acclaimed projects including Piñata, Bandana and Alfredo.
Supporting Talent
- The Paradox: The Atlanta punk rock band brings an energetic sound and a fresh perspective to the festival’s rock lineup.
- Babyface Ray: The Detroit rapper brings his laid-back delivery, vivid storytelling, and distinctly Midwest sound to the festival, building on a catalog that has helped shape Detroit’s hip-hop scene.
- Summerlin House Mafia: The Las Vegas DJ collective brings a high-energy mix of dance music and party-ready sounds.
- Split Persona: The Nevada rock band combines powerful melodies with guitar-driven songwriting that draws from across rock’s subgenres.
Saturday, Nov. 21
Headliners
- Subtronics: The electronic music heavyweight delivers explosive bass drops, inventive sound design and electrifying festival performances.
- The Fray: The alternative rock favorites deliver emotionally driven anthems including “How to Save a Life,” “Over My Head (Cable Car)” and “You Found Me.”
- Three 6 Mafia: The Academy Award-winning Memphis hip-hop group helped define Southern rap with its distinctive sound and hits including “Stay Fly” and “Poppin’ My Collar.”
Supporting Talent
- Slick Rick: The pioneering hip-hop storyteller brings decades of influence, celebrated wordplay, and iconic tracks including “La Di Da Di” and “Children’s Story” to the festival.
- Parachute: The pop-rock band brings heartfelt songwriting and melodic favorites including “She Is Love” and “Kiss Me Slowly.”
- LUCKY: The rising DJ brings a high-energy electronic set, with backing from industry mainstays DJ Diesel and Subtronics.
- The Far Worst: The indie-and emo-influenced act delivers expressive songwriting and a guitar-led sound.
- Hoity-Toity: The Southern California alternative rock band combines catchy pop melodies, punchy guitars and punk influences.
- Kings/Kings: The Las Vegas rock band blends blues influences, expressive vocals and dramatic, guitar-driven arrangements.
- Unity Events Neon Showcase: Las Vegas-based Unity Events brings a showcase of local and emerging DJs to the festival, featuring Marsik, VLITO, Carson Wysocki, Allergic, Rainbolt, and Shawn for a high-energy night of electronic music and dance-driven sets.
Sunday, Nov. 22
Headliners
- Kaskade: The GRAMMY Award-nominated dance music icon brings melodic productions and festival favorites including “Atmosphere” and “Disarm You.”
- Big Boi: One-half of the legendary duo Outkast, Big Boi brings inventive wordplay and a distinctive blend of Southern hip-hop, funk and soul.
- Joyce Manor: The California band pairs punk energy with concise, hook-filled songs and emotionally direct songwriting.
Supporting Talent
- Rich the Kid: The rapper behind “Plug Walk” and “New Freezer” brings melodic hooks and trap production to the weekend’s hip-hop offerings.
- almost monday: The San Diego indie-pop trio delivers sun-soaked melodies, danceable rhythms and songs including “can’t slow down.”
- CID: The GRAMMY Award-winning DJ and producer brings infectious house and dance music, backed by hundreds of millions of streams and global festival performances.
- Maesic: The French-raised producer and DJ blends melodic techno and Afro house while collaborating with industry staples.
- Quinn Ayers: The Las Vegas singer-songwriter blends melodic rap with personal storytelling and emotionally driven music.
- King Cherry: The Arizona rock band combines the grit of ’90s and early-2000s rock with driving riffs and a contemporary edge.
- Pure Sport: The Las Vegas punk trio pairs spirited performances with a playful corporate persona and its signature suit-and-tie “board meetings.”
- VOXXX: The female-fronted Las Vegas rock band blends punk, grunge, metal and new wave influences into a bold sound.
Additional artists, set times and full stage details will be announced at a later date.
The “festival without fences” will once again span a five-block footprint throughout downtown Las Vegas, inviting attendees to explore live performances, culinary offerings from local restaurants and food vendors, and immersive art and entertainment experiences. Festivalgoers can also enjoy food and drink specials, laser shows, pop-up art activations and dazzling neon visuals on The Canopy™ at Fremont Street Experience.
Created by downtown Las Vegas casino owner Derek Stevens, with support from the LVCVA, and overseen by Neon City Festival CEO Jeff Victor, the event was conceived to show appreciation for Las Vegas locals and visitors alike.
For more information and festival updates, visit neoncityfestival.com.
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About The Neon City Festival
Neon City Festival is a first-of-its-kind, free, all-ages celebration set for its third year in Downtown Las Vegas from November 20-22. This unique event turns the heart of Vegas into a sprawling, open-air playground with no fences, allowing attendees to wander through a captivating mix of performances, including thrilling live shows, epic fireworks, dazzling laser spectacles, and cutting-edge art exhibits. The festival offers a multi-genre music and culinary experience that pulses with the vibrant energy of Las Vegas. Highlights include savory food trucks, mind-bending 3D graphics on The Canopy™ at Fremont Street Experience, interactive art installations, and a diverse lineup of headliner talent. With convenient transportation and ample parking, Neon City Festival is Las Vegas' largest free music festival, offering an unforgettable weekend experience. Created by Derek Stevens and overseen by appointed CEO Jeff Victor, the event is co-founded by the LVCVA, Circa Resort & Casino, the D Las Vegas, Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, Fremont Street Experience, Binion’s Gambling Hall, California Hotel Casino, Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, El Cortez Hotel & Casino, Four Queens Hotel & Casino, Fremont Hotel & Casino, Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Main Street Station, Plaza Hotel & Casino and The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod. For more information visit neoncityfestival.com.
About Fremont Street Experience
Fremont Street Experience is a vibrant entertainment district in historic downtown Las Vegas. The open-air promenade is a hub for entertainment, gaming, dining, and shopping. Fremont Street Experience offers more free live entertainment than anywhere else in Vegas, with performances on three stages every day of the year.
Fremont Street Experience also features The Canopy™ LED screen. Spanning 1,375 feet in length and 90 feet in width, The Canopy™ LED screen is suspended 90 feet above Fremont Street. It dazzles visitors nightly with stunning visual shows synchronized to the music of headline artists like Katy Perry, Shakira, Imagine Dragons, and more.
Additionally, Fremont Street Experience is home to SlotZilla®, a thrilling attraction featuring an 850-foot Zipline and a 1,750-foot Zoomline. Riders launch from a 12-story slot machine-themed platform and soar beneath The Canopy™ LED screen.
Fremont Street Experience offers direct pedestrian access to eight world-renowned casino hotels, over 70 restaurants, and numerous specialty retail kiosks, drawing more than 24 million visitors annually. Convenient parking is available at the Fremont Street Experience Parking Garage, located at 111 S. 4th Street just steps from the action, offering easy access for visitors arriving by car. For more information about Fremont Street Experience, please visit www.vegasexperience.com.
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About The LVCVA (Visit Las Vegas)
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with positioning Southern Nevada as the undisputed global destination for leisure and business travel and operates the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With 150,000 hotel rooms and nearly 15 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Vegas Loop at Las Vegas Convention Center, designed, and operated by The Boring Company, and also owns the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
About We The Beat
For the past decade, We The Beat has brought artists to Las Vegas before most of the world knows them. Booking concerts and throwing parties all over the city, the collective has created a community looking to discover and enjoy new music of all genres. Rock, rap, dance, soul, R&B - We The Beat likes good music in all its forms. Everything is going to the beat and everyone is welcome.
About Unity Events
Unity Events is a Las Vegas-born event company founded by locals Alex Parra, Shawn Perera, and Brandon Rainbolt, three friends who grew up in the city’s dance music and nightlife scene and have helped shape its evolution. Built from a shared passion for the culture, Unity was founded with a mission to create events that prioritize music, community, and connection. From local shows to large-scale productions including High Stakes Festival, Unity brings together artists, fans, venues, promoters, and creatives to help strengthen Las Vegas’ dance music community. As Las Vegas continues to grow as a global entertainment destination, Unity Events remains focused on supporting and revitalizing the local scene while preserving the sense of community that inspired its founders. Built by Las Vegas, for Las Vegas.
