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LAS VEGAS (April 2026) – AREA15, the pulse-pounding hub of experiential art and entertainment situated parallel to the Las Vegas Strip, will welcome the first week of May with two distinct, high-energy celebrations for “May the 4th be with You,” otherwise known as “Star Wars” Day, and Cinco de Mayo. Taking place on consecutive nights, the events invite guests to experience the district through themed cocktails, entertainment, interactive activities and immersive environments.
“May the Fourth be with You”
Date: Monday, May 4
Time: 4 to 9 p.m.
Location: Asylum Bar + Arcade
Cost: Admission to Asylum is complimentary. Guests must be 21+ to purchase alcoholic beverages.
Description: AREA15 invites guests to step into a galaxy-inspired celebration at Asylum Bar + Arcade for “May the Fourth be with You,” an evening dedicated to sci-fi fandom and playful nostalgia. Beginning at 4 p.m., the venue will transform with themed cocktail specials and screenings of three “Star Wars” films playing simultaneously throughout the space. Guests can also encounter roaming characters and capture photo opportunities before the night builds to a costume contest, where three winners will receive Interstellar Arc ticket packages. Asylum’s themed cocktails, including the Dagobah Mule, Battle of Hoth Freeze, Darth Maul and The Vaapad, add to the experience, creating a vibrant, otherworldly atmosphere for fans and newcomers alike.
Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl
Date: Tuesday, May 5
Time: 4 to 9 p.m.
Location: Campus-wide across the AREA15 district
Cost: Tickets are priced at $75 and include five beverages at participating locations (Oddwood, Looper Bar, LIFTOFF Bar and Ride, The Beast and Asylum Bar + Arcade), access to two attractions (Looper and LIFTOFF Bar and Ride) and a $5 Asylum Bar + Arcade credit. Wristband required for participation and guests must be 21 or older. To purchase tickets, click here.
Description: AREA15 will continue the celebration with its Cinco de Mayo bar crawl, a campus-wide experience blending festive cocktails, interactive challenges and live entertainment. Guests can begin their self-guided crawl any time between 4 and 9 p.m. by presenting their QR code to a bartender at their first destination to receive a wristband. Participants are invited to sip and savor five pre-selected cocktails, including margaritas, micheladas, palomas and more. Throughout the evening, attendees can also take part in interactive games, including beer pong, flip cup, token bounce challenges and beer chug challenges. The event culminates with a high-energy finale at Looper from 7 to 9 p.m., featuring a live DJ and a special Cybertruck activation by El Cristiano. With multiple stops as well as admission to Looper and LIFTOFF Bar and Ride, the bar crawl offers a dynamic way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo across the entire district.
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, 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 and Felix & Paul Studios’ Interstellar Arc. Additional immersive destinations coming soon to The Terminals include the Boeing 747, Dolls Kill, The Escape Game, 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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