The Radar

The big stuff parents usually find out about too late: touring shows, arena events, presale windows, and special screenings headed to Las Vegas. We watch the announcements so you don't have to.

Happening in the next 30 days

Tickets on sale now

Movies

Screening series

Sat, Jul 11 – Wed, Oct 21

Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 — My Neighbor Totoro, Castle in the Sky, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away

Participating Regal, Cinemark Century and other Las Vegas theaters (Fathom Entertainment) · Valley-wide

The remaining 2026 Ghibli Fest windows: My Neighbor Totoro July 11-15, Tales from Earthsea Aug 8-10, Castle in the Sky Aug 22-26, Princess Mononoke 4K Sept 26-30, and Spirited Away's 25th anniversary Oct 17-21. Totoro is the gentlest pick for little ones — and it's THIS month.

Ages 4–14Standard Fathom event pricing; varies by theater

Movies

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Tue, Sep 15 – Sun, Sep 20

Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Broadway tour)

Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center · Downtown

The 30th-anniversary Broadway tour of Beauty and the Beast opens The Smith Center's 2026-27 Broadway season — eight performances Sept 15-20, and Disney titles at Reynolds Hall reliably sell through their weekend matinees first.

Ages 5+Single tickets on sale now; prices vary by performance

Further out — plan ahead

On sale now; good ones sell out months early

Movies

Tickets on sale now

Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8

Bluey's Big Play

Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center · Downtown

The real Bluey stage show (puppets built by the show's creators, new music by Joff Bush) hits Vegas Nov 7-8. Tickets went on sale in March and Bluey dates sell out in most cities — if you want this one, don't sit on it.

Ages 2–8On sale now via Ticketmaster/AXS; VIP meet-and-greet packages available

Movies

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Tue, Nov 24 – Sun, Nov 29

Elf The Musical

Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center · Downtown

The new touring production of Elf (based on the 2024 Broadway revival) lands Thanksgiving week, Nov 24-29 — the Smith Center's designated family holiday slot, with a Friday 2pm matinee that's perfect for out-of-town relatives.

Ages 5–15Single tickets on sale via The Smith Center; prices vary by performance

Show

Tickets on sale now

Sat, Dec 12 – Sun, Dec 27

Nevada Ballet Theatre: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center · Downtown

Vegas's biggest holiday family tradition: Nevada Ballet Theatre dances George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at the Smith Center Dec 12-27, with local kids in the children's cast. Weekend matinees closest to Christmas go first every year.

Ages 4–15Prices TBA — on sale via The Smith Center; group discounts through NBT (702) 243-2623