ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT
LIVE NATION LAS VEGAS BRINGS LATIN MUSIC’S BIGGEST ARTISTS TO THE STRIP FOR MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND
Live Nation Las Vegas is once again bringing one of the country's largest celebrations of Mexican Independence Weekend to the Entertainment Capital of the World with an unparalleled lineup of Latin music icons and comedy stars performing across Las Vegas beginning Sept. 11. This year's celebration features Alejandro Fernández, Maná, Marco Antonio Solís, Zoé, Los Ángeles Azules, Palomazo Norteño, Soda Stereo, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, Chuy Lizárraga & Julio Preciado, Matute, José María Napoleón, Yolanda del Río, Alfred Robles, Teo González & Jorge Falcón, Grupo Duelo, Marc Anthony and Carlos Santana. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com.
FAT JOE, KASKADE, MARSHMELLO, SUBTRONICS AND THE FRAY TO HEADLINE NEON CITY FESTIVAL, NOV. 20–22
Neon City Festival (NCF) returns to electrify downtown Las Vegas Nov. 20-22, 2026, with an exciting first look at this year's headlining artists, including Fat Joe, Kaskade, Marshmello, Subtronics and The Fray. Presented in partnership with Premier Partners the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), Fremont Street Experience (FSE) and Audacy, the free, all-ages event will once again transform the heart of Las Vegas into an open-air playground featuring world-class live music, local food and beverage vendors, art installations and immersive entertainment experiences. Additional headliners and the full lineup will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, contact Alexandria Blair Hurley, ABH Public Relations, alexandria@abhpublicrelations.com.
COMEDIAN NATE BARGATZE ANNOUNCES ALL-NEW SHOW FOR ENCORE THEATER AT WYNN LAS VEGAS, “NATE BARGATZE LIVE,” WITH FIVE PERFORMANCES DURING NATIONAL FINALS RODEO SEASON THIS DEC. 2026
Long-time Wynn Las Vegas headliner and Grammy Award-winning and Emmy-nominated comedian, Nate Bargatze, has announced his return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas this fall with an all-new show, “Nate Bargatze Live.” Performances offered Dec. 9-12, 2026. For more information, contact Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.
MULTI-PLATINUM RECORDING ARTIST LINDSEY STIRLING RETURNS TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS WITH 2026 U.S. SNOW WALTZ CHRISTMAS TOUR DEC. 2026
Award-winning rock-violinist, dancer, and media personality Lindsey Stirling has announced her 2026 Snow Waltz Holiday Tour will return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Dec. 16, 18-19, 2026. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, publicrelations@venetianlasvegas.com.
DEREK HOUGH RETURNS TO FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS WITH DANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS TOUR DEC. 29, 2026
Four-time EMMY winner Derek Hough will return to BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas with his upcoming “Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays” tour on Dec. 29, 2026. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Fontainebleau Las Vegas, pr@fblasvegas.com.
BACKSTREET BOYS TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH THREE NEW DATES FOR THE “INTO THE MILLENNIUM” SPHERE RESIDENCY
Backstreet Boys have announced three New Year’s Weekend dates for their highly successful Into the Millennium residency at Sphere, including Dec. 31, 2026 and Jan. 1-2, 2027. Since the residency launched in July 2025 as the first pop act to headline Sphere, the group has performed for more than 750,000 fans across 47 sold-out shows, delivering a one-of-a-kind experience inside the groundbreaking venue. For more information, contact Sphere, spherepr@thesphere.com.
JEFF FOXWORTHY & LARRY THE CABLE GUY BRING THE LAUGHS TO PH LIVE AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO DEC. 4, 2026
Comedy icons Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy are teaming up for a special Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) week show at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Dec. 4, 2026. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, rjarrett@caesars.com.
JONAS BROTHERS BRING THE BURNING UP TOUR ALL OVER AGAIN TO MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA NOV. 28, 2026
The Jonas Brothers have announced The Burning Up Tour All Over Again will expand into a 45-city North American tour, featuring a Las Vegas stop at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Nov. 28, 2026, featuring Magnus Ferrell and Deleasa as special guests. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Allyson Wadman, MGM Resorts International, awadman@mgmresorts.com.
AREA15 TRANSFORMS INTO LAS VEGAS’ HALLOWEEN EPICENTER FOR SCAREA15: STRANGE CIRCUS, OCT. 31
AREA15, the world’s first purpose-built destination for immersive entertainment located parallel to the Las Vegas Strip, will turn into a sprawling Halloween playground of music, performance, art and spectacle with the return of its annual ScAREA15 Massive on Oct. 31. Headlined by internationally renowned DJ and producer Valentino Khan, ScAREA15: Strange Circus will unleash a thrilling, twisted big top across multiple AREA15 venues, complete with bone-rattling beats, sinister characters, mysterious encounters and frightening surprises. For more information, contact Desiree Vontur, The Vox Agency, desiree@thevoxagency.com.
BRYAN ADAMS ANNOUNCES RETURN TO ENCORE THEATER AT WYNN LAS VEGAS FOR FIVE-SHOW RUN OF HIS “BARE BONES” SOLO ACOUSTIC SHOW
Following a sold-out second run of shows, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Bryan Adams has announced his return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas this fall with a five-show engagement of his critically-acclaimed “Bare Bones” solo acoustic show, with performances Oct. 28-31 and Nov. 1, 2026. For more information, contact Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.
DONNY OSMOND CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS AT HARRAH’S LAS VEGAS, EXTENDS RESIDENCY
Legendary entertainer and music icon Donny Osmond has once again extended his award-winning residency inside Harrah’s Showroom at Harrah’s Las Vegas through June 2027. Celebrating the show’s fifth anniversary on the Strip, Osmond continues to dazzle his audience through his dynamic, energy-filled musical journey of his unparalleled life as one of the most recognized entertainers in the world. For more information, contact Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, rjarrett@caesars.com.
DEBBIE GIBSON BRINGS HER “WINTERLICIOUS: HOLIDAY AND HITS” TO THE STRAT HOTEL, CASINO & TOWER IN DECEMBER
Pop icon Debbie Gibson will add sparkle to the Las Vegas holiday season when she takes the stage at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower’s STRAT Theater, for performances Dec. 17-20, 2026. The show will blend holiday favorites, signature hits and new music from Gibson’s forthcoming “Winterlicious D’Luxe” album. For more information, contact Wicked Creative, ge@wickedcreative.com.
THE WIZARD OF OZ AT SPHERE CELEBRATES ONE YEAR OF REDEFINING IMMERSIVE STORYTELLING
Sphere Entertainment Co. has announced a celebration marking the first anniversary of The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, the groundbreaking immersive experience that has welcomed more than 3.6 million guests and has made over $450 million in ticket sales since opening on Aug. 28, 2025. Since its debut The Wizard of Oz at Sphere has become a global destination, with guests traveling from all 50 states and over 140 countries to immerse themselves with Dorothy and friends in the Land of Oz in a way only Sphere can provide. Since opening, the experience has been shown more than 850 times, transporting audiences through Sphere's 160,000-square-foot LED media plane, Sphere Immersive Sound’s 167,000 speakers, haptic seats and 4D effects. In its first year, The Wizard of Oz at Sphere has dropped more than 675,000 apples, blown more than 6,500 pounds of leaves, and flown more than 3,200-winged monkeys. For more information, contact Sphere, spherepr@thesphere.com.
SAMMY HAGAR TO BRING THE PARTY BACK TO LAS VEGAS THIS SEPTEMBER AS "THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS" RESIDENCY RETURNS TO DOLBY LIVE
Redheads and rock fans alike will turn it up when Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar’s “The Best of All Worlds” residency returns to Dolby Live at Park MGM for five shows Sept. 18-19, 23, 25-26, 2026. For more information, contact Wicked Creative, prsammyhagar@wickedcreative.com.
AZILO AFTER MILES RETURNS TO SAHARA LAS VEGAS WITH LABOR DAY WEEKEND RUN AND WELLNESS EVENT, SEPT. 6
AZILO After Miles returns to SAHARA Las Vegas at The Pool and AZILO Ultra Lounge on Sept. 6, bringing together Las Vegas run clubs, wellness enthusiasts, locals and visitors for an evening centered around movement and community. The event will begin with a three-mile run open to participants of all paces. Afterward, guests can return to The Pool and AZILO Ultra Lounge for music, refreshing beverages and light bites throughout the evening. For more information, contact Carma Connected, saharalasvegas@carmaconnected.com.
CELEBRATE "CREEDMAS" WITH CREED AT FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS, DEC. 11-12, 2026
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY and American Music Award-winning rock band CREED is set to celebrate the holidays in Las Vegas with two exclusive performances at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Dec. 11-12, 2026. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Fontainebleau Las Vegas, pr@fblasvegas.com.
BOYZ II MEN PLAN RETURN TO THE CHELSEA AT THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS MARCH 2027
Following two fan-filled weekends of shows at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in August, Boyz II Men, the best-selling R&B group of all time, will return to the venue for a four-night exclusive Las Vegas engagement on March 12-13, 19-20, 2027. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Allyson Wadman, MGM Resorts International, awadman@mgmresorts.com.
F1 ARCADE LAS VEGAS LAUNCHES THREE NEW SUMMER EXPERIENCE PACKAGES FOR EVERY TYPE OF RACER
F1 Arcade Las Vegas has introduced three new summer experience packages for every type of racer. Available daily, the new offers start at just $59 per person and pair the thrill of Formula 1 racing on full-motion simulators with chef-driven plates and drinks in a vibrant, high-energy setting. Guests can choose from the approachable Fast Lane package, the group-focused Podium Pursuit or the premium VIP Lap experience featuring bottomless shared plates. For more information, contact Desiree Vontur, The Vox Agency, desiree@thevoxagency.com.
EAGLES ADD MORE SHOWS FOR LIVE IN CONCERT AT SPHERE
Due to overwhelming demand, additional shows have been added to EAGLES - LIVE IN CONCERT AT SPHERE, the longest-running residency at the revolutionary venue now with 72 shows in total. Additional dates include Jan. 15-16, 22-23, 2027. ‘Eagles – Live in Concert at Sphere’ began in September 2024 and offers fans the ultimate connection to the band’s legendary catalog in an immersive experience that only Sphere can provide. For more information, contact Sphere, spherepr@thesphere.com.
TRIUMPH BRINGS “ROCK & ROLL MACHINE RELOADED TOUR” TO FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS
Triumph, one of Canada’s most revered and influential rock bands, returns with leg two of the Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour, featuring a Las Vegas stop at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Dec. 1, 2026, featuring special guest April Wine. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Fontainebleau Las Vegas, pr@fblasvegas.com.
ISLAND ESCAPE RETURNS TO LIV BEACH AT FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS WITH A LIVE PERFORMANCE BY COMMON KINGS, SEPT. 25
LIV Beach, the daylife destination created by Groot Hospitality’s David Grutman and operated by the award-winning Fontainebleau Las Vegas, is bringing back its Island Escape series on Sept. 25, with an exclusive live concert by the acclaimed reggae rock group Common Kings. For more information, contact Carma Connected, grootlv@carmaconnected.com and Fontainebleau Las Vegas, pr@fblasvegas.com.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TO CONCLUDE RUN OF MAD APPLE AT NEW YORK-NEW YORK HOTEL & CASINO
Cirque du Soleil has announced that Mad Apple, its genre-blending celebration of New York City nightlife at New York-New York Hotel & Casino, will conclude its Las Vegas run on Sept. 5, 2026. Since opening on May 12, 2022, Mad Apple has welcomed more than 1.2 million guests, bringing together acrobatics, live music, dance, magic and for the first time in Cirque du Soleil history, stand-up comedy. Cirque du Soleil will continue to present four resident productions in Las Vegas: Mystère at Treasure Island, “O” at Bellagio, KÀ at MGM Grand, and Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay. The company is also actively developing the next generation of Cirque du Soleil shows for the Strip, with further announcements to follow. For more information, contact Jeff Lovari, Cirque du Soleil, jeff.lovari@cirquedusoleil.com and Tawny Bakke, Kirvin Doak Communications, tbakke@kirvindoak.com.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
LAS VEGAS HOSTS INAUGURAL MICHELIN GUIDE SOUTHWEST CEREMONY RECEIVING 24 DISTINCTIONS
On Aug. 26, Las Vegas restaurants earned 24 distinctions in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Southwest selection, further affirming the destination’s position among the world’s great dining capitals. Winners include Two MICHELIN Stars for Restaurant de Joël Robuchon; One MICHELIN Star for Restaurant Guy Savoy, é by José Andrés, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon Las Vegas; and Bib Gourmand for China Poblano, Esther’s Kitchen and YEN Viet Kitchen. Several eateries also earned a Recommended Restaurants distinction, including Anima by Edo, Bouchon, Cote Las Vegas, Estiatorio Milos, Gymkhana Las Vegas, Kabuto, Kame Omakase, Lamaii, Michael Mina, Mott 32, Partage, Pho Ga Bac Bac, Ping Pang Pong, SoulBelly BBQ, Sparrow + Wolf, Stubborn Seed Las Vegas, and Wing Lei. For more information, contact Kristin Weddingfeld, LVCVA, kweddingfeld@lvcva.com.
AMERICA TO DEBUT NEW ERA OF 24-HOUR DINING ON THE LAS VEGAS STRIP
This September, Ark Las Vegas Restaurant Corp. will unveil a top-to-bottom transformation of America at New York-New York Hotel & Casino, a favorite destination for 24-hour dining on the Las Vegas Strip for nearly three decades. Trading nostalgia for a bold new era of contemporary Americana, the transformation spans a full remodel, a new menu of breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night selections and a lineup of over-the-top cocktails. For more information, contact Wicked Creative, arklv@wickedcreative.com.
EL CORTEZ HOTEL & CASINO ANNOUNCES ALEX PRIME, A NEW YORK-STYLE STEAKHOUSE OPENING EARLY FALL IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS
El Cortez Hotel & Casino has announced an early fall opening for Alex Prime, a luxury New York-style steakhouse in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas. For more information, contact Wicked Creative, elcortez@wickedcreative.com.
LATEST BEYOND VEGAS
COUNTRY STAR BAILEY ZIMMERMAN TO HEADLINE LAUGHLIN EVENT CENTER THIS NOVEMBER
Multiplatinum country singer-songwriter Bailey Zimmerman will bring his chart-topping hits to the Laughlin Event Center on Nov. 14. For more information, contact Wicked Creative, laughlin@wickedcreative.com.
LAKE MEAD MOHAVE ADVENTURES ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE “SECRET SEASON” OFFERS NOW THROUGH OCTOBER
Lake Mead Mohave Adventures (LMMA) invites visitors to discover the region’s best-kept secret: fall on the lake. Known as “Secret Season,” autumn at Lake Mead and Lake Mohave brings smaller crowds, cooler days and warm waters – an unbeatable combination for outdoor adventure. Valid through Oct. 31, exclusive offers include up to 25% off lodging options and 25% off power boat rentals across all four of LMMA’s marina destinations, including Callville Bay Marina, Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina, Temple Bar Resort & Marina and Willow Beach Marina & Campground. For more information, contact Vanessa Thill, The Vox Agency, vanessa@thevoxagency.com.
RESORT UPDATES
THE STRAT HOTEL, CASINO & TOWER OFFERS NEW FALL ALL-IN PACKAGE
The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower has announced its new Fall All-In package, offering room rates starting at $49 midweek and $99 on weekends for stays through Dec. 30. Resort fees are waived, taxes are included and each stay includes a $50 resort credit to use toward dining, drinks, Tower admission or thrill rides. Available online through The STRAT website with code FALL26. For more information, contact Wicked Creative, ge@wickedcreative.com.
PALMS CASINO RESORT TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF NEW 7,300 SQUARE-FOOT NON-SMOKING GAMING EXPANSION SEPT. 1
Palms Casino Resort will celebrate the official Grand Opening of its new 7,300-square-foot, fully enclosed non-smoking gaming space on Sept. 1. The new dedicated gaming space, located near William Hill Sportsbook, features 224 of the newest and most popular slot games from nearly a dozen leading gaming manufacturers, along with its own full-service bar. For more information, contact Michelle Loosbrock, Jeff Wagner Agency, michelle@jeffwagneragency.com.
FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS PARTNERS WITH GLOBAL SUPERSTAR CARÍN LEÓN FOR RESORT-WIDE TAKEOVER
Fontainebleau Las Vegas has announced a first-of-its-kind, resort-wide partnership with 2x GRAMMY-winning and 4x Latin GRAMMY-winning global superstar Carín León, one of the most culturally celebrated Mexican performers. ‘Carín León Takes Over Fontainebleau,’ running Sept. 1-14, 2026, will transform the resort into the ultimate destination for Carín León fans, with activations spanning dining, nightlife and retail throughout the resort, including custom photo moments and an exclusive merchandise collection. For more information, contact Fontainebleau Las Vegas, pr@fblasvegas.com.
EL CORTEZ KEEPS THE SUMMER FUN GOING WITH EXTENDED SAVINGS AND SEPTEMBER SPECIALS
El Cortez Hotel & Casino, the historic hotel and casino celebrating 85 years in Downtown Las Vegas, is giving guests more time to take advantage of its summer gas card offer. The iconic landmark will extend its “Fuel Up on Fun” package through Sept. 30, giving guests more time to take advantage of a $50 gas gift card with qualifying hotel stays. The extended offer adds to a stacked lineup of gaming promotions, food and beverage specials and football season offerings for September. For more information, contact Wicked Creative, elcortez@wickedcreative.com.
SPORTS
DRAFT NATION AND CIRCA RESORT & CASINO OFFICIALLY DECLARE NATIONAL FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT DAY IN LAS VEGAS
Fantasy Sports Entertainment & Productions and Draft Nation officially inaugurated National Fantasy Football Draft Day on Aug. 21, 2026, during a landmark ceremony at Stadium Swim inside Circa Resort & Casino. The event launched the inaugural Draft Nation multi-day festival, celebrating the more than 60 million fantasy football enthusiasts across the country. For more information, contact Larry Fink, larryfinkpr@gmail.com.
SINGLE-DAY TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2026, SET FOR NOVEMBER 19-21
Single-day tickets for the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2026 are now on sale. Returning Nov. 19-21 following a sold-out 2025 event, this year's race gives fans the flexibility to attend any day of the weekend with General Admission, Grandstand and – for the first time – select Hospitality ticket options. The Las Vegas Strip Circuit remains one of the most competitive tracks on the calendar, with a track record of 181 overtakes, top speeds exceeding 225 miles per hour and tactical challenges at every turn. For more information, contact Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc., media@f1lasvegasgp.com and Kirvin Doak Communications, lvgp@kirvindoak.com.
