Hanukkah, Diwali and Kwanzaa Shows in Las Vegas 2026
WOW - The Vegas Spectacular at Rio performs Tuesday through Sunday at 7pm and is dark on Mondays. That covers Diwali on Sunday, November 8, Hanukkah from the evening of December 4 to December 12, Las Posadas from December 16 to 24, Boxing Day on December 26, and Kwanzaa starting December 26. Tickets start at $45 on Ticketmaster. The show is open to all ages, recommended for guests 3 and up.
WOW is not themed around any holiday. It is a 90-minute production of acrobatics, aerial acts, water effects, comedy and dance with no dialogue to follow, so a group that celebrates different holidays can see the same show.
Diwali, Sunday, November 8, 2026
WOW performs Sunday, November 8 at 7pm and ends around 8:30pm. Families who light lamps or share sweets at home can see the show and still be back for the rest of the evening. Monday, November 9 is dark.
Hanukkah, evening of December 4 to December 12, 2026
WOW performs at 7pm on Friday, December 4, Saturday, December 5, Sunday, December 6 and Tuesday, December 8 to Saturday, December 12. Monday, December 7, the fourth night, is dark. The show ends about 8:30pm, so plan candle lighting for before or after, depending on your family's custom.
Las Posadas, December 16 to 24, 2026
WOW performs Wednesday, December 16 to Sunday, December 20, and Tuesday, December 22 to Thursday, December 24, at 7pm. Monday, December 21 is dark. Nochebuena is December 24. WOW has a Spanish-language page at WOW en Las Vegas.
Boxing Day, Saturday, December 26, 2026
Visitors from the UK, Canada, Australia and other countries that mark Boxing Day can see WOW on Saturday, December 26 at 7pm.
Kwanzaa, December 26, 2026 to January 1, 2027
WOW performs December 26, 27, 29 and 30 at 7pm. Monday, December 28 is dark. For dates after December 30, check Ticketmaster.
Dates at a glance
- Sunday, November 8: Diwali, WOW at 7pm
- Friday, December 4 to Saturday, December 12: Hanukkah, WOW at 7pm except Monday, December 7
- Wednesday, December 16 to Thursday, December 24: Las Posadas, WOW at 7pm except Monday, December 21
- Saturday, December 26: Boxing Day and first day of Kwanzaa, WOW at 7pm
Booking tips
Lower-priced seats sell first on holiday dates. Rio is off the Strip, and self-parking is free. Arrive 30 to 45 minutes before 7pm. For a multigenerational group, compare tiers in the seating guide or email info@shows-pro.com about group bookings.
See also the Thanksgiving guide, the Christmas guide and the holiday show guide.
Check current WOW tickets and showtimes on Ticketmaster.
FAQ
Is WOW open during Hanukkah?
Yes. WOW performs at 7pm every night it is open between December 4 and December 12, 2026. It is dark Monday, December 7.
Is WOW open on Diwali?
Yes. Diwali is Sunday, November 8, 2026, and WOW performs at 7pm.
Is WOW open on Boxing Day?
Yes. Boxing Day is Saturday, December 26, 2026, and WOW performs at 7pm.
Is WOW open during Kwanzaa?
Yes, on December 26, 27, 29 and 30 at 7pm. It is dark Monday, December 28.
Is WOW themed around a holiday?
No. WOW is the same production all year, with acrobatics, aerial acts, water effects, comedy and dance.
Where do I buy WOW tickets?
On Ticketmaster, the only ticket seller for WOW. Use the ticket link on this site.
How long is WOW?
90 minutes with no intermission. A 7pm start means it ends around 8:30pm.
Is WOW good for kids?
Yes. WOW is open to all ages and recommended for guests 3 and up.
