5 Major Events in Las Vegas You Could Get High Paying Gig Work + OT in 2025

Vegas Thrive Guide: Looking for high paying gigs with overtime in 2025? Las Vegas is packed with massive festivals and conventions that need thousands of workers to keep things running. From bartending to security, production crews to artist management, here are 5 major events where you can land great pay and even more in OT.

✨ IG: @risefestival (Oct 3-5, 2025) in the Mojave Desert. Known for thousands of lanterns lighting the sky, jobs include setup crew, guest services, and lighting assistants. OT is common at night releases.

✨ IG: @whenwewereyoungfest (Oct 18-19, 2025) at Las Vegas Festival Grounds. With headliners like Blink 182 and Avril Lavigne, jobs include bartending, ticketing, artist support, and crowd control. OT comes during headline sets.

✨ IG: @semashow (Nov 4-7, 2025) at the LV Convention Center. The world’s largest automotive trade show. Jobs include customer service, logistics, and exhibitor help. OT is common during setup and teardown.

✨ IG: @f1lasvegas (Nov 20-22, 2025) on the Las Vegas Strip. A high-energy night race with acts like Zedd and T-Pain. Jobs include VIP services, hospitality, and production tech. Overnight OT is standard.

✨ IG: @ces (Jan 6-9, 2026) at the LV Convention Center and partner venues. The world’s largest tech event. Jobs include booth staffing, catering, registration, and tech support. OT is common before, during, and after show days.

Las Vegas is one of the top destinations in the world for gig work, bringing high pay, connections, and plenty of overtime.

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