Ten Bitcoin 2026 side events in Las Vegas, April 26 to 29, with host, time, venue and how to get in, from the mining rooftop to the official after parties.
Las Vegas — Bitcoin 2026 runs April 27 to 29 at The Venetian Convention and Expo Center in Las Vegas, and the organizer's Bitcoin Week calendar starts the evening before, on Sunday, April 26. Many of the useful meetings at a conference this size happen away from the main stage. This shortlist covers ten that have their own pages, with host, time, venue and how to get in.
At a glance
- Main event dates: April 27 to 29, 2026, The Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Las Vegas
- Side-event week: Bitcoin Week, April 26 to 29
- How access works: a mix of ticketed events, host approval through Luma, pass-holder receptions and invite-only gatherings; several venues are shared only after registration
- Official listing: Bitcoin Week calendar
- Our event page: Bitcoin 2026 Las Vegas
Times are Pacific. Details and prices are as listed by each host on April 22 and can change.
Sunday, April 26: Bitcoin 2026 side events before Pro Day
Women of Bitcoin Bash
BTC Inc hosts the fifth-anniversary edition of Women of Bitcoin as an offsite evening event at IPEC Las Vegas, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Ticketed: the official calendar lists it at $121 plus fees, sold through the Bitcoin Week page.
No Limit Hold'em Poker Tournament
The official poker night starts at 6:00 pm in The Venetian Poker Room: twelve tables, a $200 buy-in and no re-entry. Players must be Bitcoin 2026 attendees, 21 or older, and hold a Venetian Rewards card. Register or see details
Monday, April 27: mining, capital and the kickoff
BitGo High Roller Summit
BitGo runs its second High Roller Summit as a stage and lounge inside the conference across all three days, with a welcome happy hour on Monday from 3:30 pm and summit programming from Tuesday. It is aimed at institutions, funds and founders. A conference pass is required and BitGo approves applications. Register or see details
HOTSTYLE TAKEOVER III
PubKey, the New York Bitcoin bar, takes over TAO Asian Bistro & Nightclub at The Venetian from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. It is an afternoon party steps from the convention halls. Ticketed, with general and VIP tiers; the official calendar lists entry from $85. Register or see details
Unconfiscatable Texas HODL'em Poker Tournament
Tone Vays's Unconfiscatable runs its poker tournament on Monday afternoon. Play starts at 3:00 pm, with players asked to arrive around 2:00 pm, and the host bills it as no rake and no fee. The venue is sent in the confirmation email. Buy-in required. Register or see details
Bitcoin Mining Rooftop Exclusive Event
Asic Jungle, Pickaxe and AsicXchange host miners, hardware suppliers and infrastructure operators at Ghostbar, the rooftop bar at Palms Casino Resort, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, with an open bar and food. If you sell to or buy from miners, this is the room for Monday night. Approval required. Register or see details
Tuesday, April 28: a run and a policy session
Run for Hal
Bitcoin Runners leads a free 5 km social run in memory of Hal Finney, open to all abilities. Meet at 7:50 am next to the gondola bridge outside The Venetian's main entrance for an 8:00 am start. Proceeds from the event T-shirt go to ALS research. Register or see details
Bitcoin as Everyday Money
Bitcoin for Financial Services hosts this session on a de minimis tax exemption for bitcoin payments, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Satoshi Social Room (Rooms 2002 to 2004) at The Venetian. Janessa Lopez, head of digital assets policy at Block, and David Zell, president of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, lead a fireside and a live payment demonstration. In-person space is capped at 100 and TFTC carries a livestream. Register or see details
Every night: official parties and a downtown alternative
Official Bitcoin 2026 after parties
BTC Inc runs one official party each night: the Kickoff Party at LIV Nightclub on Monday (10:30 pm to 3:00 am), Omnia on Tuesday (10:30 pm to 3:00 am, with Steve Aoki billed after midnight) and Tao on Wednesday (10:30 pm to 1:00 am). Each is ticketed, listed at $149 plus fees, and a three-night pass is also sold. Whale Pass holders have access included. Register or see details
Circa Bitcoin Takeover
Circa Resort & Casino, on Fremont Street downtown, runs a property-wide Bitcoin Takeover from April 27 to 29, with themed programming across its venues and Bitcoin-themed drinks at its bars. No conference pass is needed, Circa is an adults-only resort, and it works as a quieter base for meetings away from the Strip. Register or see details
What you cannot simply walk into
Several items on the official calendar are closed. Deal Day and its reception, the Code & Country Reception and Sunday's Investor Day are invite-only. The Pro Pass Reception at AYU Dayclub on Tuesday (8:30 pm) requires a Pro Pass, and Whale Night at Voltaire the same evening requires a Whale Pass. Our Bitcoin 2026 preview explains the pass types, and the speakers guide covers the daytime program. Powerclub Global covers the Bitcoin Conference as a media partner of BTC Inc.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get into Bitcoin 2026 side events?
It depends on the event. Official parties and the Women of Bitcoin Bash are ticketed. Sponsor-hosted events such as the mining rooftop and the BitGo summit require host approval through Luma. Receptions are tied to Pro or Whale Passes, and some gatherings are invite-only.
When do Bitcoin 2026 side events start?
Bitcoin Week runs April 26 to 29. The first events are on Sunday evening, April 26, before Pro Day, and the last official after party is at Tao on Wednesday, April 29.
Do I need a conference pass for side events?
Not always. The Run for Hal is open to all, and the Circa takeover needs no conference pass. The official poker tournament and the BitGo summit require a Bitcoin 2026 pass, and the pass-holder receptions require a Pro or Whale Pass.
Planning for Bitcoin 2026 or the next edition?
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