MARQUEE EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
SUPER BOWL RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS IN 2029
The National Football League has announced that Las Vegas will host Super Bowl LXIII in 2029 at Allegiant Stadium. Super Bowl LXIII will mark the second time the Super bowl will be held in Las Vegas. The city debuted as a first-time Super Bowl host in 2024, welcoming more than 330,000 visitors and generating an economic impact of more than $1 billion. For more information, contact Molly Castano, LVCVA, mcastano@lvcva.com.
ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT
LISA ANNOUNCES LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY VIVA LA LISA AT THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE
World renowned rapper, singer, dancer, and style icon, LISA has announced her first ever Las Vegas residency, VIVA LA LISA, coming to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Nov. 13-14, 27-28, 2026. With this announcement, LISA makes history as the first k-pop artist to perform a Las Vegas residency. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, rjarrett@caesars.com.
GLOBAL SUPERSTARS JONAS BROTHERS BRING “GREETINGS FROM YOUR HOMETOWN” TO THE STRIP FOR A MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CELEBRATION WITH “GREETINGS FROM LAS VEGAS” AT DOLBY LIVE AT PARK MGM
Fresh off the launch of their biggest and most ambitious tour to date, global superstars Jonas Brothers are bringing the celebration to the Strip for a special Memorial Day Weekend run with Greetings From Las Vegas, May 20, 22-24, 2026 at Dolby Live at Park MGM. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Allyson Wadman, MGM Resorts International, awadman@mgmresorts.com.
BACKSTREET BOYS REVEAL FINAL SUMMER 2026 DATES FOR “INTO THE MILLENNIUM” SPHERE RESIDENCY
Due to continued fan demand, Backstreet Boys have announced a final run of three summer 2026 dates for their highly successful Into the Millennium residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. Produced by Live Nation, the newly added shows will take place Aug. 27-29, joining previously announced performances on July 16-18, 23-25, 30-31; and Aug. 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 2026. For more information, contact Sphere, spherepr@thesphere.com.
AREA15 OPENS ODDYSSEY, AN UNDERGROUND NIGHTLIFE CONCEPT BUILT FOR THE POST-MEGA-CLUB ERA
AREA15 has officially unveiled Oddyssey, a nightlife concept that trades velvet-rope spectacle for immersive, room-to-room discovery. Designed as a series of interconnected chambers and corridors rather than a single cavernous dance floor, Oddyssey invites both intimacy and exploration and is built for a generation craving presence over posing and experience over excess. Operating Thursday through Sunday evenings, Oddyssey Manor is a 90-minute theatrical cocktail experience where narrative, design and mixology are engineered to work in tandem. For more information, contact Desiree Vontur, The Vox Agency, desiree@thevoxagency.com.
JIMMY CARR ADDS SECOND SHOW DATE AT ENCORE THEATER AT WYNN LAS VEGAS
World-renowned comedian Jimmy Carr has announced a second performance of his critically acclaimed tour, “Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny” at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on July 11, 2026. For more information, contact Giant Noise, Erica Benken, aeg@giantnoise.com.
EARTH, WIND & FIRE RETURN TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS FOR NINE-SHOW LIMITED ENGAGEMENT
The legendary music group Earth, Wind & Fire will return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas this fall for a nine-show limited engagement, with performances Oct. 16-18, 21, 23-24, 28, 30-31, 2026. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, publicrelations@venetianlasvegas.com.
BILLY IDOL BRINGS THE HEAT TO FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS WITH “BILLY IDOL: HOT IN THE CITY”
Rock legend Billy Idol is returning to Las Vegas this summer for an exclusive five-night engagement, “Billy Idol: Hot In The City,” at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Show dates include Aug. 28-29; Sept. 2, 4-5, 2026. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Fontainebleau Las Vegas, pr@fblasvegas.com.
SIR ROD STEWART ANNOUNCES SIX ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES AT THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE
Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer, songwriter and performer Rod Stewart has announced six additional performances of “The Encore Shows” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, taking place Aug. 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, 2026. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, rjarrett@caesars.com.
MAREN MORRIS BRINGING THE DREAMGIRL TOUR TO THE CHELSEA AT THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Maren Morris will embark on the very special dreamGIRL tour this summer, featuring a Las Vegas stop at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on July 15, 2026, with support from Scout Willis. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Allyson Wadman, MGM Resorts International, awadman@mgmresorts.com.
RISE AGAINST BRINGING FALL U.S. TOUR TO THE PEARL CONCERT THEATER AT PALMS CASINO RESORT LAS VEGAS
The iconic alternative punk rock band Rise Against has announced a new leg of headlining tour dates this fall, featuring a Las Vegas stop at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort on Oct. 17, 2026. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Jeff Wagner, Jeff Wagner Agency, jeff@jeffwagneragency.com.
SICK NEW WORLD ARTISTS TAKE OVER LAS VEGAS STRIP WITH SIDESHOWS
As Sick New World Las Vegas gears up for its highly anticipated return to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 25, Live Nation is expanding the experience beyond the main stage with a powerful lineup of sideshows taking over venues across the Las Vegas Strip on April 24. Performances include Poison The Well with Terror, Pain of Truth and End It at House of Blues Las Vegas; Mastodon with Melvins and Flatwounds at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas; and P.O.D. with Alien Ant Farm, Snot and Teenwolf (Nu Metal Set) Official Pre-Party at AYU Night Swim at Resorts World Las Vegas. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com.
FEED THE BLOCK TO BRING GLOBAL DJS AND FREE DANCE PARTIES BACK TO DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS
Downtown Las Vegas is getting its dance floor back, as Wynn Nightlife and Corner Bar Management reunite for a new run of FEED THE BLOCK, the free, open-air block party series that drew more than 40,000 music fans to Fremont East in its inaugural year. Returning for its 2026 season and one-year anniversary, the series will kick off with GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist and producer Marshmello headlining a massive outdoor dance party on April 2. For more information, contact Wicked Creative, cornerbar@wickedcreative.com.
BEL-AIRE BACKYARD’S “POOLSIDE CONCERT SERIES” TO CHANNEL ROCK ROYALTY WITH ‘ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN’
Clique Hospitality and AEG Presents: Las Vegas will relive the golden age of glam, grit and guitar solos with “One Night of Queen: A Tribute Performed by Gary Mullen and The Works” on July 24, at the Bel-Aire Backyard Poolside Concert Series at Durango Casino & Resort. For more information, contact Wicked Creative, durango@wickedcreative.com.
F1® ARCADE LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL WATCH PARTIES FOR THE 2026 FORMULA 1® SEASON
F1® Arcade Las Vegas at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, the 21,000-square-foot entertainment and hospitality destination combining the thrill of Formula 1® with globally inspired food and cocktails, has announced it will host a full lineup of Official F1® Watch Parties for the 2026 season. For more information, contact Desiree Vontur, The Vox Agency, desiree@thevoxagency.com.
ALFRED ROBLES RETURNS TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS WITH HIS VATOS WITH GATOS TOUR
Comedian Alfred Robles is set to return to The Palazzo Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas over Mexican Independence Day Weekend with his Vatos with Gatos Tour on Sept. 11, 2026. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, publicrelations@venetianlasvegas.com.
EMPIRE OF THE SUN BRINGING ASK THAT GOD TOUR: AFTERLIFE TO PH LIVE AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO
Empire of the Sun returns to North America with the band’s largest tour to date with Ask That God: Afterlife 2026, set to finish in Las Vegas on Oct. 9 at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, with Polo & Pan and breakout electro-funk band Midnight Generation as support. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, rjarrett@caesars.com.
COMEDIAN LESLIE JONES COMING TO THE PEARL CONCERT THEATER AT PALMS CASINO RESORT LAS VEGAS
Comedian and “Saturday Night Live” veteran Leslie Jones will perform in Las Vegas at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort on July 31, 2026. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Jeff Wagner, Jeff Wagner Agency, jeff@jeffwagneragency.com.
KILLER QUEEN, A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN, RETURNS TO M RESORT SPA CASINO OCTOBER 17, 2026
Killer Queen, a tribute to Queen, will return to perform at M Resort Spa Casino inside the M Pavilion on Oct. 17, 2026. The longest established worldwide Queen tribute direct from the UK, Killer Queen will perform songs originally made famous by Freddie Mercury and Queen with lead singer Patrick Myers as Freddie. For more information, contact Chandra Stepanovich, Dandelion PR, chandra@dandelionpr.com.
LOS ÁNGELES AZULES BRINGING THEIR “CUMBIA SIN FRONTERAS TOUR” TO PH LIVE AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO
Following the tremendous success of their U.S. tour, the iconic Mexican group Los Ángeles Azules have announced new West Coast dates for their celebrated “Cumbia Sin Fronteras Tour,” featuring a stop at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Sept. 12, 2026. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, rjarrett@caesars.com.
THE NEON MUSEUM TO WELCOME SIEGFRIED & ROY’S ICONIC BRONZE TIGER SCULPTURE TO COLLECTION, APRIL 24
The Neon Museum will welcome the famed Siegfried & Roy bronze sculpture from The Mirage Hotel & Casino to its Neon Boneyard on April 24. The 15-foot-tall sculpture depicting Siegfried & Roy with a larger-than-life white tiger was donated to the Museum in 2024 in a collaborative effort between The Mirage and Hard Rock International with additional financial support provided by The PENTA CARES Foundation and The Neon Museum’s Sign Conservation Fund. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, neonmuseum@kirvindoak.com.
WHISKEY MYERS ANNOUNCE LAS VEGAS SHOW AT PH LIVE AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO
Multi-Platinum Southern rock torchbearers Whiskey Myers will bring their electric live show to Las Vegas at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Aug. 14, 2026, with special guests Southall. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, rjarrett@caesars.com.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
SAHARA LAS VEGAS SETS OPENING DATE FOR THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED MAROON BY CHEF KWAME ONWUACHI, APRIL 24
SAHARA Las Vegas has announced the grand opening date for Maroon by Chef Kwame Onwuachi, one of the country’s most anticipated restaurant openings of the year. The Afro-Caribbean steakhouse will debut on April 24. Maroon marks Chef Onwuachi’s first West Coast restaurant and introduces a bold new culinary concept to the Las Vegas Strip, blending the traditions of the classic American steakhouse with the vibrant flavors and techniques of the Afro-Caribbean diaspora. For more information, contact Carma Connected, saharalasvegas@carmaconnected.com.
WYNN LAS VEGAS DEBUTS CELEBRATED RESTAURANT, SARTIANO’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE, ALONGSIDE BOND HOSPITALITY
Wynn Las Vegas and BOND Hospitality have debuted Sartiano’s Italian Steakhouse, a spirited collision of soulful Italian cuisine and classic steakhouse tradition. The restaurant pays homage to BOND Hospitality founder Scott Sartiano’s Neapolitan heritage with culinary direction from three-time James Beard Award-winning Chef Alfred Portale. For more information, contact Nicole Starr, Wynn Las Vegas, nicole.starr@wynnlasvegas.com.
CANTINA CONTRAMAR NOW OPEN AT FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS
Cantina Contramar, the new restaurant from acclaimed Mexican Chef Gabriela Cámara, is now open on the Las Vegas Strip at MICHELIN One-Key recipient Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Building on Chef Cámara’s 27-year legacy of vibrant Mexican dining, Cantina Contramar celebrates her signature seafood preparations, where simplicity is key, alongside new creations that offer a contemporary twist on Mexican cantina classics. For more information, contact Fontainebleau Las Vegas, pr@fblasvegas.com.
COPPER SUN, A MODERN HOT POT DINING EXPERIENCE, NOW OPEN AT RESORTS WORLD LAS VEGAS
Copper Sun, the first fine-dining concept from the globally celebrated Happy Lamb Hot Pot restaurant group, is now open at Resorts World Las Vegas. Blending tradition with innovation, Copper Sun takes guests on an elevated culinary journey with an immersive hot pot experience. For more information, contact Carma Connected, coppersun@carmaconnected.com.
LEGACY CLUB AT CIRCA UNVEILS SPRING 2026 SIGNATURE EVENTS
Legacy Club at Circa Resort & Casino has unveiled its Spring 2026 signature events. From swirling through curated wine tastings and teeing off at a golf-on-the-green soirée, to sipping boozy afternoon teas amid a blooming garden and cheering on the thrills of lively Derby Day festivities, guests are invited to dress for the occasion while enjoying premium pours, chef-driven bites and live entertainment. The Spring Legacy Club events include A Swing Above on April 10; High Tea in the Sky on April 11; and Derby Day on May 2, 2026. For more information, contact Brooke Sanchez, Circa Resort & Casino, brooke.sanchez@circalasvegas.com and Hannah Hurlburt, Kirvin Doak Communications, hhurlburt@kirvindoak.com.
POMA, A NEW JUICE AND SMOOTHIE CONCEPT, OPENS AT THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS
Poma, a new juice and smoothie concept inspired by ancient apothecaries reimagined for the modern travler, is now open. With one location already open at The Venetian and another one coming soon to The Palazzo, Poma brings a thoughtful approach to wellness designed to restore, refresh, and revive. For more information, contact Saint Public Relations, thevenetian@saintpublicrelations.com.
RESORT UPDATES
THE VANDERPUMP HOTEL NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR MAY ARRIVALS
Guests can now officially book reservations at Lisa Vanderpump’s first-ever hotel, The Vanderpump Hotel, on the Las Vegas Strip with stays beginning May 2026. Anchored in the heart of the Strip at Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road, the boutique resort (formerly The Cromwell) is being reimagined into a first‑of‑its‑kind destination. The 188 guest rooms and suites, designed by Lisa Vanderpump and her business partner Nick Alain, feature a beautiful mix of moss-green hues and touches of dusty lilac, creating a soothing palette with soft textures that encourage relaxation. For more information, contact Kristin Soo Hoo, Caesars Entertainment, ksoohoo@caesars.com.
MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES ALL-INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE
MGM Resorts International has launching an all-inclusive experience on the Las Vegas Strip, bundling hotel accommodations, daily resort fee, dining, entertainment and parking into a single upfront price – starting at $330 plus tax for a two-night stay for two guests – at Luxor Hotel & Casino and Excalibur Hotel & Casino. Bookable now, MGM Resorts’ vacation bundle offers a new way to plan a Las Vegas stay while still delivering the variety and excitement guests have come to expect from the destination. Travel stays begin April 6, with dynamic pricing and no blackout dates, ensuring broad accessibility throughout the year. For more information, contact Arlene Bordinhao, MGM Resorts International, arlene@mgmresorts.com.
BOYD GAMING OPENS CADENCE CROSSING CASINO
Boyd Gaming has opened Cadence Crossing Casino, located adjacent to the rapidly growing master-planned community of Cadence. Cadence Crossing features more than 450 slot machines, two restaurants, a modern, vibrant center bar and a relaxing lounge. For more information, contact The Firm Public Relations, boydgaming@thefirmpr.com.
RESORTS WORLD LAS VEGAS DEBUTS FIRST LUXURY INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE EXCLUSIVELY AT CONRAD
Resorts World Las Vegas has announced The Conrad Complete, the first luxury inclusive experience on the Las Vegas Strip. Available exclusively as an add-on for stays within the Conrad tower, the offering reimagines the traditional all-inclusive model through a curated, high-touch approach designed for travelers who value seamless indulgence without compromise. Now available to book for stays beginning May 26, The Conrad Complete integrates premium dining, private-club lounge access, priority pool privileges and built-in nightlife into one refined, pre-orchestrated stay. For more information, contact Allied Global Marketing, resortsworld@alliedglobalmarketing.com.
SPRING AWAKENS AT BELLAGIO’S CONSERVATORY & BOTANICAL GARDENS WITH NEW “SPRINGTIME SYMPHONY: MUSIC IN MOTION” DISPLAY
This spring, Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens welcomes guests to step inside a magical garden where flowers dance, music drifts through the air and imagination takes center stage. Open through June 6, “Springtime Symphony: Music in Motion,” transforms the Conservatory into an enchanted celebration of the season, blending pastel hues, stained glass artistry and music box-inspired design. Imagined by designer Ed Libby and brought to life by Bellagio’s Horticulture team, the display unfolds like a living storybook, where spinning, twirling and soaring elements bring the garden to life at every turn. For more information, contact Dana Castellanos, MGM Resorts International, dcastellanos@mgmresorts.com.
SPORTS
FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX ANNOUNCES ON-SALE TICKET TIMELINE AND TICKET OPTIONS FOR 2026 RACE, NOV. 19-21
FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX has unveiled ticket details for its highly anticipated 2026 race weekend, set for Nov. 19-21, 2026. Following a sold-out 2025 race, the Las Vegas Grand Prix is building on its success by reintroducing fan-favorite ticket options and fan zones that capture the energy of the event. Interested guests can secure the year’s lowest prices on F1LasVegasGP.com when public sales open on May 7. For more information, contact Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc., media@f1lasvegasgp.com and Kirvin Doak Communications, lvgp@kirvindoak.com.
MATCHROOM BOXING RETURNS TO FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS WITH MILLER-PERO FIGHT, APRIL 25, 2026
Matchroom Boxing’s Jarrell Miller and Lenier Pero will meet in an eliminator for the WBA World Heavyweight title at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on April 25, streamed live worldwide on DAZN. For more information, contact Fontainebleau Las Vegas, pr@fblasvegas.com.
WEDDING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
LAS VEGAS TURNS “MAY THE FOURTH [BE WITH YOU]” INTO A DESTINATION WEDDING PHENOMENON
As “May the Fourth [Be With You]” (May 4) continues its rise as a pop culture holiday paying homage to the beloved galactic film franchise, the Wedding Capital of the World™ is transforming the celebration into a full-scale destination wedding phenomenon. In recent years, couples from around the country have come to Las Vegas to say “I do” in ceremonies inspired by one of the most iconic and memorable phrases in cinematic history. Across the destination, wedding chapels and venues are reporting increased interest in May 4 ceremonies, with themed packages designed to attract out-of-state couples looking to combine their wedding with a one-of-a-kind Las Vegas experience. For more information, contact Desiree Vontur, The Vox Agency, desiree@thevoxagency.com.