ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT
THE BACKSTREET BOYS ADD FINAL THREE SHOWS TO SPHERE SUMMER 2025 RESIDENCY “INTO THE MILLENNIUM”
The Backstreet Boys are adding a final three shows in August to their highly anticipated summer residency, “Into The Millennium” at Sphere in Las Vegas. The first pop act to perform at Sphere will bring their legendary Millennium album to life, alongside a selection of their greatest hits, for incredible performances July 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 and Aug. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 2025. For more information, contact Sphere, spherepr@thesphere.com.
NORTH AMERICA’S LARGEST IMMERSIVE F1 ATTRACTION NOW OPEN AT GRAND PRIX PLAZA IN LAS VEGAS
North America’s largest and most dynamic Formula 1 attraction is now open at Grand Prix Plaza in Las Vegas. Set within the 39-acre, multi-use complex that houses the state-of-the-art Las Vegas Grand Prix Pit Building, the entertainment destination features more than 100,000 square feet of ticketed F1 attractions, including: F1 X, an interactive Formula 1 experience offering a tech-driven journey through a cutting-edge 4D exhibition with legendary artifacts, iconic F1 cars and hands-on activities where visitors can design their own virtual F1 car and put it to the test on the virtual track; F1 DRIVE, an official F1 karting attraction which takes place on part of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit grid where guests can experience the speed, sights and sounds of Formula 1 in high-performance karts with F1-inspired features including an LED steering wheel display and DRS technology; and F1 HUB, the heart of Grand Prix Plaza which features F1 SIMS, a flagship F1 store and elevated food and beverage offerings. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, gpp@kirvindoak.com or visit the Grand Prix Plaza website.
JENNIFER LOPEZ TO RETURN TO LAS VEGAS WITH NEW RESIDENCY AT THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE
Global superstar Jennifer Lopez has announced her return to the iconic Las Vegas Strip with a new residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. “Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in Las Vegas” will kick off New Year’s Eve week with performances into 2026. Show dates include Dec. 30-31, 2025 and Jan. 2-3; March 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, 2026. For more information, contact Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, rjarrett@caesars.com and Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com.
SWINGERS LAS VEGAS LAUNCHES ALL-AGES FAMILY FRIENDLY CRAZY GOLF SESSIONS FOR SUMMER 2025
Swingers Las Vegas – the adults-only crazy golf club and arcade experience at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino – is changing the rules of the game this summer with the launch of family sessions, a limited-time daytime experience designed for kids, teens, and families. Running June 1 through Aug. 31, Swingers Las Vegas will welcome guests of all ages daily from noon to 5 p.m., offering a fresh twist on its wildly popular crazy golf concept. For more information, contact Hannah Hurlburt, Kirvin Doak Communications, hhurlburt@kirvindoak.com.
THE BEACH BOYS RETURNING TO THE VENETIAN RESORT WITH “THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER” TOUR
As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys, who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon to fans around the world, will bring “The Sounds of Summer” tour to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Oct. 1, 3-4, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, publicrelations@venetianlasvegas.com.
GLOBAL ICON JANET JACKSON ANNOUNCES SECOND EXTENSION OF HER RESIDENCY AT RESORTS WORLD THEATRE
Janet Jackson, 11-time American Music Award & five-time GRAMMY Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, has announced a six-show extension of “JANET JACKSON: LAS VEGAS” at Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas. Show dates include Sept. 10, 13-14, 17, 19-20, 2025. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com and Allied Global Marketing, resortsworld@alliedglobalmarketing.com.
ICONIC FREE CONCERT SERIES DOWNTOWN ROCKS RETURNS TO FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE FOR 2025
Fremont Street Experience, the iconic entertainment district in downtown Las Vegas, will welcome back its annual free concert series, Downtown Rocks this year, featuring an array of rock, country, and alternative artists. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, fsepr@kirvindoak.com and view the full line up on the Fremont Street Experience website.
LEGACY CLUB AT CIRCA RESORT & CASINO DEBUTS “WELCOME TO THE WEEKEND” FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS SERIES
Downtown Las Vegas is lighting up in a whole new way. Legacy Club at Circa Resort & Casino has debuted its “Welcome to the Weekend” event series – a brand-new weekly rooftop experience designed to ignite Friday nights in style. Running every Friday through Sept. 26, the evening combines high-energy music, signature cocktails and a spectacular fireworks show hosted by Plaza Hotel & Casino – all from 60 floors high. For more information, contact Brooke Sanchez, Circa Resort & Casino, brooke.sanchez@circalasvegas.com and Kara Rutkin, Kirvin Doak Communications, krutkin@kirvindoak.com.
AREA15 TOPS OUT BUILDINGS IN 20-ACRE EXPANSION, COMPLETES INSTALLATION OF BOEING 747
AREA15, the pulse-pounding hub of experiential art and entertainment parallel to the Las Vegas Strip, has released the first look of the latest development in its 20-acre expansion set for a rolling opening beginning in August 2025. The new area—dubbed Zone 2: The Terminals in the AREA15 District—comprises eight buildings totaling 300,000 square feet of retail, entertainment and food-and-beverage space as well as the fully installed Boeing 747, one of Burning Man’s most iconic large-scale art pieces, set to become a multi-use event and nightlife venue. With the AREA15 expansion’s first attraction—Universal Horror Unleashed—slated to open this August, the completion of these dramatic building exteriors marks a pivotal moment in AREA15’s evolution from a single, 200,000-square-foot building featuring pioneering immersive entertainment experiences to a next-generation Retailtainment District spanning 40 acres. The newly completed buildings will also house a curated mix of extraordinary tenants, including Museum of Ice Cream’s largest flagship location, Dolls Kill, The Escape Game, Felix & Paul Studios’ Interstellar Arc and iFLY Indoor Skydiving as well as eateries including Saint Honoré Doughnuts & Beignets, Chilango’s Tacos, Nacho Daddy and more. For more information, contact Erika Pope, The Vox Agency, erika@thevoxagency.com.
F1 ARCADE NOW ACCEPTING PRIVATE, CORPORATE EVENT INQUIRIES FOR LAS VEGAS LOCATION
F1 Arcade, the world’s first official F1 experiential hospitality brand, is now accepting inquiries for private meetings and events at its upcoming flagship venue in Las Vegas. Slated to open in Oct. 2025, F1 Arcade Las Vegas will offer a one-of-a-kind entertainment destination where world-class hospitality meets the high-octane energy of Formula 1. Located at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, F1 Arcade Las Vegas will span more than 21,000 square-feet across two floors and feature an expansive outdoor terrace overlooking the Las Vegas Strip. It will be the largest U.S. location for F1 Arcade to date. Designed for corporate outings, social events, product launches, and holiday parties, the venue delivers an immersive social racing experience with cutting-edge full-motion simulators and a vibrant, high-style environment. For more information, contact Desiree Vontur, The Vox Agency, desiree@thevoxagency.com.
MAD APPLE BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL CELEBRATES THREE YEARS AT NEW YORK-NEW YORK HOTEL & CASINO
Mad Apple by Cirque du Soleil has marked a major milestone by reaching three years of performances in May 2025. The variety-style production brings together a talented ensemble of 35 crew members and 38 artists who have captivated audiences night after night, five days a week. Over three years, guests have been treated to 23 different rotating acts and entertained by 13 comedians, including fan favorites Brad Williams, Paul Ogata and Michael Yo, alongside the show's powerhouse musicians, dancers and thrilling circus performers. For more information, contact Rylee Gomez, Kirvin Doak Communications, rgomez@kirvindoak.com.
THE MOB MUSEUM, THE UNDERGROUND SPEAKEASY AND DISTILLERY ANNOUNCE NEW EXHIBIT
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, has announced the debut of its new “National Syndicate” exhibit. The exhibit explores the rise and national expansion of organized crime in the United States following Prohibition. Outlining the formation of the Five Families in New York and their alliances with Jewish mobsters, the exhibit examines the development of a national syndicate that reshaped the nation’s criminal underworld. For more information, contact Desiree Vontur, The Vox Agency, desiree@thevoxagency.com.
GLOBAL ICON RICKY MARTIN TO HEADLINE THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE FOR MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND
International superstar and multiple GRAMMY Award-winning artist Ricky Martin will take the stage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for two exhilarating performances over Mexican Independence Day Weekend, Sept. 12-13, 2025. For more information, contact Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, rjarrett@caesars.com and Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com.
BLUE MAN GROUP CELEBRATES 25 YEARS IN LAS VEGAS WITH COUNTLESS ANTICS AND NON-STOP LAUGHS
Blue Man Group, the global entertainment phenomenon, is celebrating 25 years of performances in Las Vegas, marking one of the longest-running resident productions in the world. Famed for its electrifying fusion of music, comedy, and cutting-edge multimedia theatrics, Blue Man Group has become a cultural icon, consistently captivating and connecting with millions of audience members of all ages across the globe with its one-of-a-kind, sensory-rich experiences. For more information, contact Rylee Gomez, Kirvin Doak Communications, rgomez@kirvindoak.com.
DREAMBOX360º TO LAUNCH “THE BOOZE CRUISE” COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE AT THE LINQ PROMENADE
DREAMBOX360º, the immersive and intimate projection experience located at The LINQ Promenade, invites guests to beat the heat and embark on “The Booze Cruise.” This tropical-themed cocktail tasting adventure is set against a backdrop of 360-degree projection mapping and classic yacht rock and party hits. For more information, contact Vanessa Thill, The Vox Agency, vanessa@thevoxagency.com.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AND THE NEON MUSEM EXTEND RUN FOR “STORIES FROM BACKSTAGE: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL IN LAS VEGAS” EXHIBITION
The first-of-its-kind exhibition, “Stories from Backstage: Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas” by global entertainment producer Cirque du Soleil and The Neon Museum – the nonprofit museum dedicated to collecting and preserving Las Vegas’ history – has been extended due to popular demand through July 17 at Las Vegas City Hall’s Grand Gallery. The exhibition includes iconic costumes, makeup, measurement sheets, shoes, 3D-printed fabrics and much more from the five current Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas shows including Mystère, “O”, Mad Apple, KÀ and Michael Jackson ONE. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, neonmuseum@kirvindoak.com.
WORLD-FAMOUS CHIPPENDALES ANNOUNCE MOVE TO PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO LAS VEGAS IN JULY 2025
The internationally acclaimed Chippendales are set to take their legendary show to new heights with a move to its own dedicated theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, beginning July 3, 2025. After a great run at The LINQ Hotel, the world-famous male revue is embracing an exciting new chapter in the newly renamed Chippendales Theater with custom-designed elements for their one-of-a-kind production. For more information, contact Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, rjarrett@caesars.com.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
HOLSTEINS SHAKES & BUNS DEBUTS IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS
Holsteins Shakes & Buns, the Las Vegas-born home of outrageous burgers and over-the-top milkshakes, has opened its brand-new location in the heart of the Arts District. Famous for its decadent Bam-Boozled Shakes and crave-worthy Big Bun burgers, Holsteins is a fresh and fun addition to the neighborhood, offering a bold new go-to for lunch, dinner, happy hour and late-night bites. For more information, contact Wicked Creative, holsteinspr@wickedcreative.com.
JOSÉ ANDRÉS GROUP BRINGS ZAYTINYA TO THE FORUM SHOPS AT CAESARS PALACE IN LAS VEGAS
José Andrés Group has opened Zaytinya, a fresh new addition to The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. This restaurant brings a vibrant Mediterranean dining experience to the Las Vegas Strip, rooted in the rich culinary traditions of Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon. For more information, contact Eliza Flannagan, Aura Communications, eliza@aura.inc.
PISCES BAR & SEAFARE NOW OPEN AT WYNN LAS VEGAS
Wynn Las Vegas has unveiled PISCES Bar & Seafare, its newest dining concept. Led by Executive Chef Martin Heierling, PISCES draws inspiration from the rich coastal traditions of the Mediterranean and celebrates the flavors and techniques that define the region's world-renowned culinary heritage. PISCES evokes the elegance of a seaside getaway through distinctive dishes and immersive interiors. For more information, contact Jordan Massanari, Wynn Las Vegas, jordan.massanari@wynnlasvegas.com.
LATEST BEYOND VEGAS
THE LAS VEGAS CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY RELEASES THE 2024 LAUGHLIN VISITOR PROFILE STUDY
Each even year, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Research Center releases a visitor profile study for Laughlin, Nevada. In 2024, 1.3M travelers visited Laughlin, up 3.6% from 2023. Of those surveyed, 98% of visitors to Laughlin were “very satisfied” with their visit, and 86% stated they were likely to return to Laughlin within the next year. For more information, contact Samantha Colón, LVCVA, scolon@lvcva.com and the LVCVA Research Center, research@lvcva.com or view the report at lvcva.com/research.
LEGENDS GARY ALLAN AND THE COMMODORES WILL LIGHT UP LAUGHLIN’S EDGE PAVILION THIS FALL
Edgewater Casino Resort’s premier live entertainment venue, The Edge Pavilion, will welcome two iconic acts to Laughlin, Nevada this fall as country hitmaker Gary Allan brings his signature sound to the stage on Sept. 13 and legendary Motown funk icons The Commodores bring their smooth grooves on Nov. 15. For more information, contact Wicked Creative, laughlin@wickedcreative.com.
RESORT UPDATES
AEG PRESENTS AND RESORTS WORLD LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCE THE RENOVATION OF LEADING ENTERTAINMENT VENUE, RESORTS WORLD THEATRE, IN SUMMER 2025
AEG Presents Las Vegas and Resorts World Las Vegas have announced renovation plans for their premier performance venue, Resorts World Theatre, slated for Summer 2025. The venue will begin construction the first week of June 2025 and will reopen in early Sept. 2025, timed for resident headliner Janet Jackson’s return to “JANET JACKSON: LAS VEGAS” in Sept. 2025. The renovation plans for Resorts World Theatre grants the venue accommodations for more flexible seating configurations, including the development of a scalable floor to offer a general admission (GA) layout in front of the stage. In addition, expanded VIP offerings include a new VIP area with exclusive banquettes and beverage service. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com and Allied Global Marketing, resortsworld@alliedglobalmarketing.com.
SHOPPING
THE SHOPS AT CRYSTALS UNVEILS STUNNING SPRING FLORAL DISPLAY
This spring, The Shops at Crystals welcomes guests into a whimsical world of color, imagination and renewal with the debut of its newest spring floral installation, now on display in the heart of the luxury center. Designed to spark curiosity and elevate the everyday shopping experience, the garden-like pathway winds through the center of Crystals, inviting visitors to step into a blooming dreamscape that celebrates the spirit of spring. The spring floral installation is free to view and will remain on display through the season, offering the perfect backdrop for seasonal photos. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, simonpr@kirvindoak.com.
SPORTS
RUGBY LEAGUE LAS VEGAS FESTIVAL TO IGNITE 2026
Rugby League in Las Vegas 2026 will be supercharged, with six of the sport’s biggest and most passionate fan bases set to ignite the season opener next year. The season-launch matches will occur at the state-of-the-art Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Feb. 28, 2026, featuring the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, St George Illawarra, Newcastle Knights, and North Queensland Cowboys. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, nrlvegas@kirvindoak.com.
GRAND PRIX PLAZA INTRODUCES “GRAND PRIX SUNDAYS” FORMULA 1 WEEKLY WATCH PARTIES
North America’s largest and most dynamic Formula 1 attraction is bringing the thrilling world of motorsport racing to the heart of Las Vegas with the launch of its new “Grand Prix Sundays” Formula 1 watch parties. The weekly event series will broadcast each Formula 1 Grand Prix race either live or via replay on LED screens at two destinations within Grand Prix Plaza: Fuel & Fork and F1 HUB Lounge. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, gpp@kirvindoak.com.
WEDDING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
VEGAS WEDDING CHAMBER INVITES COUPLES TO ENTER “VEGAS MARRIES THE MILITARY” CONTEST BEGINNING SUNDAY, JUNE 1
The Vegas Wedding Chamber has announced the return of “Vegas Marries the Military,” an annual community initiative offering free weddings and vow renewals in The Wedding Capital of the World to deserving U.S. military personnel and veterans. Beginning June 1, couples may submit their love stories, photos and service backgrounds for the chance to win a wedding of a lifetime they otherwise couldn’t afford. Interested military couples are invited to enter the contest and local vendors may also apply to donate their goods and services. For more information, contact Desiree Vontur, The Vox Agency, desiree@thevoxagency.com.