Jousting knights and a three-course feast, staged in a 900-seat arena beneath the Strip
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1 hr 30 min
Witness knights jousting and battling on horseback while feasting medieval-style at Excalibur
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Full-day adventure to the West Rim with breakfast, BBQ lunch, dam photo stop, and optional Skywalk
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1 hr 30 min
An electrifying 90-minute fusion of the King of Pop's music with Cirque du Soleil's gravity-defying artistry
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The central 900-seat theater-in-the-round provides a clear view of the jousting action. It is designed to immerse guests in the medieval tournament atmosphere.
Witness professional knights perform authentic jousting, sword fighting, and horse races. This show features real horses and pyrotechnic effects.
Guests participate in a traditional medieval banquet served without utensils. The menu includes roasted chicken, potatoes, and other hearty items.
The audience is divided into themed sections based on the kings of Europe. Cheering for your assigned knight is an essential part of the experience.
The show features climactic battle sequences involving fire and special effects. These elements enhance the intensity of the performance.
Every Vegas Medieval Dinner Show tour side-by-side — duration, what's included, how you redeem.
| Experience | Duration | Rating | Transfers | Pickup | Lunch | Skip-the-line | Price | |
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Standard Entry Most popular
Tournament of Kings Medieval Dinner Show
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1 hr 30 min | ★ 4.7 | — | — | ✓ | — | €80 | Book → |
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Luxury / Private
Grand Canyon West Rim & Hoover Dam VIP Day Tour
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10 hr | ★ 4.8 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | €85 | Book → |
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Standard Entry
Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil at Mandalay Bay
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1 hr 30 min | ★ 4.8 | — | — | — | — | €110 | Book → |
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These experiences complement each other; most visitors who seek a rowdy, hands-on environment choose the vegas medieval dinner show, while those wanting polished acrobatics prefer Cirque du Soleil.
| Feature | Top pick Tournament of Kings | Cirque du Soleil |
|---|---|---|
Experience Type |
Dinner theater | Acrobatic stage performance |
Audience Participation |
High engagement | Passive viewing |
Dining Included |
Yes | No |
Primary Focus |
Jousting and storytelling | Artistic gymnastics and theater |
Vibe |
Rowdy and casual | Sophisticated and polished |
Typical Crowd |
Families and groups | Couples and theater patrons |
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Verdict: Securing vegas medieval dinner show tickets provides a high-energy meal, whereas Cirque du Soleil offers a more refined, visual production for your vegas medieval dinner show tour itinerary.
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3850 S Las Vegas Blvd
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Open in Google MapsThe Deuce bus runs along the Strip with stops near Excalibur.
Rideshare drop-off is located at the Royal Tower entrance.
Casual attire is appropriate for this venue. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing as you will be eating with your hands during the vegas medieval dinner show.
Backpacks and large bags are prohibited inside the venue. Standard security screening is conducted at the entrance to the vegas medieval dinner show.
Cameras are not permitted inside the showroom. Please refrain from taking photos during the performance.
The venue is wheelchair accessible. Guests requiring specific ADA seating should contact the box office directly at 800-933-1334.
Mobile phones should be silenced during the show. Use of mobile devices for recording is restricted.
The vegas medieval dinner show is a family-friendly experience. Children 3 and under may sit on an adult's lap for free, while those 4 and older require a paid ticket.
A hearty dinner is served during the performance and is included in the entrance fee. Dietary accommodations must be requested at least 4 hours in advance of the show.
Only service animals are permitted inside the arena. Pets are not allowed.
The vegas medieval dinner show utilizes pyrotechnics and strobe lights. Guests with respiratory sensitivities should consider this before attending.
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How crowds, weather, and events shift across the year.
Expect higher indoor temperatures in Las Vegas but comfortable air-conditioned show environments. Mid-week shows often have lighter crowds.
Small details that turn a good visit into a great one.
Inform the box office of vegetarian or vegan requirements at least 4 hours before the show. This ensures your meal is prepared correctly.
Non-bookable sights within a short walk — free to visit, easy to pair.
Iconic pyramid-shaped hotel with historical exhibits.
Massive casino resort complex on the Strip.
Features a famous roller coaster and Manhattan-themed architecture.
Flexible, no hidden fees.
Full refunds are typically available if requested at least 24 hours in advance. Please verify specific terms at the time of booking as some promotional vegas medieval dinner show tickets may be non-refundable.
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Adjoins Excalibur via indoor walkway.
High-end resort with extensive pool facilities.
The Tournament of Kings arena occupies 16,000 square feet beneath Excalibur's castle towers, a purpose-built theater where 900 guests sit in tiered sections assigned to one of six competing kingdoms.
The vegas medieval dinner show premiered in 1990 as part of MGM Resorts' family-oriented pivot on the Strip, replacing the original King Arthur's Tournament with expanded pyrotechnics, a steel-hooved Andalusian horse cast, and a script built around Arthurian legend rather than historical reenactment. The show runs six nights a week, dark on Tuesdays, with performances timed to the dinner service so that the three-course meal arrives in sequence with the tournament's acts.
Each guest receives a crown in the color of their assigned kingdom—red dragon, yellow lion, blue knight, green serpent, black falcon, or white wolf—and cheers for a designated champion as he competes in jousting runs, sword combat, and lance accuracy trials. The horses, trained in Paso Fino and Andalusian gaits, enter through hydraulic tunnons beneath the arena floor. Pyrotechnic bursts punctuate each joust, and the final combat scene includes firework columns that rise to the vaulted ceiling. The arena's design eliminates the traditional proscenium; action unfolds in a central sand-covered ring surrounded by dining tables, placing every seat within 50 feet of the horses.
The dinner itself is served without utensils, a nod to the medieval tradition of trencher dining, though the menu is contemporary: roasted Cornish hen, herb-basted potato, vegetable medley, and tomato bisque, with a vegetarian dragon tail pastry available on request. The meal is included in the base ticket price, which begins at $74 per person. Beer, wine, and frozen cocktails are sold separately at stands outside the theater entrance. The show's 70-minute runtime is fixed, designed to align with the natural pacing of the meal service so that dessert—an apple turnover—arrives as the final combat sequence concludes.
What is a vegas dinner show at its core? It's a format that pairs live performance with a plated meal, reducing the logistical friction of a two-stop evening. Tournament of Kings holds the longest continuous run of any dinner theater on the Strip, outlasting the Tropicana's Folies Bergère and the Stardust's Lido de Paris by staying within a single genre and venue. The show's endurance reflects its ability to serve multigenerational groups who want spectacle without the abstraction of Cirque or the late-night timing of most Strip headliners. Guests under 21 attend without restriction, and the theater's layout accommodates wheelchairs in every kingdom section, making it one of the more accessible large-format shows in Las Vegas.
"The arena's design eliminates the traditional proscenium; action unfolds in a central sand-covered ring surrounded by dining tables, placing every seat within 50 feet of the horses."
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You arrive at Excalibur's lower level 30 minutes before curtain, trading your confirmation code for a paper crown and a kingdom assignment at the box office. The lobby hums with pre-show energy—kids comparing crown colors, adults queuing for souvenir photographs in front of a castle backdrop.
You pass through double doors into the arena and find your section marked by hanging banners. The tables are long communal benches, no individual chairs, and your party slides in alongside strangers who've drawn the same kingdom.
Lights dim. A herald in chain mail announces the six champions, each riding a horse whose coat matches his banner. Your section erupts when the green serpent knight canters past, close enough that you feel the percussion of hooves on sand. The first course arrives—a bowl of tomato bisque—and you eat while the knights complete their opening parade. Jousting begins as the Cornish hen lands in front of you, still steaming. You watch a lance splinter against a shield, then return to your meal, the rhythm of the show designed to let you do both without missing a beat.
Pyrotechnics flare during the final sword fight, heat radiating across the arena floor. Your champion wins or loses based on choreography you can't predict, and the crowd noise swells either way. You leave through the same lobby, your hands still greasy from the hen, your crown crumpled in your pocket, the whole thing over in 90 minutes from door to door.
The starting price is 74 USD per person for the show and dinner at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino.
Children 3 and under are free on a lap; children 4 and older require a ticket for the vegas medieval dinner show.
The vegas medieval dinner show operates various hours; please check the schedule for specific weekday times.
Yes, it is a highly rated experience for families visiting the Excalibur Hotel & Casino.
No, backpacks and large bags are prohibited inside the arena for the show.
Expect an immersive, jousting-themed dinner theater experience in a round arena at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino.
Contact the Excalibur box office at 702-597-7600 at least 4 hours before your vegas medieval dinner show time.
We recommend arriving between 18:00 and 18:30 to locate your seats and settle in before the show begins.
Yes, you can easily visit the neighboring Luxor or New York-New York landmarks after your vegas medieval dinner show.
