Civic Center & Plaza

 

Live events. Local culture. Community connection. Welcome to the Las Vegas Civic Center & Carolyn G. Goodman Plaza.

Once a center of civic life, now a modern hub for culture, business and community, the Las Vegas Civic Center is where the city comes together.

Located across from City Hall in the heart of downtown, this $190 million campus brings together government services, public space, and cultural experiences in one dynamic destination.

You’ll find:

• A vibrant outdoor plaza hosting year-round events

• A contemporary art gallery with rotating exhibitions

• Easy access to restaurants, parking and downtown attractions

Upcoming Events 

Civic Center is the city’s newest downtown destination for live music, community gatherings and unforgettable performances. Visit www.lasvgeasnevada.gov/discover to view upcoming events in the heart of Las Vegas!

Featured Events:

• Art U OK? – March 21
  A wellness-focused arts festival featuring live music, meditation, vendors, and more.

• Indigenous Talent Showcase - March 14 
  Live performances, food trucks, and cultural vendors in a family-friendly outdoor setting.

• Paws On The Plaza With Mayor Berkley - March 28Bring the family to enjoy food, festivities and to pick out a new pet. 

• Farmers Market (second and fourth Thursdays)
  Local farms, food trucks, and artisan goods from 4–8 p.m.

• Food Truck Thursdays (second and fourth Thursdays)
  Grab lunch from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Goodman Plaza.

• The Downtown SLAM! Live Wrestling Event - April 15In this FREE, ALL-AGES event in the heart of Las Vegas, championships will be on the line, scores will be settled, and jaws will be dropped in this can't-miss event featuring the best and brightest of Big Valley Wrestling.

• Shakespeare in the Park – April 17
  A fast-paced, family-friendly version of Henry V by the Nevada Shakespeare Festival.

 

 

The Las Vegas Civic Center and Carolyn G. Goodman Plaza is conveniently located across from Las Vegas City Hall with easy parking at 500 S. Main and access to nearby restaurants and attractions. Come experience the energy, culture and community that make downtown Las Vegas the place to be this season.

 

Civic Center is a $190 million development encompassing the entire city block bordered by Main Street, Clark Avenue, First Street and Bonneville Avenue. The project completes the government district downtown. In close proximity are the city and county government centers and municipal, state and federal courts.  The public is able to access the city's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department as well as the Human Resources department at the new campus. The campus features a beautiful plaza that serves as a gathering place for the community and is programmed with festivals, performances and more right in the heart of the city. There is also a 2,400-square-foot contemporary art gallery that hosts rotating temporary exhibitions.

 

Various public spaces at the campus as well as the plaza are available for rent for special events. For more information, click here.  For more information in Spanish, click here.

To apply to rent space, click here. 

 

Event Sponsorship and Facility Use Program

The city of Las Vegas invites arts organizations to submit proposals for cultural programming at the Las Vegas Civic Center and Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza at Lorenzi Park for events scheduled July 2026 through June 2027, including performances, festivals, public ceremonies and other community arts experiences. Applications for the city’s event sponsorship and facility use program are open through April 30, 2026, with selected programs potentially receiving waived facility use fees while other costs remain the responsibility of the event promoter.

For Program Information and Application Details, Click Here.

For Program Guidelines, Click Here.

Apply using our Online Application.

For questions or more information about the city of Las Vegas Event Sponsorship and Facility Use Program, please contact the Special Events Unit at 702-229-6171 or email events@lasvegasnevada.gov

Curated by Carmen Beals and narrated by Claytee White
Through Aug. 20, 2026

 

Las Vegas Civic Center Art Gallery
525 S. Main St., Building A
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday, closed holidays.
Free and open to the public. 

 

"Rhythm and Resilience: Black Vegas" explores African American life in Las Vegas from the arrival of its first Black resident through the 1980s, tracing the impacts of segregation and racial barriers while celebrating the creativity, resilience, and achievements that shaped the city’s character. Beginning with John Howell, the first African American settler, it follows the growth of a downtown Black community and its forced relocation in the early twentieth century to what became the Historic Westside. Despite systemic exclusion, this neighborhood emerged as a vibrant cultural and social hub where residents built businesses, churches, and civic organizations, cultivated music and nightlife that drew world-class performers, and organized for civil rights and equity. By honoring these histories, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the enduring legacy of the African American community and its lasting influence on the identity, spirit, and future of Las Vegas.  

Harmonic Ascension by Cliff Garten Studio stands as the largest public art project commissioned by the city of Las Vegas. Both in scale and budget, a significant milestone in the city’s ongoing commitment to commissioning monumental works of art. This monumental steel sculpture, set for completion in May 2026, will deepen our commitment to fostering bold and transformative artistic expression.

 

The Night We Met by Krystal Ramirez, a gifted local artist with deep ties to the community, is a touching sculpture that honors the rich history of Las Vegas. Through this work, Ramirez creates a powerful dialogue between the past and present, offering a reflection on the city's evolving narrative. The sculpture installation invites viewers to engage with its meaningful connection to the cultural fabric of Las Vegas.

 

Beyond the Meadows by Gig Depio, a highly skilled painter, is a striking 12-foot-by-12-foot oil painting that captures a vivid and dynamic display of Las Vegas iconography. Through his masterful use of color and composition, Depio brings the essence of the city's vibrant energy to life. Completed in March 2025, this monumental work offers an immersive and bold interpretation of Las Vegas' cultural landscape. 

 

Mah-naī-knee by Fawn Douglas, an indigenous American artist, mother, and enrolled member of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, is a compelling sculptural work that embodies the concept of Mah-naī-knee, the Paiute term for energy. This oversized basket, intricately woven by Douglas, serves as a profound symbol of the deep and enduring history of Las Vegas, offering a powerful reflection of both cultural heritage and the ongoing vibrancy of indigenous presence in the region.

 

You Are Here, Welcome Home by Valentin Yordanov, a visionary local painter originally from Bulgaria, offers an inspired interpretation of the phenomena of urban transformation, globalization and environmental change. Through his dynamic approach, he presents a vivid and thought-provoking reflection on the evolving landscape of Las Vegas. This work provides a bright and vibrant vision of the city’s future, inviting viewers to contemplate its ongoing transformation in a global context.