Ahhh, we can see Memorial Day weekend from here. All the epic, sun-dappled pool parties. All the late-night club concerts with artists people would drop a car payment to see perform. It’s bound to be a bacchanal of blowouts, and if you’re going to make the most of it, you’ll need this guide.
FRIDAY, MAY 22
It’s the calm before the storm. Ease into the weekend with future house maestro Tchami at Marquee Dayclub (taogroup.com). The Parisian producer and DJ is typically a creature of the night, so to see him partying by the pool is a rare sight. Over at the new Omnia Dayclub, Chris Lake fires up the crowd, with kinetic house beats by Benny Benassi at Tao Beach capping off a wild afternoon of dayclubbing (taogroup.com).
Towel off and sleep it off because your Friday has just begun. As the evening rages on, rapper Swae Lee takes the stage at Zouk Nightclub (zoukgrouplv.com) and Mustard’s on the beat at Marquee Nightclub (taogroup.com). Dance music heavy hitters have also come out to play: Catch Zedd at Omnia Nightclub (taogroup.com); Marshmello at XS (wynnsocial.com) and John Summit at LIV Nightclub spinning all your favorites.
Switch up the vibe by bouncing Downtown to Discopussy (discopussydtlv.com) for a groove-packed set by Jai Wolf, or catch a nostalgic night of rhymes with Flavor Flav at Ghostbar (palms.com).
SATURDAY, MAY 23
All right weekend warriors, it’s time to show this city what you’re made of. Pop on over to the pools, starting with Calvin Harris at Encore Beach Club (wynnsocial.com). The mega DJ just released his summer single “Satisfy,” so expect the dance floor to be packed. If you’re still chasing that daytime high, Kygo at Palm Tree Beach Club (taogroup.com) and dance legends David Guetta at LIV Beach (fontainebleaulasvegas.com) and Tiësto at Omnia Dayclub (taogroup.com) should hit the spot.
Turn up with a heavy rotation of hip-hop, from Fat Joe at Tailgate Beach Club (tailgatebeachclub.com) to Tyga atMarquee Dayclub (taogroup.com) and DJ Kid Conrad spinning his open format for a crowdful of fans at Liquid Pool (taogroup.com). Rap star BigXthaPlug sets it off at Hakkasan Nightclub (taogroup.com) with his new album, 6WA. And if you’re really ready to move, surrender to the Latin beats ofYo Yolie at Jewel Nightclub (taogroup.com).
SUNDAY, MAY 24
Why pound caffeine when you can wake up to a world-shattering set by Diplo at Encore Beach Club (wynnsocial.com)? It’s all uphill from there, as hitmaker Martin Garrix mans the decks at Tao Beach (taogroup.com), followed by a floor-filling set by Fabolous at Marquee Dayclub (taogroup.com) and Blond:Ish’s melodic house at Palm Tree Beach Club (taogroup.com).
Off-Strip, the weekend heats up with a DJ set by the drum-and-bass trio Rudimental at Rouge Room (rougeroomlv.com) and beatmaker Dansyn at Discopussy (discopussydtlv.com). The Durango’s Bel-Aire Lounge also transforms into a vibe-filled dance party for Leverage House (belaireloungelv.com).
MONDAY, MAY 25
At this point, you’re spent. It’s been a busy weekend, and now you’re ready to unwind. Start at the Flamingo’s Go Pool (gopoolvegas.com) with some open-format by DJ Aztech. Amiri Paul at Tao Beach (taogroup.com) should reignite your dance moves before you know it. You’ll need them for one of the hottest sets of the entire weekend as Bebe Rexha dominates the dance floor at Marquee Nightclub (taogroup.com).
