Galactic Zoo, AREA15
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AREA15 ANNOUNCES IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES, CELEBRATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2025
Lineup of Programs Includes Celebrations Commemorating Five-Year “AREA-Versary”
AREA15, the pulse-pounding hub of experiential art and entertainment situated parallel to the Las Vegas Strip, announces its roster of September programs and events, including several marking its fifth “AREA-Versary.” Highlights include Cleared for Takeoff: Five Years of AREA15 under the Boeing 747 in Zone 2: The Terminals, the cosmic-themed Galactic Zoo Massive, the return of fan-favorite Zombie Rumble and more. Alongside these milestone events, AREA15 will also present new live entertainment, seasonal offerings and immersive experiences throughout the month.
FIVE-YEAR “AREA-VERSARY” EVENTS AND OFFERS:
Cleared for Takeoff: Five Years of AREA15
Date: Friday, Sept. 12
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Location: Zone 2: The Terminals underneath the Boeing 747
Cost: Free to attend.
Description: AREA15 will mark its fifth “AREA-versary” with a community gathering held under the wings of the new Boeing 747 in Zone 2: The Terminals. Presented in partnership with First Friday Las Vegas, Vay Driverless Cars, ISI Group and others, the event will feature live music, DJ sets, dynamic looper guitarists, an AREA15 costume parade, food trucks, specialty cocktails, giveaways, and a mini makers market. Guests can explore new large-scale art installations throughout The Terminals, take part in interactive experiences and contribute to a collaborative community painting alongside live artists. Honoring the artists, makers and visionaries who have shaped its first five years, AREA15 continues to serve as a playground for creativity, connection and imagination.
Galactic Zoo Massive
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13
Time: Doors open at 8 p.m.
Location: Throughout AREA15, including A-Lot and The Wall
Cost: Ages 18+. General admission tickets start at $42.46 per person. VIP and open bar packages available. Full details are available at AREA15.com.
Description: Guests are invited to enter an otherworldly wonderland at AREA15’s celestial celebration featuring Łaszewo, Telykast and Bodies & Beats. With cosmic décor, costumed characters, immersive art, interactive photo ops and more, Galactic Zoo delivers a Massive experience that’s out of this world.
Bigger Block Party Experience
Date: Saturday, Sept. 20
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Location: LIFTOFF Bar + Ride, A-Lot and underneath the Boeing 747
Cost: Free to attend. All ages are welcome.
Description: AREA15 will debut its new monthly Bigger Block Party Experience on Saturday, Sept. 20, activating three distinct venues at once—LIFTOFF Bar + Ride, A-Lot and underneath the Boeing 747—into an inspired celebration of community, music, art and culture. Guests can enjoy live bands, rotating DJs, glow dance parties, food trucks, craft beverages, pop-up vendors and interactive art across the interconnected spaces, with family-friendly activities and chill zones adding to the experience. From dancing beneath the iconic 747 to exploring live art zones and curated retail, the block party invites both locals and visitors to connect through a dynamic blend of rhythm, creativity and shared energy.
Zombie Rumble
Date: Sunday, Sept. 28
Time: Doors open at 2 p.m.
Location: AREA15’s West Lot
Cost: All ages welcome (21+ to consume alcohol). Early bird tickets start at $30 per person. VIP tickets $55. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit AREA15.com.
Description: This punk-meets-classic-car-fest brings together hundreds of vintage vehicles, vendors, food trucks and electrifying sets by Reverend Horton Heat, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Manic Hispanic, Codefendants, Messer Chups and more.
Oddyssey Noir: A Carnivale Noir Warehouse Rave
Dates:
- Saturday, Sept. 6 – Scummy Bears Takeover ft. Tsuruda. Merch giveaways by Scummy Bears, featuring alternative festival fits for men and women.
- Saturday, Sept. 13 – Galactic Zoo Afterparty.
- Saturday, Sept. 20 – Twisted Promotions Takeover ft. Finnuh
- Saturday, Sept. 27 – Rage & Recover
Time: Doors open at 10 p.m. on most Saturdays, excluding Saturday, Sept. 13 when doors open at midnight following Galactic Zoo.
Location: Secret location provided three hours before the event.
Cost: Admission is complimentary with the purchase of NITE MODE membership. General admission tickets are also available, starting at $25 per event. Table packages are also available. For more information or to purchase tickets to “Oddyssey Noir,” click here.
Description: The weirdest party in Las Vegas, “Oddyssey Noir”, marks the first in an evolving lineup of experimental parties under the NITE MODE banner. This warehouse-style rave takes partygoers deep into a surreal underworld of deep techno and house beats, avant-garde art and unexpected moments. The music will be curated in partnership with local artists and collectives, tapping into the city’s rich underground scene. Each week, the experience transforms—no repeats, just reinvention. Guests can explore nine bizarre, themed rooms, vibe out in cuddle puddles and discover pop-up oddities and more as each “Oddyssey Noir” evolves into a living, breathing nightlife experience.
New Attractions and Eateries Opening in Zone 2: The Terminals
Date: Throughout September
Location: Zone 2: The Terminals
Description: AREA15’s expansion into Zone 2: The Terminals brings a fresh lineup of attractions and dining options debuting this September. Guests can savor flame-grilled favorites at Grounded Grills, opening Thursday, Sept. 4. On Thursday, Sept. 11, even more experiences will open at Game Depot Games along with Game Depot Bar & Concessions. Rounding out the month, the whimsical Looper Carousel begins spinning on Monday, Sept. 15, offering riders a playful new way to take in the energy of AREA15’s ever-evolving campus.
Ongoing Live Entertainment Under the Boeing 747
Date: Every Friday and Saturday in September
Time: 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Location: Zone 2: The Terminals underneath the Boeing 747
Cost: Free to attend.
Description: Every Friday and Saturday evening in September, guests can look forward to live entertainment underneath the new Boeing 747. Featuring a wide variety of genres, live entertainment will include DJs, guitarists and other performers.
“AREA-Versary” Retail Offerings
Dates: Available throughout September
Location: AREA15 Multiverse Depot
Cost: $6.95 per sticker (buy four, get the 5th free); $34.95 per t-shirt.
Description: Guests can celebrate the immersive entertainment district’s spectacular five-year “AREA-Versary” with limited-edition merchandise, including eye-catching glitter stickers and t-shirts commemorating the occasion.
“AREA-Versary” Food & Beverage Offerings
Dates: Available throughout September
Location: Various locations across AREA15
Cost: Prices vary
Description: AREA15 invites visitors to toast to a half a decade of extraordinary experiences with a lineup of food and beverage offers. At Asylum Bar + Arcade, guests can enjoy a specialty cocktail and receive 15 tokens for free, while Oddwood, LIFTOFF Bar + Ride and Kaia are shaking up $15 specialty cocktails. The Beast is serving up shareable bites with all appetizers priced at $15, alongside daily specials. For something sweet, Dream Weaver Milk & Boba Bar offers a free small soft serve cup with every $15 purchase. Visitors can also look forward to football season activations across the campus, featuring drink specials, buckets of beer and more game-day celebrations.
ADDITIONAL LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN SEPTEMBER:
Wednesday, Sept. 3: Alien Bingo Networking in Sanctuary and The Wall at 6 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Friday, Sept. 12: Klub Nocturno in The Portal at 9:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Saturday, Sept. 13: We Touch Grass Presents: Las Vegas Anime Rave in The Portal at 9 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Sunday, Sept. 14: Family Rave in The Portal at 1 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Sunday, Sept. 14: Anamanaguchi in The Portal at 7 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Wednesday, Sept. 17: Citizen Soldier: Secret Songs Tour – An Acoustic Evening with Jake & Wonitta in The Wall at 6 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Friday, Sept. 19: United We Dance – The Ultimate Rave Experience in The Portal at 9 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Saturday, Sept. 20: Monster Energy Presents – Cash Cobain in The Portal at 7 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Saturday, Sept. 20: Daft Disko – A French House & Disco Party in The Wall at 9 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Friday, Sept. 26: Loofy in The Portal at 9 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
FOOTBALL SEASON EVENTS:
Monday Night Pro Football Watch Parties at Illuminarium
Dates and Times:
- Monday Sept. 8 at 5 p.m.: Minnesota @ Chicago
- Monday, Sept. 15 at 3:45 p.m.: Tampa Bay @ Houston and Los Angeles @ Las Vegas
- Monday, Sept. 22 at 5 p.m.: Detroit @ Baltimore
- Monday, Sept. 29 at 5 p.m.: New York @ Miami
Location: Illuminarium Las Vegas
Cost: $15 for General Admission, $25 for General Admission with one drink or $85 for the 4x Games Blitz Bundle (valid for four separate Monday night football watch party entries at $21.25 per game). The Blitz Bundle includes admission and one drink per game — drinks cannot be combined and are redeemable one per game. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Description: Illuminarium Las Vegas transforms Monday nights into the ultimate football viewing experience, where floor-to-wall immersive visuals, floor haptics and state-of-the-art surround sound put fans in the center of the action. Every seat offers a perfect view—no lines, no bad angles—and dynamic visuals respond in real time to game action, creating a stadium-like atmosphere with unmatched energy. Guests can enjoy mouthwatering bites and specialty cocktails from the full bar, with food and beverage delivered directly to seats via QR code ordering.
ADDITIONAL SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS AND OFFERS:
Immersive Yoga at Illuminarium
Dates: Sunday, Sept. 14 and Sunday, Sept. 28
Time: Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and class begins at 9 a.m.
Location: Illuminarium Las Vegas
Cost: $25 per person. Guests must be 16 or older to attend. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Description: In partnership with YogaSix, guests are invited to flow through caves of wonder, stretch through the streets of Japan and breathe in the energy of new worlds. This all-levels yoga experience is a passport to mindful movement, calming music and immersive visuals to awaken the senses and guide the mind on a global adventure – all while remaining on the mat.
WILD: A Safari Experience at Illuminarium
Dates: Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Illuminarium Las Vegas
Cost: Tickets to WILD are available as part of Dual Pass. Individual Dual Pass tickets are $39 per person and $29.99 for Nevada locals. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Description: For two days only this September, WILD: A Safari Experience will return to Illuminarium Las Vegas. Visitors of all ages are invited to come face-to-face with the world’s most exotic animals in their natural habitats. The experience is brought to life through 4K laser projection, 3D audio, in-floor vibration and even scent.
Fork n’ Film Immersive Culinary Cinema
Dates and Times:
- Friday, Sept. 26: “Wicked” at 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 27: “Wicked” at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Second floor of AREA15, next to Wink World.
Cost: Tickets start at $199.99, plus taxes and fees. To purchase tickets, click here.
Description: While cooking up gourmet screen-to-table meals, Fork n’ Film recreates dishes from timeless films and serves them as they appear on-screen to create a fully immersive cinematic experience. The menus of each experience are kept a surprise, as the Fork n’ Film team of creative chefs constantly creates new recipes. Each film is paired with a brand-new, multi-course menu and Instagrammable cocktails and mocktails curated specifically for the experience. All meals can be modified for vegans, vegetarians and guests with dietary restrictions.
ABOUT AREA15 LAS VEGAS
AREA15, located parallel to 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, JOHN WICK EXPERIENCE 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. Zone 2: The Terminals at AREA15 now features Universal Destinations & Experiences’ new, year-round horror entertainment experience Universal Horror Unleashed. Additional immersive destinations coming soon to The Terminals include the Boeing 747, Dolls Kill, The Escape Game, Felix & Paul Studios’ Interstellar Arc, iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Museum of Ice Cream’s largest flagship location, Chilango’s Tacos, Saint Honoré Doughnuts & Beignets, Nacho Daddy and more.
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; “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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