Events and Programming
Notoriety is open and presenting shows on the third floor of Neonopolis in downtown Las Vegas. Rather than operating as one conventional theater, it is a collection of intimate showrooms used for recurring productions, limited engagements, concerts, comedy, private events and community programs. The calendar can change substantially from one month to the next, so the live event listing should be treated as the definitive guide to what is currently on sale.
The programming mix is unusually broad. Regularly represented genres include stand-up and roast comedy, country music, big-band jazz, drag, burlesque, male revues, tribute concerts, magic, hypnosis, mentalism, original musicals and audience-participation variety shows. Recent calendars have featured Downtown Comedy Lounge, Vinnie Favorito’s improvised roast comedy, Chase Brown’s Vegas Country, the Jazz Vegas Orchestra, Elvis and pop-star tributes, Diva Royale, AfterDark, interactive sideshow and cabaret productions, and adult theatrical hybrids such as ClueX.
The venue’s programming history shows the same eclectic identity. Its 2021 schedule included Faaabulous!, Motown Extreme, Laugh After Dark, Chase Brown, the World Series of Comedy and Crazy Woke Asians. In 2022, alternative comedy, livestreamed performances and family-friendly mentalism appeared alongside established residencies. Magic and hypnosis became prominent during 2023, while 2024 added jazz, charity concerts, adult revues and one-person cabaret shows. The 2025 calendar mixed album-release concerts, tribute productions, uncensored comedy and themed burlesque.
During 2026, Notoriety continued booking recurring country, jazz, comedy and tribute performances while introducing ClueX, a live-band burlesque parody with audience-controlled plot elements. The year also included one-night vocal tributes and ongoing performances by established local entertainers. As of August 24, 2026, no specific Notoriety event for 2027 or later could be independently verified, although several recurring 2026 productions were scheduled well into the second half of the year.
Age limits vary dramatically. Some magic and music shows admit all ages or children five and older, while comedy, drag, burlesque and late-night productions are commonly restricted to guests 18 or 21 and older. Do not assume that a daytime show is family-friendly or that every evening show is adults-only; the restriction attached to the individual performance controls admission.
Tickets and Booking
Tickets are normally available through Notoriety’s own event listing and may also be sold at the venue when inventory remains. Buying in advance is the safer approach for weekend comedy, small-room residencies, charity concerts and performances offering only a few premium tables. Mobile admission is common, but guests should retain a screenshot or downloaded copy in case cellular service is slow inside the complex.
Standard admission for many productions generally falls in the mid-$30s to low-$60s before taxes and fees. Published examples have included approximately $35 general admission, $60 VIP admission and tickets around the upper $40s or low $50s for selected comedy and tribute shows. Premium seating, group packages, interactive “hot seats,” resale inventory and bundled extras can cost more.
Doors frequently open 30 minutes before showtime, although events with cocktail mixers or VIP social hours may begin check-in an hour or more in advance. For general-admission productions, arrive early because seating may be assigned or filled in arrival order. Confirm the exact room, age requirement and admission tier before paying; Notoriety’s multiple showrooms can host different events at overlapping times.
About Notoriety
Notoriety occupies part of a roughly 70,000-square-foot third-floor area inside Neonopolis at 450 Fremont Street, Suite 380, near the intersection of Fremont Street and Las Vegas Boulevard. The complex reused space associated with the former Galaxy movie theaters and Krave nightclub, preserving several cinema-style auditoriums while adding performance rooms, bars, dressing areas and event facilities.
Creator and owner-operator Ken Henderson developed the concept after years of encountering performers who needed an intimate, professionally equipped platform. An earlier version was considered for the Strip before the 2008 recession stalled the project. A Neonopolis opportunity emerged in 2018, and Notoriety opened in late 2019 before the COVID-19 shutdown interrupted its first operating period in March 2020. Small, distanced productions later helped local performers return to work.
The venue reopened and expanded through 2020 and 2021. On August 31, 2021, the converted Renkus-Heinz Theater received its name during a technology showcase and ribbon-cutting. Historical capacity descriptions have ranged from 60 to 298 seats per auditorium because Notoriety has several rooms and has altered configurations over time; there is no meaningful single capacity for every event.
Seating and Layout
The Renkus-Heinz Theater is generally listed at about 200 seats in its current event-rental configuration, with cinema-style rows, stage lighting, sound and onstage LED walls. The Robin Leach Lounge is listed for approximately 170 seated or 350 standing guests and includes a full-size bar, 30-foot ceilings, a large LED display, a projector screen, a green room and dressing rooms. The approximately 5,000-square-foot Chandelier Room can hold about 300 seated or 500 standing, depending on its movable stage and furniture layout.
For stand-up comedy, center seats a few rows back provide a balanced view without making guests the easiest targets for crowd work. Front rows suit interactive comedy, hypnosis, drag and burlesque audiences who actively want performer engagement. For dance-heavy or floor-level routines, closer seats are preferable; recent visitors have noted that low choreography can be harder to see from the middle or rear of a flat-floor configuration.
General admission, VIP seating, obstructed-view and standing-room options may be sold for the same production. Because layouts vary by room and show, rely on the seating description attached to the ticket rather than a generic Notoriety map.
Getting There and Parking
Notoriety’s address is 450 Fremont Street, Suite 380, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101. It is on Neonopolis’ third floor at the eastern end of the covered Fremont Street Experience, where Fremont Street meets Las Vegas Boulevard. From the pedestrian mall, enter Neonopolis and follow signs or elevators toward the third-floor entertainment area.
The easiest parking is the two-level underground Neonopolis garage, entered at 179 North 4th Street. The ramp is on the right after passing Denny’s and is marked by yellow parking signs. Current posted rates are $4 per hour, with a $20 daily maximum and $25 lost-ticket charge; special-event rates may replace the standard price. The garage operates 24 hours, has a 7-foot-3-inch height limit, accessible parking, EV charging and elevators.
Notoriety recommends parking on level P2 and taking the garage elevator directly to the third floor, where the venue entrance is ahead of the elevator doors. Photograph the space number or nearby marker before leaving the vehicle, as the underground levels can look similar.
The Deuce is the most useful public bus from the Strip. It operates 24 hours and stops at the Fremont Street Experience on Las Vegas Boulevard and nearby downtown streets. Typical service is approximately every 10 to 15 minutes from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. and every 20 minutes overnight. Visitor fares are currently $4 for one ride, $6 for two hours, $8 for 24 hours and $20 for three days.
The free Downtown Loop connects Fremont East with the Arts District, Mob Museum, downtown hotels, outlet shopping and The STRAT. It is accessible but finishes at 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, making it unsuitable for many late shows. The Las Vegas Monorail does not reach downtown; its northern terminal is at SAHARA, so a bus, rideshare or taxi connection is still required.
Rideshare pickup can become congested around Fremont Street. Meeting on 4th Street or Carson Avenue is generally easier than requesting a vehicle beneath the busiest section of the pedestrian canopy. Allow additional time during festivals, major downtown concerts, New Year’s Eve and street-closure periods.
Inside the Venue
Notoriety feels more like a group of independent cabaret rooms than a casino showroom. Expect subdued lounge lighting, compact stages, bars and relatively short distances between performers and audiences. Some rooms retain comfortable movie-theater-style seats, while others use tables, movable chairs, cocktail furniture or standing layouts.
A full bar offers beer, wine and mixed drinks. Selected shows also sell light food such as hot sandwiches, pretzel rolls and popcorn, but Notoriety should not be treated as a full-service dinner theater unless the event specifically advertises a meal. Table service and drink availability vary by room, and busy performances can produce a wait at the bar.
Recent visitors frequently praise the friendly staff, intimate atmosphere, clean rooms and strong value. Recurring criticisms concern limited wayfinding inside Neonopolis, occasional slow drink service and visibility from the back during low-to-the-floor performances. Restrooms are close to the principal performance areas. No dependable universal coat-check or merchandise policy has been published, so travel light and expect merchandise only when promoted by the artist.
Sound, Lighting and Production
Two principal theaters were equipped with Renkus-Heinz ICLive X digitally steerable sound systems. The original installation comprised eight steerable arrays, eight ICLX-118S subwoofers and eight P2-10 stage monitors. The beam-steering design was selected to improve coverage and spoken-word intelligibility while handling productions ranging from comedy and solo vocals to amplified bands and a 30-piece orchestra.
The Renkus-Heinz Theater also provides stage lighting and LED walls, while the Robin Leach Lounge and Chandelier Room support sound, lighting, projection and movable staging. A detailed current inventory of consoles, microphones, lighting fixtures and rigging limits has not been made public, so visiting productions should not assume that every room carries identical equipment.
Nearby Amenities
Neonopolis itself contains casual and themed dining, including Denny’s, Heart Attack Grill and Alebrijes. Within a short walk are Le Thai, Pizza Rock, Carson Kitchen, Eureka, Nacho Daddy and casino steakhouses. A meal reservation is sensible on Friday and Saturday, but quick-service choices are plentiful for guests who arrive without one.
Downtown Grand is among the closest hotels. The D, Four Queens, Binion’s and Golden Nugget are also within the Fremont Street area, while Circa is farther west beneath the canopy. Fremont East’s cocktail bars and nightlife begin immediately east of Neonopolis, giving late-show audiences several walkable post-performance options.
What Makes This Venue Special
Notoriety’s defining quality is its adaptive reuse of former movie theaters as flexible live-performance spaces. Audiences receive the technical benefits of a purpose-built theater without the distance and formality of a major Strip showroom. Artists can stage a residency, test an original concept, mount a charity event or present a polished one-night concert in rooms scaled for direct audience connection.
Its cultural role became especially visible during the pandemic, when Notoriety presented small, socially distanced shows and provided work for performers whose larger residencies had stopped. Notoriety Gives later used concerts to support scholarships, school arts programs, youth performance opportunities and children’s charities. The venue also provides a continuing downtown home for big-band jazz and programs whose ticket income supports youth music education.
No independent study has published a dollar figure for Notoriety’s economic impact. Its observable contribution is more specific: it activates Neonopolis’ entertainment floor, draws ticket buyers into surrounding downtown restaurants and bars, and gives local performers a smaller alternative to casino and performing-arts-center stages.
Visitor Tips and Information
Notoriety is listed as wheelchair accessible, with accessible surfaces and service-animal admission reported for multiple productions. The garage provides accessible spaces, and the recommended route uses an elevator from P2 to the third-floor entrance. Guests needing wheelchair locations or companion seating should select an appropriate ticket category or confirm the seating arrangement before completing the purchase.
Bring government-issued photo identification for adult shows and alcohol purchases. Dress is generally casual Las Vegas evening wear unless a themed event, costume party or VIP package states otherwise. Because Notoriety has not published a single venue-wide bag, camera or recording policy, use a small bag and treat professional cameras, tripods, outside food, outside alcohol and recording equipment as approval-required items.
Arrive 30 to 45 minutes early. The most common first-visit mistake is reaching Neonopolis on time but losing minutes locating the third-floor venue or the correct showroom. Guests who dislike audience participation should avoid the front row at roast comedy, hypnosis, interactive burlesque and drag shows. Guests who want maximum engagement should do the opposite.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Notoriety in Las Vegas still open?
Yes. As of August 24, 2026, Notoriety remains open under that name inside Neonopolis and continues to present recurring and limited-run shows. Current programming includes comedy, country music, jazz, tribute performances and adult variety entertainment. Because events rotate frequently, an older production may have ended even though the venue itself remains active.
Where exactly is Notoriety inside Neonopolis?
Notoriety is in Suite 380 on the third floor of Neonopolis at 450 Fremont Street. From the underground garage, park on P2 and use the parking elevator to the third floor; the venue entrance is directly ahead. From Fremont Street, enter the complex and follow the elevator or escalator signs toward the entertainment level.
How many people does Notoriety hold?
Capacity depends on the showroom. The Renkus-Heinz Theater is commonly configured for about 200 guests. The Robin Leach Lounge accommodates approximately 170 seated or 350 standing, while the Chandelier Room can reach roughly 300 seated or 500 standing. Historical figures differ because rooms and furniture arrangements have changed.
Can I buy Notoriety tickets at the door?
On-site ticket purchases are offered when seats remain, but door availability is not guaranteed. Small showrooms, weekend performances and VIP sections can sell out first. Advance purchase is recommended, followed by arriving with the ticket downloaded or saved on the phone. The door price may also differ from an earlier advance-purchase offer.
How much do tickets usually cost?
Many standard Notoriety tickets fall between approximately $35 and $60 before taxes and service charges. VIP sections, interactive seating, group packages and premium weekend inventory may cost more. Prices are set production by production, so a comedy residency, jazz concert and burlesque show may have entirely different tiers even when using the same room.
Are Notoriety shows suitable for children?
Some are, but many are not. Magic, hypnosis and selected concerts have previously admitted all ages or children five and older. Stand-up comedy, drag, burlesque and late-night revues often require guests to be 18 or 21. Always use the age statement for the individual performance rather than Notoriety’s general venue description.
What is the best place to park for Notoriety?
The underground Neonopolis garage is the most convenient choice because its elevator reaches Notoriety’s floor. Enter from North 4th Street after passing Denny’s, park on P2 and take the elevator to level three. Standard rates are $4 per hour with a $20 daily maximum, although posted event pricing may apply.
Does the Deuce bus stop near Notoriety?
Yes. The Deuce serves the Fremont Street Experience with stops on Las Vegas Boulevard and nearby downtown streets. It operates around the clock, making it more useful after late shows than the Downtown Loop. From the closest Fremont Street stop, Notoriety is only a short walk through or alongside the pedestrian entertainment district.
Can I take the Las Vegas Monorail to Notoriety?
Not directly. The Monorail ends at SAHARA Las Vegas and does not enter downtown. From SAHARA, a rideshare, taxi or bus connection is still needed to reach Fremont Street. Travelers starting elsewhere on the Strip may find the 24-hour Deuce simpler because it runs directly between Strip hotels and downtown.
Is Notoriety wheelchair accessible?
Published venue information identifies Notoriety as wheelchair accessible, and the underground garage offers accessible parking with elevator access to the third floor. Service animals and wheelchair-accessible surfaces have also been listed for multiple productions. Seating layouts vary, however, so wheelchair users should secure a suitable location rather than relying on open general admission.
Where should I sit for the best view?
For music and traditional comedy, center seats several rows back provide a strong overall view. Choose the front rows for interactive drag, hypnosis, roast comedy or burlesque only if you welcome performer attention. For shows involving floor work, dance or small visual details, avoid distant or specifically labeled obstructed-view seats.
How early should I arrive?
Plan to reach Neonopolis 30 to 45 minutes before showtime. Doors commonly open 30 minutes before the performance, but first-time guests may need extra time to park, find the elevator and locate the correct showroom. Arrive earlier for general admission, VIP social hours, cocktail mixers or events where seating is filled by arrival order.
Does Notoriety sell food and drinks?
Yes. The venue operates full bars offering beer, wine and mixed drinks. Light food may include sandwiches, pretzel rolls, popcorn and similar snacks, although the selection depends on the room and event. Unless a production advertises dining or brunch, eat a full meal before arriving rather than expecting a complete dinner menu.
Is there a dress code at Notoriety?
There is no widely published venue-wide formal dress code. Casual evening clothing is appropriate for most comedy, music and magic performances. Guests attending a themed cabaret, Halloween production, drag event or VIP social hour may choose more festive clothing. Shoes and standard public-venue attire should always be worn, and costumes must not interfere with sightlines.
Can I take photographs or bring a large bag?
No universal Notoriety photography or bag policy has been publicly confirmed. A small personal bag is the least complicated option. Silence the phone and do not use flash, record complete routines or bring professional camera equipment without permission. Security requirements can change with the producer, especially for comedy tapings, premieres and interactive theatrical performances.
Are there Notoriety events announced for 2027?
No specific 2027 Notoriety production could be reliably verified as of August 24, 2026. Several recurring artists and formats continued through late 2026, but that does not guarantee renewal. Future programming is likely to retain the venue’s established mix of comedy, local music, tribute shows, jazz, drag and experimental cabaret.
