ENTERTAINMENT
WESTGATE LAS VEGAS RESORT & CASINO PRESENTS “1969 LIVE CONCERT: THE KING RETURNS”
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, the legendary property where Elvis Presley made history, is proud to announce 1969 Live Concert: The King Returns, a special one-night-only concert event set for July 31, 2025. As part of Westgate’s year-long celebration of Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday, this extraordinary performance will authentically recreate his iconic July 31, 1969 concert—the night he made his triumphant return to live performances on the very stage that now bears his legacy. For more information, contact Celena Haas-Stacey, CHS Communications, celena@chscomms.com.
MOMTOK LIVE SET TO SPILL THE UNHOLY TEA AT THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS
From the stars of Hulu’s #1 most-watched unscripted premiere of 2024, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” comes their world debut live show - MomTok: The Unholy Tea, set to take over The Palazzo Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on June 7. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and The Venetian Resort, publicrelations@venetianlasvegas.com.
BOB MARLEY HOPE ROAD SET TO OPEN AT MANDALAY BAY RESORT AND CASINO IN LAS VEGAS
Tickets are now available for purchase to the highly anticipated immersive entertainment experience Bob Marley Hope Road at Mandalay Bay, with preview shows starting June 25. Bob Marley Hope Road celebrates the music, life and legacy of the legendary Bob Marley. This unforgettable journey invites audiences to connect with the rhythm and message of ‘One Love’ like never before. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, hoperoadpr@kirvindoak.com and Scott Ghertner, MGM Resorts International, sghertner@mgmresorts.com.
SPHERE STUDIOS ANNOUNCES TWO NEW EXPERIENCES IN PRODUCTION
Sphere Entertainment Co. has announced two new projects – The Wizard of Oz at Sphere and From The Edge – currently in production from Sphere Studios. Both productions are part of The Sphere Experience in Las Vegas, Sphere’s slate of original immersive content. The Wizard of Oz at Sphere is set to open on August 28, 2025, and From The Edge is set to debut in 2026. For more information, contact Sphere Entertainment, spherepr@thesphere.com.
HIP-HOP MOGUL NAS RETURNS TO ENCORE THEATER AT WYNN LAS VEGAS FOR FIVE MORE PERFORMANCES WITH THE LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC IN SUMMER 2025
After five groundbreaking, sold-out performances with the Las Vegas Philharmonic in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of his legendary album, Illmatic, GRAMMY Award-winning rap icon Nas has announced five additional performances of NAS - ILLMATIC: LIVE with Las Vegas Philharmonic at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. Nas will return to the venue’s intimate stage for more can’t-miss performances on July 9, 11-12, 18-19, 2025. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.
LEGENDARY SINGER, SONGWRITER AND STORYTELLER STEVIE NICKS COMING TO T-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS
Following a celebrated run of performances, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks has announced a new leg of tour dates for summer and fall 2025, featuring a stop at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Oct. 11, 2025. Nicks will continue to enchant audiences with her unmistakable voice, poetic lyrics and transcendent live performances. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Scott Ghertner, MGM Resorts International, sghertner@mgmresorts.com.
PITBULL ADDS FOUR NEW DATES FOR HIS RESIDENCY AT FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS
GRAMMY-winning global superstar Pitbull has added four fall 2025 dates for his “Pitbull: Vegas After Dark The Residency” at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas: Sept. 12-13 and Nov. 21-22, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com.
WHEEL OF FORTUNE LIVE! TO KICK OFF 2025 U.S. TOUR WITH EXTENDED ENGAGEMENT AT PARIS LAS VEGAS
Wheel of Fortune LIVE! will hit the Vegas Strip with an extended engagement at the Paris Las Vegas starting July 11. Hosted by actor, television personality and game show host Mark L. Walberg, everyone’s favorite TV game show will come to life LIVE on stage giving fans the chance to spin the famous Wheel, solve puzzles and win fantastic prizes. For more information, contact Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, rjarrett@caesars.com.
QUEEN OF BURLESQUE DITA VON TEESE EXTENDS RESIDENCY WITH ADDITIONAL DATES THROUGH OCTOBER 2025
The ever-reigning Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese, is extending her critically acclaimed residency at Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas with select dates through October 2025. These additional performances offer even more opportunities for audiences to be captivated by her glamorously provocative and wholly original, seductive showgirl— and showboy— spectacular. An ode to the Golden Age of Las Vegas with a modern twist, Dita’s dazzling revue honors the classic showgirl tradition while blending it with burlesque at the highest level of extravagance. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, voltairepr@kirvindoak.com.
FLYOVER IN LAS VEGAS CELEBRATES ONE MILLIONTH RIDER
Flyover in Las Vegas, an immersive flying theatre experience that transports guests across the planet’s most breathtaking places, celebrated its one millionth rider in April 2025. Flyover in Las Vegas opened in 2021 on the Strip, and features four signature experiences: Wonders of the American West, Believe Chicago, Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies, and Legendary Iceland. For more information, contact Sam Elliott, Kirvin Doak Communications, selliott@kirvindoak.com.
FINAL SHOW DATES ANNOUNCED FOR EAGLES LIVE IN CONCERT AT SPHERE LAS VEGAS
The Eagles have added the final 2025 shows to the band’s legendary residency at SPHERE in Las Vegas, including performances on Oct. 3-4, 10-11, 31; and Nov. 1, 7-8, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Sphere, spherepr@thesphere.com.
FOREIGNER: THE HITS ORCHESTRAL CELEBRATING 50 YEARS LIVE IN VEGAS AT THE VENETIAN RESORT
FOREIGNER, the iconic rock band responsible for countless, timeless anthems, has reimagined their hits for a new orchestral concert series, FOREIGNER: The Hits Orchestral – Celebrating 50 Years Live in Vegas, at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Show dates include March 6-7, 11, 13-14, 2026. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and The Venetian Resort, publicrelations@venetianlasvegas.com.
STAND-UP TOUR JOHN MULANEY: MISTER WHATEVER COMING TO DOLBY LIVE AT PARK MGM
Emmy Award-winning comedian John Mulaney has announced the first leg of his highly anticipated new stand-up comedy tour, John Mulaney: Mister Whatever, will feature a stop at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas on Oct. 11, 2025. For more information, contact Allyson Wadman, MGM Resorts International, awadman@mgmresorts.com.
BEN FOLDS ANNOUNCES ONE-NIGHT VENUE DEBUT AT ENCORE THEATER AT WYNN LAS VEGAS
After a successful first run of shows, Emmy-nominated composer Ben Folds has announced additional dates of his 2025 “Ben Folds & A Piano” tour, featuring his venue debut at the iconic Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on Aug. 9, 2025. In the intimate, live musical experience, Folds will perform past and current hits, and share stories from his more than three-decade career as a platinum-selling singer-songwriter and former frontman for Ben Folds Five. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.
KEVIN JAMES’ OWLS DON’T WALK TOUR COMING TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS IN OCTOBER 2025
Kevin James has announced additional stand-up dates on his Owls Don’t Walk Tour, featuring two shows at The Palazzo Theatre inside the Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Oct. 24-25, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and The Venetian Resort, publicrelations@venetianlasvegas.com.
VIRGIN HOTELS LAS VEGAS TO BECOME THE ULTIMATE RAVE RETREAT FOR EDC 2025
For the first time ever, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will transform into Hotel EDC, a fully immersive, four-day takeover in partnership with Insomniac and Vibee, from May 16-19, 2025. The round-the-clock celebration will feature exclusive DJ sets, official pool parties, EDC-themed hotel rooms and next-level perks for guests. For more information, contact Gillian Maraccini, Kirvin Doak Communications, gmaraccini@kirvindoak.com.
JACKSON BROWNE RETURNING TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS THIS FALL
Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne will return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas with a five-night limited engagement Oct. 31; and Nov. 1, 5, 7-8, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and The Venetian Resort, publicrelations@venetianlasvegas.com.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
LE CAFÉ CENTRAL NOW OPEN IN LAS VEGAS’ CHINATOWN NEIGHBORHOOD
Le Café Central, the newest addition to the acclaimed Le Café du Vegas family, is now officially open in Las Vegas’ Chinatown neighborhood. Le Café Central brings the group’s signature blend of traditional European flavors and warm hospitality to a centrally located location. For more information, contact Desiree Vontur, The Vox Agency, desiree@thevoxagency.com.
DOBERMAN DRAWING ROOM NOW OPEN IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS’ ARTS DISTRICT
Doberman Drawing Room, the latest cocktail-driven concept from Corner Bar Management, has opened its doors in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas’ Arts District. At the helm of Doberman’s bar program is award-winning mixologist and partner Juyoung Kang, formerly of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, where her work garnered national attention including a spot on Esquire’s “Best Bars in America” list. Her globally inspired, deeply intentional approach to cocktails forms the core of Doberman’s menu—offering a selection of original creations that embrace innovation while drawing from health, wellness and culinary philosophies. For more information, contact Wicked Creative, cornerbar@wickedcreative.com.
GUY FIERI’S CHICKEN GUY! NOW OPEN AT HARRAH’S LAS VEGAS
Chicken Guy! by famed chef and TV personality Guy Fieri is now open at Harrah’s Las Vegas. The new destination is the second location on The Strip and Guy Fieri’s fourth restaurant with Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Resorts. For more information, contact Sofia Jimenez, Caesars Entertainment, sjimenez@caesars.com.
RESORT UPDATES
TEMPTATION SUNDAYS RINGS IN 15 YEARS AS LAS VEGAS’ PREMIER LGBTQ+ POOL PARTY
Temptation Sundays celebrates 15 years as Las Vegas’ ultimate LGTBQ+ pool party at Luxor Hotel and Casino. From May 4 to Aug. 31, the iconic event will return to Luxor’s North Pool every Sunday, welcoming tourists and locals to dive into The Strip’s most vibrant all-inclusive pool party and inviting guests to celebrate loud and proud with special anniversary events, pop-ups and performances. For more information, contact Arlene Bordinhao, MGM Resorts International, arlene@mgmresorts.com.
FIREWORK FRIDAYS: LEGACY CLUB AT CIRCA RESORT & CASINO TO LIGHT UP THE NIGHT WITH “WELCOME TO THE WEEKEND” SERIES
Legacy Club at Circa Resort & Casino is set to debut “Welcome to the Weekend,” a brand-new weekly rooftop experience designed to ignite Friday nights in style. Kicking off on May 2, this event series will combine high-energy music, signature cocktails and a spectacular fireworks show hosted by Plaza Hotel & Casino – all from 60 floors high. For more information, contact Sam Elliott, Kirvin Doak Communications, selliott@kirvindoak.com and Brooke Sanchez, Circa Resort & Casino, brooke.sanchez@circalasvegas.com.
THE SWIMMIN’ HOLE AT SILVERTON CASINO LODGE NOW OPEN
The Swimmin’ Hole at Silverton Casino Lodge has made a splash with its seasonal reopening on April 28. The resort’s pool deck features cabanas, daybeds, a hot tub, fire pits and an all-new poolside menu at The Swimmin’ Hole Bar & Grill. The Swimmin’ Hole will also bring back its FLIX & FLOAT series every Tuesday night in May and June, featuring movies on a massive 36-foot screen that guests can enjoy while lounging in the pool or on deck. For more information, contact Rachael Mintz, OneSeven Agency, silverton@onesevenagency.com.
GREG MADDUX, JIM MCMAHON, AJ COLE AND MORE TO ATTEND BALLER DREAM CELEBRITY POKER TOURNAMENT AT CIRCA RESORT & CASINO, JUNE 7 & 8
Baller Dream Foundation and baseball legend Greg Maddux are returning to Circa Resort & Casino in downtown Las Vegas for the third annual Baller Dream Celebrity Poker Tournament, June 7-8. This year, celebrities such as Jim McMahon, AJ Cole, Daniel Carlson, Wally Joyner, Rollie Fingers, Dalton Wagner, Fred McGriff and Steve Avery will join Maddux for a weekend featuring a $75,000 prize pool poker tournament and game show gala dinner. For more information, contact Brooke Sanchez, Circa Resort & Casino, brooke.sanchez@circalasvegas.com and Hannah Hurlburt, Kirvin Doak Communications, hhurlburt@kirvindoak.com.
SPORTS
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR 2025 FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX, SET FOR NOVEMBER 20-22
Tickets for the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX are officially on sale. Set for November 20-22, this includes new ticket options, expanded grandstands and enhanced fan zone access, creating even more ways for fans to experience the excitement of F1 at the lowest prices to date. For more information, contact Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc., media@f1lasvegasgp.com and Kirvin Doak Communications, lvgp@kirvindoak.com or visit f1lasvegasgp.com.
WRESTLEMANIA 41 IN LAS VEGAS BECOMES MOST SUCCESSFUL EVENT IN WWE HISTORY
WrestleMania 41, which emanated from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas this April, has claimed the title of the most-successful and highest-grossing event in WWE company history. The live event drew 124,693 fans over two nights of action, and was the most-viewed WrestleMania of all time. The event also generated 1.1 billion social views, making it the most socially viewed WWE event of all-time. For more information, contact Chuck Kingsbury, WWE, chuck.kingsbury@wwe.com.
ALLEGIANT STADIUM TO HOST 2025 CONCACAF GOLD CUP GROUP STAGE MATCHES IN JUNE 2025
Concacaf has announced the match schedule for the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup. The 18th edition of the Confederation’s premier men’s national team tournament will take place this summer, featuring a doubleheader at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on June 22, 2025. For more information, contact Justin Malabed, Allegiant Stadium, jmalabed@allegiantstadium.com.
MONSTER JAM FREESTYLE MANIA DEBUTS IN LAS VEGAS THIS AUGUST AT THOMAS & MACK CENTER
For the first time ever, Monster Jam trucks will team up with Freestyle Motocross (FMX) bikes to deliver gravity-defying skills and thrills at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas from Aug. 1-3, 2025. For more information, contact Hillary Smoot, SRO PR, hillary@sropr.com
