While Las Vegas is a city that is well-known for its entertaining and over-the-top shows, it has only recently become a viable breeding ground for aspiring musicians to catapult themselves onto the national stage.  Popular acts such as The Killers, Imagine Dragons, Panic! At The Disco and Ne-Yo all began their careers in Las Vegas.  Now the city is gearing up for its first inaugural Life is Beautiful Festival – a two-day celebration of art, music and food in the heart of the downtown arts district.

Life is Beautiful promises to be one of the largest events to ever be put on in downtown Las Vegas and brings together a large list of successful national bands, culinary icons and local performers from well-known troupes such as Cirque du Soleil.  Here are a few tips to better enjoy your experience during this exciting, but expectedly crowded event.

Stay Hydrated

As is the case with any large event, it can be easy to get caught up in the excitement and not properly hydrate yourself for a long day of events.  Luckily, the hottest weather that Vegas has to offer is well removed from late October.  That being said, you can never be too careful and large crowds can always increase the temperature of your immediate surroundings.

Plan Transportation Ahead of Time

With most of the hotels in downtown Las Vegas either being booked or offering rates much higher than the average weekend, you might find yourself in a scenario where you have to commute to the event.  Needless to say, it is predicted that downtown Las Vegas will be at capacity for the better part of the weekend, so plan your trip in advance.  If you don’t want to pay high parking fees, consider public transportation.  If you really want to escape the crowd altogether, consider getting a few friends to pitch in on renting a limo for the evening.

Strategize Your Concert Schedule

With so many bands playing in one place over a two-day period, there will be multiple stages with some bands playing at the same time as one another.  Check out the concert schedule in advance and pre-plan which acts you want to see so that you don’t miss out on your favorites.  Remember that you may need some extra time to travel from one stage top another.

The Life is Beautiful Festival is rapidly approaching and looks to have a very positive impact on the Las Vegas community.  If it lives up to its potential, it could very well be a Las Vegas staple for years to come.