
Spotlight Summary
ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash is a reimagined outdoor concert experience set against the Mandalay Bay Beach and Wave Pool, featuring dynamic performances from country music’s rising stars. The show is headlined by 14-time ACM Award winner Keith Urban, with additional performances from Flatland Cavalry, Ashley Cooke, Dasha, Braxton Keith, and Tucker Wetmore, plus appearances by members of the Opry NextStage Class of 2026. The event is part of the Academy of Country Music’s awards week leading up to the 61st ACM Awards.
Keith Urban headlines ACM Next Wave at Mandalay Bay Beach, bringing country’s rising stars to Vegas’ vibrant beach setting.
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About the Venue
Mandalay Bay Beach is an expansive indoor-outdoor beach environment located within Mandalay Bay Resort, featuring a large wave pool capable of generating body-surfing waves, a lazy river, and a sandy beach area. The space hosts both daytime swimming and evening concert events, with a stage area that has accommodated large-scale live music performances. The beach spans several acres and is one of the few venues in Las Vegas where guests can experience actual sand and surf-style waves.
Address
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South
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About Mandalay Bay Resort
Mandalay Bay is a 43-story luxury resort and casino at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, spanning 120 acres with a tropical South Seas theme. Featuring a massive casino, over 3,200 rooms, and diverse entertainment options, it caters to both leisure travelers and convention-goers.
Established
1999
Scale
The resort's 1,800-seat theater has hosted long-running Broadway productions including Chicago (1999–2000), Mamma Mia! (2003–2009), and The Lion King (2009–2011), and since 2013 has been home to…
Getting to Mandalay Bay Resort
Mandalay Bay sits at the far south end of the Strip, so rideshare drop-off is straightforward, but driving visitors should note that the property has two self-parking garages — one behind the main towers and one dedicated to the Convention Center — and a free tram connects the resort to neighboring Luxor and Excalibur, which can be a handy alternative if the main garage is congested during a…
At Mandalay Bay Resort
The resort features Shark Reef, a 1.3-million-gallon aquarium containing over 2,000 animals including sharks and a rare golden crocodile, as well as Mandalay Bay Beach — an 11-acre aquatic playground with a wave pool, lazy river, and real sand described as the only beach of its kind in Las Vegas. On-property dining options include Stripsteak by Michael Mina, Border Grill, and numerous other…
Insider Tips · Mandalay Bay Resort
If Mandalay Bay's parking garage fills up during a major event, a practical workaround is to park at the adjacent Excalibur — which often has lower parking rates — and take the free, climate-controlled Mandalay Bay Tram directly to the resort.
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Rooftop Bars
S Bar at Mandalay Bay
A stylish rooftop lounge offering craft cocktails and views of the Las Vegas Strip from Mandalay Bay's upper floors.

Aquarium
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
Walk through an underwater tunnel surrounded by sharks, rays, and tropical fish in one of Las Vegas's most immersive aquarium experiences.

Rooftop Bars
Beer Park
Vegas' ultimate rooftop sports bar with 100+ beers, 60+ HD screens, and panoramic Strip views perfect for catching every game.

Botanical
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
A free 14,000-square-foot botanical garden that transforms seasonally with elaborate horticultural displays inside the Bellagio casino.

Free Attractions
Bellagio Fountains
Watch over 1,000 fountains shoot water up to 460 feet high in a choreographed display set to music and lights—completely free.

Museums
Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
Explore ancient Egyptian animal mummies and artifacts in Las Vegas' premier rotating fine art gallery at the heart of Bellagio.
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