Best Variety Shows in Las Vegas
A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That…
Rooted in the old Vegas vaudeville tradition but supercharged for the modern stage, these fast-paced productions pack rotating acts into one night — and they range from all-ages spectacles to filthy adults-only circus comedy.
Figure out the vibe — family spectacle, grown-up cabaret, or a drag brunch — and the choice gets easy.
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First: what kind of variety show are you after?
Vegas variety splits into a few clear lanes. Pick the vibe and the choice gets easy.
- All-ages spectaculars — slick, family-friendly shows full of acrobats, dancers, and specialty acts.
- Adults-only variety & spectacle — circus comedy and cabaret with an edge, from Absinthe to immersive cocktail theatre.
- Drag brunch variety — queens, comedy, and music with food and bottomless mimosas.
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All-ages variety spectaculars
Slick, family-friendly productions that pack acrobatics, dance, and specialty acts into one night.
Jabbawockeez
MGM Grand · All Ages
The masked hip-hop crew that made dance crews famous, in their high-energy MGM production — synchronized choreography, comedy, and LED visuals set to a wall-to-wall soundtrack. All-ages and one of the most universally crowd-pleasing shows in town.
V – The Ultimate Variety Show
Planet Hollywood · All Ages
The long-running (since 2001) family variety showcase at Planet Hollywood’s V Theater — rotating specialty acts: acrobats, jugglers, comedians, and magicians. The classic ‘something for everyone’ Vegas variety show.
WOW! The Vegas Spectacular
Rio · 4+
A 90-minute all-ages production at the Rio — aerial acrobatics, quick-change, illusions, and comedy in one slick package. A polished, family-friendly spectacle off the Strip.
Adults-only variety & spectacle
Circus comedy and cabaret with an edge — the marquee adults-only spectacles plus immersive and late-night options.
Absinthe
Caesars Palace · 18+
The marquee adults-only circus comedy at Caesars Palace — world-class acrobatics colliding with filthy cabaret comedy in an intimate Spiegeltent. The best ‘little bit of everything’ show in town, if you can take the raunch.
Atomic Saloon Show
The Venetian · 18+
Spiegelworld’s rowdy Wild West send-up at The Venetian — acrobatics, slapstick, and innuendo in a small, chaotic room. Sillier and more cartoonish than its sibling Absinthe, with the same circus-level skill under the smut.
Mad Apple by Cirque du Soleil
New York-New York · 18+
Cirque du Soleil’s adults-only variety show at New York-New York — acrobatics, live music, magic, and stand-up woven together with a pre-show bar. The most polished variety spectacle here; grown-up and stylish rather than explicit.
Oddyssey Manor
AREA15 · 21+
An 80-minute immersive cocktail-theatre experience at AREA15 — characters, circus performance, and craft drinks woven into one walk-through night. The most experiential, 21+ option, for groups who want a story they’re part of.
ClueX
Notoriety at Neonopolis · 18+
An interactive adult comedy murder-mystery burlesque parody with live music at the Notoriety Showroom downtown. Campy and participatory — built for groups who like to be part of the show.
Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce
Mandalay Bay · 21+
A late-night rock-and-roll burlesque cabaret at Mandalay Bay — live band, dancers, and DJ sets in a moody lounge. 21+ and more nightlife than theater; go when you want the show to flow into the party.
Drag brunch variety
Queens, comedy, and music with a meal — the variety shows that double as a party.
Faaabulous! The Ultimate Drag Brunch Show
Rio · 12+
The only all-live-singing drag brunch in Vegas — real vocals, comedy, bottomless mimosas, and a queen meet-and-greet at the Rio. Variety with a brunch attached, and the most all-ages-friendly drag option.
Drag Brunch Las Vegas
Hard Rock Cafe · 21+
Sin City’s original drag brunch at Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip — live queens, buffet, and bottomless mimosas. A high-energy 21+ variety brunch built for a celebrating crowd.
Drag your Sass to Brunch at Hamburger Mary’s
Hamburger Mary’s (off-Strip) · 21+
An intimate off-Strip drag brunch at Hamburger Mary’s — up-close queens, mimosas, and crowd interaction in a casual bar-party atmosphere. The smaller, 21+ alternative to the big Strip brunch.
How to choose
- Family or all ages? Jabbawockeez, V – The Ultimate Variety Show, and WOW are the all-ages spectaculars.
- Adults-only spectacle? Absinthe and Atomic Saloon are the marquee picks; Mad Apple is the slick Cirque option.
- Something immersive? Oddyssey Manor at AREA15 is cocktail theatre you walk through.
- Music, drag, and a meal? The drag brunches double as high-energy variety.
One note: several are family-friendly (Jabbawockeez, V, WOW), but Absinthe, Atomic Saloon, Mad Apple, and ClueX are 18+, and Oddyssey Manor, Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce, and the drag brunches are 21+. Check the rating before you book.
Variety shows at a glance
Every Vegas variety show in one place — scan by venue, age, and style.
| Show | Ages | Venue | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absinthe | 18+ | Caesars Palace | Comedy · Adult · Variety |
| Atomic Saloon Show | 18+ | The Venetian Resort | Adult · Comedy · Variety |
| ClueX | 18+ | Notoriety at Neonopolis | Variety · Comedy · Adult |
| Drag Brunch Las Vegas | 21+ | Hard Rock Cafe | Drag · Brunch · Adult · Variety · Impersonator |
| Drag your Sass to Brunch at Hamburger Mary’s | 21+ | Hamburger Marys Las Vegas | Drag · Variety · Impersonator · Adult |
| Faaabulous! The Ultimate Drag Brunch Show | 12+ | Rio Hotel & Casino | Drag · Brunch · Comedy · Variety · Musical |
| Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce | 21+ | Mandalay Bay | Variety · Musical · Adult |
| Jabbawockeez | All Ages | MGM Grand | Family-Friendly · Variety · Musical |
| Mad Apple by Cirque du Soleil | 18+ | New York-New York | Adult · Variety · Cirque du Soleil |
| Oddyssey Manor | 21+ | AREA15 | Adult · Variety |
| V – The Ultimate Variety Show | All Ages | Planet Hollywood | Family-Friendly · Variety |
| WOW! The Vegas Spectacular | 4+ | Rio Hotel & Casino | Family-Friendly · Variety |
Frequently asked questions about Las Vegas variety shows
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Michelle
Founder, Vegas Onstage
Michelle is the founder of Vegas Onstage and a lifelong fan of Las Vegas live entertainment — from Sphere headliners to off-Strip comedy and magic. In her previous life she worked in production and front of house for theaters of many sizes, but her current role is her favorite…audience member.