January is one of the best times to go to Las Vegas if you’re looking for a great time without all the tourists that the holidays and New Year’s Eve bring to the city.
Keep reading as we cover the latest happenings including:
- January concerts and events
- Vegas sports and activities in January
- Featured shows and things to do

Las Vegas January Main Event: CES 2022
If you love technology, visit Las Vegas for a long weekend from January 5th through 8th for the International CES 2022 Trade Show. The Consumer Electronics Show is so large the event spans multiple hotels and venues including the Las Vegas Convention Center, the CityCenter Properties (Aria, Park MGM, Vdara), the Sands Expo Center, and Wynn.
More than 1900 tech companies will be present at the convention including exciting new startups, major worldwide brands. Visitors to CES will get the first look at some of the newest innovations in technology getting ready to hit the market.
Join thought leaders from all over the world in Las Vegas and learn about how technology is going to change our lives soon.
Entrance to this year’s convention will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Las Vegas Special Events in January 2022
January in Las Vegas tends to be one of the most popular times for conventions.
There are several trade shows and conventions happening in Las Vegas including:
- SCI Convention at Las Vegas Convention Center, January 19-22
- THE PPAI Expo 2022 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, January 11-14
- AHR Expo 2022 at Las Vegas Convention Center, January 31
- SAM Annual Convention at Golden Nugget, January 14-18
- World of Concrete 2022 at Las Vegas Convention Center, January 17-20
- NACA Convention at Flamingo, January 23-27
- Tobacco Plus Expo at Las Vegas Convention Center, January 26-28
- Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show at Las Vegas Convention Center, January 19-21
- AAPI Trade Show at The Orleans Hotel & Casino, January 25-27
- 2022 ASHRAE Winter Conference at Caesars Palace, January 29-February 2
If you plan to visit Las Vegas for a convention in January, you will want to choose a hotel close to the Convention Center and will shuttle transportation.
The Venetian, Westgate Las Vegas Resort, Circus Circus, The Strat, Encore, The Palazzo, or Wynn Las Vegas, are great options that are close to the Convention Center.
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January Sports in Las Vegas
January is a great month for hockey fans to come to Las Vegas. The Golden Knights have several home games in January so it’s easy to catch a game while visiting.
The Las Vegas Raiders NFL team also has a home game against The LA Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 9th.
Check out the best sports bars in Las Vegas to find the perfect spot to watch the game if you can’t make it to the stadium!
Concert Events in Vegas This January
There is no shortage of concerts to see in Las Vegas during January. In fact, some of the most famous singers in the world will be performing including Katy Perry, Adele, and the legendary Lionel Richie.
- Katy Perry at Resorts World Theatre (Residence)
- Adele at Caesars Palace (Residence)
- Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, at Smith Center, January 16
- Tool at T-Mobile Arena, January 22
- Brian McKnight at Wynn, January 22
- Lionel Richie at Wynn, January 26, 28, 29
- Styx + Nancy Wilson at The Venetian Theatre, January 28, 29
- Donny Osmond at Harrah’s (Residency)
- Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas at Golden Nugget, January 28, 29
- David Lee Roth at House of Blues Las Vegas (Residency)
- Santana at House of Blues, January 29, 30
Comedy in Las Vegas January 2022
The laughs are going to be nonstop in January on the Las Vegas Strip with many headlines set to perform including Kat Williams, Ron White, George Lopez, Wayne Brady and others.
- Chico bean at Aces of Comedy at The Mirage, January 14
- Wayne Brady at Aces of Comedy at The Mirage January 15
- Ron White, Aces of Comedy at The Mirage, January 21-23
- Jon Lovitz at Tropicana (Residence)
- George Lopez Aces of Comedy at The Mirage, January 28-30
- Katt Williams at Park Dolby Live Theatre, January 22
- Bert Kreischer at The Theater at Virgin Hotels, January 28
- Sebastian Maniscalco at Encore Theatre at Wynn (Residence)
- Whitney Cummings at Encore Theatre at Wynn, January 15
- Tom Segura Aces of Comedy at The Mirage, January 7-9
- Carrot Top at Luxor (Residence)
- Mac King Comedy Show at Excalibur (Residence)
- Piff the Magic Dragon at Flamino (Residence)
- Terry Fator at The Mirage (Residence)
Recommended Attractions to Visit in January
Here are some great things to do and attractions to visit in January:
- Big Bus Tours
- Blackout Dining in the Dark
- Exotics Racing
- Pole Position Raceway
- Dream Racing
- Grand Canyon West Rim Tour
- Rio Zipline
- Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart (Get Tickets)
- Las Vegas ATV tours
- Fly LINQ
- High Roller
- Marvel Avengers Station Interactive Exhibit at Treasure Island
- Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
- The Official SAW Escape
- The Hunger Games the Exhibition at MGM Grand
- Real Bodies at Bally’s
- The Strat Thril Rides
- Eiffel Tower Viewing Experience
- Titanic Artifact Exhibit at Luxor
- Mob Museum
Be sure to also check out some of the free things to do in Vegas as well as the top things to do in Downtown Vegas.
January 2022 Nightlife Events
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