ENTERTAINMENT
Sphere Makes Official Debut with “U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere”
Sphere, the highly-anticipated, first-of-its-kind entertainment venue in Las Vegas, officially opened its doors Sept. 29, unveiling the future of live entertainment to the world. Headliners and iconic rock band, U2, performed the first of 25 shows scheduled through Dec. 16. For more information, contact Grace Harris, MSG Entertainment, grace.harris@msg.com.
George Strait and Chris Stapleton Set to Perform at Allegiant Stadium in 2024
Country music icon George Strait and eight-time GRAMMY winner Chris Stapleton are set to perform longstanding Strait to Vegas show at Allegiant Stadium with special guests and GRAMMY Award-winning band Little Big Town on Dec. 7, 2024. For more information, contact Tiffany Miller, Allegiant Stadium, tmiller@allegiantstadium.com.
David Blaine Announces New Show Launching New Year’s Eve Weekend at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas
David Blaine, the iconic magician and stunt artist, will present his new show “David Blaine: IMPOSSIBLE” exclusively at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with an unforgettable debut New Year’s Eve Weekend. Additional performance dates include Feb. 14, 17-18; March 27, 29-30; and May 8, 10-11, 2024. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.
Carrie Underwood Announces Extension of “Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency” At Resorts World Las Vegas
Multi-platinum, 8-time GRAMMY Award winner and Resorts World Theatre’s first resident headliner, Carrie Underwood, announced new shows in 2024 for her critically acclaimed REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency. Additional show dates include March 6, 8-9, 13, 15-16; May 22, 25-26, 29, 31; June 1; and Aug. 14, 16-17, 21, 23-24, 2024. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com or Allied Global Marketing, resortsworld@alliedglobalmarketing.com.
Legendary Band Chicago to Return to The Venetian Resort Las Vegas in 2024
One of the most successful and critically acclaimed rock bands of all time, Chicago, has announced it will return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas in 2024 for the seventh year in a row for a ten-show limited engagement. Show dates include Feb 21, 23-24, 28 and March 1-3, 6, 8-9, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com or Claudine Grant, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, claudine.grant@venetianlasvegas.com.
Carlos Santana Announces 2024 Residency Extension at House of Blues Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay
Carlos Santana has announced additional performances of An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live: Presented by SiriusXM, going into its 12th year at the House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay. Show dates include Nov. 1, 3-5, 8, 10-13, 2023 and Jan. 24, 26-28, 31; Feb. 2-4; and May 10-11, 15-16, 18-19, 22-23, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com or Scott Ghertner, MGM Resorts International, sghertner@mgmresorts.com.
John Oliver And Seth Meyers to Perform New Year’s Eve at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
John Oliver, the Emmy and Writer’s Guild Award-winning writer and comedian, and Seth Meyers, Emmy and WGA Award-winning writer, New York Times best-selling author, and host of “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” are set to perform on New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com or Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, rjarrett@caesars.com.
Morgan Wallen To Perform at Allegiant Stadium in 2024
CMA Entertainer, Male Artist and Album of the Year nominee Morgan Wallen’s One Night At A Time World Tour is officially making a stop at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Aug. 8-9, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com or Tiffany Miller, Allegiant Stadium, tmiller@allegiantstadium.com.
Adam Sandler To Bring Comedy Tour to Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort
Adam Sandler has announced The I Missed You Tour, a massive 25-city run across North America will feature a stop in Las Vegas on Dec. 2 at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com or Katharine Sherrer, MGM Resorts International, ksherrer@mgmresorts.com.
Award-Winning Musical ‘Jersey Boys’ Returns to the Las Vegas Stage at The Orleans Hotel and Casino
The international hit musical, “Jersey Boys,” is returning Las Vegas at The Orleans Hotel and Casino starting December 21, 2023. Additional show dates to be announced. For more information, contact Alex Gilbert, Authentic Public Relations, alex@authenticpublicrelations.com.
Nick Swardson To Perform at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas in December
Comedian, actor, writer and producer, Nick Swardson, is set to perform at The Summit Showroom inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Dec. 8-9. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com or Claudine Grant, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, claudine.grant@venetianlasvegas.com.
Comedian Chris Tucker Announces Return To Encore Theater At Wynn Las Vegas in January 2024
Award-winning actor and comedian Chris Tucker has announced his return to the stage at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with back-to-back performances Jan. 19-20, 2024. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.
TESLA Returning to the House of Blues Stage in October
Legendary rockers TESLA are returning to the House of Blues stage inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino with their TESLA: The Las Vegas Residency Sept. 29 to Oct. 7. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com.
Mike Epps To Return To The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Actor and comedian Mike Epps will return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas in 2024 for two weekends of stand-up comedy. The shows will be held Jan. 13-14 and May 3-4, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com or Claudine Grant, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, claudine.grant@venetianlasvegas.com.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Chéri Debuting in the Fall at Paris Las Vegas
Nestled within the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas with iconic views of the Las Vegas Strip, Chéri rooftop lounge will debut Fall 2023. The alfresco haven will offer French-forward wines, inspired cocktails and sultry entertainment atop its whimsical, garden-adorned grand terrace, providing the perfect backdrop for guests looking to take in the glittering lights of the cityscape. For more information, contact Emily Clayton, Carma Connected, cheri@carmaconnected.com.
Famed Cheesecake Eatery, Junior's, to Open First West Coast Location at Resorts World Las Vegas
Resorts World Las Vegas has announced that Junior's, the renowned New York restaurant widely recognized as home to the world’s most fabulous cheesecake, will open its first West Coast location inside the hotel and casino later this Fall. Marking the brand's sixth location in the U.S., the new 300-seat venue will offer a full-service breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night menu and bar along with its legendary cheesecake offerings. For more information, contact Allied Global Marketing, resortsworld@alliedglobalmarketing.com.
Lip Smacking Foodie Tours Debuts New Boozy Brunch
Lip Smacking Foodie Tours has announced a new 2.5-hour Boozy Brunch Tour available on Saturdays. This tour features stops at ¡VIVA!, FUHU and Wally’s, all located within Resorts World Las Vegas. For more information, contact Donald Contursi, Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, don@lipsmackingfoodietours.com.
Nightmare On Spring Mountain Returns to The Sand Dollar Lounge
The iconic Sand Dollar Lounge will once again transform itself into Nightmare on Spring Mountain this fall. Returning for the third year, Nightmare on Spring Mountain is a fully immersive, hauntingly-entertaining Halloween pop-up experience, complete with bone-chilling specialty drinks, live music, themed costume nights and more than $10,000 in Halloween décor and lighting. For more information, contact Jeff Klein, Atomic City PR, jeff@atomiccitypr.com.
RESORT UPDATES
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Unveils Several Resort Amenities
Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the newest addition to the Las Vegas Strip set to open in December, has officially announced several of the resort’s amenities such as the Lapis Spa, daylife and nightlife venues, and food and beverage options. For more information, contact Fontainebleau Las Vegas, pr@fblasvegas.com.
Queen Las Vegas Celebrates Grand Opening
Q Group Hospitality and Eduardo Cordova, creator of Las Vegas’ The Garden and other notable venues, debut the highly anticipated Queen Las Vegas, a chic, mid-century modern style boutique hotel, restaurant, gaming lounge and nightclub located on Las Vegas Boulevard, making it the only LGBTQ+ property on the iconic Strip. For more information, contact Megan Fazio, Neon PR Studios, megan@neonprstudios.com.
Resorts World Las Vegas Will Transform Into Hotel EDC in May 2024
Insomniac, the world’s leading live music experience creator, along with Vibee, the music-led destination experience company, announced Hotel EDC will return for its second year next spring. Located at Resorts World Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip, Hotel EDC will take place during the 2024 Electric Daisy Carnival, the world’s largest dance music festival, from May 17-20, 2024. For more information, contact Allied Global Marketing, resortsworld@alliedglobalmarketing.com.
SPORTS
Generation Defining USHER to Perform During Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show
Apple Music, the NFL and Roc Nation have announced one of the most influential artists of a generation, USHER, will perform during the APPLE MUSIC SUPER BOWL LVIII HALFTIME SHOW at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, February 11, 2024. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, lvsuperbowlhc@kirvindoak.com.
Las Vegas Aces Set to Play in WNBA Finals
The Las Vegas Aces are headed back to the WNBA Finals for the third time in four years. Individual tickets for the Las Vegas Aces three potential home games for the 2023 WNBA Finals—Oct. 8 and 11, and if necessary, Oct. 20—are sold out. For more information, contact John Maxwell, Las Vegas Aces, jmaxwell@lasvegasaces.com.
THE WEDDING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
Las Vegas Celebrates 70 Years of Being the Wedding Capital of the World
On Sunday, Sept. 3, The Wedding Capital of the World celebrated its monumental 70th anniversary at Caesars Palace. The extravaganza recognized the first time Las Vegas was hailed as The Wedding Capital of the World in a Sept. 23, 1953, article published in the London Daily Herald. The celebration included a mass vow renewal ceremony featuring 300 couples originally married in Las Vegas. For more information, contact Desiree Vontur, The Vox Agency, desiree@thevoxagency.com.