Opening Performances Announced for the 2026 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Events announced today the list of Opening Performances for the National Finals Rodeo® in Las Vegas. The annual showcase is scheduled for Dec. 3-12 at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Each of the entertainers will perform prior to the rodeo competition getting underway. The performances will include a variety of production elements, including pyrotechnics, lasers, an interactive stage and full-arena LED and video board supporting graphics.

“We have once again assembled an outstanding line-up of Opening Performances for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas,” said LVE Vice President of Corporate Marketing Bo Gardner. “The NFR is hosted in the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World, and our fans expect some great entertainment to kick off the world’s richest and most prestigious rodeo.”

 The full list of Opening Performances includes:
Thursday, Dec. 3 – Vegas Night/Celebrating America 250
Friday, Dec. 4 – Ned LeDoux (also performing at Silverton on Dec. 3 & 4)
Saturday, Dec. 5 – Chancey Williams (also performing at Resorts World on Dec. 3 and South Point on Dec. 7-9)
Sunday, Dec. 6 – Anne Martinez
Monday, Dec. 7 – Shea Fisher-Durfey
Tuesday, Dec. 8 – Blue Man Group (also performing nightly at Luxor Hotel & Casino)
Wednesday, Dec. 9 – Military Night
Thursday, Dec. 10 – Supaman
Friday, Dec. 11 – Presley Barker (also performing at South Point on Dec. 10-12)
Saturday, Dec. 12 – Gold Night

The Wrangler NFR attracts the top 15 contestants in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding to compete for a share of the increased purse and the coveted PRCA Gold Buckle. In 2025, the event had a total attendance of 175,846 over the ten rounds of competition at the Thomas & Mack Center and has sold out 379 consecutive performances in Las Vegas.

For more information on the Wrangler NFR, please visit NFRexperience.com or through social media at @LasVegasNFR and use #WranglerNFR. For the latest ProRodeo news and Wrangler NFR coverage, please visit prorodeo.com or through social media @PRCA_ProRodeo.