ENTERTAINMENT
KENNY CHESNEY ANNOUNCES 2025 RESIDENCY AT SPHERE
Kenny Chesney, renowned country music superstar, will join select cultural icons U2, Dead & Company, Eagles, Phish and Afterlife Presents Anyma to headline Sphere in Las Vegas, the 17,600-seat spherical venue that has redefined the live entertainment experience and employs next-generation technologies. Kenny Chesney Live at Sphere Las Vegas dates include May 22, 24-25, 28, 30-31; June 4, 6-7, 11, 13-14, 18, 20-21, 2025. For more information, contact Sphere PR, spherepr@thesphere.com and Ebie McFarland, Essential Broadcast Media, ebie@ebmediapr.com.
THE NEON MUSEUM ADDS WELCOME LVIII SIGN TO NEON BONEYARD COLLECTION
On Jan. 14, The Neon Museum welcomed the LVIII sign – which was placed on Fremont and Fourth Street during the week of Super Bowl LVIII – to its Neon Boneyard collection. Made possible thanks to a collaboration between The Neon Museum, the Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), the sign has been re-illuminated to honor the first-ever Super Bowl in the destination. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, neonmuseum@kirvindoak.com.
FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCES 2025 DATES FOR SUPERSTAR DAVID GUETTA’S EXCLUSIVE RESIDENCY AT LIV AND LIV BEACH
Legendary artist David Guetta has announced his exclusive 2025 residency at Fontainebleau Las Vegas with performances at LIV Las Vegas and LIV Beach. The debut of David Guetta’s Bleau Era establishes the resort as the only place to see the multi-GRAMMY Award-winning DJ and producer in North America. Performance dates at LIV Las Vegas include March 22; May 24; Nov. 22, and at LIV Beach include March 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 25, 31, 2025. For more information, contact Fontainebleau Las Vegas, pr@fblasvegas.com.
KATY PERRY BRINGING THE LIFETIMES TOUR TO T-MOBILE ARENA IN MAY 2025
After selling out shows around the world for her upcoming The Lifetimes Tour, Katy Perry has announced that she will launch an extensive run in the United States, featuring a stop in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena on May 17, 2025. Touring in support of her new album, 143, the global pop superstar will perform all of her hits, drawing from her extensive catalog. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Katherine Sherrer, MGM Resorts International, ksherrer@mgmresorts.com.
NEW COMEDY SERIES AT THE PALAZZO THEATRE INSIDE THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCED
The Punchlines at The Palazzo series includes some of today’s most celebrated comedians, including Heather McMahan, Josh Johnson, Brian Regan, Jonathan Van Ness, Mo Amer, Brad Williams, Jim Jefferies, Sal Vulcano, Whitney Cummings, and Mark Normand. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, publicrelations@venetianlasvegas.com.
TINA FEY & AMY POEHLER RETURN TO RESORTS WORLD THEATRE FOR ONE-NIGHT-ONLY PERFORMANCE
Following the incredible success of their live sold-out tour, including two sold-out performances at Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas in Fall 2023, award-winning comedians and actresses, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey, announce their critically acclaimed Restless Leg Tour will return to Resorts World Theatre for one night only on May 3, 2025. The beloved comedic duo will celebrate their thirty years of friendship with an unforgettable evening of jokes, stories, and convertainment. For more information, contact Allied Global Marketing, resortsworld@alliedglobalmarketing.com and Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.
LENNY KRAVITZ TO RETURN TO PARK MGM FOR EXCLUSIVE LAS VEGAS ENGAGEMENT IN AUGUST 2025
Following a sold-out series of five shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM this past October, four-time GRAMMY Award-winner Lenny Kravitz is set to return to the venue in 2025 with his exclusive Las Vegas engagement, Blue Electric Light Las Vegas. The five-show run will take place Aug. 1-2, 6, 8-9, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Katherine Sherrer, MGM Resorts International, ksherrer@mgmresorts.com.
THE GO-GO’S BRINGING THE BEAT TO THE PEARL CONCERT THEATER AT PALMS CASINO RESORT LAS VEGAS IN MAY 2025
The most successful all-female rock band of all time, The Go-Go’s, will perform at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort on May 15, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Celena Haas, CHS Communications, celena@chscomms.com.
THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS ANNOUNCE A ONE-NIGHT-ONLY PERFORMANCE AT THE THEATER AT VIRGIN HOTELS LAS VEGAS
The All-American Rejects will bring their infectious blend of pop-punk and emo-rock hits to The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas for a one-night-only performance on March 22, 2025. The Oklahoma natives will bring their catalog of hits like “Swing, Swing” and “Move Along” to the stage for an evening of nostalgia. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AND THE NEON MUSEUM COME TOGETHER FOR FIRST-EVER, LIMITED-TIME EXHIBITION IN LAS VEGAS
Global entertainment producer Cirque du Soleil and The Neon Museum are joining forces to debut a stunning and first-of-its-kind new exhibition, “Stories from Backstage: Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas.” In line with The Neon Museum’s expanded mission to celebrate all aspects of the city’s unique spirit, this marks the first time Cirque du Soleil has collaborated with a museum on an exhibition honoring more than three decades of history in the entertainment capital of the world. “Stories from Backstage” will run from Feb. 10 to May 1, 2025 inside City Hall’s Grand Gallery in downtown Las Vegas. The exhibition will include iconic costumes, 3D-printed fabrics, measurement sheets, makeup designs and 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 or cirquedusoleil@kirvindoak.com.
GRAMMY-WINNING SUPERSTAR LUDACRIS TO BRING AN ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCE TO M RESORT SPA CASINO’S SUMMER POOL CONCERT SERIES
M Resort Spa Casino has announced that Grammy-winning artist and entertainment icon Chris “Ludacris” Bridges will take the stage at the M Pool on June 7th as part of the resort’s highly anticipated Summer Pool Concert Series. For more information, contact Chandra Stepanovich, Dandelion PR, chandra@dandelionpr.com.
FINAL SHOW DATES ANNOUNCED FOR AFTERLIFE PRESENTS ANYMA ‘THE END OF GENESYS’ RESIDENCY AT SPHERE LAS VEGAS
Following an extraordinary run of eight sold-out nights as the first electronic music residency at Sphere, Afterlife Presents Anyma ‘The End Of Genesys’ has announced its final show dates of Feb. 27-28 and March 1-2, 2025. For more information, contact Sphere, spherepr@thesphere.com.
PSYCHIC MEDIUM MATT FRASER RETURNING TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS IN MAY 2025
America’s Top Psychic Medium and E! Entertainment star Matt Fraser is returning to The Summit Showroom inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on May 9-10, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, publicrelations@venetianlasvegas.com.
RECORD-SETTING COMEDIAN MATT RIFE BRINGING ‘STAY GOLDEN TOUR’ TO MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA IN MAY 2025
Record-setting comedian Matt Rife has announced a series of new dates on his 2025 Stay Golden Tour, featuring a stop in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 2. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Katherine Sherrer, MGM Resorts International, ksherrer@mgmresorts.com.
JANET JACKSON ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF HER EXCLUSIVE RESIDENCY, JANET JACKSON: LAS VEGAS, AT RESORTS WORLD THEATRE
Following her sold-out residency debut over New Year’s Week, five-time GRAMMY Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Janet Jackson, has announced a six-show extension of JANET JACKSON: LAS VEGAS at Resorts World Theatre in Resorts World Las Vegas in May 2025. Show dates include Feb. 5, 7-8, 12, 14-15 and May 21, 24-25, 28, 30-31, 2025. For more information, contact Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.
LEGENDARY SINGER TOM JONES ANNOUNCES STRING OF PERFORMANCES IN MAY 2025 AT WYNN LAS VEGAS
Following unprecedented fan demand and two sold-out performances at the venue in Fall 2024, global superstar Tom Jones has announced his three-night return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with his new tour, “Tom Jones: Defy Explanation.” Returning to Encore Theater May 14, 16, and 17, the incomparable entertainer from Wales will entertain crowds with incredible performances of his classic hits. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, erica.benken@giantnoise.com.
COMEDIAN BRIAN REGAN TO RETURN TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS FOR THREE SHOWS IN 2025
Following three sold-out weekends at The Summit Showroom in 2024, comedian Brian Regan will return to The Venetian Resort Las Vegas in 2025 for three performances at The Palazzo Theatre. Dates include April 12, Aug. 19 and Dec. 6, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, publicrelations@venetianlasvegas.com.
THE WEEKND BRINGING ‘AFTER HOURS TIL DAWN’ STADIUM TOUR TO ALLEGIANT STADIUM JULY 5, 2025
The Weeknd will embark on a brand-new stadium tour, The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn 2025 Tour, across North America this year featuring a stop in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium on July 5, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Ashley Trevizo, Allegiant Stadium, atrevizo@allegiantstadium.com.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
AMAYA MODERN MEXICAN OPENS AT THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS
Amaya Modern Mexican has officially opened its doors at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, redefining the city’s dining and nightlife scene with bold cuisine, innovative cocktails and mesmerizing entertainment. Helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Jason McLeod, Amaya brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico’s coast to life in an exhilarating setting where culinary artistry meets pulsating energy. For more information, contact Wicked Creative, amaya@wickedcreative.com.
WYNN LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCES WINTER AND SPRING 2025 CONNOISSEUR SERIES CLASSES
Wynn Las Vegas’ signature Connoisseur Series releases its roster of winter and spring classes for 2025. The Series will feature extravagant culinary experiences that can only be found at the resort and offer guests an intimate setting to learn from the resort’s world-class experts, chefs, beverage enthusiasts, and more. For more information, contact Nicole Starr, Wynn and Encore Las Vegas, nicole.starr@wynnlasvegas.com.
GORDON RAMSAY BURGER OPENS AT FLAMINGO LAS VEGAS
Celebrated chef and TV personality Gordon Ramsay opened his second Gordon Ramsay Burger location on the Strip at Flamingo Las Vegas in January. Gordon Ramsay Burger is Chef Gordon Ramsay’s seventh restaurant in Las Vegas with Caesars Entertainment and offers bold flavors and a lively atmosphere to the iconic resort. For more information, contact Sofia Jimenez, Caesars Entertainment, sjimenez@caesars.com.
LIAM’S DEN & BUBBLE BAR BRINGS LUXURIOUS CHAMPAGNE BAR EXPERIENCE TO GRAND CANAL SHOPPES INSIDE THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS
Liam’s Den & Bubble Bar, an elegant champagne bar, has officially opened inside Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort. The vibrant lounge offers an upscale experience, combining the sophistication of premium bottle service and handcrafted cocktails with the cozy charm of a private den. The 1,500-square foot intimate venue accommodates up to 72 guests and features an extensive selection of fine champagnes, world-class bottle service and indulgent specialty cocktails. For more information, contact Rachel Dane, rachel@brandbombpr.com.
LIP SMACKING FOODIE TOURS DEBUTS CELEBRITY CHEF TOUR
Experience first-hand the cooking of four of the world’s most distinguished celebrity chefs in one captivating outing with complete VIP service. The Celebrity Chef Lip Smacking Foodie Tour features iconic dishes from Gordon Ramsay, Buddy Valastro, Guy Fieri, and Dominique Ansel on this new 2.5-hour guided culinary tour from Lip Smacking Foodie Tours. For more information, contact Donald Contursi, Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, don@lipsmackingfoodietours.com.
LATEST BEYOND VEGAS
HOOVER DAM RAFTING ADVENTURES TO LAUNCH 2025 SEASON THIS FEBRUARY
Lake Mead Mohave Adventures has announced its popular Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures will return to its full operational schedule in late February. Returning for its historic 42nd season, visitors will have the opportunity to take the Hoover Dam Raft Tour and Hoover Dam Postcard Tour every Wednesday through Sunday beginning Feb. 26, 2025. Offering memorable excursions along the Black Canyon National Water Trail on the majestic Colorado River, all tours feature up-close photo opportunities at the base of the legendary Hoover Dam beneath the Mike O’Callaghan Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge—the widest single-arch concrete bridge in the Western Hemisphere. Visitors enjoy a journey down the Colorado River while riding motor-assisted, inflatable rafts through the spectacular Black Canyon. Expert guides share their knowledge of this magnificent geological area and its native fauna, including the desert bighorn sheep, osprey and great blue heron. For more information, contact Vanessa Thill, The Vox Agency, vanessa@thevoxagency.com.
MESQUITE GAMING EVOLVES INTO MESQUITE ENTERTAINMENT, SHOWCASING ENHANCED GUEST EXPERIENCES
Mesquite Gaming has transformed into Mesquite Entertainment, part of a bold corporate-wide rebrand that reflects the company’s evolution of enhanced gaming, entertainment, hospitality, golf and spa guest experiences. The rebrand announcement, which signifies the completion of phase one of the multi-million dollar renovation plan, with $25 million to date, includes several improvements at CasaBlanca Resort and Virgin River Casino & Lodge. For more information, contact Rachel Dane, Brand Bomb PR, rachel@brandbombpr.com.
RESORT UPDATES
MGM GRAND ANNOUNCES $300 MILLION ROOM AND SUITE REMODEL
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino is revealing details surrounding its $300 million remodel encompassing the hotel’s 4,212 rooms and suites within its main tower. The transformation, which is slated for completion in December 2025, is set to enhance the overall guest experience with modern, sophisticated design elements inspired by the flair of the disco era. The remodeled rooms will join a vibrant lineup of new dining and entertainment experiences set to open at MGM Grand later this year. The first phase of the main tower’s newly remodeled rooms will be available for reservation beginning March 1, 2025. These new rooms and suites add to the diverse collection of remodeled accommodations available at MGM Grand, including the 700-room Studio Tower which was completed in 2022. For more information, contact Dana Rutkin, MGM Resorts International, drutkin@mgmresorts.com.
TAO GROUP & PALM TREE CREW ANNOUNCE NEW VEGAS DAYCLUB AT MGM GRAND
Palm Tree Crew, the global live entertainment, lifestyle, and hospitality company founded by Kygo and Myles Shear, has announced its latest venture, Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand, opening in partnership with Tao Group Hospitality, a leader in restaurants, nightlife and entertainment. Palm Tree Beach Club will debut in May 2025 as a tropical oasis with chart-topping performers and top-tier service. Designed by Rockwell Group, the award-winning architecture and design firm, the space will be an eclectic, vibrant and chic tropical retreat. Spanning nearly 60,000 square feet, the venue will include a ground-level stage, salt water pool, 12 bungalows and 10 cabanas, along with daybeds and chaise lounges all to fit more than 3,000 guests. For more information, contact Maggie Rubenstein, Magnetic Public Relations, maggie@magneticpublicrelations.com.
SPORTS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SELECTS LAS VEGAS TO HOST 2027 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
The College Football Playoff has announced that Las Vegas will host the 2027 College Football Playoff National Championship at Allegiant Stadium on Jan. 25, 2027. The announcement comes two years ahead of the national championship weekend in 2027. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority celebrated the news by releasing a video of Strip Headliner Shin Lim performing an illusion at the iconic Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign. The face of the sign was changed and Lim revealed a new message, welcoming the College Football Playoff National Championship to Las Vegas. For more information, contact Brett Daniels, College Football Playoff, bdaniels@collegefootballplayoff.com and Rebecca Lane, LVCVA, rlane@lvcva.com.
INAUGURAL LAS VEGAS HBCU CLASSIC BRINGS GRAMBLING AND JACKSON STATE TO ALLEGIANT STADIUM THIS OCTOBER 2025
The Las Vegas Raiders and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will present the inaugural Las Vegas HBCU Classic between two storied football programs, Grambling State University and Jackson State University, on Oct. 25, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium. The landmark event will celebrate the rich legacy and culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), showcasing one of college football’s most storied rivalries. For more information, contact Patrick O’Connell, Las Vegas HBCU Classic, mediarelations@positionsports.com and Ashley Trevizo, Allegiant Stadium, atrevizo@allegiantstadium.com.
RUGBY LEAGUE LAS VEGAS UNVEILS 2025 EVENT WEEK SCHEDULE
Rugby League Las Vegas is back for the second year at Allegiant Stadium and the countdown is officially on. The events leading up to the big games from Feb. 26 to March 1 will enhance the fan experience and will welcome new and returning fans. For more information, contact Kylie Staudenmaier, Kirvin Doak Communications, nrlvegas@kirvindoak.com.
LPGA TOUR’S T-MOBILE MATCH PLAY PRESENTED BY MGM REWARDS RETURNS TO SHADOW CREEK IN LAS VEGAS IN APRIL 2025
MGM Resorts International, the LPGA Tour and T-Mobile have announced the fifth annual T-Mobile Match Play presented by MGM Rewards is scheduled to return to Shadow Creek in Las Vegas April 2-6, 2025. Nelly Korda will look to defend her title as she and her fellow competitors vie for the $2 million purse. For more information, contact Scott Ghertner, MGM Resorts International, sghertner@mgmresorts.com.
SUPERMOTOCROSS SMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY IN SEPTEMBER 2025
The SMX World Championship Final will return to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, on Sept. 20. Fans can expect a two-day experience at the Las Vegas Final as this event will offer a Friday Fan Zone and a Saturday FanFest experience. For more information, contact Hillary Smoot, SRO PR, hillary@sropr.com.
TRANSPORTATION
WESTGATE RESORT & CASINO LAS VEGAS AND THE BORING COMPANY OFFICIALLY OPEN THE NEWEST VEGAS LOOP STATION
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino has announced the official opening of the Vegas Loop – Westgate Station. This state-of-the-art station, conveniently located at the hotel’s porte-cochere will provide access to a one-of-a-kind transportation system, enabling riders a fast and convenient way to move to and from key locations, in and around, the Las Vegas Strip corridor. The Vegas Loop connects Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino to the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), offering guests unprecedented ease of access between these locations. In addition, to the Las Vegas Convention Center the Westgate Station will connect to Resorts World Las Vegas and integrate with future Vegas Loop expansions, including connections to Harry Reid International Airport, Allegiant Stadium, and the Las Vegas Strip. Once fully developed, the Vegas Loop will feature 68 miles of tunnel and more than 100 stations, with the capacity to transport more than 90,000 passengers per hour. For more information, contact Erica Johnson, LVCVA (for Vegas Loop), ejohnson@lvcva.com or Celena Haas-Stacey, CHS Comms (for Westgate Resort & Casino), celena@chscomms.com.
WEDDING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
WEDDING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD PREDICTS POPULAR NUPTIALS DATES IN 2025
The experts in convenient and beautiful weddings of all sizes from the Wedding Capital of the World share the most popular wedding dates in 2025. Conducting more destination weddings than any other place on the planet, the Office of the County Clerk has decades of data to help it predict this year’s special dates. Highly desired dates for nuptials in Las Vegas include unique numerical patterns—often called “magic dates”— as well as notable holidays and other trendy events. A complete list of 2025’s top wedding dates most likely to draw thousands of couples to the destination available at weddings.vegas. For more information, contact Desiree Vontur, The Vox Agency, desiree@thevoxagency.com.
