AREA15 Announces Immersive Experiences, Promotions For December 2024

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L to R: AREA15’s NYE Masquerade; Immersive Viewing of “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
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 AREA15 ANNOUNCES IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES, PROMOTIONS FOR DECEMBER 2024

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LAS VEGAS (December 2024) – AREA15, the pulse-pounding hub of experiential art and entertainment located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, invites guests to enjoy an exhilarating assortment of fresh events, live entertainment and exclusive promotions in December, including the ultimate masquerade experience this New Year’s Eve.

With plenty of colorful photo moments, visitors can also explore The Spine decked out with candy décor, snow globes and other festive winter embellishments this season. The full roster of December programs and promotions follows.

NEW YEAR’S EVE:

NYE 2025 Masquerade
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 31
Location: General admission includes five ballroom parties throughout AREA15 plus LIFTOFF Bar and Ride, Asylum Bar + Arcade, Oddwood Bar and the entire ground floor. VIP and VVIP admission includes access to even more ballrooms and exclusive experiences.
Cost: General admission starts at $34.95 and VIP and VVIP tickets are also available. Guests must be 21 or older. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Description: AREA15 will transform into a series of interconnected, themed ballrooms – each offering a distinctive blend of music and mystery – for a can’t-miss New Year’s Eve masquerade experience. Guests will explore and experience distinct vibes, pulsating dance floors, roaming performers and sonic beats of all genres, including EDM, hip hop, R&B, Top 40, ambient, house and more. Attendees can uncover hidden lounges, one-of-a-kind cocktail bars and intimate sanctuaries full of surprises and mingling cloaked in secrecy. At the stroke of midnight, the unmasking will reveal a fresh start to the new year.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND EVENTS IN DECEMBER:

Friday, Dec. 6: Freaky in The Wall at 9 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Friday, Dec. 6: The Crystal Method and Rabbit in the Moon in The Portal at 9 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Saturday, Dec. 7: CyberClub in The Wall at 8:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Saturday, Dec. 7: Jessica Audiffred in the A-Lot at 9 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

Friday, Dec. 13: Party Iconic presents The Charli Parti in The Wall at 9 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

Monday, Dec. 16: System Reset Experience by NOA/AON and Pavel Stuchlik in The Portal 5 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Friday, Dec. 20: Yoi Toki in The Portal at 9 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Saturday, Dec. 21: Bear Grillz in The Portal at 8:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Saturday, Dec. 21: Polar Bears Winter Laserland in The Wall at 9 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

Saturday, Dec. 28: The Red Pears in The Portal at 6 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Sunday, Dec. 29: Buckethead in The Portal at 7 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

ONGOING DECEMBER PROGRAMS:

Immersive Viewing of “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
Dates and Times: Select dates and times from Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Thursday, Jan. 2.
Location: The Portal.
Cost: Adult tickets for guests 13 and older are $40. Children’s tickets for guests under 13 are $20. Each adult ticket purchase includes one specialty cocktail inspired by memorable scenes in the movie for guests 21 or older or one specialty non-alcoholic beverage for guests ages 13 to 20. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Description: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” immersive viewing experience returns to AREA15 for the fourth consecutive year. Guests can enjoy Tim Burton’s timeless holiday classic enhanced with choreographed light and sound elements synced to the cult classic movie inside the 360-degree, projection-mapped Portal.  Attendees can also look forward to surprise and delight treats throughout the screening.

HOLIDAZE: A Country Music Xmas Experience at Museum Fiasco
Dates: Thursday, Dec. 5 through Tuesday, Dec. 31
Times: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.
Location: Museum Fiasco
Cost: Guests with an NFR or Cowboy Christmas pass can visit Museum Fiasco for FREE. General admission to Museum Fiasco is $20 for adults and children over 13 and $16 for children 12 and under, seniors, locals and military. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Description: In conjunction with the kickoff of the National Finals Rodeo events taking over Las Vegas, AREA15 announces HOLIDAZE: A Country Music Xmas Experience with genre-leader Universal Music Group Nashville. Located inside Museum Fiasco, HOLIDAZE presents a curated list of holiday hits inside an immersive audio and light experience that puts audiences in the pulse of music from artists such as Alan Jackson, Brenda Lee, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, Mickey Guyton and more. Country music fans can also enjoy a pop-up merch shop located just outside of Museum Fiasco. Ideal for holiday gifting or collectors, the shop will offer signed vinyl, CD box sets and special edition Christmas records from artists such as Luke Bryan, Toby Keith, Parker McCollum, Patsy Cline, Reba McEntire, Sam Hunt, Terri Clark and more. Clothing, including long sleeve tops, t-shirts and Shania Twain’s iconic sequin leopard bomber jacket, will also be available.

Block Party at LIFTOFF Bar and Ride
Dates: Daily
Time: 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Location: LIFTOFF Bar and Ride
Cost: Block Party is free to enjoy; food and drink prices vary.
Description: Guests are invited to bundle up and enjoy the cooler weather outside of AREA15 with outdoor games, food trucks, local vendors and live music exclusively on Friday and Saturday nights.

RADIANCE WELLNESS PROGRAMS IN DECEMBER:

Ecstatic Dance Las Vegas
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 11
Time: 6:45 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: General admission begins at $25. Kids under 12 are $12.50 and children under three are free. To purchase tickets, click here.
Description: All ages are welcome to Ecstatic Dance Las Vegas by Marissa Romero inside AREA15’s projection-mapped Portal. Each session includes a 30-minute guided movement warm up and opening featuring different movement artists followed by a two-hour live ecstatic dance DJ set with additional artists. The event will conclude with a 15-minute sound healing and closing circle.

Ascendant Breathwork
Date: Sunday, Dec. 29
Times: 5:45 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: $35 per person. Click here for more information.
Description: Guests are invited to a guided conscious breathwork experience by Ascendant Breathwork inside The Portal, AREA15’s 3D projection-mapped room. Attendees can immerse themselves in this deep psychedelic experience through the power and safety of their own oxygen supply. While practicing breathwork, guests will be surrounded by transporting visuals projected throughout the room which heighten the effect of the experience.

ABOUT AREA15 LAS VEGAS
AREA15, located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, represents the world’s first purpose-built immersive entertainment district offering live events, distinctive attractions, interactive art installations, extraordinary design elements, unique retail, ground-breaking technology, bars and eateries and much more. AREA15’s curated mix of dynamic destinations—including LIFTOFF Bar and Ride, Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, Illuminarium, Dueling Axes, Five Iron Golf, Kaia, The Beast, Wink World: Portals Into the Infinite, Museum Fiasco, Superplastic’s Dopeameme Institute for Pleasure Research (D.I.P.R.) and many more—represents what’s next in experiential entertainment. With a robust, ever-changing roster of concerts, events, immersive art exhibitions, out-of-this-world nightlife and boundary-pushing production shows, AREA15 attracts visitors of all ages. Expanding across 20 acres in Las Vegas, AREA15 will soon welcome even more immersive destinations, including Universal Destinations & Experiences’ new, year-round horror entertainment experience Horror Unleashed.

AREA15 has received numerous accolades, including being named “Another Unmissable Stop for Art Lovers” by The Times UK; “Most Innovative Venue in the USA” and No. 2 on the list of “10 Best Immersive Experiences in the U.S.” by Timeout; “Best Immersive Art Experience” by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards; one of “The 10 Most Innovative Urban Development and Real Estate Companies of 2020” by Fast Company; “Best Place to Dance,” “Best Attraction,” “Best Place for Your Instagram Shot” and “Best Rave Resurgence” by Las Vegas Weekly Readers’ Choice Best of Vegas Awards; “Best Arts Hub” by Vegas Magazine; “Best Family Attraction” from the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association; claiming the No. 1 spot in Blooloop’s “World’s Top 11 Immersive Art Experiences;” and being included in Las Vegas Magazine’s Hall of Fame.

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