
The ultimate Hot August Nights experience

The Garage – Hot August Nights Lounge NOW with TWO LOCATIONS
The Garage is a fan favorite offering a VIP-covered tent option along with beverages and reserved tables. Located in prime viewing space purchasers receive pub snacks, free beverages all night (non-alcoholic and alcoholic) and lots of elbow room. New in 2023 Grand Sierra Resort and Downtown Sparks.
The Garage and The Headlight Lounge at Grand Sierra Resort

This classic is all about the experience and amenities and is conveniently located in the heart of the action at the entertainment stage presented by Lucas Oil at the Grand Sierra Resort.
- Introducing an enhanced experience at The Garage presented by D&S Tow with NEW reserved tables in addition to individual tickets.
- The NEW Headlight Lounge offers reserved table seating directly in front of the stage and includes the same amenities as The Garage. Be crowned “most popular” by watching your favorite headline performance from the comfort of your table for the most sought-after location of the entire venue.
Opens at 4 p.m. starting the Tuesday of Hot August Nights main event through Saturday night.
The Garage at Sparks

This location has it all – live entertainment, reserved seating and individual tickets right along the nightly cruise lanes.
- NEW The Garage at Sparks provides reserved tables with prime viewing of the nightly downtown Sparks cruises, along with all the amenities of the garage including pub snacks and unlimited beverages. The Garage is located in the east parking lot of the Nugget Casino Resort. Opens at 4 p.m. starting the Wednesday of Hot August Nights main event through Saturday night.
- NEW live entertainment location in the east parking lot at the Nugget Casino Resort. Line-up to be announced.
- The NEW Burnout Bar at the Drag Races presented by Big O Tires, is an experience that puts you right in the heat of the action with a reserved table and individual seating options. Truly, there is nothing like being on the front line of the burnouts and takeoffs. Opens at 5:30 p.m. starting the Wednesday of Hot August Nights main event through Saturday night.