Lovers and Friends Vegas: Festival LineUp, Where to Stay, Ticket Info and More
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The Lovers and Friends 2024 Festival will take place on May 4, 2024 and the line up is amazing!! This year’s festival will be held at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds and the headliners are Janet Jackson, User and the Backstreet Boys. Other performers for this year’s event include TLC, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Ciara, Gwen Stefani of No Doubt band, Brandy and Monica.
Pre-sale tickets sales on January 26, 2024 and can be held with layaway for $19.99. Ticket prices start at $325 for general admission and the prices don't have any hidden fees. Ticket + hotel packages start at $679. The lineup, schedule and festival map haven’t been released yet so subscribe to A Vibe Called Fest so you can get updates and exclusive information as it becomes available.
What’s included with my ticket?
GA, starting at $325 includes:
Performances all day on multiple stages
Food choices from regional and local vendors
Bars, concessions, official band merch, festival merch, free water stations, and more.
GA +, starting at $595 includes everything with GA and:
Air-conditioned restrooms
Dedicated entry lane at main entrance
VIP, starting at $695 includes everything in the GA+ package and:
Preferred viewing area by main stage
Charging stations
Everyone in the VIP section must be 21+.
VIP Cabana pricing isn’t released yet but will includes up to 10 VIP tickets to Lovers & Friends and the following:
Ultimate roped-off viewing area with security, shade, and VIP service
Complimentary alcoholic beverages (one bottle of Champagne and one bottle of your choice of premium liquor)
Food vouchers for all in party
Cabana available at Main Stage only
Dedicated VIP Cabana Entrance
Private air-conditioned restrooms
Skip the line access for general admission merch store
Everyone at the VIP cabana must be 21+
Where Should I Stay?
As you know, there are loads of hotels on the Las Vegas Strip which is around 10 minutes from the festival grounds. BOOK YOUR HOUSING EARLY because prices the Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz and R&B festival was announced in 2023 and the pricing for accommodations will increase quickly. You can book the “ticket + hotel” package through the Lovers and Friends Festival official site or book a room or VRBO with the map below.
How do I get to the Festival?
Lovers & Friends Festival will take place at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, 2800 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101. There is no parking on site.
Flights
The Las Vegas Festival Grounds are located just a few miles from LAS (Harry Reid International Airport).
Public Transportation
Las Vegas Monorail
Ride the Las Vegas Monorail to the SAHARA Las Vegas Station. Upon arrival, walk across the Monorail pedestrian bridge across Paradise Avenue and walk through SAHARA before crossing Las Vegas Blvd to enter festival grounds.
RTC Deuce Bus Line
If you’re coming from the other side of the Las Vegas Strip, check out the Deuce, a 24-hour bus service that picks up every 15 minutes. Buy a ticket ahead of time on the rideRTC mobile app. You can also pre-purchase your pass at one of the RTC's Ticket Vending Machines.
Taxis + Limousines
You can get dropped off by a taxi or limousine in the Festival’s Transportation Lot located at 810 Circus Circus Dr, at the South end of the Festival Grounds, just across the street from Circus Circus Hotel & Resort. At the end of the night, there will be a taxi queue here if you would like to hop in a ride directly from the festival.
Rideshare
Information will be released sooner to the event.
What can I bring to the festival?
Bags:
Small clutch purses and fanny packs that are 6" x 9" or smaller do not need to be clear, but can have no more than one pocket.
All other bags larger than 6" x 9" must be smaller than 12" x 6" x 12" and clear.
Hydration packs are allowed and do not need to be clear, but must be emptied of all liquid and have no more than two pockets in addition to the one holding the water reservoir.
Permitted items:
YES Baby Strollers
YES Binoculars
YES Cameras (Non-Pro)
YES Chapstick and Lip Balm (Sealed/Unopened)
YES Cigarettes and Lighters (1 Pack of Cigarettes per Guest)
YES E-Cigs and Vape Pens
YES Ear Plugs
YES Eye Drops (Sealed/Unopened)
YES Feminine Hygiene Item (Sealed/Unopened)
YES GoPros & Flip Cams
YES Hand Sanitizer (Personal Sized Sealed/Unopened) and Baby Wipes (Sealed/Unopened))
YES Hats
YES Makeup
YES Medication (Over-the-counter). Prescriptions are in their original container sealed/unopened.
YES Misters, cooling towels, liquid IV/electrolyte packets (sealed/unopened), and handheld fans (non-battery operated)
YES Mobile Phones and Chargers
YES Poncho & Rain Jackets
YES Service Animals***
YES Sunblock (Non-Aerosol)
YES Sunglasses
YES Water Bottles (Empty, Plastic, Reusable, non-metal, 32 oz, 1 per guest)
Check out the full list of allowed and prohibited items.
ADA accommodations
You’ll need to stop at the Accessibility Services Hub at the main entrance to get an ADA wristband for any patron needing assistance and up to one companion. For any accessibility-related questions, email access@loversandfriendsfest.com.
The venue is navigable for patrons with mobility disabilities. There are accessible routes connected throughout the venue including parking, entrances, stages, ADA viewing areas, vendors, and all other activity areas. There will be accessible viewing areas made available to ADA patrons at designated stages.
Image via Vibe.com, taken by Greg Noire
