Why XS Nightclub Is the Most Awarded Club in Vegas
XS at Encore is the only nightclub to win Nightclub & Bar's Top 100 list five years in a row, and more than a decade after it opened it is still one of the most in-demand rooms in Las Vegas. What sets XS apart is its layout: the club opens directly onto the Encore pool, so on the right night you get a massive indoor dance floor and a glittering outdoor patio under the lights at the same time. The result is a venue that feels both like a world-class nightclub and a late-night pool party, with gold-soaked decor that has become a Vegas icon.
It is a perennial favorite for a reason, but it is also one of the busiest clubs on the north Strip, so the same planning rules apply here as anywhere: sort your entry or table before you go and you skip the headache.
Indoor Room & Pool Patio
XS is really two environments in one. Inside is a high-production main room built for big-room EDM, while the outdoor section wraps around the Encore pool with cabanas, daybeds and dance space right at the water. On busy nights the energy spills between the two. One important thing to know for planning: on the most crowded nights, general-admission guests can be limited to the outdoor area, so if being inside near the main stage matters to your group, a table is the way to guarantee it.
Music & DJs at XS
XS is an EDM and open-format powerhouse and books some of the biggest names in dance music. The room has hosted David Guetta, Diplo, The Chainsmokers, Gryffin and Alesso, and the residency calendar refreshes constantly. As with every top Vegas club, the headliner makes the night, so check who is playing before you lock in a date. Certain superstar DJs draw blackout-level crowds and change the cover, the line and the guest-list rules entirely. We will tell you exactly who is on the decks for your dates.
XS Dress Code
XS runs an upscale nightclub dress code. For guys, the safe call is a collared shirt or a stylish top with long pants or dark jeans, and clean shoes; plain sneakers (black preferred) are generally accepted, but skip shorts, hats, athletic wear and sandals. Ladies have more room: casual (jeans and a nice top) or dressy both work, with no flip flops, sandals or tennis shoes. Because part of XS is poolside, dress can read slightly more relaxed than a pure indoor club, but the door still enforces a fashionable standard and tightens on headliner nights. When in doubt, dress up.
XS Guest List
The guest list at XS runs roughly 10:30pm to 1am. Admission is generally free for ladies, and free for guys in a roughly even ratio with ladies before 11pm. As with the rest of the Strip, those rules tighten on major holiday weekends and for marquee headliners, when the list can fill or close earlier. The move is to arrive in the 10:30 to 11pm window, dressed to code, with your group together. Sign up on our guest list below and we will confirm the exact ratio and cutoff for your night.
XS Bottle Service & VIP Tables
A table at XS is the move when the club is busy or a big name is playing. It gets your group past the line, gives you a reserved home base, and on the busiest nights it is the only way to guarantee you get inside the main room rather than being kept to the patio. Table minimums swing widely by night, by headliner, by group size and by location, with dance-floor and stage-side tables commanding the most. Remember that tax, gratuity and a venue fee stack on top of the minimum, so your all-in total is higher than the headline number, but the minimum itself is spent on bottles for your group. Request a quote and we will match you to the right table and give you an accurate, all-in price.
XS Tickets & Cover
General-admission tickets and door cover are available, and on a marquee night presale tickets can save you some time in line. But cover at XS rises fast for headliners and for guys later in the night, so most groups come out ahead on the guest list or with a table. We are happy to compare all three options for your specific date so you can see which is the best value.
Getting In: Insider Tips
Arrive earlier rather than later, especially on a headliner night. Have your group together and your IDs out, follow the dress code, and remember the patio-versus-indoor dynamic on busy nights. If you want to be inside near the stage with zero risk, book a table. And always check the calendar, because a superstar booking can completely change the night's rules and pricing.
XS welcoming the Promoter Now team - we are in this room every week, and it shows at the door.
Getting There
XS is located inside Encore at Wynn on the north Strip. It is an easy rideshare drop-off, and it is walkable from Wynn and the Fashion Show area. Encore is a large, luxurious property, so give yourself a few minutes to get from the entrance to the club, particularly on weekend nights.
The Bottom Line
XS earns its reputation: top-tier DJs, an unbeatable indoor-plus-pool setting, and that signature Encore polish. To get the best of it, find out who is playing, decide between guest list and a table, and let us set it up so your group walks straight in.
