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AREA15 in Las Vegas Announces Sept. 17 Opening Date

September 8, 2020

Guests Can Register to be Among First to Step Inside on Opening Weekend

AREA15, the world’s first purpose-built experiential art and entertainment complex will open its doors at 6 p.m. on Sept. 17. Guests wishing to be among the first to experience the ground-breaking complex should register here for available time slots on opening weekend Sept. 17, 18, 19 and 20 and moving forward. While AREA15 is free to enter, pre-registration and masks are required at this time in order to manage capacities and ensure a safe environment for all who enter.

Sept. 17 marks the initial phase of AREA15’s rolling opening, which will see the ongoing addition of new experiences and tenants through the fall, culminating with the early 2021 opening of Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart.

Located in the heart of Las Vegas and seven minutes from the Strip, AREA15 will offer immersive activations, monumental art installations, socially-distanced events, extraordinary design elements, unique retail, ground-breaking technology, bars, eateries and much more. The complex also houses 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space with more than 800 free parking spaces.

Experiences opening on Sept. 17 include:

Art Island – The first-ever permanent gallery for the exhibition of large-scale, commercially available, festival-inspired artwork. A full list of the art on view may be found here.
Birdly Virtual Reality Experience – Birdly mimics every aspect of the avian experience: from the wind beneath your wings to a bird’s-eye view of some of the richest landscapes in the digital world. Guests take a spin through the skies of New York or Singapore, explore prehistoric worlds, or test their flying skills in a futuristic racing game.
Emack & Bolios – Boston-based Emack & Bolios makes its West Coast debut at AREA15, serving ice cream, yogurt, homemade fudge and chocolate, micro-brewed sodas, vegan selections and more.
Gallerie 360 inside The Portal – A fully immersive audio and visual experience featuring world-renowned digital artists inside AREA15’s 360-degree projection mapped room, which doubles as a unique event space.
Haley’s Comet – Created by Walltopia, Haley’s Comet is the first indoor, electric dual-track suspension ride in the United States. Taking thrill seekers for an exhilarating, bird’s-eye view of the unique art in The SPINE, this glider-ride positions two riders against one another in a race to the finish, reaching eight miles per hour.
Oddwood – Designed by Las Vegas entrepreneur Ryan Doherty of Corner Bar Management Group, giving inspiration to its name, at the heart of Oddwood will be the ever-changing, nearly 23-foot-high Japanese maple tree built by Color + Light A dramatic 28-feet-long by 17-feet-wide canopy with more than 5,000 twinkling LED lights will create the romantic, enchanting vibe in the space. Oddwood will serve a wide variety of premium beers and cocktails.
Sanctuary by Ibuku Design Studio – Made from bamboo that’s been carefully selected from the islands of Bali and Java, Santuary offers a tranquil place to gather, rest and reflect. Taking its inspiration from the conical shape of a volcano, this earthy, airy dome is made from all-natural materials, acting as a living organism complete with lush plant life. Sanctuary is also available for private event bookings.
Shogyo Mujo by Bart Kresa Studio and Joshua Harker – Welcoming guests as they enter the portal into AREA15, Shogyo Mujo is an interactive, 12-foot tall skull covered in 3D projection mapping and synched to music. It ventures into the fourth dimension, that of time, to give each guest a unique different experience based on where, when and how they view the piece.
The Beast Pop-up Food Experience – AREA15’s outdoor event space, A-Lot, will be transformed into a one-of-a-kind outdoor dining experience. Guests will eat and drink under the desert stars surrounded by monumental art sculptures and art cars.
The SPINE – The backbone tying everything together, The SPINE provides an ever-changing corridor filled with one-of-a-kind art installations, engaging brand activations, unique commerce and inspiring food and beverage offerings.
Valyrian Steel by Henry Chang Design – Located in the heart of The SPINE, Valyrian Steel is a kinetic art car that is part Mad Max, part Mars Rover.
Wild Muse Boutique – A unique retail bazaar inside The SPINE, Wild Muse Boutique features one-of-a-kind, handcrafted, sustainable apparel, accessories, art and eco-friendly health and wellness products from both local and global creators.

“We set out to design something that has never been built before: a vast bunker to house the burgeoning experience economy” says Michael Beneville, founding partner and chief creative officer, AREA15. “By creating and curating best-in-class experiences and partnering with immersive artists and makers at the vanguard of this movement, we have witnessed our vision come to life. This project embodies unbound innovation and creativity, and this opening will be the first step towards something truly magical. Come curious and leave different!”

In addition to Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, many more experiences will open in the coming months including Lost Spirits Distillery, Dueling Axes, Emporium Bar and Arcade, Wink World, The Beast Food Hall by Todd English, Rocket Fizz candy shop and the Intel Innovation Hub. In addition, more tenants who have signed leases in recent months will be announced shortly.

AREA15 will follow the latest recommendations of leading health experts and government authorities, including the World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And true to the insatiable hunger for all things inventive and groundbreaking, AREA15 will be using cutting-edge, state-of-the-art technology to help implement these recommendations, including an AI-driven thermal scanning platform that screens temperature accurately and non-invasively, detects the absence of a mask and alerts staff when social distancing thresholds are not being met.

AREA15, located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, is the world’s first purpose-built experiential entertainment complex offering live events, immersive activations, monumental art installations, extraordinary design elements, unique retail, ground-breaking technology, bars and eateries and much more. With a growing collection of dynamic destinations including Emporium, Oddwood, Dueling Axes, Lost Spirits Distillery, Wink World, The Beast Food Hall by Todd English and its anchor experience, Meow Wolf Las Vegas, AREA15’s ever-changing art, retail and entertainment attractions will draw locals and tourists of all ages when it opens in Sept. 17. AREA15 represents a collaborative venture between real estate development firm Fisher Brothers and creative agency Beneville Studios, both of New York. For more info, visit www.AREA15.com.

AREA15 Offers Las Vegas’ Most Distinctive Indoor/Outdoor Event Venue

AREA15, Las Vegas’ new immersive entertainment, retail and dining destination unveils 40,000 square feet of the destination’s most flexible indoor and outdoor event space, located within a wholly reimagined world of art, technology and design. Including 32,000 square feet of open-air event space, AREA15 opens Sept. 17 and is available immediately for group event bookings of 50 people or fewer in accordance with state public-health guidelines; long-lead bookings for events up to 5,500 are also available.

Located just seven minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, AREA15 is an experiential retail and entertainment complex offering live events, immersive activations, art installations and much more. The complex will attract locals and tourists of all ages seeking an ever-changing landscape of new and unique experiences.

The backbone tying everything together, The SPINE serves as an ever-changing corridor filled with one-of-a-kind art installations, engaging brand activations, unique commerce and inspiring food and beverage offerings. AREA15’s versatile events spaces are available for all types of events including live music, festivals, corporate events, private parties, theater performances and weddings. The unique venues are infinitely customizable for any type of event to come to life.

Event and Meeting Planner Fast Facts

A-Lot – outdoor event space
- 32,454 square feet
- Capacity – up to 3,500 people
- 10-foot perimeter wall for privacy
- Ability to tent completely or outfit with whole or partial sun shade
The Portal – indoor event space
- 6,584 square feet
- Capacity – up to 906 people
- Access to green room
- Professional-grade audio
- Lighting and sound package
- 360-degree floor-to-ceiling projection mapping technology throughout entire room
Sanctuary – a circular bamboo volcano structure
- 1,963 square feet
- Capacity – up to 108 people
- Designed by Balinese design firm, IBUKU Studio. This intimate setting is perfect for weddings and receptions, providing a space like no other in Las Vegas – or the world.
Additional available event spaces:
- The SPINE – AREA15’s backbone, filled with unique art installations and immersive activations
- Art Island – a curated collection of outdoor, festival-inspired art installations just outside of AREA15
All AREA15 event spaces will have access to:
- State-of-the-art green room
- Full service catering kitchen
- Ample back-of-house storage
- More than 800 free parking spaces and easy ride-share access

To learn more or to book events, email events@area15.com or call (702) 846-1900. Click Here to download new, high-res photos of meetings and event spaces.