Tournament Of Kings Venues
Tournament Of Kings is performed at the Excalibur Arena inside the Excalibur Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. The show was created specifically to match the resort’s medieval theme, and the arena setting is an essential part of how the production is staged.
When Excalibur was being planned, the entertainment team wanted a live show that would feel at home in a castle-themed property. Inspired by Medieval Times in Los Angeles, the producers developed a jousting and sword-fighting spectacle designed to be seen from all sides, with the arena set up so audiences can watch the action unfold in front of them while they dine.
The arena has hosted the production since it first opened in June 1990 under the name King Arthur’s Tournament. After thousands of performances, the show briefly closed in 1999 and then returned to the same venue with its current title, Tournament Of Kings, along with a new script, updated costumes, and a refreshed set.
The continuity of venue helps keep the show closely tied to the Excalibur’s identity on the Strip. As a dinner show, Tournament Of Kings uses the arena’s layout to serve a three-course meal while knights ride, joust, and perform on the central performance area. The seating is arranged to encourage audience participation, which is a key part of the experience the producers designed for this specific space.
- Excalibur Arena at Excalibur Hotel & Casino
The Excalibur Arena on the Las Vegas Strip is the long-time home of Tournament Of Kings, purpose-built to host its medieval-themed dinner and jousting show.
Tournament Of Kings is closely associated with its home at the Excalibur Arena in Las Vegas, and the production was developed around that specific resort and performance space. Available event listings currently show Tournament Of Kings scheduled at the Excalibur Arena at Excalibur Hotel & Casino, reflecting its ongoing residency-style run on the Las Vegas Strip rather than a touring format.