The Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix proved once again that Vegas doesn’t just host events—it reinvents them.

Now in its second year, Formula 1 has transformed the Las Vegas Strip into the epicenter of a thrilling November street race, where the roar of engines harmonizes with the thrum of electronic dance music. More than 300,000 fans flooded the city in 2024, reveling in a weekend that not only blurred the line between sport and spectacle, but also underscored how Formula 1 and electronic music share an increasingly common rhythm.

Throughout the extended weekend, electronic music was the thread weaving together the race’s many layers of experience. Dom Dolla brought a surge of energy to the Paddock Club with a rooftop performance at the debut of LIV Nightclub’s pop-up, “LIV On The Grid,” while Steve Aoki also delivered a trackside DJ set on race night, infusing the grid with an anticipatory energy just moments before engines roared to life. Together, their performances highlighted how integral electronic music has become to the identity of Las Vegas’ most ambitious cultural events.

Downtown, the inaugural Neon City Music Festival extended the celebration beyond the Strip, transforming Fremont Street into an expansive, open-air bash. Headlined by electronic luminaries such as Alison Wonderland and Seven Lions, the free event engaged a broader swath of the city’s population, embracing the celebratory spirit of the weekend itself. It served as a thoughtful reminder that while the Grand Prix may have its roots in global glamour, its success thrives on Vegas’ unique ability to unify diverse experiences into a singular, unforgettable moment.