ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT
THE WIZARD OF OZ AT SPHERE ARRIVES IN LAS VEGAS
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, a fully immersive experience that transports audiences to the land of Oz, has dropped in Las Vegas with daily showings through the end of the year. For more information, contact Sphere, spherepr@thesphere.com.
ZONE 2: THE TERMINALS NOW OPEN AT AREA15
The newly opened Zone 2: The Terminals at AREA15 features dozens of newly installed, festival-style sculptures and vibrantly hued murals; Looper Bar, offering guests a fresh place to sip and socialize; new culinary options such as The Beast Mobile Food Trailer; and two new retail kiosks. In addition, Universal Destinations & Experiences’ first ever year-round, fully immersive horror experience Universal Horror Unleashed is now open. Coming months will see the openings of more attractions, bars, eateries, retail experiences and the world-famous Boeing 747 from Burning Man, which is being reimagined as a dining and nightlife experience. For more information, contact Desiree Vontur, The Vox Agency, desiree@thevoxagency.com.
BLAKE SHELTON ANNOUNCES RETURN TO THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE IN JANUARY 2026
Country music’s unabashed ambassador, Blake Shelton, is returning to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace with performances scheduled Jan. 15, 18, 21, 23-24, 28, 30-31, 2026. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Robert Jarrett, rjarrett@caesars.com.
BACKSTREET BOYS ADD NEW DATES, INCLUDING NEW YEAR’S EVE SHOW, TO SPHERE RESIDENCY “INTO THE MILLENNIUM”
The Backstreet Boys have announced an expansion of their sold-out “Into the Millennium” residency at Sphere with new performances, Dec. 26-28, 30-31, 2025 and Jan. 2-3; Feb. 5-7, 11, 13-15, 2026. At the conclusion of the 21 previously announced sold-out shows, the Backstreet Boys will have performed for nearly 350,000 fans, earning rave reviews from both critics and audiences for their stunning visuals, cutting-edge stage effects, and electrifying performances. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com or Sphere, spherepr@thesphere.com.
GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING SUPERSTAR BRUNO MARS ANNOUNCES DECEMBER 2025 NEW YEAR’S WEEKEND PERFORMANCES AT PARK MGM IN LAS VEGAS
Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning superstar Bruno Mars has announced two December 2025 performances, including a New Year’s Eve show, at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas. Performances include Dec. 30-31, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Allyson Wadman, MGM Resorts International, awadman@mgmresorts.com.
COMEDIAN & ACTOR SHANE GILLIS ANNOUNCES BACK-TO-BACK PERFORMANCES AT RESORTS WORLD THEATRE IN LAS VEGAS AS PART OF UPCOMING FALL TOUR
Comedian, actor, writer and podcaster Shane Gillis has announced his venue debut at Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas with back-to-back performances of Shane Gillis Live on Oct. 17-18, 2025 as part of his Fall 2025 comedy tour. Gillis is one of the industry’s leading touring comics, having broken attendance records across the country. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.
WESTGATE LAS VEGAS RESORT & CASINO ANNOUNCES NEW 2026 ELVIS CONCERT SERIES
Following the overwhelming success of 1969 LIVE! – The King Returns at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino—two sold-out performances that transported fans back to Elvis Presley’s legendary Las Vegas comeback—Westgate is doubling down on its commitment to preserving and celebrating The King’s legacy. In 2026, the legendary International Theater will once again host a series of electrifying, era-defining shows that reimagine Elvis’ most iconic live performances. Headlined by internationally acclaimed Elvis Tribute Artist Travis Powell, each show is more than a tribute—it’s a time machine for a new generation of fans, cementing Westgate Las Vegas’ status as the ultimate home for Elvis fans worldwide—where history lives, legends return, and the music never dies. For more information, contact Jeff Wagner, Jeff Wagner Agency, jeff@jeffwagneragency.com.
TREVOR NOAH TO BRING STAND-UP SHOW TO FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS IN NOVEMBER 2025
Trevor Noah, the Emmy-winning comedian and former host of “The Daily Show,” has announced a special performance at the BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Nov. 8, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Fontainebleau Las Vegas, pr@fblasvegas.com.
WHEN WE WERE YOUNG GETS LOUDER WITH FESTIVAL ARTIST SIDE SHOWS ACROSS LAS VEGAS
The 2025 When We Were Young Festival is bringing more than just a weekend of nostalgia to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on Oct. 18-19, 2025. Live Nation is once again turning the entire Strip into a pop-punk playground with an epic slate of side shows happening Oct. 17-19, 2025 at venues across Las Vegas. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com.
MULTI-PLATINUM RECORDING ARTIST LINDSEY STIRLING BRINGING 2025 U.S. SNOW WALTZ CHRISTMAS TOUR TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS
Award-winning rock-violinist, dancer, and media personality Lindsey Stirling has announced that her 2025, 23-city Snow Waltz Holiday Tour will feature a stop in Las Vegas at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Dec. 10, 12-13, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, publicrelations@venetianlasvegas.com.
COMEDIAN SHENG WANG RETURNS WITH “ENCORE AT ENCORE” AT WYNN LAS VEGAS
Comedian, actor, and writer, Sheng Wang is set to return to the intimate Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on Nov. 1, 2025. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.
CHELSEA HANDLER ADDS FOUR 2026 DATES TO HER LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY “CHELSEA AT THE CHELSEA”
GRAMMY-nominated comedian, television host, seven-time best-selling author and advocate, Chelsea Handler, has announced that she will extend her groundbreaking Las Vegas residency, “Chelsea at The Chelsea,” into 2026. Marking the first female comedian residency at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Handler will return to Las Vegas on Jan. 31; March 7; April 18; and May 30, 2026. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Allyson Wadman, MGM Resorts International, awadman@mgmresorts.com.
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS LET'S DANCE! SKATES INTO THOMAS & MACK CENTER IN JANUARY 2026
Disney On Ice will bring the party to the Thomas & Mack Center from Jan. 8-11, 2026, and the guest list is jam-packed with beloved and iconic Disney characters. In the all-new state-of-the-art ice show, the Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy have become DJ’s, remixing Disney tunes into colorful stories. For more information, contact Hillary Smoot, SRO PR, hillary@sropr.com.
MATT FRASER TO HEADLINE THREE-NIGHT ENGAGEMENT AT THE STRAT THEATER THIS OCTOBER
Matt Fraser, America’s top psychic medium and star of the hit television series “Meet the Frasers,” will bring his acclaimed live show, “Psychic Medium Matt Fraser LIVE,” to The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower’s premier live entertainment venue, The STRAT Theater. The three-night engagement, featuring spiritual readings and teachings, will take place Oct. 3-5, 2025. For more information, contact Wicked Creative, ge@wickedcreative.com.
ACTOR AND COMEDIAN MARTIN LAWRENCE ANNOUNCES ONE-NIGHT STOP OF THE “Y’ALL STILL KNOW WHAT IT IS” TOUR AT RESORTS WORLD THEATRE
This fall, leading comedic actor, producer, and director Martin Lawrence will make a stop at Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas for his venue debut and a one-night-only stand-up performance of the “Y’all Still Know What It Is” tour on Nov. 15, 2025. One of the most successful touring comics of all time, Lawrence will deliver his raw and real stand-up humor as part of his first headlining tour in eight years, providing a night of electrifying laughs. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.
AN EVENING WITH JEFF FOXWORTHY COMING TO PH LIVE AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO
Comedy icon Jeff Foxworthy will bring an unforgettable night of comedy to PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino during NFR week on Dec. 10, 2025 featuring special guest Henry Cho. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Robert Jarrett, rjarrett@caesars.com.
PLAY PLAYGROUND EXPANDS ACROSS LUXOR HOTEL AND CASINO WITH NEW DUCK DUCK BOOM! GAME
Play Playground, Las Vegas’ playful social game experience and bar, has expanded its footprint at Luxor Hotel and Casino with the debut of Duck Duck Boom! – a high-energy, arena-style attraction located just across from the main venue on the Atrium Level. The new addition marks a significant growth milestone for the attraction, offering even more over-the-top, analog fun just steps away from its original 15,000-square-foot space. For more information, contact Jevaughn Williams, The Vox Agency, jevaughn@thevoxagency.com.
CHANCE THE RAPPER BRINGING “AND WE BACK TOUR” TO FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS IN OCTOBER 2025
GRAMMY-winner and global independent innovator Chance the Rapper has announced dates for his “And We Back Tour,” featuring a stop in Las Vegas at the BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Oct. 18, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Fontainebleau Las Vegas, pr@fblasvegas.com.
WAYNE BRADY COMING TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS IN DECEMBER
Award-winning actor, producer, singer, dancer, songwriter, author and television personality, Wayne Brady, is coming to The Palazzo Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Dec. 12, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, publicrelations@venetianlasvegas.com.
THE STROKES COMING TO THE CHELSEA AT THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS IN SEPTEMBER
Indie-rock band The Strokes, with special guest, are set to perform at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Sept. 27, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Allyson Wadman, MGM Resorts International, awadman@mgmresorts.com.
JESSICA SIMPSON RETURNS TO THE STAGE WITH ONE-NIGHT-ONLY PERFORMANCE AT PH LIVE AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO
Superstar Jessica Simpson continues her triumphant return to the music world this fall with an exclusive, one-night-only concert at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Nov. 8. 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Robert Jarrett, rjarrett@caesars.com.
WYNONNA JUDD: THE GREATEST HITS TOUR COMING TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS IN DECEMBER
Country music icon Wynonna Judd is set to return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas with two special performances taking place during NFR week, Dec. 5-6, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, publicrelations@venetianlasvegas.com.
PLAYBOI CARTI BRINGING ANTAGONIST TOUR TO MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA
Genre-defying rapper Playboi Carti has announced his highly anticipated Antagonist Tour kicking off this fall featuring a stop in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Oct. 18, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Allyson Wadman, MGM Resorts International, awadman@mgmresorts.com.
COLTER WALL ADDS TWO LAS VEGAS DATES AT FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS TO 2025 ‘COLTER WALL AND FRIENDS’ TOUR
Platinum certified country phenomenon Colter Wall has announced back-to-back shows during Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) week at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Dec. 12-13, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com.
OLD DOMINION TO PERFORM "BARBARA. HITS. VEGAS." AT PH LIVE AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO OVER NFR WEEKEND 2025
Old Dominion have announced a special partnership with Caesars Entertainment to help celebrate the launch of their new album, Barbara. Having entertained crowds around America and Europe throughout 2025’s How Good Is That tour, the winningest Vocal Group Of The Year act in country music history will return to Las Vegas to perform at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Dec. 5-6, 2025, for a unique show: BARBARA. HITS. VEGAS. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Robert Jarrett, rjarrett@caesars.com.
DANE COOK COMING TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS
Comedy trailblazer and actor Dane Cook is coming to The Palazzo Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Dec. 13, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, publicrelations@venetianlasvegas.com.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
GYMKHANA TO DEBUT AT ARIA RESORT & CASINO IN LAS VEGAS THIS FALL
In a bold move to welcome a new chapter of culinary excellence, ARIA Resort & Casino will debut the acclaimed Two Michelin-starred restaurant Gymkhana, this fall. Inspired by the private clubs of India – where high society gathers to dine, drink, socialize and play sport – Gymkhana will introduce a new level of sophistication to ARIA’s food and beverage portfolio. For more information, contact Ashley Farkas, MGM Resorts International, afarkas@mgmresorts.com and Becca Public Relations, mgm@hellobecca.com.
THE BEDFORD BY MARTHA STEWART INTRODUCES IMMERSIVE CULINARY CLASSES AND A REFRESHED MENU AT PARIS LAS VEGAS
The Bedford by Martha Stewart at Paris Las Vegas celebrated its third anniversary in August with the debut of a revamped menu and the launch of immersive culinary classes that bring Martha’s most iconic recipes to life. The refreshed menu highlights elegant seafood dishes alongside longtime guest favorites, while the new classes invite guests to step inside Martha’s world for an unforgettable culinary experience. The newly introduced culinary classes offer a hands-on experience recreating Big Martha’s Pierogies, one of Martha’s most cherished family recipes, passed down from her mother. Perfect for groups, families or date nights, each class includes expert guidance from a Bedford chef and a keepsake embroidered apron for every guest. For more information, contact Brooke Kaplan, Caesars Entertainment, bkaplan@caesars.com.
JOËL ROBUCHON’S LAS VEGAS RESTAURANTS CELEBRATE 20 YEARS WITH SPECIAL MENUS AT MGM GRAND
Joël Robuchon and creative countertop workshop L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon are celebrating 20 years in Las Vegas at MGM Grand this year. The heralded destinations will offer 20th anniversary menus Oct. 3-6 at each location, including a special tribute at Joël Robuchon featuring the exact 16-course masterpiece former Chef Robuchon prepared on opening day in 2005. For more information, contact Ashley Farkas, MGM Resorts International, afarkas@mgmresorts.com.
EXPERIENCE TASTE OF NOBU WEST AT CAESARS PALACE ON SEPTEMBER 17
Experience the ultimate Nobu journey at Taste of Nobu West—an exclusive culinary celebration bringing together signature creations from ten Nobu locations across the West Coast and beyond at Nobu at Caesars Palace on Sept. 17, 2025. Join Chef Nobu and indulge in locally inspired delicacies, handcrafted cocktails, Japanese inspired activations, a special takeaway gift and live music. Guests also have the opportunity to add on special VIP early entry to enjoy champagne and caviar, and a personal meet and greet with Chef Nobu. For more information and to book, visit opentable.com.
HOFBRÄUHAUS LAS VEGAS GEARS UP FOR 21ST ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION
Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas will bring Bavaria to the desert once again with the return of its beloved Oktoberfest celebration, running Sept. 5 to Nov. 1, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com.
RIO HOTEL & CASINO WELCOMES THE FAMOUS BREAKFAST SPOT EGGSLUT TO ITS RESTAURANT LINEUP
Rio Las Vegas has announced that the legendary breakfast spot Eggslut will join the resort’s expanding restaurant collection. Scheduled to open in late 2025, the iconic Eggslut will serve its gourmet sandwiches from its new location situated near the resort’s front desk. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, riolasvegaspr@kirvindoak.com.
LATEST BEYOND VEGAS
CASABLANCA RESORT & CASINO SERVES UP EAST COAST COMFORT AND SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER SIZZLE WITH GRAND OPENING OF TWO NEW RESTAURANTS IN AUGUST
CasaBlanca Resort & Casino in Mesquite, NV, has unveil two new dining concepts, Jersey Joe’s Diner and Ritas & Fajitas, marking a major milestone in the resort’s multi-million-dollar renovation. For more information, contact Tyler Bennett, BrandBomb PR, tyler@brandbombpr.com.
THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS TO BRING “SOUL AND INSPIRATION” TO THE EDGE PAVILION THIS WINTER
Iconic American musical duo The Righteous Brothers will bring their signature blue-eyed soul sound and chart-topping hits to The Edge Pavilion, the premier live entertainment venue at Edgewater Casino Resort on Dec. 6, 2025. For more information, contact Wicked Creative, laughlin@wickedcreative.com.
TRACE ADKINS TO BRING WHAT COLOR’S YOUR WILD TOUR TO THE EDGE PAVILION STAGE THIS OCTOBER
Country music icon Trace Adkins will bring powerhouse vocals and Southern swagger to The Edge Pavilion at Edgewater Casino Resort on Oct. 11, 2025 as part of his “What Color’s Your Wild” tour. For more information, contact Wicked Creative, laughlin@wickedcreative.com.
RESORT UPDATES & OFFERS
THE PLAZA HOTEL & CASINO EXTENDS ITS ALL-INCLUSIVE HOTEL ROOM PACKAGE THROUGH SEPTEMBER
The Plaza Hotel & Casino is extending its all-inclusive hotel room package starting at $125 per person per night. The Plaza’ all-inclusive hotel room package waives all resort fees, but guests will still have free access to the fitness center, self-parking, and rooftop pool. It also includes bottomless drinks from the Omaha Bar and Sports Book Bar on the casino floor as well as breakfast and dinner from various dining outlets. In addition, the free dining options have been expanded, and a 25% discount on drinks at the rooftop pool cocktail bar has been added to the all-inclusive hotel offer. For more information, contact Amy Maier, The Warren Group, amy@twgpr.com.
MARQUEE NIGHTCLUB LAS VEGAS AT THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCES GRAND REOPENING IN OCTOBER
Marquee Las Vegas will reopen this October, revealing a dramatic transformation of the main room of its legendary multi-level venue inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The remodel will introduce next-generation audiovisual technology with a high-resolution, 1.5 ton monolith LED screen, a moving LED centerpiece and an enhanced lighting and laser rig to bring festival-style production to the main room. For more information, contact Maggie Feldman Rubenstein, Magnetic Public Relations, maggie@magneticpublicrelations.com.
SPORTS
FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE-DAY TICKETS FOR 2025 RACE
The FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX has announced new single-day ticket options for the 2025 race taking place November 20-22. Single-day Grandstand and General Admission tickets are on sale now. The new single-day race tickets will start at $140 including taxes and fees and feature access to live entertainment, interactive fan activations, food and beverage offerings available for purchase and more. Single-day tickets to the Caesars Palace Viewing Experience, which will offer closed-circuit viewing and access to their interactive fan zone along the track, will start at $125 including taxes and fees. For more information, contact Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc., media@f1lasvegasgp.com and Kirvin Doak Communications, lvgp@kirvindoak.com, or visit www.f1lasvegasgp.com/tickets.
NASCAR RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS TWICE IN 2026
With engines revving hotter than the desert sun, NASCAR is heading to the Entertainment Capital of the World for two unforgettable weekends in 2026. Las Vegas Motor Speedway will host its ninth consecutive year of two action-packed racing weekends, with simmering early season showdowns March 14-15, and a fall playoff doubleheader Oct. 3-4. For more information, contact Jose Guerrero, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, jguerrero@lvms.com.
TWO-DAY COMBO TICKETS FOR WRESTLEMANIA® 42 AT ALLEGIANT STADIUM IN LAS VEGAS ON SALE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Two-day combo tickets for WrestleMania 42, taking place April 18-19, 2026 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, will go on sale starting Sept. 24, 2025. In June 2025, WWE and the LVCVA announced that WrestleMania would return to the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World following a record-breaking WrestleMania 41 in April 2025 at Allegiant Stadium. WrestleMania 42 will mark the third time Las Vegas has hosted WWE’s biggest event of the year (2026, 2025 and 1993). For more information, contact Chuck Kingsbury, WWE, chuck.kingsbury@wwecorp.com and Justin Malabed, Allegiant Stadium, jmalabed@allegiantstadium.com.
UPDATES FROM LAS AIRPORT
JAMES CHRISLEY APPOINTED AS NEXT CLARK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION DIRECTOR
On Aug. 19, James C. Chrisley was appointed as the next Director of Aviation for the Clark County Department of Aviation (CCDOA). Chrisley’s appointment marks a seamless transition in leadership following the retirement of CCDOA Director Rosemary Vassiliadis on Sept. 12, who has held that position since 2013. For more information, contact Monika Bertaki, Harry Reid International Airport, monikab@lasairport.com.
LAS ROLLS OUT TSA WAIT TIME INFO ON TERMINAL SCREENS
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) has introduced new technology to streamline the travel experience by providing estimated TSA checkpoint wait times on Flight Information Display Screens throughout the airport. This real-time information aims to help travelers make informed decisions as they navigate the pre-security portion of the terminal. The wait time displays can be found in select locations within Terminal 1. For more information, contact Luke Nimmo, Harry Reid International Airport, media@lasairport.com.