May Events at The Barbershop, a Top Las Vegas Speakeasy
Behind a janitor’s door at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas lies one of the most talked-about speakeasies in Las Vegas—The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails. Equal parts grooming lounge and rock ‘n’ roll hideaway, this vibrant space isn’t just about fresh cuts and classic cocktails—it’s about delivering the best live music Las Vegas has to offer, seven nights a week.
As we dive into the month of May, The Barbershop’s calendar is packed with head-banging lineups, themed parties, and craft cocktails that will make you feel like a rockstar. Here’s everything you need to know.
Weekly Programming: Nightly Live Music in Las Vegas
Las Vegas live music doesn’t get more authentic than this. Each week, The Barbershop invites locals and travelers alike into its moody, music-fueled saloon for unforgettable performances.
Weekly Highlights
Nightly Live Bands – Starting at 10:30 p.m., you can catch some of the best bands in the city bringing down the house. Check our upcoming shows for artist details and nightly performances.
Tuesdays: Faded Karaoke – Hosted by The Busker Kings. Live band karaoke, anyone?
Wednesdays: Wild West Wednesdays – Saddle up for a night of country bangers and strong pours!
Fridays & Saturdays: Barbershop Unplugged – Las Vegas’ top artists and bands create intimate, high-energy sets with acoustic performances starting at 8 p.m. and bands at 11 p.m.
Sundays: All Request Sundays – You pick the songs. The band brings them to life.
World Whisky Day – Saturday, May 17 🥃
Celebrate the diversity of delicious whiskies from across the globe with selections from Scotland, Japan, Canada, Ireland and more at The Barbershop. The lounge’s menu also features two cocktails, hand-crafted with Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky: the subtly sweet Danger, made with Cointreau and City Lights Cherry Lemon Shine; or the elegant and the complex Six String Sling, made with Drambuie and Angostura bitters, served with flavored, guitar-shaped ice in a signature guitar pick glass.
Anti-EDM Weekend – May 15–18 🚫
Rock ‘n’ roll fans looking to escape the tide of EDM in town for EDC can find solace within the walls of the ultimate Las Vegas speakeasy as they dial their usual rockin’ live music lineups to 11 all weekend long. Kick back and rock out with a lineup of killer cocktails, including the Black Beauty, a complex and sweet blend of Bulleit bourbon, strawberry syrup, lemon juice, honey, and Peychaud's bitters.
Full Lineup:
Thursday, May 15: The Regulators
Friday, May 16: Mojo Juju
Saturday, May 17: Radio XX
Sunday, May 18: The Wild Wolves
Memorial Day Weekend – May 23–26 🇺🇸
The Barbershop welcomes the long weekend with a lineup of nightly live music fit for a springtime celebration. Welcome the warmer weather with the Smooth as Silk, a refreshing and clean cocktail made with Selvarey coconut rum, Chambord, simple syrup, lime juice and mint.
Full Lineup:
Friday, May 23: The 442s
Saturday, May 24: Radio XX
Sunday, May 25: The Wild Wolves
Monday, May 26: Michael Richter
Private Events and Closures 📅
Heads up! The Barbershop will be closed on the following dates due to private events:
Friday, May 2
Monday, May 5
Monday, May 19
Why The Barbershop Is One of the Best Speakeasies in Las Vegas
The Barbershop isn’t just a Las Vegas speakeasy—it’s also a fully functioning barbershop open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (midnight on weekends). Get a sharp cut, hot lather shave, or beard trim before heading into the saloon.
From acoustic sets and karaoke to iconic themed nights and global whisky celebrations, The Barbershop delivers a nightlife experience that sets it apart from typical speakeasies in Las Vegas.
Whether you're seeking a chill evening of cocktails and acoustic melodies or a high-energy night of live rock, this secret spot at The Cosmopolitan is your go-to destination for live music Las Vegas lovers.
Location & Reservations
📍 Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
📞 Call for bookings or reserve your table online: thebarbershoplv.com
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