# Event Details - **Event Name**: WildSide presents our 20th Sin City Soirée, May 1 - 9, 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 11:59 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Your adventure starts now! Come take a ride with WildSide for our 20th Sin City Soirée!About this EventWe know that there is a lot to process but here’s the scoop... for 20 years now, WildSide has proudly hosted our annual Sin City Soirée event. It's a week-long Trans Pride celebration that takes place every May. It’s all about empowerment, community-building, making lifelong friends, visibility, and a whole lot of FUN for the Trans and gender-expansive community.And guess what? 2026 is going to be our BIGGEST year yet! Why?We’re celebrating 20 years of WildSide magic! For two decades, we’ve been spreading trans joy to thousands of people from around the globe. As we like to say: Once you join WildSide, you’re VWS-4-Life!We’re moving to a new home! This year, we’re leaving the Strip behind and heading to the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Downtown Vegas. Why? While prices continue to rise on the Strip, quality has been on the decline. Downtown has that classic “Old Vegas” charm, real hospitality, better accessibility and way more affordable food, drinks, and gaming.As always, WildSide packs a year’s worth of fun into one unforgettable week. You’ll have the chance to live authentically and freely with 200+ of your new best friends. Every night of the Soirée brings something exciting and 2026 is pulling out all the stops!Here’s a sneak peek at some of what’s coming:VWS Pre-Game Weekend – Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3 (We’re starting early this year!)· Rockstar Bus Tour with Las Vegas Sign Group Photo and Stride with Pride Visibility March through the Cosmopolitan· Multi-Cabana Pool Party· Multiple Support Groups· In-house make-up artist Jodie Lynn· Las Vegas Sphere Experience· Rock & Roll Fantasy Night with our house band, Bimbo Barbecue…and SO MUCH MORE!This is going to be our biggest, boldest, most unforgettable Soirée yet and we can’t wait to celebrate with YOU!HOTELAfter many years on the Vegas Strip, we’re really excited to be moving to the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. In recent years, the Strip has shifted toward one thing; squeezing every last dollar out of their guests, at the expense of value, quality and hospitality. Downtown Vegas is different animal. It still has that classic “Old Vegas” charm, chill vibes, friendlier energy, AND food, drink, and gaming that won’t drain your wallet before the night even begins.As always, we’ve secured a discounted WildSide group rate just for our guests. After you register, you’ll receive a link to our exclusive VWS hotel reservation portal, making it easy to lock in your stay at WildSide's new homebase. A quick word from experience: Every year, some folx try to save a few bucks by staying off-site, and almost all of them regret it. Why? Because all the action happens at our hotel. This move Downtown opens us up to a whole different world of options, all within walking distance. Staying elsewhere means constant travel, missed moments, rideshares, delays, and extra money spent just trying to keep up. Do yourself a favor: skip the hassle, save the time, and stay where VWS lives; with us at the Golden Nugget in Downtown Vegas.CONFIRMATION EMAILReady to take a ride on the WildSide?Once you register, keep your eyes open for the ALL-IMPORTANT CONFIRMATION EMAIL; this is your key to everything. This email contains exclusive WildSide insider info, including access to the hotel booking portal to reserve your room at the Golden Nugget in Downtown Las Vegas with our special WildSide group rate!This email is CRITICAL; don’t skim it!!!!!Due to Eventbrite’s formatting, you’ll need to SCROLL DOWN inside the email to find the good stuff. Trust us, it’s in there. Didn’t see it right away? Check your spam/junk folder Still can’t find it? We’ve got you; reach out to us at . That confirmation email is full of VERY useful info. Don’t miss it!WildSide CENTRALOnce you arrive in Las Vegas, be sure to swing by WildSide Central, our official hospitality center located at the pool cabanas of the Golden Nugget. This is your WildSide home base. The place to meet friends (new and old), get the inside scoop on everything happening, and fully plug into the Soirée. Here you’ll find:-- Wristbands for paid events-- Schedules, maps, and must-know info-- WildSide souvenirsWe'll know closer to the event just where our cabana's will be, so keep an eye on our Discord server, emails and Facebook for location.STAY UP TO DATEOur itinerary is like gender itself... it's very fluid. As we gear up for Soirée #20, there may be updates or changes to the itinerary. Be sure to get connected with all things WildSide! Keep an eye on your inbox and become part of our private Facebook group, so you’re always in the know on all things WildSide.Email and Facebook are our main communication hubs, so please...-- Watch your email closely-- Join our official WildSide Facebook group:-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/VWS4LIFE/This is where we’ll be sharing important updates, insider info, and all the buzz leading up to the Soirée #20. Stay connected, stay informed, and get ready to walk on the WildSide!HOSTED EVENTSSo what is a Hosted Event? Good question!Hosted Events are your chance to step into the VWS spotlight and be part of the WildSide organizing magic and reconnect with the intimate, close-knit spirit that defined our earliest days.20 years ago when we started all this, we’d roll through Vegas in groups of 20–30, sharing dinners, limos, clubs, and all kinds of shenanigans. Those smaller adventures created amazing bonds, unforgettable moments and the feeling that we are all in this together.As our little Soirée has grown into the gorgeous monster it is today, it’s become harder to keep that same tight-knit feel. Hosted Events bring it back. Think concerts. Shows. Shopping excursions. Exotic car racing. Hidden gems. Anything that sparks excitement. Hosted Events create smaller more personal experiences that make it easier to connect, explore, and experience Vegas in ways a crowd of nearly 300 simply can’t.Here’s the fun part:If your idea fits our schedule and vision YOU take the lead, planning an outing; while we promote it on the official VWS itinerary. It’s your vision, your vibe, with full WildSide support.Yeah, it’s amazing when we all come together; but don’t be afraid to break off, go smaller, and discover places that only intimate groups can access. That’s where many memorable WildSide moments are made. Got an idea for a Hosted Event?We’d love to hear it! Drop us a line at and let’s make something amazing happen together.DISCORD IS OUR METHOD OF COMMUNICATION WHEN WE ARE ON THE GROUND IN VEGASThanks to the amazing work of our friend and VWS organizer Heather Delishe, we have our very own WildSide Discord server; your go-to real-time bulletin board for everything VWS.What’s Discord?Discord (https://discord.com) is a free, easy-to-use communication platform where communities connect through text, voice, and video chat. Think of it as a live, always-on WildSide hangout. Looking for someone to grab lunch or go shopping with? Have a quick question about an event? Want to connect with other WildSiders right now? Discord can make it happen quickly.There’s absolutely no obligation to use it but once you try it, we think you'll agree it's pretty handy. It’s simple, helpful, and a fantastic way to stay connected before and during the Soirée. We highly encourage you to check it out and jump in if it feels right for you!BIG SIS/LIL SIS PROGRAM AND FIRST TIME ATTENDEES?We are absolutely thrilled to welcome you to our 20th Sin City Soirée! If you’ve danced with us before, you already know the magic. But if this is your first time; WELCOME HOME. Our Soirée is more than an event; it’s a safe. welcoming, judgement-free zone where you are encouraged to show up as your most authentic self. With over 200 trans folx from around the world, representing every point along the gender journey, WildSide is a powerful place to find support, inspiration, connection, and empowerment.New to WildSide? We’ve got you.If this is your first Soirée and you’d like a little extra guidance, we invite you to join our Big Sis / Lil Sis program. Our experienced WildSide veterans are happy to answer your questions, calm your nerves, and help you arrive feeling confident, prepared, and ready to fully enjoy the experience. Just let us know when you register and get ready to be part of something truly special. Drop us a line at for more info.IN CLOSING, WE RECOMMEND THESE SIMPLE RULES OF SOIRÉE...-- Come with an open mind-- Come ready to push your personal envelope as far as you feel is right for you-- Come ready to make a lot of new friends-- Come ready to have the time of your life- - Come ready to take a ride on the WildSide! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a9f64f40-def9-11f0-955b-c57855b5c278-rimg-w1008-h740-dc030303-gmir.png https://youtu.be/VFB9sWFRxDc?si=sLLHtY2bEW90emon - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/las-vegas/wildside-presents-our-20th-sin-city-soirée-may-1-9-2026/100001948558433729 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, entertainment, music, concerts, art, shopping, pool-parties, parties, sports, food-drinks, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fwildside-presents-our-20th-sin-city-soiree-may-1-9-2026-registration-1948558433729 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 55.2, max: 55.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Las Vegas - **state**: NV - **country**: United States - **location**: Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - **lat**: 36.1699671 - **long**: -115.1448235 - **full address**: Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, 129 East Fremont Street, Las Vegas, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: WildSide (https://allevents.in/org/wildside/18590007) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/aa1d2b6d203bb96ef230e517daec9067e86fc8196cc0cce64685ba21bf8cde07-rimg-w1200-h622-dc301c16-gmir.jpg?v=1766382460 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0a8f8162ed8495a4e28ad1e10338a100c8d72d87eab33c41739356c05ccdd8e3-rimg-w400-h400-dc2e1d19-gmir.jpg?v=1766382451 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 12:00 am (-07:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, 129 East Fremont Street, Las Vegas, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 55.2 up to 55.2 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** WildSide - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** trips-adventures, entertainment, music, concerts, art, shopping, pool-parties, parties, sports, food-drinks, nonprofit - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about WildSide presents our 20th Sin City Soirée, May 1 - 9, 2026 ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "WildSide presents our 20th Sin City Soirée, May 1 - 9, 2026", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/aa1d2b6d203bb96ef230e517daec9067e86fc8196cc0cce64685ba21bf8cde07-rimg-w1200-h622-dc301c16-gmir.jpg?v=1766382460", "startDate": "2026-05-01T00:00:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-05-09T23:59:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/las-vegas/wildside-presents-our-20th-sin-city-soirée-may-1-9-2026/100001948558433729", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "129 East Fremont Street", "postalCode": "89101", "addressLocality": "Las Vegas", "addressRegion": "NV", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "36.1699671", "longitude": "-115.1448235" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Your adventure starts now! 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The spirit of WildSide compels us to build an international community in a safe, fun, welcoming space; while bringing visibility and awareness to the uniqueness and beauty of the trans experience to the mainstream.\r\n \r\nSOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WILDSIDE \r\n\r\n\r\nWHAT IS WILDSIDE?WildSide is the amazing community of trans and gender expansive people that together make up our VWS Family. It encompasses all who have come through our doors or have connected with us in other ways. Whether you have been to one or all of our events, you are part of the VWS Family for LIFE.WHAT DOES VWS STAND FOR? VWS stands for Viva WildSide. It’s a rallying cry/nickname. Gina came up with that in 2008 when we went out on our own. We wanted to have a mantra that gave a wink to Diva Las Vegas; because WildSide definitely owes a debt of gratitude to DLV. It was their event that first brought us together in person. The experience we had in 2007 (along with the reaction we got when we got back to the photos and stories) gave Nikki & Gina the inspiration to do our own thing in 2008; and VOILÀ, WildSide’s Sin City Soirée was born.WHAT IS THE SIN CITY SOIRÉE?The Sin City Soirée is the name of our signature event in Las Vegas and happens every May (We always start the event the day after Mothers Day to make it easier for people to plan their time off). The first official Sin City Soirée was in 2008. (We know what you are sayin... “But WildSide started in 2007!”) Remember the first year of WildSide, we went to Diva Las Vegas, so while it counts as a WildSide event and in the annual total, the first official Sin City Soirée happened when Nikki & Gina ventured out on our own.HOW DID THE FIRST TRIP TO LAS VEGAS COME ABOUT?The legend begins on the website alt.com's WildSide message board in late 2006. The board was very lively with lots of wonderful characters. The vibe was amazing and it was very much a community. Our darling co-founder Nikki Belange, who was the co-moderator of the board proposed that it would be fun if a group of members got together face-to-face in Las Vegas for an event called Diva Las Vegas. She worked tirelessly researching hotels and making plans. It ended up that around SEVEN people and from the board, a that of original WildSiders at least seven WildSiders that traveled and some of that original group, like Brit Stevens are still active in the group to this day.HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TO WILDSIDE?From 2007 through August, 2019, WildSide has welcomed 1,677 family members to our Las Vegas home.\r\nHOW MANY HOTELS HAS WILDSIDE STAYED AT OVER THE YEARS?To date, WildSide has used six different locations to host our Sin City Soirée. In 2007; Sahara Hotel & Casino, 2008 - 11; Tropicana Las Vegas, 2012; Rumor Boutique Hotel, 2013; Artisan Hotel Boutique, 2014; Riviera Hotel & Casino, 2015 -16; returns to Tropicana Las Vegas, 2017 to present; Bally's Las Vegas\r\nWHAT IS THE PINK FOG?The Pink Fog, as it is affectionately known is the overwhelming flood of emotions that hits you at the end of the Soirée. It's a sense of sadness that this incredible week of authenticity and bonding has come to end for another year. It's the feeling of already missing those that you've really connected with and you feel like you just woke up from a really wonderful dream. But along with those sad feelings comes feelings of joy and empowerment as you reflect on the amazing experience you just went through. The Pink Fog is some powerful stuff and not to be trifled with lightly. Even the hardest of the hard have succumb to its power. Our advice is to embrace it and ride it like the wonderfully soft and pillowy image it evokes. \r\nWHAT IS A VWS AMBASSADOR?A VWS Ambassador is something we ask if you would like to do when you register for the event. It’s simple question but we take it to heart. We ask you to help us look out for your fellow WildSiders during the week. This family gets larger and larger each year and at times; it is more and more difficult to make sure everyone is safe.\r\nSo as an Ambassador, if you see someone who might be having trouble because of either too many libations, shyness, anxiety, over-stimulation or anything else, just go over and make sure they are ok. If they look like they might be having a hard time connecting with people, introduce them around a little bit. If someone is having difficulties because of intoxication, over-stimulation or any other altering event, find a WildSide representative ASAP!We all know what it is like to struggle. The Soirée is meant as a time of joy; so in being an Ambassador, you’ll just help to care for our special VWS community when they might really need some care.WHAT’S THAT “WILDSIDE VIBE”?That “WildSide Vibe” is something that once again, grew quite organically in the early days of this event and lives on today. It’s that feeling of inspiration. It’s being with those you have common bonds with and feeding off of each other’s love & camaraderie. It’s about really taking in and understanding that beneath all the parties and glitz, what WildSide is trying to accomplish is to impact each and every one of our family members to take that joy, empowerment and love that is shared for one week in May and let it propel you on your journey wherever it may take you.It’s contagious and has happened to so many over the years, like Gina, Drea and VWS CruiseDirector Amy. Amy came to her first Soirée in 2010. She found her place in the sun and she never left. That spirit of community and support lifted her to live her truth. She now lives in Las Vegas where she plays a HUGE role in organizing WildSide’s annual Sin City Soirée, as well as working with her local trans community. The power of WildSide compels and it can be powerful stuff!WHAT ARE HOSTED EVENTS?Hosted events are a way for you to be apart of the VWS organizing team and also a way to connect with our more intimate past as we manage an ever-growing family. In the old days, we could move around as a group of 20-30 and do things like dinners, limos and clubs together. That helped create some very special moments and a lot of bonding; as we were all “in this together”.\r\nAs our lil Soirée now stands at almost 300, it’s a little more difficult to keep that real tight-knit feel we had in the early days. Hosted events help us to bring together more manageable groups of folks for concerts, shows, shopping trips, racing exotic cars, anything you like. If it fits with our schedule and event vision, you will be in control of planning the outing and we will promote it on our official itinerary. It’s an amazing thing when all of us are together but don’t be afraid to break off into a smaller group and explore of some spaces that a group of 300 might have trouble getting into.It also helps your WildSide organizers to present as many opportunities for fun as possible. If you have an idea for a hosted event, contact us through our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/ VWS4LIFE or email us at vivawildside@gmail.com.WHAT IS THE VWS STRIDE WITH PRIDE?The Stride with Pride takes place at the conclusion of our VWS Rockstar Party Bus Tour. The tour ends at the elegant Cosmopolitan Hotel & Casino where you will be a part of one of the most impactful moments you may ever be a part of.Once we debark from our buses, we make sure NO ONE enters the building until the entire group is together. It is then that we walk EN MASSE (Imagine almost 170 trans folks together as one) through the Cosmo in a show of solidarity, support and visibility. The walk ends at the beautiful Chandelier Bar, where our presence is definitely felt as we mingle and interact with patrons from all over the world; bringing awareness of the trans experience to the masses in a cordial and normalizing way.WHAT IS TRANSMISSION?TransMission is WildSide’s very own house band. An amazingly talented band of rotating Trans/queer identified performers came together in 2017 and have ROCKED WildSide every year since.TransMission is a rock-n-roll cover band founded by Bassist Misty Mounain and Lead Vocalist/Rhythm Guitarist Andrea Scarlett that consists of members of WildSide. Their repertoire includes a mix of danceable party songs from 60's to contemporary and their annual invasion of the iconic off-Strip, LGBT bar, Flex Lounge is always one of the highlights of the Soirée.\r\nHOW DID NIKKI AND GINA MEET? Nikki and Gina had connected on the Alt.com WildSide board. Nikki was a pretty big deal on the board as co-moderator and Gina was just a TOTAL newbie looking for friends anywhere she could find. We had a lot of the same things in common and got along well “online”. When it was proposed to go to Vegas in 2007, it was Nikki who was the reason Gina decided to go. Nikki was doing her authentic thing and was like a rockstar to Gina, (she still is!) So Gina had to meet this amazing person and decided she would go. Nikki was in town a few days before Gina, so G knew what room Nikki staying in. When Gina got to the front desk, she asked to be put as close as possible to Nikki’s room. The attendant mentioned that the connecting suite to Nikki’s was available. Gina said BOOK IT! The cool thing was that Nikki was out and Gina could sneak up to the room without Nikki knowing she had a new neighbor. The rooms at the Sahara were about 17 floors up, so they both had balconies divided by a concrete wall. When Gina heard Nikki, Brit Stevens and Jen get back to the room; Gina went out on the patio and started throwing pennies at Nikki’s patio sliding door. No one noticed at first but it finally caught Nikki’s attention and she came to the door. Gina poked her head around the wall and they both screamed and ran to their connecting doors.\r\nThey hugged for the first time and an instant sisterhood was born on the spot. They became the Thelma & Louise of WildSide (Nikki is Louise, Gina is Thelma), so if you see references to T&L, that’s usually a nod to that spirit of sisterhood. In the moment of the first hug in the suites of the Sahara, that magic of empowerment and support that WildSide is famous for; was born right then and there. The rest is VWStory.\r\nHOW DID THE INFAMOUS WILDSIDE SUITE LOVE NITE PARTY COME ABOUT? The WildSider’s who were in Vegas in 2007 went to a couple of DLV events and while they met some great people, the more we connected with each other, we wanted to do our own thing. Besides; Nikki & Gina always got two big connecting suites to act as , so why not host a party? And host a party they did! A pretty raging lingerie party. That lil “soirée” caused a lot of buzz (and a little controversy), so of course the WildSiders had another party, this time a fetish theme; the following night. Those suite party’s are the first events WildSide ever “produced”. It is one of the traditional events that we bring back each year to celebrate our humble beginnings. \r\nFor the first several Soirées, Nikki & Gina always had connecting suites and would throw TWO suite parties per trip; a lingerie and fetish night. As the group got larger and more visible, they decided that they would rather use one of those nights to be out among the “mainstream” and make their presence known. So the suite party became a once a WildSide event. The party made it until 2018 when after multiple years of overcrowded, way too loud insanity, they were finally shut down by hotel security for being too big (over 150 people). WildSide made accommodations with a local club in 2019 to hold our PRIVATE off-site version of the suite party and it was a big hit. So while the traditional suite party is a thing of the past, it’s spirit and energy carries on always! \r\n ** In November, 2013, WildSide lost a dear member of our family, Tricia Love, whose amazing appetite for life and knack for bringing people together perfectly personifies what this party was always all about. It was the first time losing a family member so in honor of her, WildSide renamed it’s infamous suite party Suite LOVE Nite.\r\n " } ] } ] ```