Lovers & Friends
- Dates
- Expected May
- Status
- No word yet
- Venue
- Las Vegas Festival Grounds
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Lovers & Friends in Las Vegas, NV is not currently confirmed to be running. Froligo tracks its status, history and similar festivals still happening.
What happened to Lovers & Friends?
The May 4, 2024 festival was canceled last-minute for dangerous winds. The festival has not returned or issued any further announcement since.
Reported by Rolling Stone (May 4, 2024), Pollstar (May 5, 2024).
Similar festivals that are still going ahead are listed further down this page.
The experience
What's special
Lovers & Friends was a single-day nostalgia festival on the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, built around 2000s and 2010s hip-hop and R&B. Debuting in 2022, it packed dozens of throwback acts across multiple stages for a Y2K-era reunion aimed squarely at millennial fans. Its identity was the density of its lineup, a one-day parade of familiar radio hits, though its short run was defined as much by production troubles as by the music.
What people love
The stacked, nostalgia-driven lineup was the core draw, and the 2023 edition added shaded areas and misting fans that attendees welcomed after a scorching debut. Some praised well-kept restrooms as a standout amenity. But the fan conversation is dominated by problems: recurring sound failures that cut sets short, and the 2022 debut's terrifying false-alarm stampede.
Last time around (2023)
The most recent edition held was May 6, 2023 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, which improved on the 2022 debut with more shade and misting fans to fight the desert heat. Attendees still reported significant sound problems and sets cut short. The 2022 debut had been marred by a mass stampede after a false report of gunfire, and the planned 2024 edition was cancelled hours before doors for dangerous high winds; the festival has not returned since.
Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Lovers & Friends on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport LAS.
How do I get to Lovers & Friends?
By car
Most people drive to Lovers & Friends. The nearest major airport is LAS, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at LAS
If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Venue
Las Vegas Festival Grounds
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Lovers & Friends?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 3
1735 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1502 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1418 South 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 3
2880 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates3000 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 2
160 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2000 Fashion Show Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Typically $350-700 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 2
3900 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates3799 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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