The sixth annual NuWu Cannabis Cup Awards Ceremony & Variety Show brings a full day of competition recognition and cannabis-culture programming to the NuWu Outdoor Courtyard in Downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, October 17, 2026. NuWu Cannabis presents the 21+ gathering as the culmination of its 2026 cup, with an awards ceremony and a program that puts participating brands, performers, judges, industry professionals and the public in the same festival setting.
An awards day with a full program
The central moment is the 2026 NuWu Cannabis Cup Awards Ceremony & Variety Show, where the event recognizes winners across multiple cannabis categories. The official program also includes live performances, DJ sets, Tokin’ Trivia, games, raffles and interactive activities. The announced entertainment spans Garden Grove, Roots Riddim Kollectiv, Mojo Reggae, RED, Edboii Corleone and Pennwood, along with DJ sets by CoCo Jenkins Beats, DJKameo, DJ Bucketz and OG Serg. Burlesque performances by Raquel Reed and Maudezoleum are also listed.
General admission is $30 and includes access to the awards ceremony and variety show, featured acts, DJ sets, food vendors, cannabis-brand experiences, games and the NuWu Cup festival grounds. The event’s costume contest offers $750 in Visa gift-card prizes for first place and $250 for second. The first 150 qualifying ticket purchasers are also offered all eight 2026 flower competition entries as pre-rolls, one from each entry, while supplies last. That offer is limited, so attendees interested in it should confirm current eligibility and availability on the official ticket page before purchasing.
Optional experiences
The program includes several separately priced, limited-space specialty experiences. Pieces of Luv Candle Co. will host Candles & Cannabis, a guided session to make a custom candle and room-and-linen spray. Puff Paint Educate will lead a Glow & Black Light painting experience, and the schedule also lists a Bling Your Bic lighter-customization activity. NuWu says qualifying Candles & Cannabis or Puff & Paint ticket holders receive admission to the awards ceremony and variety show at no additional cost; check the individual ticket listings for the current terms and remaining space.
Practical details
The event runs from 12:00 PM to 10:59 PM Pacific time at NuWu Outdoor Courtyard, 1235 Paiute Circle, Las Vegas, Nevada 89106. It is strictly 21+; entry requires a valid government-issued photo ID. Cannabis consumption is allowed only in designated consumption areas and remains subject to venue rules and applicable law. NuWu notes that outdoor programming, hours and availability can change because of weather or other conditions, so review the official event and ticket pages shortly before heading over. For vendor, partnership or event questions, the organizer directs inquiries to contact@nuwu.vegas.
For attendees looking for a competition-led Las Vegas event with a real program beyond the presentation of awards, the NuWu Cup combines the ceremony with music, performance, activities, food and brand experiences in one day. Plan around the published local start time, buy the ticket type that fits the experience you want, bring ID, allow time for entry screening, and check the organizer’s policy update before leaving.