ACM Awards week events

Location: Ole Red Las Vegas
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 PM
Attire: Elevated concert attire with Nashville flare
Age: All ages from 8-10PM. 21+ from 10-11PM
Bag policy: Oversized bags prohibited
Floor 3 is reserved for credentialed board and industry with wristbands
ACM’s official kick-off to the weekend of celebration leading into the 61st ACM Awards. Whiskey Jam brings the best and brightest country stars to the Vegas strip. Free and open to the public.
Performances by Avery Anna, The Band Perry, Caroline Jones, Jenna Paulette, and more

Location: Topgolf Las Vegas
Time: Tournament @ 4:15 PM and Show @ 8:00 PM
Attire: Polished casual attire with a sporty flare
Bag policy: Clear bags or small clutch bags that are smaller than 5.5" x 8.5"
Credentials will allow access for board, but please RSVP here if you plan to attend.
This event is two-fold – a VIP & Industry golf tournament in the afternoon followed by a nighttime concert on the field. Golf bays for 8 guests (6 golfers + 2 spectators) and individual, non-golf industry tickets are available in support of the charity fundraiser. Industry access to the event is for both the tournament and the concert, with bays turning into “suites” for the concert portion.
Performances by headliner Riley Green, Lauren Alaina, Avery Anna, Rodney Atkins, Randy Houser, and more.
- 3:00 - DOORS OPEN
  4:15 - TOURNAMENT BEGINS
  6:00 - TOURNAMENT WRAPS
  8:05 - AVERY ANNA
  8:30 - RODNEY ATKINS
  8:55 - LAUREN ALAINA
  9:20 - RANDY HOUSER
  10:00 - RILEY GREEN
Bays $8,000 (will provide a letter post-event for tax deductible portion); Industry Ticket $400 (limit of 6 per group)
Please contact Brooke Boyd ([email protected]) to get a bay or tickets, or with any questions.
All ticket proceeds benefit ACM Lifting Lives, the philanthropic partner of the Academy of Country Music, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music

Location: Moorea Beach Club at Mandalay Bay Beach
Time: 8:30 AM
Join UNITED50 for a Pilates Reset is a guided session designed to bring you back into alignment — physically and mentally. A moment to reset, recharge, and move with intention before stepping back into the pace of the weekend. Limited to 30 guests and included in your ticket price is a UNITED50 outfit and curated refreshments.
An additional open-to-the public class is available at 9:45am. Tickets HERE.

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Location: Mandalay Bay Beach Wave Pool
Time: Doors @ 5:30 PM and Show @ 6:00 PM
Attire: Polished beach-ready attire
Bag policy: No backpacks or luggage. Small bags only - 12” x 12” x 6” max
Ages: All ages welcome
ACM Next Wave: Country's Beach Bash is a reimagined fan-favorite outdoor concert experience set against the iconic Mandalay Bay Beach and Wave Pool, featuring dynamic performances from Country Music’s rising stars.
Headlined by Keith Urban and performances by Ashley Cooke, Dasha, Flatland Cavalry, Braxton Keith, and Tucker Wetmore, plus members of the Opry NextStage Class of 2026 – Willow Avalon, Graham Barham, Tyler Braden, Alexandra Kay, Vincent Mason, Emily Ann Roberts, and Hudson Westbrook.
- 5:30 - DOORS
  6:00 - EMILY ANN ROBERTS
  6:18 - GRAHAM BARHAM
  6:36 - WILLOW AVALON
  6:54 - TYLER BRADEN
  7:12 - ASHLEY COOKE
  7:47 - VINCENT MASON
  8:05 - ALEXANDRA KAY
  8:23 - HUDSON WESTBROOK
  8:41 - DASHA
  9:06 - BRAXTON KEITH
  9:41 - FLATLAND CAVALRY
  10:16 - TUCKER WETMORE
  11:06 - KEITH URBAN
Tickets are available starting at $75 for General Admission. VIP tickets are sold out. If interested in purchasing a cabana, please email [email protected].

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Location: MGM Grand Garden Arena
Time: Red Carpet @ 2PM and Show @ 5 PM
Attire: Country cocktail (The red carpet is navy blue)
Bag policy: See HERE
Ages: All ages welcome
Hosted by Shania Twain
Powerhouse performers set to take the stage include Avery Anna, Blake Shelton, Carter Faith, Cody Johnson, Dan + Shay, Ella Langley, Jordan Davis, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, The Red Clay Strays, Riley Green, Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore, Zach Top, and more.

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