Jay Leno

Jay Leno Tickets

Jay Leno's one-night Aces of Comedy stop at the MGM Grand Theater — Saturday, September 5, 2026, 9 p.m. Clean, high-density observational stand-up from the longtime Tonight Show host. Tickets from about $91.

Jay Leno

Is Jay Leno in Vegas Worth It? Honest Review of the Aces of Comedy Stop

Jay Leno plays Las Vegas as an occasional guest in MGM Grand's Aces of Comedy series, and as of mid-2026 exactly one date is on the calendar: Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 9 p.m. in the MGM Grand Theater. It's the classic Leno proposition — a two-decade Tonight Show host doing observational stand-up that stays deliberately clean and broad, delivered with the joke-density of someone who never stopped working clubs. For fans of monologue-style comedy it's a reliable night; anyone wanting edge or crowd-work chaos should look elsewhere on the Aces roster.

The practical catch is scarcity: one night only, so your trip either overlaps September 5 or it doesn't, and tickets start around $91 with fees — big-room headliner pricing. The 9 p.m. start runs late for a theater show, and the MGM Grand Theater is a large house, so the experience is a concert-style evening rather than an intimate club set.

Insider tipLeno returns to MGM Grand semi-regularly — if September 5 doesn't work, watch the Aces of Comedy calendar rather than resale markets, where his dates get marked up early.
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Venue

3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Jay Leno in Las Vegas?

One night: Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 9 p.m. in the MGM Grand Theater, as part of the Aces of Comedy series. No other Vegas dates are currently on sale — check the calendar for additions.

Is this a residency?

No — Leno appears at MGM Grand a few times a year as a touring Aces of Comedy guest. If the September date doesn't fit your trip, the series rotates other headliners most weekends.

How much are tickets?

From about $91 including fees. It's a large theater, so cheaper seats sit well back — the show is stand-up, so sightlines matter less than for a production show.

Is the material family-friendly?

Leno famously works clean — no profanity-heavy material — but the venue's comedy policy admits ages 16 and up, with under-18s accompanied by an adult.
Rating

4.4

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Price from $91
Categories Comedy
Venue MGM Grand Theater, MGM Grand
Address 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Age Must be 16 years of age or older

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