Tournament of Kings is a medieval dinner show at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Shows run Wednesday through Monday at 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM (no Tuesday shows). Tickets start from $72 per person and include a 2-course feast eaten without cutlery. The 90-minute show features live jousting on 17 real horses, sword fighting, pyrotechnics, and audience participation. Infants under 3 enter free.
At the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip, inside Excalibur Hotel & Casino — built to resemble a medieval castle — the Tournament of Kings has been transporting audiences to the age of King Arthur since 1999. This is Las Vegas entertainment at its most boisterous and unashamedly fun: a 90-minute spectacle of jousting knights, thundering horses, pyrotechnics, wizardry, and a hands-on feast that you eat without cutlery while cheering your assigned king to victory.
This guide covers everything you need before you book — tickets, seating categories, the dinner menu, show schedule, and tips for the best possible experience.
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The Tournament of Kings at Excalibur features 17 real horses, live jousting, sword fighting, elaborate battle choreography, and pyrotechnics — all set against the backdrop of a King Arthur legend retold for the modern Vegas audience. Guests are assigned to one of the competing kings and are expected to cheer, stomp, and roar throughout. A 2-course medieval-style feast is served during the show and eaten by hand.
The arena is set up as a royal court, with the audience seated in tiered rows around a central arena floor where the action unfolds. From the moment knights gallop in on horseback, the noise level — and the energy — only builds. This is one of the few Las Vegas shows where audience participation isn’t optional; it’s the whole point.
Tournament of Kings tickets start from $72 per person for Category C seating. Category B seats cost more, and Category A — the best seats closest to the arena centre — are the most expensive. All tickets include the 2-course dinner. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free meal options are available but must be requested from your server immediately upon being seated. Infants under 3 enter free.
| Category C | From $72 — good arena view from the outer sections |
| Category B | Mid-range pricing — solid sightlines to the arena |
| Category A | Best seats — centre-U position, closest to the jousting action |
| Infants (under 3) | Free |
| Meal Included | 2-course feast (all seating categories) |
| Dietary Options | Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free — request immediately when seated |
| Cancellation | Check policy at time of booking — varies by platform |
The arena seating is arranged in a U-shape around the central arena floor. The best seats are in the centre of the U — closest to the jousting lane and equidistant from both ends of the action. All seats have clear, unobstructed views.
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Tournament of Kings performs Wednesday through Monday with two show times: 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM. The 8:30 PM slot runs on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Some nights have only one slot. There are no shows on Tuesdays. Check the current schedule when booking as occasional changes apply. The show runs for approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.
| Show Days | Wednesday through Monday (no shows on Tuesday) |
| Evening Show | 6:00 PM — runs Wed through Mon |
| Late Show | 8:30 PM — runs Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun (check schedule for other nights) |
| Duration | Approximately 90 minutes — no intermission |
| Arrive By | At least 15–20 minutes before showtime |
The 2-course feast is a core part of the experience and is designed to evoke a medieval banquet — eaten entirely by hand, as was the custom of the era. The standard menu includes:
Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free substitution meals are available — request from your server the moment you are seated, as substitutions cannot be accommodated once service has begun.
The show runs for approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. Arrive at least 15–20 minutes before showtime to be seated, collect your feast, and settle in before the knights enter. Factor in time to navigate Excalibur Hotel — the property is large, and elevator banks can be busy. Allow 20 minutes from parking or ride-share drop-off.
Tournament of Kings runs year-round. The 6 PM show is ideal for spring (March–May) and autumn (September–October), when Las Vegas evenings are warm but not oppressive. In the hottest months (July–August), the later 8:30 PM show is more comfortable for getting to and from Excalibur after the Strip has cooled slightly. A special holiday version of the show often runs during peak season (December).
| Address | 3850 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (Excalibur Hotel & Casino) |
| Location | South Las Vegas Strip — between NYNY and Luxor |
| By Bus | Bus 201: EB Tropicana before Duke Ellington (6-min walk) | Bus 119: WB Reno after Haven (10-min walk) | DEUCE and SDX buses serve the full Strip |
| By Monorail | Bally’s/Paris station — 7-minute walk south along the Strip |
| By Car / Ride-share | Request Excalibur Hotel & Casino — parking garages on-site. Allow 20 mins from arrival to your seat. |
The show first opened in 1999 at the Excalibur Hotel. The core creative team — producer, director, and stunt coordinator — has remained consistent throughout its run.
Yes — a 2-course medieval feast is included with all ticket categories. The meal is eaten by hand. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available on request when seated.
Shows run Wednesday through Monday. There are no performances on Tuesdays. Most nights have two slots (6 PM and 8:30 PM), though some nights have only one — verify the schedule when booking.
Both photography and video are encouraged throughout the show. Flash photography is not permitted as it can startle the horses.
Yes — the show maintains a stable of 17 real horses. The arena floor is mixed with synthetic fibres to soften landings during stunts.
Yes — alcoholic beverages are available for purchase inside the arena throughout the performance.
Yes — Excalibur Hotel & Casino is certified as a wheelchair-accessible venue.
Arrive at least 15–20 minutes before showtime. Given the size of Excalibur and how busy its elevators can get, allow 20 minutes from your parking or ride-share drop-off to reach the arena.
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