Penn & Teller
Penn and Teller at the Rio Hotel is Las Vegas's longest-running headliner show. Honest 2026 review, ticket prices, the after-show meet and greet, and who should see it.
Penn & Teller
The longest-running headliner act at a single Las Vegas venue in history - 25 years at the Rio as of 2026.
Overview
Penn and Teller have performed at the Rio Hotel and Casino since 2001 - making them the longest-running headliner act at a single Las Vegas venue in history. They are celebrating 50 years performing together and 25 years at the Rio as of 2026. The show runs approximately 90 minutes, plays Thursday through Sunday at 8 p.m., and includes a post-show meet and greet with both performers after every performance. Tickets start from around $75.
The show is categorized as magic, but that description undersells what it actually is. Penn and Teller perform tricks - some classic, some original, some genuinely inexplicable - while simultaneously deconstructing the genre. Penn narrates with running commentary that is simultaneously funny, philosophically pointed, and self-aware about the nature of illusion. Teller performs entirely in silence throughout, communicating everything through physical expression and sleight of hand.
The combination produces something that feels different from any other magic show: an evening that is funny when it wants to be, astonishing when it needs to be, and occasionally unsettling in ways that linger after you leave. They use props including guns, knives, and fire. They reveal how some tricks work - which somehow makes other tricks more mysterious, not less.
The show changes regularly. Penn and Teller have been performing long enough that a return visitor from five years ago will see different material. The core format - alternating between Penn-heavy narrative segments and Teller’s silent precision work - stays consistent, but individual tricks rotate.
What makes it special
- 25 years at the Rio as of 2026
- Post-show meet and greet included with every ticket
- Show changes regularly - return visitors see new material
- Penn narrates; Teller performs entirely in silence
- They reveal how some tricks work
- Extended residency through 2029
- Penn and Teller Theater seats 1,475
Is this show right for you?
Magic enthusiasts
Anyone who has watched Fool Us on television and wants to see them live.
Adults
Visitors who want something intellectually engaging rather than purely spectacular.
Couples
Adults who appreciate dark comedy alongside genuine sleight of hand.
Meet and greet seekers
Anyone who values the post-show access - both performers meet every audience member.
Seating and tickets
The Penn and Teller Theater seats 1,475 across three sections - balcony, mezzanine, and orchestra. The theater was recently renovated and all sections have good sightlines. The mid-section of the orchestra is the standard recommendation for a first visit. Premium seats with the best sightlines can reach $200 to $325.
Practical information
- Venue: Penn and Teller Theater, Masquerade Tower, Rio Hotel and Casino, 3700 W Flamingo Road, Las Vegas NV 89103
- Schedule: Thursday through Sunday at 8 p.m. Residency extended through 2029.
- Age: 5 and up. The show contains dark humor and some macabre elements - parental judgment for younger children is advised.
- No cameras, no audio or video recording, no flash photography. No outside food or beverages.
- Tickets purchased through will call require a photo ID and the credit card used to purchase.
- The venue uses smoke, haze, strobing lights, and other stage effects.
Frequently asked questions
How long have Penn and Teller been in Las Vegas?
Penn and Teller have performed at the Rio Hotel and Casino since 2001 - 25 years as of 2026. They hold the record for the longest-running headliner residency at a single Las Vegas venue in history.
How much are Penn and Teller tickets in 2026?
Tickets start around $75 from third-party sources. Average market pricing runs $141 to $182. Premium seats can reach $200 to $325. The Penn and Teller Theater seats 1,475 and all sections have good sightlines.
Does Penn and Teller include a meet and greet?
Yes. A post-show meet and greet with both Penn and Teller is included with every standard ticket at no additional charge. They meet audience members in the lobby after every performance. A separate VIP package with merchandise is available at additional cost.
When does Penn and Teller perform in Las Vegas?
Penn and Teller perform Thursday through Sunday at 8 p.m. at the Rio Hotel and Casino. Their residency runs through 2029 following an extension announced in June 2026.
Is Penn and Teller appropriate for kids?
The show is rated for ages 5 and up. It contains dark humor and some macabre elements that may not suit very young children, but most school-age children enjoy the magic and comedy. Parental discretion for ages 5 to 8 is advised.
What makes Penn and Teller different from other magic shows?
Penn and Teller reveal how some of their tricks work as part of the performance - a deliberate choice that somehow makes the unexplained tricks more impressive, not less. Penn narrates with comedic and philosophical commentary throughout. Teller performs entirely in silence. The combination is genuinely unlike any other show in Las Vegas.
Are Penn and Teller still performing in 2026?
Yes. Penn and Teller extended their Rio residency through 2029 in June 2026. They perform Thursday through Sunday at 8 p.m.