Awakening at Wynn Las Vegas

Awakening is a multi-million-dollar mythical spectacle staged in a custom 360-degree theater with dichroic glass stages, towering puppetry, and spatial audio.

The performance combines custom theater acoustics with specialized staging to deliver an experience distinct from touring broadway roadshows.

Luxury travelers, fantasy and sci-fi fans, families with children aged 5+, and couples looking for a dazzling Wynn-curated evening.

Proof of age may be requested at theater turnstiles for age-restricted productions.

Patrons who demand complex character-driven emotional drama; the show focuses on lavish spectacle, lighting illusions, and acoustic soundscapes.

Recommended Alternative: The Sphere Experience (for sheer visual scale) or Cirque du Soleil "O" (for human water diving).

Compared to Cirque du Soleil "O", Awakening features a higher-tech theater with personal headrest speakers, but less organic acrobatic peril.

Assessing live human acrobatics versus digital scale ensures you choose the production matching your entertainment priorities.

$128.00–$248.00 out the door including all fees. Under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS 368A), live indoor theater performances are subject to the 9.0% Live Entertainment Tax (LET), which our Out-the-Door Price Truth tables calculate upfront alongside mandatory facility fees.

Tier 2 Center (Rows E through H) delivers the ideal sightline elevation to take in both the stage floor illusions and aerial character descents. Booking center seats in middle rows frequently delivers 95% of the VIP experience at half the price.

Upscale champagne bar in the theater rotunda serves Veuve Clicquot and signature cocktails ($22–$28); artisanal popcorn and chocolates run $12. Clark County’s 8.375% sales tax applies to all food and beverage purchases.

Dark on Wednesdays and Thursdays; performs Friday through Tuesday at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM; select Sunday afternoon matinees at 4:00 PM. Always cross-check your check-in and check-out dates using our "What's On My Dates" interactive tool before planning evening dining.

Exact runtime is 80 minutes with zero intermission; Anthony Hopkins provides majestic voiceover narration linking each thematic realm. Plan on 15 minutes of additional post-show exit flow before reaching exterior casino doors.

Arrive 25 minutes prior to showtime to take photos in the crystal rotunda and settle into the high-tech ergonomic theater seats. Late arrivals are held outside the auditorium until a predetermined pause in performance choreography.

Spacious marble restrooms inside the Awakening Theater concourse maintain minimal wait times compared to main casino facilities. Visiting casino floor restrooms 10 minutes before queuing at theater turnstiles avoids the pre-curtain crush.

Weekend 7:00 PM performances sell out 3–5 days ahead; Wynn concierge desks can frequently secure preferred seating for hotel guests. Same-day box office visits can occasionally score single-seat cancellations or military/local discounts.

From Wynn main valet, stroll south down the Wynn Esplanade luxury shopping corridor; the Awakening Theater rotunda sits on the left. Budget at least 6–10 minutes of indoor walking from resort front valets to theater ticket scanners.

Exit straight onto the Wynn casino promenade and fine dining row with zero bottlenecking or elevator delays. Walking 5 minutes to an adjacent resort valet frequently cuts Uber/Lyft surge pricing and wait times by half.

Dine at Red 8 for casual Cantonese dim sum or SW Steakhouse for prime lakefront dining with a 5:15 PM reservation. Inform your dining server of your theater curtain time when sitting down to ensure courses are paced briskly.

Self-parking at Wynn is $20/day ($25 Fri–Sun, first 3 hrs free for NV residents); Wynn Rewards Platinum+ members receive free valet. Utilizing casino loyalty tier status (MGM Pearl+, Caesars Platinum+) is the most dependable method to waive daily parking fees.

The custom circular theater has zero balcony overhangs or sightline obstructions; every seat enjoys direct unobstructed view of the 60-foot stage. Use our interactive SVG Sightline X-Ray tool to inspect visual angles before finalizing seat selection.

Gentle stadium tiering with plush carpeted steps and safety lighting; ADA accessible seating is located on the main concourse level. ADA accessible seating includes companion chairs and level elevator access from the main concourse.

Standard Wynn resort security applies; backpacks are visually checked; rolling luggage is prohibited inside theater seating. Always travel with small clutches (under 6"x6") or leave backpacks with your hotel bell desk to avoid locker fees.

High visual and auditory immersion: personal in-seat speakers produce 80 dB surround sound; elaborate lighting effects and smoke effects. Earplugs are available upon request from guest services at most major theater box offices.