Experience AC/DC live in concert at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on August 1, 2026, with The Pretty Reckless. Plan your ticket purchase and get ready for the POWER UP tour, thunderous guitar riffs, and classics including "Back in Black", "Thunderstruck", and "Highway to Hell"
AC/DC brings full-voltage hard rock to Las Vegas
AC/DC is coming to Allegiant Stadium with the POWER UP tour, a concert series that connects more than half a century of its recognizable sound with the band's current phase. The performance is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2026, and the program is set to begin at 19:00. The Pretty Reckless will appear as the special guest, bringing together two generations of stadium hard rock for the evening.
The main attraction is clear from just a few guitar chords. Angus Young, the school uniform, the Gibson SG, Brian Johnson's piercing vocals and the rhythm that drives the songs straight toward the chorus have remained AC/DC's trademarks. "Back in Black", "Highway to Hell", "Thunderstruck", "Hells Bells", "You Shook Me All Night Long" and "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)" have long since moved beyond the boundaries of the hard rock audience.
Las Vegas is an important stop on the North American leg of the tour. The concert comes after Denver and before the next stadium night in San Francisco, as part of a sequence of major venues across the western part of the continent. Tickets for this event are in demand.
POWER UP as a link between the past and the present
The tour takes its name from "Power Up", AC/DC's most recent studio album. The album was released in 2020 and reached number one on the charts in 21 countries. Its 12 songs do not attempt to change the band's fundamental formula. They deliver compact riffs, a solid rhythm section and choruses designed for large sound systems.
"Shot in the Dark" was the first single and the most direct bridge to the classic AC/DC sound, while "Demon Fire" shows the album's rougher, boogie-driven side. Both songs have appeared in the tour repertoire, alongside a much larger selection of tracks from the eras of the albums "Highway to Hell", "Back in Black", "The Razors Edge" and other important releases.
The current touring lineup consists of:
- Angus Young - lead guitar
- Brian Johnson - vocals
- Stevie Young - rhythm guitar
- Matt Laug - drums
- Chris Chaney - bass guitar
This lineup preserves what is essential to AC/DC: two guitars working like a single machine, bass and drums without unnecessary embellishment, and vocals that cut through the dense wall of sound. Angus Young remains the central figure of the performance, not only because of his solos but also because of the physical style of playing with which he drives the rhythm of the entire stadium.
What the audience can expect from the performance
The exact set list for Las Vegas has not been announced, and it should not be assumed that it will be identical to those of previous concerts. Nevertheless, performances from the beginning of the North American leg of the tour provide a clear outline. In Charlotte, the concert opened with "If You Want Blood (You've Got It)" and "Back in Black", while a report from Columbus documented a 21-song program. At other stops, the mainstays included "Thunderstruck", "Hells Bells", "Highway to Hell", "Shoot to Thrill", "Sin City", "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap", "Whole Lotta Rosie" and "Let There Be Rock".
This selection shows that POWER UP is not a concert at which the new album pushes the old favorites aside. The current songs confirm that the band is still creating within its own idiom, but most of the evening is carried by tracks the audience has known for decades. This is also important for visitors who have not followed AC/DC album by album: a large part of the program consists of songs heard on the radio, at sporting events and on film soundtracks.
The performance is built on volume, a precise pulse and a gradual rise in energy. Brian Johnson does not build a connection with the audience through long speeches, and the band has no need for frequent changes of scenery. The focus remains on the riffs, group singing and Angus's guitar parts. Individual effects, their order and the finale of the evening should not be treated as guaranteed until the concert actually takes place.
Hearing protection is useful for this type of performance, especially for children and visitors who are sensitive to high sound levels. Earplugs designed for concerts can reduce the strain without completely sacrificing the clarity of the music.
The Pretty Reckless opens the evening with current material
The Pretty Reckless is not an addition to be skipped while waiting for the headliner. The band, led by Taylor Momsen, has its own catalog of modern hard rock, featuring songs such as "Heaven Knows", "Make Me Wanna Die", "Death by Rock and Roll" and "Going to Hell". Their sound combines heavy guitars, melodic choruses and vocals that shift from a dark tone to full power.
The Las Vegas performance comes shortly after the release of the album "Dear God", issued on June 26, 2026. Among its tracks are "When I Wake Up", "Love Me", "For I Am Death" and the title track, "Dear God". The opening act is therefore arriving with a new repertoire, not only with proven hits.
A report from the performance in Madison described their set as a combination of familiar songs and newer material. "Death by Rock and Roll", "Follow Me Down", "Make Me Wanna Die" and "Heaven Knows" worked well in front of a large stadium audience. The set in Las Vegas may differ, but the tour so far demonstrates why The Pretty Reckless is a logical choice: the band has enough weight for the AC/DC audience and enough contemporary rock to prevent the evening from sounding like a nostalgic program.
Allegiant Stadium as a concert venue
Allegiant Stadium is located next to the Las Vegas Strip and is fully enclosed and air-conditioned. It has a capacity of 65,000 and opened in 2020 as the home of the Las Vegas Raiders and a venue for major sporting and musical events. For a concert in early August, the air-conditioned interior is particularly important because the journey to the stadium and waiting outdoors may be more demanding than the time spent inside the arena.
A stadium of this size offers a different experience depending on the section. The floor and lower stands provide a stronger sense of proximity to the stage, but the view may depend on the visitor's height and the position of the production equipment. The upper levels provide a wider view of the lighting, video screens and the entire audience, but with a greater distance from the performers. In an enclosed stadium, the bass response and reverberation can vary from section to section, so the seat with the best view is not necessarily the one with the most balanced sound.
Large video screens are important for a band whose performance relies on Angus Young's movements and the reactions of the audience. Nevertheless, Allegiant Stadium is not a small concert hall: the sense of closeness comes primarily from group singing and the rhythm of thousands of people.
It is worth securing tickets in good time.
Entry schedule and the most important rules
The parking lots open at 16:00, the stadium gates open at 17:00, and the program begins at 19:00. The finishing time has not been announced, so return transportation should not be planned around an assumed exact ending time. Allowing additional time after the concert is useful because of the large number of pedestrians and the wait for vehicles.
The stadium address is 3333 Al Davis Way, Las Vegas, Nevada 89118.
Before leaving, check the following:
- The ticket must be available on a mobile device; PDF tickets printed at home are not accepted for entry.
- The stadium does not accept cash in the parking lots, at retail locations or at food and beverage outlets.
- Re-entry is not permitted after leaving the stadium.
- Clear bags made of plastic, vinyl or PVC may be no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches.
- A small clutch or wallet may be no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 x 2 inches.
- Hard bottles and cans are not permitted, but an empty soft-sided or collapsible water bottle may be brought inside.
- Professional cameras with detachable lenses, tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are not permitted.
The rules may change, so they should be checked again immediately before arrival. The simplest approach is to bring only the essentials: a phone with a charged battery, an identification document, an approved small bag and hearing protection.
Arriving on foot, by car or by organized transportation
Allegiant Stadium is located less than 3 miles from Harry Reid International Airport and within walking distance of the southern part of the Las Vegas Strip. For travelers staying in the Mandalay Bay area and neighboring hotels, walking may be easier than driving into the traffic surrounding the stadium.
The recommended walking route from the Strip crosses the Hacienda Bridge. On selected event days, the bridge is closed to cars and converted into a corridor for visitors. The route from Las Vegas Boulevard to the stadium is less than one mile, and the section from the eastern side of the bridge to the entrance takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Additional time should be allowed for crowds, security screening and finding the correct entrance.
For arrival by car, an advance parking reservation is important. Entry to a particular parking lot is tied to the designation on the pass, and the same parking pass is no longer valid after leaving.
The zone for vehicles ordered through apps is located in Lot N, north of the stadium. After the concert, it is not realistic to expect immediate pickup: tens of thousands of people move in the same direction, and temporary traffic controls may extend the waiting time. An agreed meeting point and a charged phone make the return journey easier.
How to organize the concert day
The stadium's location next to the southern part of the Strip makes it possible to organize the day without a long journey across the city. The most practical approach is to spend most of the afternoon in an air-conditioned space, eat before entering and head toward the stadium early enough. Outside food and beverages are not permitted.
Even visitors planning a short walk should account for the heat, strong sunlight and slower movement through a crowd. Footwear should be suitable for walking and standing for long periods. There is no re-entry after entering, so all obligations outside the stadium should be completed in advance.
The concert is particularly attractive to longtime fans, but knowledge of the entire discography is not a prerequisite. The biggest hits carry a large portion of the program, while The Pretty Reckless broadens the audience profile toward listeners of modern rock. Their new album gives the evening a current context, while the joint performance demonstrates the continuity between classic stadium rock and performers who emerged decades later.
A plan for a calmer entry and a better experience
The safest schedule is to arrive in the stadium area before the gates open or shortly after 17:00. This leaves enough time for security screening, orientation and The Pretty Reckless's performance. Visitors arriving immediately before 19:00 risk spending part of the beginning in line or looking for their section.
The mobile ticket should be opened before approaching the entrance, and visitors should not rely exclusively on the mobile network signal in a crowd. The phone battery is also important after the concert for navigation, communication and transportation. Because the stadium does not accept cash, electronic payment should be prepared in advance.
Ticket sales for this event are underway. For visitors traveling from another city or state, coordinating accommodation, transportation and arrival time is more important than building a plan around the assumed duration of the concert. The program's starting time and the opening times of the gates and parking lots have been announced, while the evening's ending remains without a fixed published time.
Sources:
- AC/DC - information about the POWER UP tour, the current touring lineup, the schedule and the album "Power Up"
- Allegiant Stadium - event date and time, special guest, capacity, address and opening times for the parking lots and gates
- Allegiant Stadium A-Z Guide and Bag Policy - mobile tickets, cashless payment, and rules concerning bags, bottles, cameras and re-entry
- Allegiant Stadium Directions & Parking - walking route across the Hacienda Bridge, parking, the rideshare zone and distance from the airport
- Music Recall Magazine, CleveRock and 1013 Music Reviews - reports from performances in Charlotte, Columbus and Madison during the 2026 tour
- The Pretty Reckless - information about the album "Dear God" and current songs