NEON CITY FESTIVAL

Downtown Las Vegas | Free Event | All Ages

November 20-22, 2026

The third annual Neon City Festival is back. Get ready for an unforgettable event that transforms the Fremont Street Experience and Downtown Las Vegas Event Center into a three-day celebration for all ages, November 20-22.

30% off rooms with 3-night minimum stays during Neon City Festival; glowing text over a night cityscape background.

Experience More of Downtown

Just a short walk away from the stages, El Cortez is the only hotel and casino in the Fremont East Entertainment District.

Whether you’re grabbing dinner and drinks before the music starts, coming back to recharge between sets, or looking to keep the night going after the festival ends, El Cortez puts you within easy reach of all that Downtown Las Vegas has to offer.

Book a 3-night stay or more and enjoy 30% off our hotel rooms. All guests receive free parking, in-room coffee and water, and a complimentary fun book that includes special offers on gaming, dining, drinks, and more.

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All guests must be 21 or older.

A lively casino room with colorful slot machines, brown chairs, chandeliers, and a vibrant patterned carpet creates one of the most inviting rooms for entertainment and excitement.

Get the Most Out of Your Play

Show your boarding pass at Club Cortez to get $25 in Match Play, $10-$1,000 in Free Slot Play, and a free drink at any El Cortez bar. Whether you’re a regular on the floor or just curious about the buzz, there’s a reason to check it out, and showing up is all it takes. Plus, free beer is always available in the pit when you game.

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Luxurious casino bar with empty chairs, stocked shelves, and large TV screens under elegant lighting—perfect for guests coming from the nearby rooms to unwind in style.

Drinks From Day to Night

Grab $10 Happy Hour Specials at ShowBar from 3PM-6PM or 12AM-3AM, sip on $14 signature martinis at Parlour Bar or keep the drinks flowing at the heart of the casino floor at Roulette Bar. Over at Hot Noods, pair your meal with BOGO half-off High Noon Cocktails and keep the night going.

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Cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, fries, and a glass of beer on a plate, next to a salad—perfect for enjoying in the comfort of our stylish rooms.

Something for Every Appetite

Experience the new Siegel’s 1941 from 7AM-3PM for breakfast and lunch, and our newest addition, Alex Prime, a New York-styled steakhouse, from 5PM until close. Enjoy bold Asian flavors at Hot Noods or all you can eat sushi at Sushi Ichiban. Eureka! DTLV offers $13 lunch specials, and Starbucks is open 24/7.

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Red Formula 1 race car speeding around a curve, racing past pit rooms with a dynamic blurred motion effect.

Big Race Watch Party

Keep up with the races and catch every lap at El Cortez.