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V The Ultimate Variety Show in Las Vegas: Show Guide, Running Time and Tips

tickadoo Editorial TeamUpdated Oct 2, 20264 min read
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V The Ultimate Variety Show is a 75-minute family show at the V Theater, inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood on the Las Vegas Strip. It packs about a dozen fast-paced specialty acts from around the world into one evening, from acrobats and jugglers to magic, comedy and daredevil stunts, and the line-up rotates so every night is a little different. It plays nightly at 7pm, with extra 5:30pm performances on selected dates, and all ages are welcome.

An acrobat spinning inside a large red wheel on stage in V The Ultimate Variety Show
Acrobatics are part of the mix at V.

What is V The Ultimate Variety Show?

V The Ultimate Variety Show is a classic Las Vegas variety show, often described as seven shows rolled into one. Instead of a single story, it strings together short, high-energy specialty acts, including acrobatics, juggling, magic, comedy and daredevil stunts. Some of the performers have appeared on TV talent shows such as America's Got Talent, and the cast rotates, so the acts you see depend on the night.

Two acrobats performing a hand-balancing act under red lights in V The Ultimate Variety Show
A hand-balancing act at the V Theater.

Who created V The Ultimate Variety Show?

V The Ultimate Variety Show was created by Las Vegas producer David Saxe, who grew up backstage in a showbiz family. Specialty acts were his favorite part of the old Vegas revues, where they filled the gaps during set and costume changes, and he built a show that puts them center stage. V premiered at The Venetian in 2002 and moved into its own purpose-built home, the V Theater at Planet Hollywood, in 2004.

How long is V The Ultimate Variety Show, and what time does it start?

V The Ultimate Variety Show runs for 75 minutes. It plays nightly at 7pm, with additional performances at 5:30pm on selected dates, so it fits easily before or after dinner on the Strip.

A magician with a blue and gold macaw on stage in V The Ultimate Variety Show
Magic is one of the acts in the rotating line-up.

Is V The Ultimate Variety Show good for kids?

Yes, V The Ultimate Variety Show is designed for the whole family, and all ages are welcome. Children aged 2 and under who sit on a parent's lap go free. The quick changes between acts keep younger audiences engaged, and the 75-minute running time makes it an easy early evening for families.

Where is the V Theater in Las Vegas?

The V Theater is inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, in the middle of the Strip. It is within the shopping mall rather than on the street, so leave a few extra minutes to find the theater entrance before the show. The same complex is home to the Saxe Theater, where Vegas! The Show plays earlier in the evening.

Where should you sit for V The Ultimate Variety Show?

The best seats for V The Ultimate Variety Show are the VIP rows at the front, rows AA to DD, which curve around the stage and put you closest to the stunts. The center section behind them, rows A to K, faces the stage straight on and gives a clear view of every act. The General Admission sections are angled in from either side, with a larger block on one side and a smaller one on the other, and suit anyone booking on a tighter budget.

On tickadoo, tickets come in General Seating and VIP Center categories, depending on the date, and category names can vary between sellers. Your ticket covers this show only, so if you are booking as a group, book everyone together.

V Theater seating plan showing the front VIP rows, the center section and the General Admission side sections
Our simplified V Theater seating plan. Not to scale.
A juggler tossing clubs in the air in V The Ultimate Variety Show
Juggling at V The Ultimate Variety Show.

How do you book V The Ultimate Variety Show?

You can see live availability and book V The Ultimate Variety Show on tickadoo, choosing your date and seating category. tickadoo+ members save across bookings, and you can browse all Las Vegas show tickets. For more family-friendly ideas, see our guide to the best shows in Las Vegas and our Mat Franco show guide.

V The Ultimate Variety Show: frequently asked questions

Is V The Ultimate Variety Show the same every night?

No, V The Ultimate Variety Show has a rotating cast of specialty acts, so the line-up changes from night to night. Book on tickadoo.

Do kids under 2 need a ticket for V The Ultimate Variety Show?

No, children aged 2 and under who sit on a parent's lap go free. Everyone else needs a ticket. See dates on tickadoo.

Can you see V and Vegas! The Show on the same night?

Yes, Vegas! The Show starts at 5:30pm at the Saxe Theater and V starts at 7pm at the V Theater, both in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, so on nights when V plays at 7pm you can see both. Book V on tickadoo.

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