For a band that’s spent more than three decades defying easy categorization—is it rock reggae, funk, rap or something else?—311 has mastered one thing with absolute certainty: 311 Day. On March 7-8, the annual celebration returns for its 12th Las Vegas iteration, but this time the band’s breaking the fourth wall. For the first time in 26 years of 311 Day events, the experience expands into a citywide celebration.

Think of it as a weekend-long immersion into the beloved band. Yes, there are two shows with two completely different setlists and zero repeated songs, a signature challenge the band’s maintained throughout 311 Day’s history. But surrounding those performances is an ecosystem of experiences: a museum pop-up showcasing decades of stage gear and artwork, VIP side-stage access that puts fans in the wings for select songs, and partnerships designed to thread the band’s presence throughout the city.

But first, let’s talk about the band’s history. Since 1992, when vocalist Doug “SA” Martinez joined with vocalist/guitarist Nick Hexum, guitarist Tim Mahoney, drummer Chad Sexton and bassist Aaron “P-Nut” Wills to complete the five-piece, 311’s lineup has remained unchanged, placing it alongside U2 and Radiohead in that rare echelon of bands that have resisted the personnel shuffle that typically splinter even the most successful groups. More than 10 million albums sold, countless tours and a fanbase devoted enough to sell out its recent cruise in 24 hours, the numbers tell the story, but they don’t capture the communal energy that defines 311 Day.

This year’s celebration arrives on the heels of Full Bloom, the band’s latest album that’s already generated its highest-charting alternative single in 13 years (“You’re Gonna Get It” peaked at No. 17) and surpassed 1 million streams. The record channels positivity and unity, themes that have always been threaded through 311’s work but feel particularly resonant now. It’s also fueled a massive global tour, proving that three decades in, the band’s creative momentum shows no signs of slowing.

The weekend’s wild card comes in the form of Blue Man Group, which will join 311 onstage for a one-time collaborative performance during select songs. Blue Man Group’s experimental percussion and visual artistry against 311’s genre-blending energy? That’s the kind of pairing that only happens in Vegas.

311 Day is not a festival or a residency, exactly. It’s something built collaboratively between the band and fans over 26 years, now spreading across the city in the most magical way. Don’t miss it.

The 411 on 311 Days

The Shows

• Two completely different setlists, no repeated songs across both nights.

• Special one-time collaboration with Blue Man Group for select songs.

311 Museum

• Pop-up retrospective featuring rare artifacts, stage gear, artwork and vintage poster art spanning the band’s history. For location and hours: 311day.com

VIP Experiences

• Side Stage Package: Limited upgrades allow fans to watch up to three songs from the side of the stage.

• Superfan Travel Packages: Premium hotel accommodations, exclusive merchandise and guaranteed entry to all official pre-parties and activations.

Park MGM. 8:30 p.m. March 7-8, starting at $220 plus tax and fee. parkmgm.mgmresorts.com

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