The Matinee Las Vegas Festival is a high-energy celebration that once turned Memorial Day weekend into a non‑stop party for dance music lovers. The event launched in 2011 as the American branch of Spain’s famous Matinée Group, a brand known for its extravagant circuit parties. Early editions were spread across multiple venues along the Las Vegas Strip. Festival‑goers bounced between poolside sets, late‑night club takeovers and afterhours gatherings that ran until sunrise. Each event had its own identity, from foam parties to drag shows, and the atmosphere was always welcoming, with thousands of attendees dressing up in swimwear and costumes, and DJs spinning house, techno and pop remixes. What set this festival apart was the way it combined production values with a sense of community. Headliners like Offer Nissim, Phil Romano, Rosabel, Hector Fonseca and Nina Flowers kept the dance floors packed, while performances from aerialists, go‑go dancers and drag artists added a theatrical edge. By 2015 the organisers had moved the main event to the Cowabunga Bay water park, where revelers danced among wave pools, pyrotechnics and acrobats from Cirque du Soleil. It was the sort of larger‑than‑life environment that only Las Vegas can offer, and for a few days the city’s clubs, hotels and even day‑time venues were filled with festival wristbands and rainbow fans. In the years since, the festival has been held sporadically and there have been long gaps between editions. Travel restrictions and changing tastes in nightlife have made it harder to stage a multi‑venue circuit party of this scale, and as of now there are no confirmed dates for Matinee Las Vegas in 2025 or 2026. Some fans still hope that the promoters will bring the event back, but the organisers haven’t made an official announcement. If you’re interested in attending a future edition, keep an eye on the official website or social media channels for updates. Meanwhile, other Matinée Group events continue to be held in destinations like Barcelona and Ibiza, so there are still plenty of ways to experience the brand’s mix of music, performance and after‑dark flair. Official Website

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