Las Vegas has confirmed a packed residency schedule for 2026 and 2027, with Sphere, Caesars Palace, and other top venues hosting Backstreet Boys, BLACKPINK’s Lisa, Metallica, and more. Tickets are already selling out for key dates
With Qantas launching nonstop flights between Sydney and Las Vegas later this year, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has committed up to $1.45 million to attract Australian visitors through targeted marketing campaigns
Virginia Retirement Systems acquired a $17.8 million stake in Las Vegas Sands as the casino giant reported lower-than-expected earnings and revenue for the recent quarter
Elizabeth Taylor’s final car, a 2006 Maybach 57, will be on public display at the Las Vegas Convention Center during Barrett-Jackson’s 2026 Las Vegas Auction before heading to the 2027 Scottsdale sale
The Las Vegas Strip stretches 4.2 miles through Paradise and Winchester, transforming a former desert highway into a dense lineup of mega-resorts, casinos and entertainment venues that define the city’s visitor experience
Oasis is expected to return to Las Vegas for a major stadium show at Allegiant Stadium in 2027 as part of a new US tour. The band last performed in the city in 2008 and recently reunited after a 15-year split
Allegiant Stadium will undergo a $158 million upgrade with $75 million in public funds to improve north-side access and add new decks before the 2029 Super Bowl. Construction is set to begin after the Raiders’ season ends.
Chloe Hilliard brings her stand-up to the Comedy Cellar at Rio Hotel & Casino through September 6 with nightly performances and tickets starting at $22 when using code CCVEGAS
Christian Louboutin’s flagship Las Vegas boutique at The Shops at Crystals is undergoing a full renovation and will reopen this fall. The store, known for its red-soled heels, is currently operating from a temporary space inside the mall.
Marathon Burger, the Los Angeles smashburger brand founded by Samiel “Blacc Sam” Asghedom, is expanding to the Las Vegas Strip with its first ever 24 hour drive thru location. The opening date has not yet been announced.
Agora Realty & Management has secured nearly 16 acres of the former North Las Vegas City Hall campus for under $2,000, setting the stage for a multi-phase mixed-use project that will reshape the downtown core over the next five years.
Oasis Ice Rink reopens at Fontainebleau Las Vegas from November 19 to January 17, offering real ice skating, firepit rentals, cabanas, and weekly holiday movie nights on the Strip’s largest rink.
Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling visited the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa on National Hotel Employee Day, highlighting hospitality jobs and workforce programs that support nearly a quarter of Nevada’s workforce
Marina Bay Sands has pledged more than $1.1 million to Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Centre over three years, expanding its sustainability partnerships and supporting biodiversity initiatives that echo across the hospitality industry
Usher’s Las Vegas R&B Tour stop at Allegiant Stadium on September 5 delivered a viral moment as Taraji P Henson joined him onstage for a surprise performance that set social media buzzing
Hundreds of collector vehicles and vintage automobilia will cross the block at the Barrett-Jackson 2026 Las Vegas Auction from September 10 to 12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall, with live coverage and fan experiences throughout the event
PopUp Bagels will open a new location at Montecito Marketplace in Centennial Hills by the end of 2026, expanding its Las Vegas Valley presence with a focus on whole-bagel packs and specialty schmears.
A major Las Vegas multifamily deal has closed as BWE secures seventy one million dollars in loans to refinance and acquire over five hundred apartment units in the city, signaling continued investor confidence in the local housing market
The Smith Center will host ‘Twilight’ in Concert on March 20 with a 12-piece ensemble performing the film’s score live as over 1,000 candles transform Reynolds Hall for one night only
A tourist was detained by ICE and deported after a domestic dispute at The Buffet at Wynn in April, despite prosecutors declining charges. The case highlights how resort incidents can trigger federal action for visitors with pending immigration cases.
The $2.3 billion Sphere in Paradise draws major acts and crowds but continues to post steep operating losses as daily expenses and power bills outpace revenue from concerts and events
Delta will end five nonstop routes affecting Las Vegas and New York City airports between November and December, citing lower winter demand and shifting travel patterns for Southern Nevada visitors
EDC Las Vegas will run across two weekends in May 2027 and introduce a 12 day Camp EDC experience at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Passes for the extended camping option go on sale September 10 2026
Walking between major resorts and attractions on the Las Vegas Strip can take far longer than most visitors expect, especially during summer heat or construction. Here’s what to know about distances, walking times and transportation alternatives in 2026
A Florida visitor is seeking over $30,000 in damages from Wynn Las Vegas after alleging he contracted Legionnaires’ disease during a January stay at the Strip resort
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