Absinthe

Absinthe Las Vegas is an established entertainment landmark on the Strip.¹ The number one show in Vegas takes place regularly outside of The Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace in a custom Spiegelworld tent, “The Spiegeltent.”² The show's emcee is “The Gazillionaire,” a host who is both eccentric and hilarious.³

As such, you'll need an appreciation for crude humor and up-close, suggestive performances. It could be best-suited to adult audiences comfortable with provocative humor.⁴

To experience this must-see in Sin City, get your Absinthe Las Vegas tickets now at AXS.

While Spiegelworld, the creative company behind Absinthe, laid its groundwork with early shows in New York City starting in 2006, the blueprint for conquering Vegas was conceived roughly five years later in Miami.¹ More than one critic has listed it as the greatest show in the city.^2,3,5 Absinthe marked a decade of dazzling Vegas performances in 2021.¹

Absinthe has inspired an expansion of shows, restaurants, and development projects, including new venues in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and other cities globally.⁶ This expansion also includes ventures like the "circus town" of Nipton and various restaurant concepts like Superfrico.⁶

In addition to its critical acclaim, the production has received an onslaught of recognition from local publications and their readers. Some of their greatest accolades include:

• Las Vegas Weekly - Best Production Show (2023, 2024): At least two years in a row, Weekly readers chose Absinthe Las Vegas as the best in the city.⁷
• Las Vegas Weekly - Best Variety Show (2023): The same readers who touted Absinthe as the best production show also voted it the best variety show.⁸
• Las Vegas Magazine - Hall of Fame Induction (2026): Absinthe now shares this honor with artists like Jabbawockeez, Wayne Newton, and Blue Man Group.⁹

Absinthe Las Vegas heavily features a curated playlist of songs from other artists.¹⁰ Some of the music you might hear at an event may include:

• Take Me to Church (Hozier): A sultry and dramatic track might be played during aerial or emotionally intense acts.¹⁰
• Feeling Good (Nina Simone): An iconic, powerful song that sets a mood of celebratory confidence and sometimes features in burlesque or high-energy routines.¹⁰
• Closer (Nine Inch Nails): A gritty, industrial track that injects a darker, provocative, and intense energy into certain performances.¹⁰

An Absinthe show is known for racy comedy, acrobatics, and scandalous acts. They blend burlesque with circus spectacle and unforgettable surprises to create a production that is a raucous good time. To experience one of the greatest shows you’ll find on the Vegas Strip, get Absinthe Las Vegas tickets on AXS.