Popular Las Vegas NYE Party Drops Tickets to $35 for a 2000s Rock Lineup

Downtown Las Vegas is preparing another New Year’s Eve party beneath the Fremont Street Experience’s enormous LED canopy.

The annual celebration stretches across the district’s five-block entertainment zone, with live music on multiple stages and a countdown at midnight.

This year’s event has a different draw for visitors comparing the cost of New Year’s Eve plans around Las Vegas: admission is substantially cheaper than it was for the previous celebration.

The lineup also brings together early-2000s rock and hip-hop names, electronic performers and local acts.

$35 Early Bird Tickets Represent 42% Cut From Previous Year

The official event page lists early-bird tickets at $35 plus fees for Countdown Under The Canopy, which takes place Thursday, December 31, 2026, to welcome 2027. According to the Fremont Street Experience announcement, prices rise to $42 on December 1 and $50 on December 24.

That starting price is about 42% below the $60 early ticket price for the 2025 celebration. Last year’s tickets later rose to $65.

The organizers have not publicly explained the reduction.

Scott Roeben of Vital Vegas, who says he spent six years working in the district’s marketing department, suggests the lower admission price could help draw more visitors downtown. More foot traffic can also benefit the surrounding casino partners through gambling, dining and drink sales, rather than relying on ticket revenue alone.

Hoobastank and Alien Ant Farm Anchor 10-Act, 4-Stage Lineup

The 2027 celebration, themed “All In. All Night.,” features 10 acts across four stages. The schedule announced by Fremont Street Experience is:

• 3rd Street Stage: Alien Ant Farm at 9:30 p.m.; Hoobastank at 11:30 p.m.

• 1st Street Stage: Dr Rock at 7 p.m.; Alter Ego at 9 p.m.; Count’s 77 at 11 p.m.

• Main Street Stage: Bubba Sparxxx at 10 p.m.; Petey Pablo at 11:30 p.m.

• Casino Center Boulevard: Eric Forbes at 7 p.m.; Anabel Englund at 9 p.m.; Wuki at 11 p.m.

Hoobastank is best known for the multi-platinum hit “The Reason,” while Alien Ant Farm broke through with its cover of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal.”

Hoobastank’s October 19 performance at Austin’s Moody Center included “The Reason,” “Crawling in the Dark” and seven other songs, according to Setlist.fm.

Alien Ant Farm’s October 24 festival set included “Movies,” “Wish” and “Smooth Criminal,” among seven songs, as recorded here.

Strict 21+ Age Restriction and 7 P.M. Gates Govern NYE Entry

The organizers say the event is restricted to guests aged 21 and older.

Gates open at 7 p.m., with performances beginning across the stages that evening. The official event page also outlines wristband and entry requirements. Visitors should check the page before arrival for the latest instructions.

One scheduling detail could affect concertgoers, though. Hoobastank and Petey Pablo are both set to perform at 11:30 p.m. on different stages.

Anyone hoping to catch both will have to choose which performance to see as the countdown approaches.

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