Vinyl Room at Mandalay Bay: What’s New on the 63rd Floor

The old Foundation Room space, completely reimagined. A 1970s Japanese listening lounge aesthetic. Thousands of vinyl records spanning Las Vegas entertainment history. Panoramic Strip views stretching 40 to 50 miles. An Asian-inspired menu, cocktails named after iconic songs, and seven nights a week of music-first programming. Vinyl Room opened August 8 and it might be the most genuinely different nightlife concept the Strip has seen in years.

A Room Built Around Listening, Not Just Looking

Vinyl Room opened August 8, 2026, on the 63rd floor of Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, taking over the storied perch that hosted the Foundation Room for more than 25 years. The new concept is a partnership between Live Nation and MGM Resorts International, and the inspiration behind it is genuinely distinct from anything else on the Strip: intimate 1970s Japanese listening bars, spaces built around the experience of actually hearing music together rather than treating it as background noise.

“We wanted to create a space that feels more connected to music and community,” said Kurt Melien, President of Live Nation Las Vegas. “The inspiration from 1970s Japanese listening lounges was a natural fit because those spaces were built around the experience of really listening to music, spending time with other music lovers and enjoying the atmosphere that celebrates the music.” That philosophy shapes everything about the room: custom vinyl-deck audio equipment, thousands of records on display, and a soundtrack that treats the DJ booth as the centerpiece rather than an afterthought.

What Is Actually Inside

The 500-person venue holds 4,760 vinyl records on display throughout the space, all curated around artists who have performed in Las Vegas, celebrating the city’s own entertainment legacy through the soundtrack itself. Music memorabilia, dozens of Las Vegas concert posters, and a decor built entirely around vinyl culture fill the room. A signed hat from Bruno Mars is among the pieces on display. The panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows retain the same views that made the Foundation Room iconic: the Bellagio fountains, Paris Las Vegas, the High Roller observation wheel, and a Strip view extending 40 to 50 miles on a clear night.

The food and drink program is built to match the room’s ambition. An Asian-inspired menu features Japanese Kobe beef, sushi, seafood, and playful bar bites including Sushi Tots and Chili Crunch Chicken Wings. The cocktail program takes its cues directly from music, with drinks named after songs, including the House of the Rising Sun. The format is deliberately flexible: arrive for a sunset cocktail, stay for a full dinner, and linger as the room shifts from restaurant energy into full nightlife as the night goes on.

Seven Nights, Seven Different Vibes

Vinyl Room is open seven days a week with a full lineup of themed nightly programming, giving the venue a distinct identity depending on which night you walk in.

The programming spans vinyl sets from the 1970s through the 2000s, prioritizing Las Vegas entertainment legacy artists alongside a broad range of genres, and the format stays true to the core concept throughout: this is a room where the quality of the listening experience matters as much as anything else happening around it.

Walk-Ins, Members, and Private Events

Vinyl Room is open to the public with no membership required. Walk-ins are welcome, and the venue is accessible to resort guests and visitors alike for regular admission. For guests who want an elevated experience, an annual membership program starts at $2,000 and includes premium seating, reserved tables, and additional concert ticket benefits, along with an exclusive partnership with House of Blues offering access to top concerts with VIP amenities. The space is also available for private parties and special events. Text “VINYL” to 701-394-3428 for special updates and announcements, or submit an inquiry directly through vinylroomlasvegas.com for private bookings.

Why the Location Matters

Mandalay Bay’s south Strip position and its adjacent convention complex make Vinyl Room a genuinely convenient option for both leisure travelers and business groups. A convention crowd finishing daytime meetings can transition directly into a distinctive evening experience without leaving the property. Kurt Melien has framed the broader ambition simply: the south end of the Strip has room for a serious nightlife destination that stands entirely on its own terms, distinct from the Barbershop Speakeasy, Forty Deuce, and the 1923 Prohibition Bar already operating at Mandalay Bay’s ground level. Vinyl Room, 63 stories above all of them, is betting there is room for everyone.

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