# Comedy Cellar (Las Vegas) | Official Rio Ticket + Hotel Packages 2026 — Comedy at Las Vegas Convention Center (Las Vegas, NV)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/comedy-cellar-las-vegas-official-rio-ticket-hotel-packages-las-vegas-2026
- **Dates:** May 5, 2026 (2026-05-05 to 2026-05-05)
- **Host Facility:** Las Vegas Convention Center (Las Vegas, NV)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/las-vegas-convention-center-las-vegas
- **Organizer:** PROMOTED BY VENUE (https://travel.ticketmaster.com/en-US/attraction/13?_uid=c64fe0cd-79ff-46f6-bae6-a36bef3cf72a&utm_source=Rio&utm_medium=TM_ADP_ComedyCellar)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality | Live Arts & Theatre Production
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Las Vegas Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $120/night Lodging | $86/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** PROMOTED BY VENUE Official Housing Desk (travel.ticketmaster.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Comedy Cellar (2026) charts enterprise Live delegations housed at Las Vegas on 3150 (Las Vegas, NV) for MAY 5. Guided by PROMOTED VENUE, qualified attendees route freight and displays while traveling via LAS to leverage Fontainebleau accommodations, Bavette luncheons, Bungalow briefings, and integrated Sunrise timelines.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** May 5, 2026
- **Host Venue:** Las Vegas Convention Center (Las Vegas, NV)
- **Format:** Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 89109):** 8.375% combined
- **NV Commercial Power:** 9.8¢/kWh (2026-08)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Las Vegas, NV convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: May 5, 2026 at Las Vegas Convention Center.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Las Vegas Convention Center Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Las Vegas)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fontainebleau Las Vegas | ≈20 min walk (0.75 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Bellagio Hotel & Casino | ≈4 min rideshare (1.76 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hotel Bellagio | ≈4 min rideshare (1.76 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Mandalay Bay | ≈7 min rideshare (2.83 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino | ≈7 min rideshare (2.88 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Orleans Hotel & Casino | ≈8 min rideshare (3.29 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical Drops, Plumbing & Ceiling Truss Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | $265 – $1,450+ per drop | Exclusive Venue Provider | Order 45d Early (Save 35%) |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Drayage (Over Hand-Carry Limit) | Exclusive Building Service | ~$71–$165/CWT (200 lb min) | $0 Hand-Carry (Within Carry-In Rules) | Save 100% on Light Kits |
| 4K Booth Monitors (55"–85"), LED Walls & Suite AV | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $1,850 – $6,800 / show (Show Kit) | $450 – $2,100 (Vetted Local Las Vegas AV) | Save 55% – 75% |
| Custom Booth Build, Turnkey Rentals & EAC I&D Labor | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $24,000 – $65,000 (Official Kit Turnkey) | $12,500 – $36,000 (Local Vegas EAC Builders) | Save 38% – 50% |
| Hotel-Delivered Tension Backdrops, Rush Print & Collateral | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $400 foamboards + CWT drayage fees | $145 – $1,200 Delivered to Hotel Bell Desk | Save 60% + $0 Drayage |
| Booth Staff, Lead Qualifiers, Hosts & Interpreters | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Flying HQ Staff: ~$2,600/person in T&E | $48 – $85/hr Local W-2 Las Vegas Talent | Save 50% on Travel & Rooms |
| Group Hotel Blocks (9–50+ Rooms) & Private Dining Buyouts | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $429+/nt + Strict 80% Attrition Terms | $199 – $339/nt Off-Block / Loop Adjacent | Save 22% – 35% |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Edge Steakhouse | American Restaurant () | ≈11 min walk (0.43 mi) • 3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA |  |  | No |
| Primal Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈24 min walk (0.91 mi) • 3542 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89169, USA |  |  | No |
| The Capital Grille | Fine Dining Restaurant () | ≈25 min walk (0.95 mi) • 3200 Las Vegas Blvd S Ste 3300, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA |  |  | No |
| BOA Steakhouse Las Vegas | Restaurant () | ≈25 min walk (0.96 mi) • 3327 S Las Vegas Blvd Unit 2900 Floor 2, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA |  |  | No |
| Prime Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈4 min drive (1.67 mi) • Bellagio Hotel & Casino, 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Comedy Cellar (Las Vegas) | Official Rio Ticket + Hotel Packages 2026 held?
Comedy Cellar (Las Vegas) | Official Rio Ticket + Hotel Packages 2026 is scheduled for May 5, 2026 at Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, organized by PROMOTED BY VENUE.
*Source: Comedy Cellar (Las Vegas) | Official Rio Ticket + Hotel Packages Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Las Vegas, NV?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $34.18/hr for carpenters, $38.42/hr for electricians, and $31.65/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Las Vegas (ZIP 89109) is 8.375%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Las Vegas via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Las Vegas, NV include WOW - The Vegas Spectacular | Official Rio Ticket + Hotel Packages at Rio Showroom at Rio Las Vegas (2026-05-05), Penn & Teller | Official Rio Ticket + Hotel Packages at Penn & Teller Theater at Rio Las Vegas (2026-05-05), Comedy Cellar (Las Vegas) | Official Rio Ticket + Hotel Packages at Comedy Cellar at Rio Las Vegas (2026-05-05). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center ((702) 961-5000).
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