AltStar Expo

This is our fourth year now hosting this welcoming gathering place for the alternative community. This year, we’re excited to host our event at the historic Plaza Hotel & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. This iconic venue blends vintage Rat Pack-era charm with modern edge. Built on the site of Vegas’ first train depot from 1905, The Plaza maintains its classic Vegas feel while featuring murals by renowned artists like Shepard Fairey, Faile, and D*Face. Its location at the head of the legendary Fremont Street Experience puts you steps away from Glitter Gulch, the original Las Vegas Strip with its iconic neon skyline, and tons of walking distance places to eat ranging from the award-winning Oscar’s Steakhouse to the open late Pinkbox Doughnuts inside the hotel to many more steps from its doors.

Network with community companies, creators, producers, makers, affiliates, webmasters, makeup artists, photographers, directors, stylists, etc. and their plus ones, during our Industry Days, or join us for our Fan Appreciation Day featuring our Artist Alley with exclusive demonstrations and meet-and-greets with your favorite alternative talents.

AltStar Awards

Cap off an unforgettable weekend at year fifteen of our annual AltStar Awards, celebrating excellence across the alternative culture landscape. Join us and and hundreds of the scene’s most influential creatives at Bizarre Bar, Downtown Las Vegas’s music-focused venue in the vibrant Arts District. Bizarre Bar is the perfect backdrop for our community—an Austin-born venue designed by music lovers for music lovers, priding itself on inclusivity and creative expression. With its spacious outdoor patio and wraparound balcony offering downtown skyline views, you’ll experience our awards ceremony in an authentically alternative atmosphere, just 1.7 miles from the Plaza. As always, the evening will kick off with our usual star-powered red carpet and open bar, followed by the ceremony and a special burlesque performance.

Get your tickets here!!

June 11 (Thursday)

AltStar Expo Industry Day

All attendees must be 21+ and either in the industry or attending with someone in the industry.

Not open to the public, but plus ones are welcome.

Location:

The Plaza Hotel & Casino

Downtown Las Vegas

1 Main Street

Las Vegas, NV 89101

Enter Convention Center via casino South Tower elevator or 3rd floor of parking garage.

June 12 (Friday)

AltStar Expo Industry Day

Industry and Industry Plus Ones Only.

June 13 (Saturday)

Fan Appreciation Day (NEW!)

Open to all ticket types for 21+ attendees.

June 14 (Sunday)

AltStar Awards! – Presented by Bad Dragon

All VIP ticket types for attendees (21+ Bring ID)

Location:

Bizarre Bar Nightclub

1301 S Main St

Las Vegas, NV 89104

Enter via elevator (not the stairs) to the fabulous patio with the downtown view

6:30pm Press check-in (media only)

7pm Red Carpet & Open Bar pre-party

10pm AltStar Awards Ceremony hosted by MC Jeffrey Damnit and Trophy Goddess Malice McMunn

12am Midnight burlesque TBA

Plus our industry-leading commemorative totes packed with fabulous gifts from our sponsors! (While supplies last.)