The Karol G
Pre-Party.
Karol G takes over Allegiant Stadium on Friday night — and the party starts poolside. Three of Vegas' hottest Latin DJs run the deck all day: get loud, get warm, then head to the show.
Vegas' Latin heavyweights, one deck.
The headline set of the takeover — one of the biggest names in Vegas Latin nightlife, poolside.
Vegas-name Latin energy keeping the deck moving all afternoon.
Rounding out the takeover lineup with sets built for a stadium-weekend crowd.
The on-ramp to the biggest Latin night of the summer.
Thousands of fans from across Latin America land at Mandalay Bay this weekend — and Tailgate is where the energy builds. Five pools, 22 cabanas, a 145-foot LED wall, and a full day of Latin sets before the stadium lights come on. Wrap at 5, show up to the concert already warm.
Three days. One story.
The Pre-Party
Exile, !amLou, and i5 set the tone before the stadium show. Day one of the takeover.
DJ Pope
J Balvin's touring DJ, flown in from Colombia, keeps the takeover rolling the day after the show.
Saturday's Party →Start the night at the pool.
Concert Fridays fill fast — and this one fills the whole hotel. General admission covers the day; cabanas and daybeds keep your crew front and center until it's time for the show.
Everything you'd ask.
When is the pre-party?
Friday, August 7, 2026 at Tailgate Beach Club, Mandalay Bay. Doors at 11 AM, party runs to 5 PM — leaving plenty of time to get to Allegiant Stadium for the evening.
Who's playing?
Three Vegas-name Latin DJs: Exile headlines, with !amLou and i5 on the decks across the day.
Do I need a concert ticket to come?
No — the pool party is its own event, open to everyone 21+. Going to the show, skipping the show, or still deciding: the deck is yours until 5.
How close is Allegiant Stadium?
Minutes away. Mandalay Bay sits at the south end of the Strip, directly across the freeway from the stadium — the easiest pre-show staging spot in the city.
What else is happening this weekend?
The takeover runs all three days: DJ Pope — J Balvin's touring DJ — plays Saturday, and DJ Takumi's Past Curfew RnB party closes it out Sunday.
Is the event 21+?
Yes. Tailgate Beach Club is a 21+ venue. Valid government-issued ID required for entry.
21+ only. Valid government-issued ID required for entry. Lineup and set times subject to change. Tailgate Beach Club is not affiliated with Karol G, her tour, or Allegiant Stadium; this is an independent pool party held on the same weekend. Concert tickets are not included or sold here. Management reserves all rights. Please enjoy responsibly.