NTERTAINMENT

“NEON CITY FESTIVAL” TO TAKE OVER DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS NOVEMBER 22-24, 2024
The inaugural Neon City Festival, a first-of-its-kind music and culinary event, will take over the streets of downtown Las Vegas Nov. 22-24, 2024. Reminiscent of Las Vegas’ most prolific festivals and entertainment moments, Neon City Festival is free for guests of all ages and will feature headlining talent across multiple musical genres, local food & beverage vendors, art shows, fireworks and much more. Headlining talent will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, [email protected]. 

GLOBAL ICON JANET JACKSON ANNOUNCES ALL-NEW EXCLUSIVE RESIDENCY AT RESORTS WORLD THEATRE, JANET JACKSON: LAS VEGAS
Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Janet Jackson, has announced her all-new Las Vegas residency and venue debut at Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas, launching New Year’s 2024. Show dates include Dec. 30-31, 2024 and Jan. 3-4; Feb. 5, 7-8, 12, 14-15, 2025. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, [email protected]. 

BRUNO MARS ANNOUNCES DECEMBER 2024 PERFORMANCES AT PARK MGM
Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning superstar Bruno Mars has announced six December 2024 performances at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas. Dates include Dec. 18, 20-21, 27, 30-31, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Katharine Sherrer, MGM Resorts International, [email protected]. 

BLAKE SHELTON: LIVE IN LAS VEGAS COMING TO THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE FEBRUARY 2025
Country music’s unabashed ambassador, Blake Shelton, is taking over The Colosseum at Caesars Palace next February. Performance dates include Feb. 5, 7-8, 12, 14-15, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, [email protected].

ICONIC DUO TEARS FOR FEARS SET TO PLAY EXCLUSIVE THREE-NIGHT LAS VEGAS ENGAGEMENT AT FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS
Iconic British duo Tears For Fears are headed to Las Vegas this fall with “Songs for a Nervous Planet,” an exclusive three-night live show-run at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Shows will take place Oct. 30 and Nov. 1-2, 2024. For more information, contact Fontainebleau Las Vegas, [email protected] or Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected].

SWINGERS LAS VEGAS TO OPEN CRAZY GOLF HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE AT MANDALAY BAY RESORT AND CASINO
Swingers Las Vegas, the adults-only crazy golf club and high-end entertainment experience, will open its flagship location at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Nov. 8, 2024. Marking the largest venue for the global entertainment brand and becoming its flagship, the 40,000-square-foot destination will include four crazy golf courses, multiple bars and eateries, the Swingers Carnival arcade concept and introduce a new design, distinct from other locations worldwide: an English country estate complete with an impressive English country house. As guests enjoy the venue, the country house will come alive with double-height, animated projection mapping that changes from day to night and with the seasons, transporting guests to the bucolic English countryside and setting the scene for the ultimate house party. For more information, contact Kara Rutkin, Kirvin Doak Communications, [email protected]. 

SPHERE LAS VEGAS ANNOUCNES DEBUT OF V-U2, AN IMMERSIVE CONCERT FILM, IN SEPTEMBER 2024
A one-of-a-kind cinematic experience will be shown exclusively at Sphere, starting Sept. 5, 2024. V-U2 An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas, directed by Morleigh Steinberg and The Edge, showcases the history-making and future-defining U2:UV show directed by Willie Williams that played to over 700,000 fans from 100+ countries across 40 sold-out dates from September 2023 through March 2024. V-U2 is the first film ever to be shot entirely with Big Sky, the groundbreaking ultra-high-resolution camera system developed by Sphere Entertainment. V-U2 does not just capture U2’s epic run at Sphere, it allows audiences to feel like they are at the live shows. For more information, contact Sphere, [email protected]. 

WHEN WE WERE YOUNG FESTIVAL ARTISTS SLATED TO PLAY SIDE SHOWS ACROSS LAS VEGAS
This year’s When We Were Young Festival, featuring more than 50 live performances of full albums, is set to take place Oct. 19-20, 2024 at Las Vegas Festival Grounds. In celebration of the nostalgic pop-punk, emo and alternative rock festival returning to Las Vegas, Live Nation will once again host side shows from festival headliners at venues across The Strip from Oct. 17-20, 2024. Oct. 17: A Day To Remember at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas and Cobra Starship and 3OH!3 with Millionaires at Brooklyn Bowl. Oct. 18: Neck Deep with The Home Team & Super American at AREA15; Simple Plan and Boys Like Girls with Madina Lake at Brooklyn Bowl; and The Used and Taking Back Sunday with L.S. Dunes and Taylor Acorn at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Oct. 19 & 20: EMO Night Brooklyn at Brooklyn Bowl. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected]. 

COMEDIAN SHENG WANG ANNOUNCES VENUE DEBUT AT ENCORE THEATER AT WYNN LAS VEGAS
Comedian, actor, and writer, Sheng Wang, announces his venue debut at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. Wang will take over the stage at the intimate venue for a one-night-only stand-up performance on Oct. 5, 2024. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, [email protected]. 

VOLTAIRE AT THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS PRESENTS INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED STAR DITA VON TEESE FOR A DAZZLING NEW RESIDENCY REVUE
Dita Von Teese will bring her signature artistry and flair to Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas with an all-new revue for select dates through 2024. Beginning in September, the Queen of Burlesque will take over the intimate venue to delight audiences with the glamourous acts, opulent sets and haute couture costumes for which she is known. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, [email protected]. 

30-FOOT MIRAGE HOTEL & CASINO ARCHWAY SIGN BEGINS ITS JOURNEY TO THE NEON MUSEUM
The Mirage Hotel & Casino’s former archway sign has begun its journey to The Neon Museum. The 30-foot-long piece, which was donated by Hard Rock International in collaboration with The PENTA Building Group and The PENTA CARES Foundation, was transported out of the former property by legendary sign company YESCO. The iconic Mirage sign, which has welcomed guests from Las Vegas Boulevard for the past 34 years, will live on within The Neon Museum’s collection. The Neon Museum also will receive other artifacts from The Mirage, including a beloved gold-painted sculpture depicting legendary magicians Siegfried & Roy and a cursive script sign that sat in the Volcano Lagoon. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, [email protected]. 

SIR ROD STEWART RETURNS TO THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE IN 2025
Back by popular demand, two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer, songwriter and performer Rod Stewart has announced that he will return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in 2025 with “The Encore Shows.” Presented in partnership by Caesars Entertainment and Live Nation Las Vegas, “The Encore Shows” will feature his biggest hits, plus surprises from the songbook, swing, as well as deep cuts, and stunning new production elements. Show dates include March 12, 14-15, 19, 21-22; May 29, 31; and June 1, 5, 7-8, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, [email protected]. 

AREA15 TO UNLEASH FOUR ELECTRIFYING FESTIVALS ACROSS AN ARRAY OF MUSICAL GENRES THIS FALL
AREA15, the ultimate playground for immersive entertainment located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, is cranking up the excitement this fall with four electrifying festivals. Building on the successful resurgence of Massives—the district’s colossal, multi-venue themed experiences—AREA15 is expanding its lineup of large-scale music events across an array of genres, including hip hop, electropop, punk rock, emo and more. The lineup includes Galactic Zoo Massive, Sept. 7; Breakin Hearts, Sept. 14; Zombie Rumble, Sept. 15; and scAREA15 Halloween Massive, Oct. 25-26, 2025. For more information, contact Jevaughn Williams, The Vox Agency, [email protected]. 

LIV LAS VEGAS TO RING IN 2025 WITH CALVIN HARRIS, JOHN SUMMIT AND TIËSTO AT FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS
LIV Las Vegas, the Strip’s newest nightlife destination created by David Grutman’s Groot Hospitality and operated by Fontainebleau Las Vegas, is ushering in 2025 with an all-star lineup of New Year’s week performances by Calvin Harris (Dec. 29), John Summit (Dec. 30), and Tiësto (Dec. 31) ringing in 2025 from the LIV stage. For more information, contact Fontainebleau Las Vegas, [email protected] or Carma Connected, [email protected]. 

R&B LEGEND CHARLIE WILSON TO PERFORM AT THE PEARL CONCERT THEATER AT PALMS CASINO RESORT LAS VEGAS
Renowned 13-time GRAMMY-nominated singer Charlie Wilson will perform at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort on Nov. 23, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Celena Haas-Stacey, CHS Comms, [email protected]. 

FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE’S DOWNTOWN ROCKS FREE CONCERT SERIES ADDS POP-ROCK ICON, RICK SPRINGFIELD TO 2024 LINEUP
Fremont Street Experience, the six-block entertainment district located in historic downtown Las Vegas, has added pop-rock music legend Rick Springfield to the 2024 lineup of its free concert series, Downtown Rocks. Upcoming performances include Joe Nichols, Sept. 7; Sublime with Rome, Sept. 21; and Rick Springfield, Oct. 26. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, [email protected]. 

NICK CARTER TO BRING “WHO I AM” WORLD TOUR TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS
Beloved pop icon and Backstreet Boy, Nick Carter, is bringing his “Who I Am” world tour to The Summit Showroom inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for two nights, Nov. 16-17, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Claudine Grant, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, [email protected].  

FANTASY: THE STRIP’S SEXIEST TEASE HITS MAJOR MILESTONE THIS FALL WITH 25 YEARS OF PERFORMANCES ON THE LAS VEGAS STRIP
FANTASY: The Strip’s Sexiest Tease is set to achieve a monumental milestone this October as the dazzling female revue celebrates 25 years of performances on the Las Vegas Strip. Since the award-winning show’s curtain raised in 1999 at the iconic Luxor Hotel & Casino, 10,000 shows have been performed for more than 2.5 million audience members. For more information, contact Richard Robinson, Wicked Creative, [email protected]. 

AN EVENING WITH LARRY THE CABLE GUY COMING TO PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO
Spend “An Evening with Larry the Cable Guy” at the Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Dec. 6, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, [email protected].

FOOD & BEVERAGE

WYNN LAS VEGAS TO HOST FOUR SIXES RANCH STEAKHOUSE POP-UP THIS FALL
Wynn Las Vegas has partnered with the renowned Four Sixes Ranch and visionary storyteller Taylor Sheridan to present the Four Sixes Ranch Steakhouse, debuting at the resort this September. The pop-up concept will embody the excellence of one of the most legendary ranches in Texas history and present guests with authentic preparations and bold flavors. Located within Wynn Tower Suites, Four Sixes Ranch Steakhouse will pop up nightly at Tableau starting Sept. 16, 2024. For more information, contact Nicole Starr, Wynn Las Vegas, [email protected]. 

JOSÉ ANDRÉS GROUP’S BAZAAR MAR NOW OPEN ON THE LAS VEGAS STRIP
José Andrés Group has debuted Bazaar Mar, a seafood-driven interactive restaurant to Las Vegas, now open at The Shops at Crystals on the Las Vegas Strip. Bazaar Mar showcases a curated theater of seafood-focused dishes served in the group’s signature shareable style, alongside a complementing Spanish-led wine list. Adjacent to Bazaar Mar is Bar Centro – an elevated bar serving coffee and pastries in the morning, Spanish pressed sandwiches for lunch and showstopping cocktails, caviar and desserts in the evening – which will open later this month. For more information, contact bread & Butter, [email protected]. 

JASON ALDEAN’S KITCHEN + BAR TO DEBUT ON LAS VEGAS STRIP FALL 2024
Country superstar and Academy of Country Music Artist of the Decade Jason Aldean will bring Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Bar to the Las Vegas Strip this fall. This will mark the fourth Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Bar, and the first on the West Coast. The venue will bring its signature combination of live music, Southern comfort food and one-of-a-kind memorabilia. The venue will feature outdoor patios, private event spaces, full-service dining and DJ-driven nightlife all under one roof, promising a premier experience where guests can dine, enjoy world-class performances and dance the night away. Located at 63 CityCenter at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue, the 22,500-square-foot, two-story venue will feature two music stages with regular live performances ranging from country to pop to other top 40 genres. The venue will include a 250+-seat main dining area, seven bars and a spectacular outdoor elliptical patio offering unparalleled views of the Strip as well as a 15,000-square-foot second floor of entertainment with velvet-tufted booths, resident DJs, an additional live music stage and an elevated VIP bottle service section. The Las Vegas location will also feature a signature 4,000-square-foot patio with views of the Strip for a one-of-a-kind late-night experience. For more information, contact Carrie Giverson, OneSeven Agency, [email protected] or Celena Haas-Stacey, CHS Comms, [email protected]. 

MOKBAR BY ESTHER CHOI OPENS THIS FALL INSIDE THE FORUM FOOD HALL AT CAESARS PALACE
Ramen, dumplings and buns galore… Mokbar by Esther Choi will soon arrive in Las Vegas, marking the acclaimed chef’s fifth restaurant. Set to debut inside the Forum Food Hall at Caesars Palace this fall, the quick-service establishment is inspired by Esther Choi’s Korean roots, combining traditional and modern takes on Korean cuisine. Mokbar will join several other fast-casual concepts led by celebrity chefs in the space, including Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay and Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy. Tortazo by Rick Bayless and Buddy V’s Pizzeria by Buddy Valastro are set to open later this year. For more information, contact Sofia Jimenez, Caesars Entertainment, [email protected].

RESORT UPDATES

PARIS LAS VEGAS CELEBRATES 25 REMARKABLE YEARS
Paris Las Vegas celebrates its 25th (silver) anniversary this year. Additionally, the resort now offers 756 redesigned luxury guestrooms in the Versailles Tower, showcasing incredible Strip views and 38 balcony rooms. The Versailles Tower features some of the largest standard rooms on The Strip, starting at 420 square feet. In addition, 38 guestrooms feature new 55-square-foot balconies with unmatched views of The Strip. Guests can join the 25th anniversary celebrations by experiencing the Versailles Tower rooms and various food and beverage, spa, wedding and attraction offers through Sept. 15. For more information, contact Kristin Soo Hoo, Caesars Entertainment, [email protected].

FIRST LOOK AT THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER $188 MILLION REFRESH
In 2023, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas announced the $188 million renovation of its Convention Center and has recently unveiled the transformation of the first completed floor of the renovation. The dramatic renovation, which will be completed in stages through 2026, showcases an effortless combination of classic and contemporary architecture. Key design elements include an elegant new color palette, luxury lounge spaces for meetings, innovative new technology, and premium meeting essentials including chairs, linens, tableware, and more. For more information, contact Elaine Chaivarlis, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, [email protected].

SPORTS

LUDACRIS, ALESSO AND ONEREPUBLIC TO HEADLINE THE T-MOBILE ZONE AT SPHERE STAGE DURING FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2024
Global superstars Ludacris, Alesso and OneRepublic are set to headline the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere Stage during the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX Nov. 21-23, 2024. Additionally, Chromeo, DRAMA, Kaleena Zanders, MEUTE, The Beaches, TOO MANY ZOOZ and more will take the stage for thrilling performances throughout the weekend. Guests can step into a festival-like atmosphere underneath the glow of Las Vegas’ newest landmark, Sphere, and engage in fan activations along with unobstructed views of some of the most challenging turns of the race, including Turn 5G and through the chicane spanning turns 7 through 9. For more information, contact Las Vegas Grand Prix, [email protected] or Kirvin Doak Communications, [email protected]. 

FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX ANNOUNCES FREE F1 LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX FAN EXPERIENCE
FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2024 will host its first-ever free daytime F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Fan Experience Nov. 22-23, 2024. Taking place on Las Vegas Boulevard across from Wynn Las Vegas, race weekend visitors and locals can dive into the world of Formula 1 with F1 and F1 ACADEMY team appearances, live entertainment, local food trucks and more. Additional details on participating drivers, live entertainment, food and beverage offerings and much more activations will be shared in the coming months. For more information, contact Las Vegas Grand Prix, [email protected] or Kirvin Doak Communications, [email protected].

USA STRONGMAN CHAMPIONSHIPS FEATURING THE WORLD DEADLIFT CHAMPIONSHIP COMING TO LAS VEGAS FOR ONE DAY ONLY
The strongest men in the world will descend on Las Vegas for an epic battle of strength at the USA Strongman Championships featuring the World Deadlift Championship on Sept. 28, 2024. The penultimate stop of the Giants Live Tour, a series of Strongman events that also serve as the qualifier for the sport’s premier competition World’s Strongest Man, this family-friendly event offers fans of all ages a chance to witness the top strength athletes in the world live and up-close as they take on awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping challenges at the Orleans Arena. For more information, contact Katrina Younce, Giants Live, [email protected].

Z ATHLETE VILLAGE TO HOST WORLD INDOOR TRACK & FIELD LEAGUE: A NEW ERA IN TRACK AND FIELD
Z Athlete Factory has announced that Z Athlete Village will be the official home of the World Indoor Track & Field League (WITFL). This exciting partnership marks a significant milestone for the innovative athlete campus, which will feature top-tier facilities including the world’s largest indoor track, an aquatics center, and advanced performance training areas. With the addition of the WITFL, Z Athlete Village will host premier track and field events, further establishing it as a hub for elite athletic competition and development.Slated to debut in Las Vegas in 2026, this groundbreaking league promises to transform the sport with an innovative format celebrating versatility and comprehensive athleticism. The World Indoor Track & Field League will feature 24 teams representing cities around the globe, including the host team from Nevada. For more information, contact Terri Maruca, Kirvin Doak Communications, [email protected].