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Vroom, Vroom . . . Guide to F1 Race Week (ticket holders or not)

Fast and Fun Festivities During the Inaugural Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix

By Donnah Opelac, Editor & Publisher November 11, 2023

The inaugural FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX is a showdown on top-tier entertainment, opulent nightlife, and exclusive dining experiences.

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Get around the track with the Las Vegas Monorail

Reduce travel time and skip traffic on the Strip. The Las Vegas Monorail will operate 24 hours per day from 7 a.m. Tue, Nov 14 through 3 a.m. Mon, Nov. 20, 2023.

Navigate the Las Vegas Strip in less than 15 minutes at speeds of up to 50 mph. It is a 3.9-mile elevated system above the Las Vegas Strip. Trains arrive every four to eight minutes at each of the seven stations. Find the station closest to you (colored caption below) to access hotels, world-class restaurants, shows, shopping, clubs, and nightlife. 



Save time and money by purchasing your tickets in advance online. Download them directly to your phone, plus you can take advantage of special discounts specifically for Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend.

Children five years and under ride free. Tickets are valid for one year from the date they’re printed (shown in the upper right corner).

Nevada Resident Discount Ticket LOCAL FARE IS $1.

Discount tickets for Nevada residents are available at all of Monorail’s customer service ticketing offices with a valid Nevada driver’s license, State of Nevada government-issued ID, or Nevada Sheriff Card. Maximum purchase: two single-ride tickets per person per day OR one 20-ride ticket no more frequently than every ten days. Customers purchasing a 20-ride ticket may not purchase any other local tickets within the 10-day restriction time. There is no customer service office at the Boingo Station at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Customer Service Booth Hours:

Thursday, November 16 - Saturday, November 18, 2023: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily

Las Vegas Monorail “Show Your Ticket and Save” Program

With its new promotion, “Show Your Ticket and Save,” guests who purchase a monorail pass will receive access to discounted tickets to attractions around the destination, including the High Roller, Papillon Helicopter Tours, FlyOver Vegas, and more. The “Show Your Ticket and Save” program and specific participant offers can be found here.

Entertainment Lineup

Race track entertainment by J Balvin, Major Lazer, Mark Ronson, A-Trak, Kylie Minogue, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Tokimonsta, and Siobhan Bell will be taking the stage in the T-Mobile Zone at The Sphere. Additionally, iconic Las Vegas entertainers, such as Blue Man Group and Cirque du Soleil, will be joining the festivities all weekend with performances of their own.

Performances during race weekend, including:  

  • Jack Harlow on 11/16 at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
  • Bill Burr on 11/17 at Dolby Live at Park MGM Las Vegas. 
  • Chris Lorenzo, JOSHWA, and VNSSA on 11/17 at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.  
  • Rod Stewart on 11/15, 11/17-18) at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. 
  • Keith Urban (11/15, 11/17-18) at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. 
  • Barry Manilow on 11/16-18 at Westgate International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

Dayclubs and Nightclubs

Dayclubs 

  • Ayu Dayclub at Resorts World Las Vegas - Ludacris on 11/18
  • Encore Beach Club at Wynn Las Vegas - Dom Dolla and Purple Disco Machine on 11/17, ESPN’s Official Pre-Race Party with Marshmello and Tyga on 11/18, and The Chainsmokers on 11/19
Nightclubs
  • Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World Las Vegas - DJs Snake (11/15), Travis Scott (11/16), Zedd (11/17), and Tiësto (11/18)
  • TAO Nightclub inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas - Lil Jon (11/18)
  • XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas - Marshmello (11/15); The Chainsmokers (11/16); Swedish House Mafia (11/17); Calvin Harris, Diploand Dom Dolla (11/18); and Rüfüs Du Sol and Black Coffee (11/19)
  • Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. DJ Mustard (11/18) and Sourmilk (11/19)   
  • Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino - Fat Joe (11/16), Fisher (11/17), and Steve Aoki (11/18) 
  • OMNIA Nightclub at Caesars Palace - Steve Aoki (11/16), Martin Garrix (11/17) and Alesso (11/18).
    Join the hype (11/18) for a Race Day Watch Party on its terrace, showcasing the thrilling and play-by-play action taking place on the city streets.  
  • Voltaire Belle de Nuit at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas - Kylie Minogue and Jellybean Benitez (11/18) bring the party at Amber Lounge
  • Drai’s Nightclub at The Cromwell Las Vegas is a luxurious rooftop nightspot with breathtaking views of the Las Vegas Strip and the race itself. It’s partnering with McLaren Racing Formula 1 Team and hosting VISTA Las Vegas 11/16-18 hosted by Mark Wahlberg and with racing commentary from former F1 driver, David Coulthard
F1 Experiences
  • Premier “Race Views” tickets for the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas and High Roller at The LINQ Promenade (11/16-18), which also provide customers with unlimited access to the attractions, including incredible views of the race! 
  • Ferrari Pop-up Boutique (11/13-20) at Bellagio with an immersive, exclusive, luxurious Ferrari fashion collection.  
  • Dream Racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and experience the thrill of driving the world’s largest and fastest selection of exotic supercars, such as Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Porsche GT. 
  • Maverick Helicopters and Papillon Helicopters to soar above the vibrant Las Vegas Strip and the excitement of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Dine with Celebrity Chefs

Plenty of restaurants and culinary experiences during F1 weekend, the Strip will be populated with a superstar lineup of celebrity chefs curating intimate, one-of-a-kind dining experiences for fans.

Caesars Rewards Celebrity Chef Dining

  • Meet Gordon Ramsay (11/16) at Ramsay’s Kitchen at Harrah’s Las Vegas, or at Hell’s Kitchen at Caesars Palace (11/17)
  • “A Very Vanderpump Brunch” with a guest appearance by Lisa Vanderpump (11/17) at Vanderpump à Paris at Paris Las Vegas.
  • Giada is putting on a “Morning After” specialty brunch at Giada (11/19) at The Cromwell Las Vegas.
  • Chef Nobu is putting on an exclusive sushi demonstration at Nobu at Caesars Palace (11/17) and Paris Las Vegas (11/18).

MGM Rewards Celebrity Chef Dining

  • José Andrés’ live recording of his podcast, Longer Tables, at Jaleo’s at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas (11/17)
  • Chef Morimoto Omakase is set to host an intimate, exclusive five-course menu for up to 40 guests per night (11/16-18) at Morimoto Las Vegas inside MGM Grand Hotel and Casino.
  • Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is making an appearance, offering a four-course dining experience (11/16-18) at Prime Steakhouse at Bellagio. And, at Jean-Georges Steakhouse at ARIA Resort & Casino for one night only (11/17)
  • David Chang is putting on a spread (11/17-19) at Momofuku at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
  • Mario Carbone (11/18) at Carbone at ARIA Resort & Casino.
  • Michael Mina (11/16) at Bellagio and (11/18) at Bardot at ARIA Resort & Casino
  • Voltaggio Brothers are making their debut for a limited, two-night (11/17-18) at Retro by Voltaggio at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place
  • Rainer Becker (11/18) at Zuma at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Additional Celebrity Dining 

  • Chef Nicole Brisson is putting on a brunch spread (11/17-18) at Brezza at Resorts World Las Vegas, the experience includes food, a live band, and drinks!
  • Tetsuya Wakuda is hosting a private dinner (11/16) at WAKUDA at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this post, to the best of the author's knowledge, was accurate at the time of publishing. We do our best to ensure and maintain the accuracy of this information.