The 2025 National Finals Rodeo is at the Thomas & Mack Center at UNLV from Dec. 4-13, and this is the time of year when The Entertainment Capital of the World goes country for rodeo competition and stars, NFR watch parties, live music, dancing, Western gift shows, poetry, open-mic nights – and so much more.

Here’s a roundup of NFR 2025 and country events in town (which we’ll continue to update):

63 CityCenter, Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue: Beginning at 9 p.m. Dec. 4-13, Ariat world champion athletes Trevor Brazile, Kaycee Feild and Bobby Mote, DJ Brandi Cyrus and the Ariat After Party at Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar.

Ahern Hotel, 300 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 10-13, National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, NFR Watch Party, Western Gift Show and featured artists Gary Haleamau & Kāwili, R.W. Hampton, Darrell Holden, Annie Mackenzie, Sam Platts, Jake Riley, Matt Robertson, R.P. Smith, Trinity Seely, Dave Stamey and master rawhide braiders Doug Groves and Randy Roberts.

“Atomic Saloon Show” by Spiegelworld at The Venetian.

The Bellamy Brothers at The Showroom at Golden Nugget from Dec. 10-11.

Brad Paisley at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas from Dec. 4-5.

Chase Brown at Neonopolis in Downtown Las Vegas on Friday nights.

Circa Las Vegas, 8 Fremont St., Downtown Las Vegas: Rooftop Rodeo at Legacy Club from Dec. 4-7 and 11-13 and more.

Cody Jinks at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas from Dec. 12-13.

Colter Wall at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas from Dec. 12-13.

Gary Allan at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas from Dec. 6-7.

“Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence” at PH Live at Planet Hollywood on Dec. 7.

Jeff Foxworthy at PH Live at Planet Hollywood on Dec. 10.

Lainey Wilson at T-Mobile Arena on Dec. 7.

Nate Smith at PH Live at Planet Hollywood on Dec. 11.

Old Dominion “Barbara. Hits. Vegas” at PH Live at Planet Hollywood on Dec. 5.

Palms Casino Resort, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas: Free live rodeo viewing, concerts (Brett Young on Dec. 7), meet-and-greets with champion Tuf Cooper, after-parties, chip pulls, Whiskey, Winks & Winter Cheer: Santa’s Saloon Pops Up and $200,000 Toyota Tundra Truck Giveaway.

Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan at The Showroom at Golden Nugget on Dec. 8.

Riley Green at Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World from Dec. 12-13.

Rodney Carrington at David Copperfield Theatre at MGM Grand from Dec. 4-6.

Ron White at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Dec. 6.

Sam Barber at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton, on Dec. 3.

Tim McGraw at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on select dates Dec. 4-13.

Westgate, 3009 Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas: Free live music nightly Dec. 4-13, drink specials, shuttle access and the signature Cowboy Steak.

Wynonna Judd at The Venetian from Dec. 5-6.

“X Country,” a topless female revue, at Harrah’s.

Zac Brown Band at Sphere Las Vegas on select dates Dec. 5-13.

Zach Top teams up with Kimes Ranch for a signature jean launch Dec. 4-13 exclusively at the Kimes Ranch booth (#1601) at Cowboy Christmas at The NFR at the Las Vegas Convention Center..