Las Vegas is the most exciting place on Earth! It’s the city of neon lights and as the Entertainment Capital of the World it’s home to more amazing shows, concerts and performers than in any other city.
Las Vegas is known for its resident shows – stand up comedians, Cirque du Soleil, magic, spectacular productions, funny hypnotists and adult shows. If you’re planning a trip to Las Vegas this year, be sure to check out the ticket deals for these iconic Las Vegas shows.
Las Vegas is also known for its sporting events and the best concerts in the world. It’s frequently home to pop and rock stars and famous stand-up comedians. Make sure your Las Vegas plans include purchasing tickets for these residencies or limited engagements in 2023.
JUNE 2023
BRUNO MARS
Fourteen-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Bruno Mars has added six additional performances at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas. Mars returns on May 31 and June 2 & 3. In 2021, Mars made history as the first artist ever to receive five RIAA diamond certified singles. “That’s What I Like” and “When I Was Your Man” have both been diamond certified, selling and streaming over 10 million copies and bringing Mars’ total certifications to five. Mars became the first male and third act overall to have at least three top five Hot 100 hits from each of his first three albums. He is also the first artist to have two songs spend 24 or more weeks in the Hot 100’s Top 5 (“That’s What I Like” and “Uptown Funk”). Honorably, Mars is one of the few artists to have written and produced all of his No. 1 hits and has had a No. 1 song on the Hot 100 from each of his first three studio albums. Tickets to Bruno Mars start at $215. Buy tickets.
USHER HEADLINING LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY
After selling out all 25 of his 2022 shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM, global megastar and eight-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Usher has announced additional dates for his headlining residency in June, July and October. Custom-designed for the expansive Dolby Live stage and presented in partnership by Live Nation and MGM Resorts International, the show gives audiences an extraordinary immersive experience with extravagant costumes and state-of-the-art technology in lighting, video and special effects. The exclusive, only-in-Vegas spectacular is packed with an impressive repertoire of smash hits spanning the multi-talented showman’s 20-year career, including “Yeah,” “U Remind Me,” “My Boo,” “Love In This Club,” “OMG” and “You Make Me Wanna…” The show incorporates audience interaction and staging throughout the 5,200-seat entertainment venue, where every guest has an up close and personal experience with the superstar. Tickets for Usher start at $250. Buy tickets.
KEITH URBAN LIVE
Hit-maker, TV star, entrepreneur. What can Keith Urban not do, ladies and gentlemen? He’s basically been a walking success since the very beginning and he has 18 No.1 hits to prove it. Hit songs like “You’ll Think of Me” and “Days Go By” are instant classics, while “Somebody Like You” was named by Billboard as the biggest country hit of the 2000’s. But that’s not all! He was a judge on American Idol and his wife, maybe you’ve heard of her, is Nicole Kidman. Some guys have all the luck. Keith Urban Live is at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood in June & November. Tickets for Keith Urban start at $104. Buy tickets.
SEAL
Grammy award-winning global icon Seal embarks on a massive 30th Anniversary Tour across North America in 2023. Produced by Live Nation, he will team up with longtime producer and trusted collaborator Trevor Horn. Additionally, Horn’s acclaimed new wave band The Buggles will be featured as special guest performers. The tour stops at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on June 2 & 3. Tickets for Seal start at $46. Buy tickets.
ROB LOWE
Rob Lowe is performing at the Summit Showroom at the Venetian on June 9 & 10. In 2011, Lowe released his bestselling memoir, “Stories I Only Tell My Friends”, and followed it with “Love Life”. In 2017, Lowe started taking his stories straight to the public, unloading those anecdotes in a live, spoken-word show. The veteran actor has said that he looks at the show like a concert by a band that brings out both the hits and the deep cuts. In the case of Lowe’s career, the “hits” include tales about his experiences in Brat Pack classics like ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ and beloved TV series like ‘The West Wing’ and ‘Parks and Recreation.’ The “deep cuts” mean stories about playing Liberace’s plastic surgeon in HBO’s ‘Behind the Candelabra’ and the most charming sociopath you’ll ever meet in cult film ‘Bad Influence.’ Tickets to Rob Lowe start at $72. Buy tickets.
COMEDIAN NATE BARGATZE
Due to high demand, beloved comedians Nate Bargatze and Taylor Tomlinson have announced additional dates for February 2023 following their already-sold-out scheduled appearances at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. Wynn Las Vegas resident headliner Nate Bargatze will perform his Be Funny Tour at the Encore Theater on June 9 & 10, and November 10 & 11. Tickets for Nate Bargatze start at $50. Buy tickets.
FRANKIE MORENO
Five-time Las Vegas Headliner of the Year, Frankie Moreno, brings his high-energy show, Live and Electric, to KAOS inside the Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas on June 15 & 16. Tickets for Frankie Moreno start at $32. Buy tickets.
ADELE
On the heels of her successful opening and run of Weekends with Adele, Adele is returning to the Colosseum at Caesars Palace with additional show dates from June 16 to November 4. Adele will also be releasing a taped special of her show for everyone that can’t make it to Vegas to see her perform live. Adele recently released her fourth studio album 30 on Columbia Records. The album is being heralded by fans and critics alike as Adele’s boldest and most ambitious album yet. 30 debuted at #1 on album charts in 30 countries and is already one of the biggest selling albums of 2021. Buy tickets.
RUSSELL PETERS
The North American stand-up comedian who can sell out arenas from L.A. to London to Sydney, Russell Peters returns to the stage at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on June 16. The current show features Peters’ first set of all-new material since taking a break from stand-up after filming his 2016 Netflix special, Almost Famous. Despite ascending to rock-star status in the comedy world, Peters’ routine is still rooted in relatable, everyday anecdotes, as he regularly reenacts amusing family conversations that give his jokes a broad, cross-cultural appeal. Tickets for Russell Peters start at $67. Buy tickets.
COMEDIAN BILL MAHER
Comedian, actor and television host Bill Maher will perform four additional show dates inside the David Copperfield Theater at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. In addition to his previously announced June 16 & 17 show dates, Maher will bring his unflinching honesty and hilarious comedy to Las Vegas September 15 & 16 and November 3 & 4. For more than 25 years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk goes on American television with performances including “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC, 1993 – 2002) and “Real Time with Bill Maher” (HBO 2003 – present). Maher has been recognized with numerous Emmy nominations for “Real Time with Bill Maher” and “Politically Incorrect” as well as several of his 12 solo HBO stand-up specials. His most recent special, “#Adulting,” aired in Spring 2022. Tickets for Bill Maher start at $102. Buy tickets.
ERYKAH BADU
Erykah Badu and Yasiin Bey appear at the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay on June 16. Erykah Badu is a powerful creative force who is renowned for her songwriting, singing, and production skills. Her imaginative blend of soul, funk, hip-hop, jazz, and gospel has earned her multiple awards since the release of her debut album, Baduizm (1997), continuing through her fifth release, New Amerykah Part Two: Return Of The Ankh (2010), plus every mixtape, soundtrack, single, video, and musical collaboration in between. Badu incorporates elements of spirituality and mysticism into her music, drawing on a range of religious and philosophical traditions to explore the nature of existence and consciousness. While her success as a musician propelled her into the spotlight, it is her creative genius, ethereal wisdom, invention, style, fearlessness, and pioneering spirit that have enabled her to remain relevant and revered for the past three decades. Tickets for Erykah Badu start at $64. Buy tickets.
ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS
Elvis Costello & The Imposters are on stage at the Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms for one night only on June 17. From punk rock to symphonic pop, Elvis Costello has explored seemingly endless subgenres of modern music with his signature flare over the past 40 years. Costello’s rocking-wordsmith style and catchy melodies have turned him into a household name. Fans line up to hear hits like “Pump It Up”, “Watching the Detectives”, and “Everyday I Write the Book”, and to admire Costello’s knack for reinventing his songs in concert with the help of his talented backing band – The Imposters featuring longtime collaborators Steve Nieve (keyboard) and Pete Thomas (drums). Elvis Costello & The Imposters always nail the familiar sentiments of their classic songs, and audiences can’t wait to hear the band put a fresh spin on their tunes any time they perform. Tickets to Elvis Costello & The Imposters start at 50. Buy tickets.
BRIAN MCKNIGHT
R&B singer, songwriter and producer, Brian McKnight, performs at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on June 17. Brian released his 13th studio album, More Than Words, in 2013, and followed it up with a theater tour that had fans grabbing tickets for concerts throughout the US. Brian has been a mainstay on the urban contemporary scene since he released his self-titled debut album in 1992, at the tender age of 19. His arresting falsetto and smooth style were an immediate hit with R&B and pop listeners, who made “One Last Cry” the singer’s first Top 20 single. McKnight’s best-known songs followed in the ’90s, including “Love Is” (a duet with Vanessa Williams), “Back at One,” and “You Should Be Mine (Don’t Waste Your Time)” featuring Mase. Though he hasn’t yet taken home a trophy, McKnight has earned 16 Grammy nominations over the course of his career. He’s also sold more than 20 million albums worldwide. Tickets for Brian McKnight start at $67. Buy tickets.
CARRIE UNDERWOOD: REFLECTION – THE LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY
Eight-time GRAMMY® Award-winning superstar Carrie Underwood has announced that her much-anticipated return to the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas will commence in June with a total of 18 new show dates for the exclusive Las Vegas production, produced by Concerts West/AEG Presents. Show dates include June 21, 23, 24, 28, 30; July 1; September 20, 22, 23, 27, 29, 30; November 29; and December 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15 & 16. As the first artist to grace the Resorts World Theatre stage, Underwood opened the doors of the 5,000-capacity, world-class theatre with a sold-out premiere on December 1, 2021. Exclusively designed for the state-of-the-art venue, REFLECTION quickly became a must-see show in Las Vegas garnering rave reviews by critics and fans alike and selling out all runs in 2022. Tickets for Carrie Underwood start at $71. Buy tickets.
DAVID FOSTER
Sixteen-time GRAMMY Award winner David Foster returns to the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for a two-night engagement of An Intimate Evening with David Foster: HITMAN Tour on June 23 & 24. The legendary musician, producer, and songwriter will be joined by special guest Katharine McPhee plus an arrangement of world class vocalists, including Pia Toscano and Daniel Emmet, among others throughout the two-show run. Tickets for David Foster start at $77. Buy tickets.
JULY 2023
LOUIS TOMLINSON
Louis Tomlinson’s Faith In The Future World Tour stops at the Cosmopolitan for one night only on July 1. Louis Tomlinson entered the Simon Cowell-helmed British singing competition The X Factor in 2010 with four other contestants as a group that was dubbed One Direction. They came in third but wound up being first in fans’ hearts, creating a Beatlemania-level frenzy as they headlined stadiums around the world, released chart-topping songs and repeatedly broke the internet until they went on hiatus in 2016. In 2016, Tomlinson released his first post-One Direction song, “Just Hold On”, and in 2017 he collaborated with Bebe Rexha and British DJ Digital Farm Animals on “Back to You.” Later that year, he released two solo singles, “Just Like You” and “Miss You”. In 2019, he co-wrote Blackbear’s “Changes” and released three singles in the run-up to the January 2020 release of his first solo album, Walls. Tickets for Louis Tomlinson start at $91. Buy tickets.
MELISSA ETHERIDGE
Melissa Etheridge is bringing her summer tour to the Palms for one night only on July 7. For more than three decades, Melissa Etheridge has been one of folk-rock’s most resonant voices, offering comfort and solace to listeners while also serving as a defiant beacon of hope. Etheridge’s 1988 self-titled debut went double-platinum and was widely hailed by critics for its stripped-down take on roots rock. Its blues-tinged single “Bring Me Some Water” was nominated for the Best Female Rock Vocal Performance Grammy, one of 15 nominations she’s received over the course of her career. One of her two wins was in honor of “Come to My Window,” a single from her fourth album ‘Yes I Am’. That jangly anthem for self-acceptance remains one of the 1990s’ most beloved singles. Tickets for Melissa Etheridge start at $41. Buy tickets.
ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP
The Ultimate Fighting Championship takes place at T-Mobile Arena on July 8. The World Featherweight Championship features Volkanovski versus Rodriguez and the World Flyweight Championship features Moreno versus Pantoja 2. Tickets for the Ultimate Fighting Championship start at $405. Buy tickets.
CHRIS TUCKER
Chris Tucker’s large and in-charge personality will fill the Encore Theater at the Wynn on July 14 & 15. Chris was Jackie Chan’s sidekick in “Rush Hour”, and his other movies include “Money Talks,” “The Fifth Element” and “Silver Linings Playbook.” Before all the fame from his blockbuster hits, Tucker got his start in stand-up comedy shows. He was a regular on Def Comedy Jam and has done multiple comedy tours around the world. Now he’s here to stake his claim on the Las Vegas comedy scene. Tickets for Chris Tucker start at $77. Buy tickets.
3 DOORS DOWN
3 Doors Down are at the Palms for one night only on July 16. Mississippi rockers 3 Doors Down sold more than six million copies of their first studio album, “2000’s The Better Life”, an album that spawned the hit singles “Kryptonite”, “Loser”, and “Duck and Run”. Their album, “Away From the Sun”, followed two years later, adding “When I’m Gone” and “Here Without You” to their stable of radio hits. 3 Doors Down scored its first No. 1 album with 2005’s “Seventeen Days” and repeated the feat with 2008’s self-titled album. The group’s latest releases are 2011’s “Time of My Life”, and the 2012 compilation “The Greatest Hits”. Tickets for 3 Doors Down start at $54. Buy tickets.
PSYCHIC MEDIUM MATT FRASER
America’s Top Psychic Medium and E! Entertainment star, Matt Fraser, returns to the Venetian for a limited two show run on July 21 & 22. His sold-out live events, television appearances, and spiritual teachings have allowed him to bring healing, hope & laughter to a global audience of fans and followers from all around the world. His readings lead guests through a rollercoaster of emotions from laughing to crying, turning skeptics into believers with stunning details. His dynamic readings frequently include names, dates, and locations he couldn’t possibly know, only adding to his long-established reputation. Matt’s uncanny abilities and extreme accuracy have allowed him to reach millions world-wide from A-list celebrities and influencers, to everyday people looking to get in touch with those they have lost. Tickets for Matt Fraser start at $44. Buy tickets.
MAROON 5
Maroon 5 brings their massive list of best-selling hits to the Dolby Live Theater at Park MGM from July 28 to August 12. As one of the most iconic bands in pop music, Maroon 5 has been creating hits since their debut album in 2002. Since then, they’ve won three Grammy Awards and have sold over 90 million albums. Tickets to Maroon 5 start at $85. Buy tickets.
THE SMASHING PUMPKINS
The Smashing Pumpkins are performing at the Cosmopolitan on July 28 & 30. The Smashing Pumpkins have created one of the most acclaimed bodies of work in musical history having sold more than 30 million albums and winning multiple GRAMMY Awards in the process. The group’s many hits defined the alternative music era and continue to resonate on modern rock radio, influencing a whole new generation. In June 2012, the band released the critically acclaimed album Oceaniavia Martha’s Music/EMI Label Services/Caroline Distribution. It entered the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart at #4; earned the #1 spot on the Independent Albums Chart; and Rolling Stone hailed it as one of the best albums of the year. Tickets to The Smashing Pumpkins start at $55. Buy tickets.
AUGUST 2023
COMEDIAN SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO
Announced on the heels of his highly-anticipated new Netflix special Sebastian Maniscalco: Is It Me?, world-renowned comedian and Wynn Las Vegas headliner Sebastian Maniscalco has added additional performances to his Sebastian Maniscalco, Live from Las Vegas run at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, on August 4 & 5 and October 6 & 7. Maniscalco, referred to by The New York Times as “the hottest comic in America,” shows no signs of slowing down following a slew of sold-out performances at Wynn Las Vegas and the recent release of his sixth Netflix special, which was filmed at Encore Theater. Billboard’s recently announced “Year in Tour” results for 2022 ranked Maniscalco’s Nobody Does This Tour as the third highest grossing comedy tour in 2022, and he was only one of three comedians – along with Kevin Hart and John Mulaney – to crack Billboard’s top 50 grossing tours overall, coming in at No. 44. His distinctive physical brand of comedy both on-stage and on-screen continues to earn acclaim from audiences around the world. Tickets for Sebastian Maniscalco start at $75. Buy tickets.
LITTLE RIVER BAND
Little River Band will perform at the International Theater at the Westgate Resort & Casino for one night only on August 5. Little River Band has sold more than 30 million records and have scored 13 American Top 40 hits. “It’s a Long Way There,” “The Night Owls” and “Lady” are just a few of their most popular jams. And, they’re still dropping new music. Tickets for Little River Band start at $53. Buy tickets.
LEGENDARY R&B ARTIST MAXWELL
Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning and multi-platinum R&B artist, Maxwell, returns to the Wynn for a three-night engagement – entitled NIGHT, The Trilogy Show – on August 9, 11 & 12. The sexy ambassador of soul returned with a brand new look and a fresh yet deliciously vintage sound. The same artist who brought us classic songs like “Sumthin’ Sumthin'”, “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder)” and “Lifetime” returned with a challenging, mature, sensual, courageous and emotionally open album entitled, BLACKsummers’night (Columbia). The album was the first installment of a trilogy entitled BLACKSUMMERS’NIGHT. BLACK was a much darker but soulful compilation, SUMMERS’ leaned more toward the gospel side and NIGHT was a cool collection of slow jams. Tickets for Maxwell start at $82. Buy tickets.
GRETA VAN FLEET
Greta Van Fleet are bringing their Starcatcher World Tour to the T-Mobile Arena on August 12. In three years, Greta Van Fleet went from touring the rock bars of Detroit and Saginaw to headlining shows on five continents with audiences triple their hometown’s population, and selling over one million tickets worldwide. Their newest album, The Battle at Garden’s Gate, released April 16, 2021, is a reflection of their journey into the present. Tickets to Greta Van Fleet start at $75. Buy tickets.
PETER FRAMPTON
Peter Frampton is bringing his Never Say Never Tour to the Palms for one night only on August 18. As a singer and guitarist, Frampton first earned renown as the teenage frontman for Humble Pie and became one of the biggest sensations of the 1970s. After going solo, Frampton’s efforts paid off in 1976, when “Frampton Comes Alive!” became a phenomenon. Topping the Billboard charts for 10 weeks, it sold eight million copies and spawned three smashes in “Baby, I Love Your Way”, “Show Me the Way” and “Do You Feel Like We Do.” Tickets for Peter Frampton start at $72. Buy tickets.
BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK is bringing their Born Pink World Tour to Allegiant Stadium on August 18. Since first bursting onto the scene in 2016, BLACKPINK have ascended to global stardom. With their catchy single “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du,” the South Korean quartet shattered the record for highest-charting Billboard Hot 100 debut by an all-female K-pop act, while their head-turning video surpassed 10 million views in just six hours and amassed 36.2 million views in one day. BLACKPINK is comprised of Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé — four immensely charismatic vocalists, dancers, and fashion icons that are a uniquely multicultural and multilingual force within the K-pop world. Tickets for BLACKPINK start at $85. Buy tickets.
B-52s
The B-52s are returning to the Venetian for an exclusive residency on August 25, 26 & 30, and September 2 & 3. After nearly forty years and over twenty million albums into their career, there can be no doubt that the B-52s are The World’s Greatest Party Band and one of rock music’s most beloved and enduring bands. From groundbreaking songs like “Rock Lobster” and “Dance This Mess Around” to chart-topping hits like “Love Shack”,the B-52s’ unforgettable dance-rock tunes start a party every time their music begins. Tickets for the B-52s start at $45. Buy tickets.
ERIKA JAYNE
Erika Jayne’s Las Vegas Residency, Bet It All On Blonde, is coming to the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay on select dates in August (25 & 26), September (1-3, 22 & 23) & December (1 & 2, 15 & 16). Erika Jayne has a thriving acting and music career. Her first three singles – the techno-inflected electro-pop jam “Roller Coaster”; the Kylie Minogue-esque “Stars”; and the disco-inflected “Give You Everything” – all reached No. 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. To date, Jayne has landed nine chart-toppers on the dance charts. Despite her club leanings, Jayne is a versatile performer: “Get It Tonight” features Flo Rida and “Painkillr” sizzles with horns. Tickets for Erika Jayne start at $70. Buy tickets.
JIM GAFFIGAN
Five-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, two-time Emmy winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist, Jim Gaffigan, is appearing at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on August 25 & 26. He is known around the world for his unique brand of humor, which largely revolves around his observations on life. In addition to two seasons of the critically acclaimed semi-autobiographical The Jim Gaffigan Show, which he wrote and produced with his wife Jeannie, and his widely popular stand-up comedy specials, Gaffigan has guest starred on many television comedies and dramas, and appeared in several movies. Tickets for Jim Gaffigan start at $65. Buy tickets.
DURAN DURAN
Duran Duran’s Future Past North American Tour, featuring Nile Rodgers & Chic and Bastille, will stop at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on August 26. Duran Duran’s career began in 1978 and the band quickly rose to top-10 status several times over in the early 1980s. Throughout the ’80s and ’90s, the band continued to produce new hits. They are best known for “Hungry Like a Wolf,” “Rio” and other songs with strong beats and distinctive lyrics. Their concerts are exciting, high-energy affairs where fans can come as they are and rock out to songs that speak to them. Tickets for Duran Duran start at $71. Buy tickets.
GODSMACK & STAIND
Godsmack & Staind are on stage at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood for one night only on August 26. With over 20 years of chart-topping success, Godsmack has cemented themselves as 21st-century hard rock titans. To date, they’ve accomplished a staggering 11 #1 singles at mainstream rock radio, including “Bulletproof,” “Unforgettable,” “When Legends Rise,” and “Under Your Scars,” all from the band’s most recent album. Additionally, they’ve enjoyed 20 Top 10 hits, four GRAMMY nominations, and were named Billboard Music Award’s Rock Artist of the Year in 2001. Selling over 20 million records worldwide, the band has released seven studio albums.
With three consecutive No. 1 albums in the ’00s, Staind became one of the most successful alt-rock groups of the decade. Blending muscular guitar shredding and singer Aaron Lewis’s emotional, melodic lyrics, the band’s impressive live shows span their entire discography, treating fans to studio-perfect renditions of their biggest hits alongside alternative, countrified versions of songs like “Mudshovel.” Tickets to Godsmack & Staind start at $49. Buy tickets.
BEYONCE RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR
Beyonce brings her Renaissance World Tour to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on August 26 & 27. Beyonce is one of the most dynamic and engaged concert performers of her generation, singing songs that are full of joy and empowerment with a mezzo-soprano voice that can reach the back rows while burrowing into your heart. She proves herself in performance after performance with dance routines that are as athletic as they are stirring. Beyonce started in the band that would become Destiny’s Child when she was eight and scored her first top 10 hit “No, No, No” when she was 16. Seventeen Grammy Awards; 44 nominations, and over 180 million records sold with both Destiny’s Child and as a solo-artist. Tickets for Beyonce start at $105. Buy tickets.
SEPTEMBER 2023
WEEZER INDIE ROCK ROADTRIP
Weezer Indie Rock Roadtrip is coming to the Bakkt Theater at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino for one show only on September 1. Weezer, formed in Los Angeles in the early, alternative-era ’90s, became a premier guitar-rock/pop band with the release of their self-titled debut in 1994. A number of fun, catchy songs from the album — “Undone (The Sweater Song),” “Say It Ain’t So,” “Buddy Holly”— became huge successes among alternative rock listeners, receiving substantial radio play and appearing as highly inventive and entertaining videos on MTV. In 1996, after releasing Pinkerton, an album which revealed an even more accomplished songwriting ability from the band, Weezer remained silent for a few years before reestablishing themselves as an important rock band in the new millennium with 2001’s Weezer (Green Album). Other releases include 2002’s Maladroit and Make Believe in 2005. Tickets for Weezer start at $54. Buy tickets.
LL COOL J & THE F.O.R.C.E. LIVE
In celebration of Hip-Hop, the multi-award winning Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Hip-Hop icon, LL Cool J, is headlining his first tour in over 30 years with Rock The Bells and Live Nation Urban’s The F.O.R.C.E. (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy) Live. As Hip-Hop continues to be celebrated 50 years later, the F.O.R.C.E tour aims to be unique. The show will be a nonstop musical mash up with artist performances interwoven within one continuous musical set backed by The Roots. Along with featuring the Roots, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and DJ Z-Trip as supporting acts, Cool J is also scheduled to bring out the likes of Salt-N-Pepa, Queen Latifah, Rakim, Common, MC Lyte, Method Man & Redman, Big Boi, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Ice T, among others in select cities across the tour. LL Cool J and the F.O.R.C.E Live appear at the MGM Garden Arena on September 2. Tickets for LL Cool J & The F.O.R.C.E Live start at $96. Buy tickets.
COUNTING CROWS
The Counting Crows are at the Palms for one night only on September 2. The Counting Crows broke into the scene in 1993 when they performed as stand-ins for Van Morrison at a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony and impressed attendees with their powerhouse performance of Morrison’s “Caravan.” That same year, the band’s album debut reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200, propelled by catchy, powerful singles like “Mr. Jones” and “Round Here.” Both songs remain 90s alt-rock anthems. In November 2013, Counting Crows released their seventh album, “Echoes of the Outlaw Roadshow”, a live recording from their recent stint as headliners on the Outlaw Roadshow festival tour. Tickets for the Counting Crows start at $64. Buy tickets.
BRENT FAIYAZ
Contemporary R&B artist, Brent Faiyaz, is bringing his F*ck The World It’s A Wasteland Tour to the Cosmopolitan for one night only on September 3. Faiyaz’s voice is powerfully crisp and emotive whether he’s hitting falsettos over a hazy beat or the live grooves of his three-piece band or a single acoustic guitar. It’s easy to see why the Maryland native draws comparisons to ’90s R&B stars like Ginuwine, or Slim from 112. And as heard on both his solo albums and especially his work with the trio Sonder, he’s also drawn to the type of lush and percussive beats that Timbaland pioneered. But whether he’s singing the hook on GoldLink’s Grammy-nominated “Crew” or stretching out across the 10 tracks of his boldly inventive 2020 album F*ck the World, Faiyaz is also clearly drawn to the woozy, vibey and sometimes introverted feel of auteurs like the Weeknd, Frank Ocean and Miguel. Tickets for Brent Faiyaz start at $281. Buy tickets.
VAN MORRISON
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Van Morrison, will perform at the Bakkt Theater at the Planet Hollywood Resort on September 6, 8 & 9. The Northern Ireland native has recorded timeless singles like “Brown Eyed Girl,” “Domino,” and “Wild Night”, and released well over 30 albums during the course of his career, building a repertoire that veers from Celtic music to folk to blues to covers of standards. Van Morrison’s unmistakable voice is a reedy and expressive growl, and his delivery, which is constantly evolving, conjures elements of jazz, blues and gospel. His latest album, 2012’s Born to Sing: No Plan B, marked his first batch of original songs in five years and was hailed by many critics as recalling his much-heralded recordings of the late ’60s and early ’70s. It peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. Tickets for Van Morrison start at $129. Buy tickets.
JONAS BROTHERS: ONE NIGHT. FIVE ALBUMS.
The Jonas Brothers will be performing all five of their albums at the MGM Grand for one night only on September 8. They have sold a combined 20 million units worldwide, earned over 40 Gold and Platinum record certifications, and won dozens of awards across the globe, including an American Music Award. They released their highly anticipated fifth album “Happiness Begins” in 2019. Tickets for the Jonas Brothers start at $70. Buy tickets.
COMEDY LEGENDS STEVE MARTIN & MARTIN SHORT
Following their sold-out performances in June 2022, legendary comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short will return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with a two-night engagement. On September 22 & 23, the titans of comedy will bring their “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!” tour back to the intimate venue, allowing audiences to experience the iconic duo’s chemistry and stage presence on a more personal level. Martin and Short will be joined by special guests Steep Canyon Rangers and Jeff Babko for both performances. Martin and Short’s subversive and often self-deprecating humor is a reflection of the friendship they have forged both on- and off-stage for over three decades. The masters of comedy have toured together since 2015 when they launched their first live show, “A Very Stupid Conversation.” The jokes in “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!” come at a rapid-fire pace with little set-up and big punch lines as Martin and Short mock Hollywood and the fickle nature of celebrity, but the comedy truly soars when they lovingly (and relentlessly) roast each other. Tickets for Steve Martin & Martin Short start at $150. Buy tickets.
DEREK HOUGH
Derek Hough Symphony of Dance appears at the Palms for one exclusive performance on September 28. From the EMMY® award winning mind of Derek Hough, the live dance show features all new high-energy choreography, stunning stage production, astounding versatility, and Derek’s magnetic stage presence. Fans will journey through a true fusion of dance and music as Derek explores styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop and everything in between. Tickets for Derek Hough Symphony of Dance start at $41. Buy tickets.
TUMUA TUINEI
Tumua Tuinei is bringing his Not Even Joking Tour to the Luxor for one night only on September 29. Tumua is an actor, stand-up comedian, former collegiate athlete, and social media personality. His online presence reaches over 400 thousand followers combined. Tumua was born and raised on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, and his social media sketches and stand-up bits are very well known in the Polynesian community throughout the world! Tickets for Tumua start at $47. Buy tickets.
PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo are at the Palms for one exclusive performance on September 29. Pat Benatar’s staggering vocals and take-no-prisoners attitude, along with Neil Giraldo’s trailblazing artistry as a guitarist, producer and songwriter forged the undeniable chemistry and unique sound that created some of rocks most memorable hits including “We Belong”, “Invincible”, “Love Is A Battlefield”, “We Live For Love”, and “Heartbreaker”. Together they have created two multi-platinum, five platinum and three gold albums, as well as nineteen Top 40 hits. They have sold over thirty million records worldwide and have won an unprecedented four consecutive GRAMMY® awards. Tickets for Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo start at $45. Buy tickets.
OCTOBER 2023
KENNY LOGGINS
Soft rock superstar Kenny Loggins is performing at the Palms Casino Resort for one night only on October 6. Kenny got his start writing songs for other local bands, eventually forming his own group Loggins and Messina. By the early 80s Kenny grew into his own as a solo artist and producer with hits like “What a Fool Believes” and “This is It.” He also became a go-to artist for soundtracks, most famously for “I’m Alright” in Caddyshack, the title song for Footloose, and “Danger Zone” and “Playing With the Boys” in Top Gun. With recent forays into country and children’s music, Kenny continues to breathe new life into his music. Tickets for Kenny Loggins start at $73. Buy tickets.
P!NK
P!NK is coming to Allegiant Stadium for show only on October 7. Since her debut in 2000, P!NK has released six studio albums, 1 greatest hits album, sold over 42 million albums, over 75 million singles, over 2.4 million DVDs worldwide and has had 15 singles in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (four at #1). In addition, she is the recipient of three Grammy Awards, one Daytime Emmy Award, three Billboard Music Awards, six MTV Video Music Awards, two MTV Europe Awards, two People’s Choice Awards and was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year in 2013. The first single, “What About Us” from her highly anticipated seventh studio album, Beautiful Trauma” has over 100 million streams worldwide and hit #1 on iTunes in 26 markets, Top 5 in 36 markets and Top 10 in 48 markets on the day of release. Tickets for P!NK start at $37. Buy tickets.
MADONNA
Madonna launched her debut tour in 1985 — The Virgin Tour — in the United States and Canada. Shortly thereafter, she toured the world for the first time, embarking in 1987 in support of Who’s That Girl. Over the ensuing four decades, Madonna ignited the world with the most controversial and dynamic pop shows ever mounted, selling out nearly every tour in its entirety in seconds. Madonna has performed about 700 shows across 11 concert tours, generating over $1 billion in ticket sales, and is the highest-grossing female touring artist of all time. Madonna is appearing at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on October 7 & 8 and at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 18, 2024. Tickets for Madonna start at $166. Buy tickets.
ROMEO SANTOS
GRAMMY-nominated Romeo Santos appears at T-Mobile Arena on October 13. Romeo is the American-born king of the danceably melodramatic Dominican style known as Bachata which is characterized by the suave interplay of slinky nylon-stringed guitar and smooth percussion. Romeo has created an irrepressible solo presence since leaving the remarkably successful Bachata boy band Aventura in 2011. Romeo’s hits include “Propuesta Indecente”, “Eres Mia” and “Imitadora”. Tickets for Romeo Santos start at $78. Buy tickets.
SHINEDOWN WITH PAPA ROACH & SPIRITBOX
Shinedown is bringing their Revolutions Live Tour, with special guests Papa Roach & Spiritbox, to the MGM Grand on October 13. American rock band, Shinedown, formed by singer Brent Smith, has released seven studio albums: Leave a Whisper (2003), Us and Them (2005), The Sound of Madness (2008), Amaryllis (2012), Threat to Survival (2015), Attention Attention (2018), and Planet Zero (2022). They have the most number one singles on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts with 18, and all of their released singles have reached the top 5 on the chart. Additionally, on June 3, 2021, Shinedown was ranked #1 by Billboard on the Greatest of All Time Mainstreams Rock Artists chart released to celebrate the Mainstream Rock Chart’s 40th Anniversary. To date, the band has sold more than 10 million records worldwide. Tickets for Shinedown start at $66. Buy tickets.
EARTH, WIND & FIRE
Legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire is performing nine shows at the Venetian from October 20 to November 4. From the mystical elements of their name, to their profound and lasting influence on contemporary pop music, to their litany of hits spanning the latter decades of the 20th century, Earth, Wind & Fire have achieved status beyond the merely mortal. Even with the passing of founder and lead vocalist Maurice White in 2016 the group lives on, bringing their uplifting, body-moving blend of R&B, funk, disco, pop, and jazz to several generations of fans. Their stage show features sophisticated group choreography, stunning instrumental interplay, and eye-popping visuals. You very well might not sit down. Tickets for Earth, Wind & Fire start at $54. Buy tickets.
BILLY IDOL
Rock icon Billy Idol is performing at the Cosmopolitan on October 20, 21, 25, 27 & 28. An early architect of punk rock’s sound, style, and fury, Billy Idol is a true rock’n’roll icon who has left an indelible mark in popular music and remained a household name for over three decades. He has sold 40 million albums while scoring numerous platinum albums worldwide, nine top forty singles in the US and 10 in the UK. Hit singles include ‘Dancing With Myself’, ‘Hot In The City’, ‘Eyes Without A Face’, ‘Rebel Yell’, ‘Mony Mony’, and arguably his most famed song ‘White Wedding’. Tickets for Billy Idol start at $72. Buy tickets.
FRANKIE VALLI
Frankie Valli is returning to the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino for an unforgettable residency that you won’t want to miss! Performance dates in 2023 are October 26 & 27, and 2024 dates are January 12, 13 & 14, April 4, 5 & 6, July 4, 5 & 6, and October 24, 25 & 26. Rising to fame in the ‘60s, Frankie Valli is still going strong 50 years later. With The Four Seasons, Valli had 29 hit singles that reached the Top 40 and as a solo artist he added a further nine Top 40 hits. In 1978 Frankie performed the title track to the iconic film “Grease” which became a favorite all over the world. Tickets for Frankie Valli start at $55. Buy tickets.
SZA
Up-and-coming alt R&B chanteuse SZA is bringing her SOS Tour to the T-Mobile Arena on October 28. Generating significant buzz with her silky voice, fresh beats, and mesmerizing performances, SZA, aka Solana Rowe, truly sizzles on ethereal, ominously beautiful tracks like “Babylon” and “Warm Winds”. She may be young, but there’s nothing novice about her – from her striking visual presentation to her deliciously raspy voice, SZA has all the markings of a star in the making. Tickets for SZA start at $139. Buy tickets.
NOVEMBER 2023
LOVERBOY
Canadian rock band Loverboy is performing at the Palms for one night only on November 4. Loverboy’s self-titled album debuted in 1980 and eventually sold more than two million copies in the U.S. Throughout the 80s, Loverboy accumulated numerous hit songs in Canada and the United States, earning four multi-Platinum albums. Loverboy’s hit singles — particularly “Turn Me Loose” and “Working for the Weekend” — have become arena rock staples. Tickets for Loverboy start at $41. Buy tickets.
REO SPEEDWAGON
REO Speedwagon is performing at the Venetian on November 10 & 11. REO Speedwagon achieved success following a chance meeting between founding members Neal Doughty and Alan Gratzer, who were college students at the University of Illinois in 1966.They chose the band’s moniker from the REO Speed Wagon, a flatbed truck Doughty had learned of in history class, with the initials of its founder, Ransom E. Olds. Constant gigging helped them gain a strong foothold as a live act, but it wasn’t until 1970, upon Gary Richrath’s inclusion, that the band gained vast regional popularity. 1971 saw them sign with Epic, a relationship that stood through 14 releases, 40 million records and 13 Top 40 hits. The band’s 1980 opus, Hi Infidelity, included four US Top 40 hits and sold over ten million copies, including the No. 1 single “Keep On Loving You.” 1982’s Good Trouble and 1984’s Wheels are Turnin, which included the No. 1 hit “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” kept the band in the limelight until the late 1980s. Tickets to REO Speedwagon start at $41. Buy tickets.
DECEMBER 2023
DEPECHE MODE
Depeche Mode’s Memento Mori Tour will stop at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on December 1. Depeche Mode is one of modern music’s most influential groups with album sales in excess of 100 million. As pioneers of the post-punk era and the most popular electronic band of all-time, they continue to draw legions of loyal fans to arenas and stadiums around the world to experience their once-in-a-lifetime performances. Tickets for Depeche Mode start at $306. Buy tickets.
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