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Where to get tickets to the best shows in Las Vegas (for the best prices)
You’re looking for tickets to the best shows in Las Vegas and you don’t want to pay over the odds for them. So where do you start?
Sin City is jam packed with shows of all genres. With around 100 current Las Vegas shows to choose from, many at discount prices or with special offers, there’s something to suit everyone whether you’re looking for entertainment for the whole family or a show aimed at adults. They don’t call it the Entertainment Capital for no reason!
Vegas has and continues to play host to major acts such as Celine Dion, for whom the 4,000 seat Colosseum at Caesars Palace was built, comedians such as Joan Rivers and magicians such as Criss Angel.

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The desert city boasts huge productions to dinner shows, hypnosis shows to shows for adults, tribute shows, variety shows, magic shows, concerts, comedy shows, major productions and of course Cirque du Soleil. You name it; they’ve got it. So, what are the best shows in Las Vegas? That’s really a matter of taste. Coveted tickets to a Celine Dion concert would make my sister’s year and be my husband’s worst nightmare!
Should I book tickets to shows in Vegas before I travel or look for tickets when I arrive?
The best shows in Las Vegas sell out fast. If you’ve got your heart set on a particular show don’t risk missing out; book before you go. BestofVegas has an excellent selection of tickets to the best shows in Las Vegas - and something we really like – they have video previews of the shows on their site so you can get a sneak peak of the shows before you commit to tickets. Check out their video of the popular Jersey Boys show below:
Can I buy tickets on the Strip to the best shows in Las Vegas?
Absolutely. Tix4Tonight sells half price tickets to the current Las Vegas shows. Visit one of their booths that are located at a number of sites in Las Vegas: Fashion Show Mall; Hawaiian Marketplace; In front of the Showcase Mall; Circus Circus; Four Queens, Downtown area; Bill’s Gamblin Casino; O’Shea’s Casino; and the Giant Coke Bottle at the Showcase Mall.
The booths open at 9.30am every day but get there up to an hour before as the queues are often huge. You can pay for the tickets with cash, credit cards and travellers’ cheques with photo ID.
They charge a $3-5 service charge so beforehand make sure you visit their website and download the $2 discount coupon.
Should I buy tickets to the current Las Vegas shows direct or from a broker?
If you buy your tickets for shows in Las Vegas Nevada through the hotel’s box office you’ll have the peace of mind of knowing that you’ve got genuine good seats. But you don’t need to buy direct to get good seats and to have that peace of mind as long as you’re sensible. And if price is a concern it’s worth shopping around. As well as BestofVegas another reputable site you can purchase tickets from is Ticketmaster. They also sell best tickets and VIP packages.
Where can I get the best discounts to Las Vegas shows?
If you want to see Las Vegas Shows at a discount price check out Goldstar who sell half-price tickets to the shows and BestofVegas 
It’s free to sign up to Goldstar. They’re not brokers but work directly with 4,000 partners across the US to sell leftover tickets to shows. Sign up to access their best prices on tickets. It’s not unusual to make savings of 50% on shows. Tickets become available at different times – some a few weeks before and some on the day so it’s wise to sign up as soon as you start planning your trip to Vegas so you can monitor the email alerts for offers and deals well in advance.

Is it possible to get tickets to a sold out Las Vegas show?
If you’re prepared to pay a bit more for your tickets then it is. Be cautious however and avoid ticket touts or scalpers. You don’t want to hand over your cash only to find the tickets aren’t genuine and that’s always a risk with this route.
Instead speak to the concierge in your hotel or use a reputable broker. VegasTickets is a reliable local broker based in Vegas that’s been operating for over 20 years. Or you could try StubHub. The good thing about this online middle man is that they guarantee that the tickets you buy will be genuine and that you’ll get them in time for the show.
Carry on planning your Vegas vacation
You’ve picked your show. What’s next?
1. Start planning which of the Top Tourist Attractions in Las Vegas that you'd like to visit.
2. Consider taking a helicopter trip to the Grand Canyon
3. Plan which shops to visit
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