The Karol G
Pre-Party Recap.
Karol G played Allegiant Stadium that Friday night, and the party started poolside. Three of Vegas' hottest Latin DJs ran the deck all day.
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.
Fans from across Latin America filled Mandalay Bay that weekend, and Tailgate is where the energy built. Five pools, 22 cabanas, a wall-to-wall 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. General admission covers the day; cabanas and daybeds keep your crew front and center.
Everything you'd ask.
When was the pre-party?
Friday, August 7, 2026 at Tailgate Beach Club, Mandalay Bay. Doors opened at 11 AM and the party ran to 5 PM, ahead of the show at Allegiant Stadium.
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.