Downtown Las Vegas does Halloween bigger than almost anywhere else, and on Saturday, October 31, 2026, the Fremont Street Experience turns its famous canopy into the center of the celebration with Costumes Under the Canopy. This is a free, all-ages Halloween event in the heart of downtown, with live entertainment, food trucks, and a costume contest offering $8,500 in cash prizes. Whether you arrive in a full costume or just come to enjoy the spectacle, this is one of the best free Halloween nights in Las Vegas.
What is Costumes Under the Canopy?
Costumes Under the Canopy is Fremont Street Experience’s Halloween night celebration, held under the Viva Vision canopy that lights up the pedestrian mall. The evening combines street entertainment, live music, food trucks, and a costume contest on the 3rd Street Stage. Because the event is free and open to all ages, families can enjoy the early evening together, while the costume contest later in the night is restricted to adults aged 21 and over.
The Fremont Street Experience is a pedestrian mall in downtown Las Vegas, lined with classic casinos, bars, and restaurants. On Halloween night, the canopy, the crowds, and the costumes make it one of the most photographed places in the city, so plan to arrive early if you want a good spot near a stage.
When and where
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Venue: Fremont Street Experience
- Address: Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
- Admission: Free event, all ages welcome
- Costume contest: 10:00 PM PT, 3rd Street Stage (21+ only)
- Official page: https://fremontstreetexperience.com/costumesunderthecanopy/
Halloween night schedule
The evening builds steadily toward the costume contest. Food trucks open at 7:00 PM at Casino Center, so you can eat before the main entertainment begins. At 8:00 PM, the entertainment spreads across the mall: Alter Igor and Flame Kissed Fire Arts perform at the 1st Street Stage, while a Silent Disco takes over Casino Center. At 9:00 PM, Bling performs on the Main Street Stage.
- 7:00 PM: Food Trucks at Casino Center
- 8:00 PM: Alter Igor and Flame Kissed Fire Arts at the 1st Street Stage
- 8:00 PM: Silent Disco at Casino Center
- 9:00 PM: Bling at the Main Street Stage
- 10:00 PM: Costume Contest at the 3rd Street Stage
All times are Pacific Time. Arrive early, as downtown Las Vegas is especially busy on Halloween night, and stages and viewing areas fill quickly.
The costume contest: $8,500 in prizes
The headline event of the night is the costume contest at 10:00 PM on the 3rd Street Stage, with $8,500 in total cash prizes: $5,000 for first place, $2,500 for second place, and $1,000 for third place. Registration runs from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the check-in table behind the 3rd Street Stage, next to The D Hotel & Casino. No check-ins are accepted after 9:00 PM, and all members of a group must be present and in costume at registration.
Contestants must be 21 or older with a valid ID. That age rule applies only to the costume contest; the wider Costumes Under the Canopy celebration remains free and open to all ages. If you plan to enter, register early, keep your costume comfortable enough for a long night on your feet, and stay near the 3rd Street Stage as the contest approaches.
Planning your Halloween night downtown
Costumes Under the Canopy works well as the centerpiece of a downtown Halloween night. You can pair it with dinner downtown, a bar crawl, or a late-night show, and the free admission makes it an easy stop even if you have other plans. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a layer for the cooler late-night hours, and keep valuables secure in the large crowds.
For the latest details, visit the official Fremont Street Experience page: https://fremontstreetexperience.com/costumesunderthecanopy/
More Las Vegas events
Looking for another Halloween weekend highlight? Check out Doja Cat’s Tour Ma Vie World Tour on October 31, 2026, also in Las Vegas on Halloween night.