Las Vegas News Briefs August 2025

ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT

THE FRIENDS™ EXPERIENCE FLAGSHIP LOCATION IN LAS VEGAS NOW OPEN AT MGM GRAND
The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Vegas is now open at MGM Grand, inviting fans to step into the world of the legendary series—this time in the city that played host to one of the show’s most memorable storylines. The highly anticipated flagship attraction welcomes fans into the world of the beloved series with re-created sets, iconic props, and behind-the-scenes content, plus Vegas-only experiences designed specifically for this location. For more information, contact Robert Flicker, Kirvin Doak Communications, rflicker@kirvindoak.com.

AREA15 SURPASSES 15 MILLION VISITORS AHEAD OF EXPANSION DEBUT 
AREA15, the first-ever, purpose-built destination for experiential attractions, art and entertainment situated parallel to the Las Vegas Strip, has announced it has surpassed 15 million visitors since opening in 2020. The milestone comes as the 40-acre destination readies its most ambitious transformation yet, marked by the launch of Universal Horror Unleashed on Aug. 14—the first of several bold new attractions coming to the AREA15 District with the opening of its expansion, dubbed Zone 2 – The Terminals at AREA15. For more information, contact Desiree Vontur, The Vox Agency, desiree@thevoxagency.com.

ZAC BROWN BAND ANNOUNCES “LOVE & FEAR” AT SPHERE IN LAS VEGAS
GRAMMY award-winning multi-platinum group Zac Brown Band is set to bring their one-of-a-kind southern rock and country soul to Sphere in Las Vegas this winter with their “Love & Fear” show at the revolutionary venue. Show dates include Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 2025. For more information, contact Sphere, spherepr@thesphere.com.

DEF LEPPARD TO RETURN TO THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE WITH NEW RESIDENCY
Global icons DEF LEPPARD have announced their return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas with their third residency that promises a brand-new electrifying production to showcase their timeless catalog of hits along with new surprises. Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace The Las Vegas Residency show dates include Feb. 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 2026. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, rjarrett@caesars.com.

HEART ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL DATES IN LAS VEGAS AT FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS
Following a triumphant return to the stage, HEART is set to continue their acclaimed “Royal Flush Tour” with performances at the BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Nov. 12, 14-15, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Fontainebleau Las Vegas, pr@fblasvegas.com.

GLOBAL ICON JANET JACKSON ANNOUNCES FINAL PERFORMANCES OF JANET JACKSON: LAS VEGAS AT RESORTS WORLD THEATRE THIS FALL 
Following an electric run of performances throughout 2025, 11-time American Music Award & five-time GRAMMY Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Janet Jackson, has announced her final performances of JANET JACKSON: LAS VEGAS at Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas. The final performance dates include Sept. 10, 13-14, 17, 19-20, 2025. For more information, contact Allied Global Marketing, resortsworld@alliedglobalmarketing.com.

LEONA LEWIS ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY RESIDENCY “A STARRY NIGHT” AT VOLTAIRE AT THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS
Grammy-nominated and record-breaking Christmas sensation Leona Lewis will light up Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas this holiday season with “A Starry Night,” a brand-new Christmas spectacular beginning November. The powerhouse vocalist, performing her first ever live shows in the United States, will transform the glitz and glam of Voltaire into a winter wonderland for performances Nov. 1-2, 5, 7-9, 12, 14-16, 25, 27-29; Dec. 5-7, 10, 12-14, 17, 19-21, 24, 26-28, 30-31, 2025 and Jan. 2-3, 2026. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, voltairepr@kirvindoak.com.

WESTGATE LAS VEGAS RESORT & CASINO ANNOUNCES NEW 2026 DATES FOR MUSIC ICON BARRY MANILOW’S RECORD-BREAKING LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino has announced a new slate of 2026 performance dates for music icon Barry Manilow’s acclaimed lifetime residency, Manilow: Las Vegas – The Hits Come Home! at the legendary International Theater. New residency dates include Feb. 12-14, 19-21; March 26-28, April 2-4; May: 7-9, 14-16; July 9-11, 16-18; Aug. 20-22, 27-29; Sept. 17-19, 24-26; Oct. 8-10, 15-17; Nov. 5-7, 12-14; and Dec. 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 2026. For more information, contact Jeff Wagner, Jeff Wagner Agency, jeff@jeffwagneragency.com.

CHRIS TUCKER RETURNS TO ENCORE THEATER AT WYNN LAS VEGAS IN SEPTEMBER 2025
Award-winning actor, producer, and comedian Chris Tucker is set to return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for two highly anticipated performances on Sept. 26-27, 2025. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.

THE MOB MUSEUM ANNOUNCES LIMITED-TIME SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT WITH FORMER MOB ASSOCIATE ANTHONY RUGGIANO JR.
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, has announced a limited speaking engagement featuring reformed gangster Anthony Ruggiano Jr, the son of notorious Gambino family caporegime Anthony “Fat Andy” Ruggiano, Aug. 7-12, 2025. For more information, contact Erica Pope, The Vox Agency, erika@thevoxagency.com.

BABYFACE SET TO RETURN TO THE PEARL CONCERT THEATER AT PALMS CASINO RESORT LAS VEGAS
13-time GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and producer Babyface will return to the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort on Nov. 14-15, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Jeff Wagner, Jeff Wagner Agency, jeff@jeffwagneragency.com.

COMEDY LEGEND KATHY GRIFFIN COMING TO CRISS ANGEL THEATER AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO
Two-time Emmy and GRAMMY Award-winning comedy icon Kathy Griffin will perform at the Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Nov. 8, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, rjarrett@caesars.com.

ENCHANT CHRISTMAS RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS BALLPARK WITH BRAND NEW THEME THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Enchant Christmas has announced its return to Las Vegas Ballpark at Downtown Summerlin in Las Vegas with a brand new, never-before seen theme and experience. From Nov. 21 to Dec. 28, 2025, Las Vegas locals and visitors alike will enjoy larger-than-life light sculptures, an ice-skating trail, and other new festive features yet to be announced, including a full line-up of holiday concessions. The beloved holiday event returns to Las Vegas Ballpark for its fourth successful year. For more information, contact Melissa Warren, The Warren Group Public Relations, melissa@twgpr.com.

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE

WYNN LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCES THE ICONS DINNER, PART OF THE RESORT’S PREMIERE CULINARY FESTIVAL, REVELRY
Revelry, the highly anticipated culinary festival at Wynn Las Vegas, has announced the return of the signature Icons Dinner on Sept. 27. Headlined by some of the world’s most celebrated chefs – Alain Ducasse, Dominique Crenn, Emeril Lagasse, Marcus Samuelsson, Jacques Torres, and Alfred Portale – the exclusive event will showcase a multi-course tasting menu that celebrates decades of innovation and excellence in the culinary arts. For more information, contact bread & Butter, wynn@wearebreadandbutter.com.

SPIEGELWORLD LAUNCHES THE PARTY AT SUPERFRICO, A NEW BACKDOOR ‘INSIDERS’ DINING CONCEPT
Spiegelworld’s wildest dining experience yet, The Party at Superfrico, is now open at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. This hidden backdoor experience blends the spectacle of Broadway with the energy of Vegas, reimagining dinner as a fully immersive theatrical party. Spiegelworld, the visionary producer behind avant-garde entertainment in Las Vegas, delivers its most intimate and exclusive concept to date with The Party. Building on its psychedelic Italian-American restaurant Superfrico, the new two-hour experience invites just 50 guests for a celebration of bold performances, over-the-top cocktails, and a three-course menu. For more information, contact Jasmine Milton, Rachel Harrison Communications, jmm@wearehc.com. 

LIP SMACKING FOODIE TOURS ADDS NEW CHINATOWN SPEAKEASY OPTION TO ROSTER
Lip Smacking Foodie Tours has unveiled its newest tour, the Chinatown Speakeasy Lip Smacking Tour. This 21+ tour takes guests to three hidden gems to enjoy a parade of signature dishes, creative cocktails, and a decadent dessert sampler. For more information, contact Donald Contursi, Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, don@lipsmackingfoodietours.com.

 

LATEST BEYOND VEGAS

GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING LEANN RIMES TO BRING HER CHART-TOPPING HITS TO THE EDGE PAVILION THIS WINTER
LeAnn Rimes, celebrated for her powerhouse vocals and chart-topping hits, will take the stage at The Edge Pavilion, the premier live entertainment venue at Edgewater Casino Resort, on Dec. 20, 2025. For more information, contact Wicked Creative, laughlin@wickedcreative.com.

 

RESORT UPDATES

M RESORT SPA CASINO UNVEILS REFRESHED CASINO FLOOR AS PART OF PROPERTY-WIDE EXPANSION
M Resort Spa Casino has unveiled a stunning transformation to its casino floor, giving guests a first look at the design evolution that will define the luxury property’s next chapter. The casino renovation is the first completed element of M Resort’s multi-million–dollar expansion, which includes additional convention space and ballroom opening winter 2025, and second guestroom tower completion of mid-January 2026. For more information, contact Chandra Stepanovich, Dandelion PR, chandra@dandelionpr.com.

SAHARA LAS VEGAS UNVEILS ALL-IN RATE EXPERIENCE SUMMER VALUE HOTEL OFFER
SAHARA Las Vegas has introduced its new “All-In Rate Experience”, a curated bundle of high-value offerings including hotel rates with no resort fee, a daily $25 resort credit, free late check-out and room upgrade, and more. For more information, contact Desiree Vontur, The Vox Agency, desiree@thevoxagency.com.

 

SHOPPING

VEGAS FASHION WEEK TO DEBUT IN NOVEMBER
The fashion world is headed to Las Vegas this fall for the debut of Vegas Fashion Week, taking place Nov. 12-16, 2025. This inaugural event will spotlight fashion as a force of culture, creativity, and commerce through a dynamic week of runway shows, citywide activations, and immersive experiences. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, vfwpr@kirvindoak.com and Jennifer Bradley, JB Public Relations, jennifer@jbpublicrelations.com.

THE DISTRICT AT GREEN VALLEY RANCH COMPLETES $3 MILLION RENOVATION
The District at Green Valley Ranch, a premier shopping, dining and lifestyle destination in Henderson, NV, has announced the completion of its $3 million renovation project. The revitalization, which began in 2024, included upgraded signage, refaced pylons and monuments throughout the property, enhanced lighting with new fixtures, refreshed paint and a complete landscaping overhaul. For more information, contact Avery Dizon, OneSeven Agency, vestar@onesevenagency.com.

 

SPORTS

T-PAIN, MGK AND ZEDD TO HEADLINE T-MOBILE ZONE AT SPHERE STAGE DURING FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2025
T-Pain, mgk and Zedd are set to light up T-Mobile Stage during the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX on Nov. 20-22, 2025. Electrifying performances from standout artists such as SOFI TUKKER, Jess Glynne, Cimafunk, Balu Brigada, Cassian and more will bring the energy to this electric weekend-long party. For more information, contact Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc., media@f1lasvegasgp.com and Kirvin Doak Communications, lvgp@kirvindoak.com.

MGM RESORTS UNVEILS STAR-STUDDED CHEF LINEUP AT BELLAGIO FOUNTAIN CLUB FOR FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2025
Bellagio Fountain Club has unveiled its first round of culinary headliners for the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix. New for this year’s race, TV superstars and award-winning chefs Tom Colicchio, Antonia Lofaso and Brooke Williamson will join returning favorites José Andres, David Chang, Mario Carbone, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Masaharu Morimoto, Wolfgang Puck, Olivia Tiedemann, Michael Mina and Bryan and Michael Voltaggio at the helm of the exclusive culinary program during the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2025. For more information, contact Natalie Mounier, Kirvin Doak Communications, mgmlvgp@kirvindoak.com.

 

WEDDING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

WEDDING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD TO HOST 72ND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WITH ELVIS-THEMED VOW RENEWAL EVENT 
The Wedding Capital of the World has announced it will celebrate its 72nd anniversary on Sept. 28 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino with a vow renewal event that’s already proving to be one of the year’s most in-demand celebrations. Titled “Still Falling in Love with You,” the free event—open to couples who married or renewed their vows in Las Vegas—has already reached capacity with 100 confirmed couples and has opened a waitlist for those eager to attend. For more information, contact Desiree Vontur, The Vox Agency, desiree@thevoxagency.com.