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Palm Tree Beach Club 2026 Guide (Formerly Wet Republic)
A current 2026 guide to Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand — the Kygo and Tao Group reinvention of the former Wet Republic — including who it fits best and how it stacks up against the other top Vegas dayclubs.
Palm Tree Beach Club is the rebranded MGM Grand dayclub that took over the former Wet Republic space in May 2025. It still captures the bigger, more social party-weekend group, but with a brand-new tropical, festival-inspired identity from Kygo and Tao Group Hospitality.
Best overall
MGM Grand fit
One of the most logical dayclub choices if the trip is already living in the MGM Grand ecosystem.
Best luxury fit
MGM Grand fit
The hotel pairing and reduced logistics are a major part of why Palm Tree Beach Club stays relevant after the Wet Republic rebrand.
Fresh 2026 angle
MGM Grand fit
Especially strong for groups that do not want to trek across the Strip for every major plan.
Why this guide matters
Built for the actual summer booking decision
Palm Tree Beach Club is strongest when the group wants a big-name pool-party answer tied to MGM Grand convenience and a classic group-weekend flow. The tropical Palm Tree Crew rebrand softened the EDM-gladiator energy of the old Wet Republic and pushed it toward a Palm Springs-style aesthetic, but the venue still books the same caliber of headline DJs.
Reflects the actual current branding — Wet Republic was retired in May 2025.
Frames Palm Tree Beach Club correctly as a group-logistics and party-energy decision for MGM Grand-centered trips.
Helps searchers understand when Palm Tree wins over pricier north-Strip luxury dayclubs.
Planning notes
How to use this guide
Palm Tree Beach Club works best when MGM Grand is already the hotel anchor or the group wants south-center Strip practicality.
The venue still books names like Tiësto, Martin Garrix, Zedd, and Kygo himself — the rebrand kept the headline-DJ programming.
The right comp set is Palm Tree Beach Club vs Encore Beach Club or Palm Tree Beach Club vs TAO Beach, not Palm Tree vs every pool in town.
Hotel pairing
MGM Grand fit
MGM Grand
94
guide score
Signature
One of the most logical dayclub choices if the trip is already living in the MGM Grand ecosystem.
Why it makes the cut
The hotel pairing and reduced logistics are a major part of why Palm Tree Beach Club stays relevant after the Wet Republic rebrand.
Planning tip
Especially strong for groups that do not want to trek across the Strip for every major plan.
Best for
Kygo and Palm Tree Crew identity
MGM Grand
92
guide score
Signature
A reinvented tropical, festival-inspired pool-party identity built around Kygo and the Palm Tree Crew aesthetic.
Why it makes the cut
Best when the group wants a fresh, music-festival pool feel instead of either old-school EDM gladiator energy or full luxury polish.
Planning tip
The venue still works for bigger crews, but the new vibe also fits couples and mixed groups better than the old Wet Republic did.
Why it still matters
Value against premium rivals
MGM Grand
90
guide score
Signature
A more practical party answer when the whole weekend does not need to be Wynn-priced.
Why it makes the cut
Palm Tree Beach Club keeps winning when the planner wants strong pool-party energy without pushing every dollar into north-Strip prestige branding.
Planning tip
Compare it directly against the rest of the trip budget, not just against the headline dayclub names.
Summer planning FAQ
These questions usually come up right before someone books the hotel or the pool plan.
Is Wet Republic still open in 2026?
No. Wet Republic was rebranded to Palm Tree Beach Club in May 2025 as part of a Kygo and Tao Group Hospitality reinvention of the same MGM Grand pool space. The space, address, and DJ caliber are the same, but the name, look, and aesthetic are new.
Is Palm Tree Beach Club worth it in 2026?
Yes, especially for groups, bachelor and bachelorette weekends, and MGM Grand stays where the pool-party choice needs to work logistically as well as socially.
Who should choose Palm Tree Beach Club over Encore Beach Club?
Groups that are MGM-centered, more party-practical, or less committed to a full premium luxury spend often get more value out of Palm Tree Beach Club than out of Encore Beach Club.
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