Vegas is back with a bang for 2026…!
The good folk at the Las Vegas Conventions and Visitors Authority have compiled an exhaustive list of top attractions and entertainment options for the discerning holidaymaker looking for a bit of LV glitz next year.
As well as the entertainment…there’s also an update on new and improved hotels, shopping updates and the latest food and drink openings.
Here’s what’s going on in Vegas next year…!
| ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT |
| NO DOUBT ‘LIVE AT SPHERE’ MAY 2026Beloved global icons No Doubt have announced their long-awaited and highly-anticipated return with No Doubt Live at Sphere, a limited engagement May 6, 8-9, 13, 15-16, 21, 23-24, 27, 29-30, 2026. The shows mark the band’s first extended run of shows in nearly 14 years. F1 ARCADE LAS VEGAS NOW OPEN AT THE FORUM SHOPS AT CAESARS PALACE F1 Arcade Las Vegas, the one-of-a-kind entertainment and hospitality destination combining the thrill of Formula 1 with world-class food and cocktails, is now open. The 21,000-square-foot destination inside The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace is now the brand’s largest location to date. “DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE!” COMING TO FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS APRIL 2026 “Dancing with the Stars” (DWTS) is hotter than ever – and now it’s hitting the road with a 74-date tour across North America! After a sold-out tour earlier this year, DWTS returns in 2026 with a brand-new live show, including a stop at the BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Friday, April 24, 2026. NEON CITY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL ARTISTS AND NEW VIP EXPERIENCES FOR 2025 EVENT IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS Neon City Festival has unveiled exciting additions to its 2025 lineup and enhanced VIP offerings for its second annual event taking place Nov. 21–23 across Downtown Las Vegas. Joining the already star-studded roster—which includes Good Charlotte, deadmau5, Two Friends, Breaking Benjamin, Fitz and The Tantrums, De La Soul, and more—are Gym Class Heroes and Hoobastank, and LEVEL UP, adding even more nostalgic energy and cross-genre appeal to the weekend. Gym Class Heroes and Hoobastank will perform at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center on Friday evening, while LEVEL UP is slated to play the same stage on Sunday. DEMI LOVATO BRINGING “IT’S NOT THAT DEEP TOUR” TO MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENAGRAMMY-nominated global superstar Demi Lovato has announced her highly anticipated return to the road. The “It’s Not That Deep Tour,” with special guest ADÉLA, will bring Lovato’s high-energy dance-pop era to life across the U.S. and Canada in 2026, marking her first major headlining run in three years. The tour will make a Las Vegas stop at the MGM Grand Garden Arena May 8, 2026. OPENING PERFORMANCES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL FINALS RODEO IN LAS VEGASLas Vegas Events have announced the list of Opening Performances for the 40th anniversary of the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. The annual showcase is scheduled for Dec. 4-13, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center. Performances include Jarrod Morris on Dec. 5, Jackson Dean on Dec. 7, Jenna Paulette on Dec. 8, Neal McCoy on Dec. 9, Casey Kearney on Dec. 10, Nate Smith on Dec. 11, Ricochet on Dec. 12, and more. BABYFACE ANNOUNCES 2026 DATES AT THE PEARL CONCERT THEATER AT PALMS CASINO RESORT LAS VEGAS13-time GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist, songwriter and producer Babyface will return to the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in 2026 with his Las Vegas engagement. The 2026 performances are set for four holiday weekends throughout the year – Valentine’s Day (Feb. 13-14), Mother’s Day (May 8-9), Labor Day (Sept. 4-5), and Veteran’s Day (Nov. 13-14). COMEDY SUPERSTAR JEFF DUNHAM ANNOUNCES FIVE 2026 “ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE” SHOW DATES AT PH LIVE AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINOLegendary comedian Jeff Dunham will return to PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in 2026 with five dates of his show, “ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.” Dunham will be returning to the PH Live stage with his signature wit and beloved cast of colorful characters April 26; May 31; Oct. 4; Nov. 8; and Dec. 6, 2026. LOUIS TOMLINSON ANNOUNCES 2026 HOW DID WE GET HERE? WORLD TOUR WITH ONE-NIGHT PERFORMANCE AT RESORTS WORLD THEATRE IN LAS VEGAS Internationally acclaimed artist Louis Tomlinson has revealed plans for a 2026 world tour, including a one-night-only performance at Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas on June 13, 2026. KENNY CHESNEY RETURNS TO SPHERE IN LAS VEGAS IN JUNE 2026 Additional shows of Kenny Chesney’s residency at Sphere in Las Vegas have been announced for June 19-20, 24, 26-27, 2026. WESTGATE LAS VEGAS RESORT & CASINO RINGS IN A LEGENDARY NEW YEAR WITH FREE SHOWS, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, DJ’S AND MORE Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is turning up the energy this New Year’s Eve with a legendary celebration that delivers world-class entertainment, exciting countdown moments, and unbeatable value—highlighted by free performances from Las Vegas icon Frankie Moreno at the famed Cabaret Theater. ASHLEE SIMPSON ADDS FOUR MORE DATES TO HER “I AM ME” RESIDENCY IN 2026 Following a massively successful debut with back-to-back, sold-out shows at Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Ashlee Simpson will return to the stage with her “I Am Me” residency performing Jan. 23-24, 30-31, 2026. Celebrating 20 years since the release of her chart-topping studio album “I Am Me,” the pop-rock superstar continues to thank her fans by adding more dates to her first full-length performance since 2008. COMEDIAN AND ACTRESS ALI WONG RETURNS TO ENCORE THEATER AT WYNN LAS VEGAS WITH “ALI WONG LIVE,” IN FEBRUARY 2026 Beloved stand-up comedian, writer, and actress, Ali Wong, has announced her “Ali Wong Live” 2026 tour, a brand-new string of dates that includes her highly anticipated return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for back-to-back shows next spring. Following previously sold-out runs at the intimate venue, Wong will return to the stage on Feb. 27-28, 2026. FOO FIGHTERS 2026 STADIUM TOUR COMING TO ALLEGIANT STADIUM Foo Fighters have confirmed their first stadium tour since the massive 2023-2024 Everything or Nothing at All, concluding with a stop in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026. EAGLES LIVE IN CONCERT AT SPHERE ADD ADDITIONAL 2026 DATES In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, four additional shows have been added to the Eagles’ residency at Sphere in Las Vegas on Feb. 20-21, 27-28, 2026. TIM MCGRAW ANNOUNCES SPECIAL LIMITED ENGAGEMENT AT THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE IN LAS VEGAS IN DECEMBER 2025 DURING NATIONAL FINALS RODEOThree-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Tim McGraw is set to headline a limited engagement at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during National Finals Rodeo. Tim McGraw: Live in Vegas will take place on Dec. 4, 6, 12-13, 2025. SYSTEM OF A DOWN AND KORN RETURN TO SICK NEW WORLD LAS VEGAS 2026 AT LAS VEGAS FESTIVAL GROUNDSSystem Of A Down and KoRn will return to Sick New World Las Vegas, taking place at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 25, 2026. The staggering lineup features additional performances from Bring Me The Horizon, Evanescence, Marilyn Manson, Danny Elfman, Knocked Loose, Ministry, AFI Cypress Hill, Acid Bath, and many more. ALEJANDRO SANZ BRINGING HIS “¿Y AHORA QUE?́” TOUR TO PH LIVE AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINOMulti-award-winning Spanish artist Alejandro Sanz, winner of four GRAMMY Awards and 22 Latin GRAMMY Awards, announces the confirmed dates for the U.S. leg of his highly anticipated world tour “¿Y AHORA QUE?́.” The tour will make a Las Vegas stop at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on May 17, 2026. CARÍN LEÓN ANNOUNCES SEVENTH AND FINAL DATE OF HISTORIC SPHERE RUNGlobal superstar Carín León has announces the seventh and final date of his highly anticipated Sphere run on Sept. 10, 2026. LEGENDARY BAND CHICAGO RETURNING TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGASMulti-GRAMMY Award-winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago will return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas in 2026 for the ninth year in a row for a limited engagement. Celebrated as the longest-running residency artist in the venue’s history, with more than 60 shows, Chicago will perform Feb. 13-15, 18, 20-21, 25, 27-28, 2026. CHRIS TUCKER RETURNS TO ENCORE THEATER AT WYNN LAS VEGASAward-winning actor, producer, and comedian Chris Tucker is set to return to the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for two more highly anticipated performances on Jan. 17-18, 2026. Tucker will kick off the New Year with his acclaimed stand-up show, “Chris Tucker Live!,” bringing his signature humor and high-energy performance to the Las Vegas Strip. CYNDI LAUPER ANNOUNCES LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACECyndi Lauper has announced her first-ever Las Vegas residency. Cyndi Lauper: Live In Las Vegas will take place at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace April 24-25, 29 and May 1-2, 2026. NINE INCH NAILS ACCLAIMED ‘PEEL IT BACK TOUR’ COMING TO MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENANine Inch Nails have announced the second North America leg of their critically acclaimed Peel It Back Tour, featuring a Las Vegas stop at the MGM Grand Garden Arena March 7, 2026. ZAC BROWN BAND LOVE & FEAR AT SPHERE EXTENDEDZac Brown Band has added two more dates to their now eight-show limited engagement at Sphere on Jan. 16-17, 2026. COMEDIAN JIM JEFFERIES RETURNING TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS WITH HIS SON OF A CARPENTER TOURComedian, actor, writer and Australian native Jim Jefferies has announced the expansion of his Son of a Carpenter Tour, with a stop in Las Vegas at The Palazzo Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Feb. 27, 2026. JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS RETURNING TO HOUSE OF BLUES LAS VEGAS IN FEBRUARY 2026Rock and Roll Hall of Fame icon Joan Jett & the Blackhearts are headed back to House of Blues Las Vegas inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino for another exclusive Las Vegas engagement in February 2026. Following a successful run of shows this past June, the rock legend will return for five performances scheduled for Feb. 13-14, 18, 20-21, 2026. JERRY SEINFELD RETURNS TO THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE FOR TWO PERFORMANCES IN APRIL 2026Comedian, author, producer and director Jerry Seinfeld will return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in 2026 for two performances on the iconic stage. April 17-18, 2026. THE WIZARD OF OZ AT SPHERE REACHES MORE THAN 1 MILLION TOTAL TICKETS SOLD AND OVER $130 MILLION IN TICKET SALESSphere Entertainment Co. has announced that The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, the new Sphere Experience that opened in Las Vegas on Aug. 28, has sold more than 1 million tickets in total and has generated over $130 million in ticket sales as of mid-October. The Wizard of Oz at Sphere is a fully immersive experience that uses all of Sphere’s cutting-edge technologies to make audiences feel like they have stepped inside The Wizard of Oz, and showcases the experiential storytelling capabilities of this new medium. For AARON LEWIS AND THE STATELINERS RETURNING TO THE PEARL CONCERT THEATER AT PALMS CASINO RESORT LAS VEGAS For the third year in a row, Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners are set to return to the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort on March 14, 2026. SHERRI SHEPHERD COMING TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGASActress, comedienne and Emmy Award-winning talk show host Sherri Shepherd will perform at The Palazzo Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on May 2, 2026. |
| FOOD & BEVERAGE |
| LUKE COMBS AND OPRY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP ANNOUNCE MASSIVE BRAND EXPANSION WITH CATEGORY 10 LAS VEGAS AT FLAMINGO LAS VEGASGrand Ole Opry member Luke Combs and Opry Entertainment Group have announced plans to bring the Category 10 brand to Las Vegas. The premier location at Flamingo Las Vegas sits directly on the Strip at 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South. VEGAS FAVORITE, HEARTHSTONE KITCHEN & CELLAR, TO REOPEN AT RED ROCK CASINO RESORT & SPAHearthstone Kitchen & Cellar will return to its original home inside Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa in Summerlin in early 2026. The popular Clique Hospitality restaurant closed in spring 2023, nearly 10 years after its original opening in 2014. Set in its original 6,500-square-foot space, Hearthstone’s redesign will create a warm yet elevated atmosphere that balances comfort with sophistication. The expanded bar will feature classic bar games for friendly competition, along with lounge seating that flows seamlessly with Red Rock’s vibrant casino floor. Guests can expect a versatile destination ideal for everything from casual meals and date nights to group gatherings and private dining. LEGENDARY DEALS, LEGENDARY FLAVORS: WESTGATE LAS VEGAS ROLLS OUT UNBEATABLE FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS STARTING AT JUST $1Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is offering food and drink specials that put value back on the menu—proving that legendary fun doesn’t have to come with a legendary bill. From $19.99 all-you-can-eat pasta and $1 beers during weeknight pro football games to $2.99 Espresso Martinis and a special three-course dining experience at Edge Steakhouse, Westgate is delivering unbeatable value for both locals and visitors looking to stretch their dollars without sacrificing their experience. NOCTURNO TO HOST AWARD-WINNING COCKTAIL BAR POP-UP RAYO IN NOVEMBERA taste of Mexico City is coming to Las Vegas’ Arts District on Nov. 11 when the award-winning cocktail bar, Rayo, pops up at Nocturno Cocktail Bar. Rayo has received accolades including #87 on the World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 list, #5 on North America’s 50 Best Bars 2024 list, #229 on Top 500 Bars, and was recognized as a Regional Top 10 Honoree for Best International Bar Team (Latin America & Caribbean) at the 2024 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. The exclusive 1.5-hour immersive cocktail experience will be led by Audrey Hands and Daphne Rouco of Rayo, where myth, artistry, and masterful mixology converge. WHITE WHALE SETS SAIL IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS WITH OBSESSIVE APPROACH TO CRAFT COCKTAILSWhite Whale, a new craft cocktail lounge in Downtown Las Vegas, is now open. Owned and operated by a team of local industry veterans with years of experience at award-winning venues worldwide, White Whale promises to redefine the city’s cocktail culture with an obsessive dedication to craft and hospitality. |
| HOLIDAY EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT |
| ETHEL M CHOCOLATES’ 32ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY CACTUS GARDEN LIGHTS RETURNSCelebrate the magic of the holidays with Ethel M Chocolates for the 32nd Annual Holiday Cactus Garden Lights at the Flagship Store in Henderson, Nevada. With over one million dazzling lights, the Annual Holiday Cactus Garden Lights is the perfect, festive activity for families and friends to make memories and capture Instagram-able moments throughout the most wonderful time of the year. GLOWFEST LIGHTS UP LAS VEGAS THIS WINTERThis winter, Las Vegas will welcome a new kind of light experience, pairing spectacle with storytelling. Opening Dec. 20 at 2600 Paradise Road near the Sahara Las Vegas Monorail Station, GlowFest transforms more than 200,000 square feet into a radiant world of art, light, culture, taste and storytelling, running through Feb. 22, 2026 – from Christmas to New Year’s to Lunar New Year. |
| RESORT UPDATES & OFFERS |
| PLAZA HOTEL & CASINO OFFERS NEW HOTEL PACKAGE TO ENHANCE VALUE The Plaza Hotel & Casino has debuted its “Build A Stay” hotel package that enables guests to pick the perks that they prefer to enjoy during their stay. Perks include choices of dining credit, an all you can drink beverage package, complimentary room upgrade, free play and more. THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS DEBUTS REIMAGINED CHELSEA TOWER PENTHOUSE SUITES The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ Chelsea Tower has debuted a striking new vision for its 24 penthouse suites and 14 entourage rooms spanning two dedicated floors. Now open for booking, the penthouses blend bold artistry with modern comfort, creating chic spaces made for entertaining and connection. Enhancing the experience even further, guests can now enjoy dedicated butler service, offering personalized, around-the-clock attention. STATION CASINOS ANNOUNCES DURANGO CASINO & RESORT NORTH PROPERTY EXPANSION Station Casinos has announced the next phase of Durango Casino & Resort’s master plan with a 275,000 square foot podium expansion on the property’s north end to add a lively mix of new gaming, dining and recreational amenities to complement the popular southwest Las Vegas resort and enhance the guest experience. The expansion will include 400 additional slot machines on the casino floor, a 36-lane state-of-the-art bowling facility, luxury movie theaters, several new restaurant concepts, and multiple entertainment venues. The $385 million project is expected to begin in January 2026 and will take approximately 18 months to finish. |
| SHOPPING |
| ZARA OPENS FLAGSHIP STORE IN LAS VEGAS, BLENDING FASHION AND TECHNOLOGYThe new Zara store at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas spans more than 33,000 sq. ft. across three commercial floors, showcasing an extensive range of fashion collections for women and men. |
| SPORTS |
| BANANA BALL ANNOUNCES WORLD TOUR STOP AT LAS VEGAS BALLPARK IN SPRING 2026 Banana Ball, the popular exhibition baseball league known for its entertaining style of play, has announced a stop in Las Vegas as part of its 2026 World Tour. The three games on April 30 and May 1-2, 2026 at Las Vegas Ballpark will showcase The Party Animals taking on Banana Ball’s newest team, the Loco Beach Coconuts, in back-to-back games. This marks Banana Ball’s third stop at Las Vegas Ballpark. DISNEY AND FORMULA 1 COLLABORATION TO LAUNCH AT LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX WITH SPECTACULAR SHOW AT THE FOUNTAINS OF BELLAGIO Disney and Formula 1 have announced their highly anticipated collaboration will kick off at the Las Vegas Grand Prix this November. As revealed in May, this exciting global relationship will “fuel the magic” for fans by blending world-class sports with Disney’s iconic storytelling and an exclusive Formula 1 merchandise line. |
