The Escapement, a new collector-focused watch event, will debut in Las Vegas from February 5–7, 2027, featuring top watchmakers, hands-on workshops, and the inaugural Rubis Awards at T-Mobile Arena and Sphere.
Ciara, the Smashing Pumpkins, and Stella Lefty have been added to the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival lineup at T-Mobile Arena, with performances set for September 18 and 19. The event will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest and streamed live.
Philadelphia’s Down North Pizza teams up with Chef Kwame Onwuachi for a special pop-up event at Maroon inside Sahara Las Vegas on August 27, featuring exclusive pies and launching a new culinary series spotlighting Black chefs
A guest from Idaho Falls hit a $927,063 jackpot on a Dancing Drums Dragon slot at The STRAT, scoring the win in just six minutes with $3 spins early Friday morning on the north Strip.
Golden Nugget Las Vegas introduces a $199 all-inclusive deal featuring a two-night midweek stay, daily food and beverage credits, and no resort fees, available for bookings through December 28, 2026.
Hong Kong Cantopop trio Grasshopper will headline BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on November 27 and 28, marking over 40 years together. Tickets go on sale August 26 for these special Strip performances.
Story of the Year performed a free, all-ages show at Fremont Street Experience on August 22 as part of the Downtown Rocks Summer Concert Series, with more free concerts scheduled through October in Downtown Las Vegas
The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace will host its sixth-annual Dine With a Purpose throughout September, with select restaurant menu items supporting Three Square Food Bank’s hunger relief efforts in Southern Nevada.
Canadian rock band Triumph will bring their Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour to BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on December 1, 2026, with April Wine as special guest and a portion of ticket sales supporting Sounds Unite Charity
The Great Big Game Show at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace is offering $35 tickets for a limited time, with online purchases available through August 31. Games must be played by September 30, making it a timely option for families this back-to-school season
A California guest hit a $1.56 million Dragon Link jackpot at Resorts World Las Vegas on Sunday, marking the casino’s second million-dollar slot win this month. Other major jackpots were reported across the Las Vegas Valley.
The Plaza Hotel & Casino has launched a 2,000-square-foot high-limit slot room with 53 machines, concierge services, and cashless gaming, aiming to attract privacy-seeking players in downtown Las Vegas.
The stage production ‘Awakening’ will close at Wynn Las Vegas on October 10, 2026, making way for a new show set to debut in 2027. The closure marks a significant change for the 1,600-seat theater.
Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean will celebrate 30 years of ‘The Score’ with a one-night-only concert at Resorts World Theatre on November 6, bringing the Fugees’ influential album back to the Las Vegas Strip.
AREA15 will host its annual ScAREA15: Strange Circus Halloween event on October 31, featuring DJ Valentino Khan and a lineup of performers across multiple venues. Early bird tickets start at $38, with doors opening at 8 p.m.
A 4,800-square-foot unit at One Queensridge Place in Summerlin has been fully renovated from its original Tuscan style to a mid-century Italian design, marking one of the few structural condo remodels in the luxury tower since its 2007 opening.
Evereve has opened its first Las Vegas-area location at The District at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson, bringing more than 150 brands and personal styling services to the 3,228-square-foot store.
Starter home prices in the Las Vegas Valley have surged to $312,141 as of July 2026, more than doubling since 2016, though a recent 3% dip offers some hope for first-time buyers navigating high mortgage rates
The Boring Company has received approval to add 19 new Vegas Loop stations, expanding the planned underground transit system to 123 stops across Las Vegas. The expansion aims to improve access to major venues and neighborhoods.
Skims, the clothing brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian, will launch a new storefront at Las Vegas North Premium Outlets this fall, expanding its retail presence in Southern Nevada. The exact opening date has not yet been announced.
The new Maryland Parkway Bus Rapid Transit Red Line is now operating, reducing transit commute times by 20% along a corridor connecting downtown Las Vegas, UNLV, and Harry Reid International Airport
SoulBelly BBQ in the Arts District will host The Big Jiggly Cookout September 4–5, featuring a special dine-in platter, live music, and take-home barbecue packages for Labor Day weekend in Downtown Las Vegas.
Comedian Aries Spears, known for his eight seasons on “MAD TV,” will bring his stand-up to Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on April 2, 2027. Tickets start at $35 and go on sale August 28.
Dolly Parton, who performed in Las Vegas venues and inspired generations of entertainers, has died at 80 in Nashville after a brief battle with cancer. Her impact on the city’s entertainment scene remains significant.
Arizona Charlie’s will award four Toyota Camry Hybrids across its Boulder and Decatur locations, with the first giveaways scheduled for August 28 and 29. Guests can enter by earning base points while playing at either Las Vegas casino.
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