At Santa’s Saloon, the North Pole meets the Wild West in a celebration that bucks tradition. This year, the party moves beyond the saloon.
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Saddle up, pardner: Santa’s back in town, and he’s bringing a bunch of holiday mischief with him. After the success of Camp Palms and The Haunted Inn, Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas is bringing back Santa’s Saloon, its adults-only Western holiday pop-up, from Dec. 2-23.
Presented by Palms Pop Up Playhouse, Santa’s Saloon returns for a second season, bigger and bolder than before, with an expanded footprint, enhanced live entertainment, interactive experiences and a cast of outrageous holiday characters. Part Western saloon, part holly-jolly party and entirely Las Vegas, the experience puts a naughty twist on traditional holiday celebrations.
At Santa’s Saloon, the North Pole meets the Wild West in a holiday celebration that bucks tradition. This year, the experience moves beyond the original saloon. Guests enter through a lively honky-tonk before discovering The Frozen Rockies, a snow-covered mountain forest featuring a bigger stage, the returning Frozen North Pole Express Stagecoach, Naughty Jail and photos with Frostbite the Grizzly Bear.
The entertainment features eight stage performances across four sets with comedy, music, dance and audience participation. A new Cowboy Santa leads the festivities with Mrs. C, Rudy the Reindeer and Chaps, the pint-sized elf sheriff who’s back to keep the peace. Guests can join line-dancing lessons, contests and cast interactions.
New for 2026, the Outlaw Cocktail Experience transforms guests into Western outlaws through personalized Wanted posters displayed throughout the saloon. Santa’s Saloon is serving up another round of festive cocktails and playful bites with a menu that connects food and drinks to the show’s cast and storylines.
“Santa’s Saloon was the beginning of something really special for Palms,” said Palms Marketing and Entertainment VP Crystal Robinson-Wesley. “What started as a fun holiday experience has grown into an exciting series of immersive pop-ups through Palms Pop Up Playhouse.
“Following the success of Camp Palms and The Haunted Inn, we’re thrilled to bring Santa’s Saloon back for another season of unexpected entertainment and holiday fun.” Santa’s Saloon 2026 is Dec. 2-23 at Palms. Hours: 5 p.m.-close. Admission: No cover; first-come, first-served. Ages 21+. More: Palms.com
