Mirage Volcano

Mirage Volcano showing a casino, a hotel and night scenes

Search flights

Watch Las Vegas Boulevard light up with spectacular fireballs at this signature attraction, which features a fantastic musical accompaniment and special effects.

Eager audiences arrive at the Mirage Volcano every night to experience the awe-inspiring performance of this impressive sound-and-light show. Take your place next to the man-made lagoon and await the explosions of fire that burst out of the volcano’s rim. This astonishing construction has a collection of fire shooters that blast flames into the air in a choreographed sequence that matches the accompanying musical composition.

Make your way to the lagoon edge and stand amid the crowd of excited spectators. The Mirage Volcano has been impressing visitors with its nightly performances since 1989. Following dramatic enhancements in 2008, the volcano has bigger and better explosions and a fantastic soundtrack composed by the Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart and renowned tabla drum virtuoso Zakir Hussain. The performance begins with a massive explosion, followed by a symphony of bursts from 150 fire shooters. Listen to the music and the percussive sounds of fireballs blasting into the sky.

See the sky explode with light when the fire shooters erupt 12 feet (3.6 meters) above the lagoon, illuminating faces in the crowd. Watch the performance from the sidewalk or from within the Mirage complex. One of the best spots to view the Mirage Volcano is from the Mirage entrance, near the valet kiosk. From here, you’ll be a little over 100 feet (30 meters) from the lagoon and will feel the warmth of the flames as they erupt. The finale of the performance features one last explosion from the volcano, which bursts 60 feet (18 meters) into the air.

The Mirage Volcano is located in front of the Mirage hotel and casino, adjacent to Las Vegas Boulevard. The sound-and-light show lasts for about 10 minutes and several times every evening from dusk until late, depending on the season and the weather. This attraction is free to visit. Reach the Mirage complex by car or public transportation. Hail a taxi from any resort, hotel or casino or climb aboard one of the shuttles provided by several venues.

Reviews of Mirage Volcano

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
63
" "5 - Excellent 39.375%
4 - Good
80
" "4 - Good 50%
3 - Okay
16
" "3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
1
" "2 - Disappointing 0.625%
1 - Terrible
0
" "1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
22 Dec 2019

Check the times of the shows and get there about 20 minutes before for the best views.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
5 May 2019

Went out twice to see it and it was cancelled

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
27 Apr 2019

Get there 20/30 minutes before it starts for a front row view

Popular places to visit


Top Hotel Deals

The LINQ Hotel + Experience
The LINQ Hotel + Experience
4 out of 5
3535 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV
The LINQ Hotel + Experience
The Mirage Hotel & Casino
The Mirage Hotel & Casino
4.5 out of 5
3400 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
The Mirage Hotel & Casino
Treasure Island – TI Las Vegas Hotel  Casino, a Radisson Hotel
Treasure Island – TI Las Vegas Hotel Casino, a Radisson Hotel
4 out of 5
3300 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
Treasure Island – TI Las Vegas Hotel Casino, a Radisson Hotel
Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park
Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park
3 out of 5
2880 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park
Paris Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Paris Las Vegas Resort & Casino
4 out of 5
3655 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
Paris Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
3.5 out of 5
3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
5 out of 5
3355 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
SAHARA Las Vegas
SAHARA Las Vegas
4 out of 5
2535 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
SAHARA Las Vegas
Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace
4.5 out of 5
3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV
Caesars Palace
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.