Las Vegas News Briefs October 2024

ENTERTAINMENT

NEON CITY FESTIVAL RELEASES FULL TALENT LINEUP FOR INAUGURAL EVENT, NOVEMBER 22-24
Neon City Festival (NCF) has announced 23 acts that will join its inaugural lineup alongside headliners Alison Wonderland, Neon Trees, Russell Dickerson and Seven Lions. Taking place in downtown Las Vegas November 22-24, 2024, the first-of-its-kind music, art and culinary event is free for all ages and will feature local food and beverage vendors, art shows and fireworks. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, neoncityfestival@kirvindoak.com.

FLIPPER’S ROLLER BOOGIE PALACE TAKES UP RESIDENCY AT THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS THIS NOVEMBER
Flipper’s World, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and Tao Group Hospitality will partner to bring the thrill of roller skating to the Las Vegas Strip destination this winter at TAO Beach Dayclub. Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace at The Venetian Las Vegas will open in November and run through early 2025. The roller-skating experience will be open to all ages and will include special programming for 21 years of age and older. The 47,000-square-foot TAO Beach venue will feature a skating rink totaling 3,250 square feet covering the venue’s two pools. For more information, contact Elaine Chaivarlis, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, elaine.chaivarlis@venetianlasvegas.com.

FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF SLOTZILLA
Fremont Street Experience, the six-block entertainment district located in historic downtown Las Vegas, celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its premiere zipline experience, SlotZilla, on Sept. 18, 2024. Over its impressive 10-year history, SlotZilla has flown over 3.8 million riders underneath the world-famous Viva Vision canopy. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, fsepr@kirvindoak.com.

JERRY SEINFELD RETURNS TO THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE FOR SIX PERFORMANCES IN 2025
World famous comedian, author, producer and director Jerry Seinfeld will return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in 2025 with six performances on the iconic stage. Having consistently played to sold-out crowds since 2003, Seinfeld has cemented himself as the longest-running superstar headliner in the iconic resort’s history and one of the longest running headliners in the history of Las Vegas. Performance dates include May 2-3, Sept. 5-6, and Oct. 10-11, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, rjarrett@caesars.com.

PITBULL ANNOUNCES RETURN TO LAS VEGAS WITH NEW RESIDENCY AT FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS
GRAMMY®-winning global superstar Pitbull, will return to Las Vegas with a brand new residency, “Pitbull: Vegas After Dark The Residency,” at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the newest luxury resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Mr. Worldwide will take the stage at BleauLive Theater for eight high-energy shows Nov. 8-9, 2024 and Jan. 24-25; March 7-8, 14-15, 2025. For more information, contact Fontainebleau Las Vegas, pr@fblasvegas.com and Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com.

BLACK EYED PEAS ANNOUNCE NEW LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT PH LIVE AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO
Multiple GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum global supergroup Black Eyed Peas announce their arrival to the iconic Las Vegas Strip with Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Residency at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, opening February 2025. Performances scheduled for Feb. 15-16, 19, 21-22; March 21-22, 26, 28-29; and May 24-25, 28, 30-31, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, rjarrett@caesars.com.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK ANNOUNCE THEIR FIRST EVER LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY, THE RIGHT STUFF
Multi-platinum pop icons New Kids On The Block have added eight more shows to their first ever Las Vegas residency, THE RIGHT STUFF, at Dolby Live at Park MGM. Show dates include June 20-21, 25, 27-28; July 2-3, 5; and Nov. 1-2, 5, 7-8, 12, 14-15, 2025 and Feb. 14-15, 18, 20-21, 25, 27-28, 2026. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Katharine Sherrer, MGM Resorts International, ksherrer@mgmresorts.com.

DONNY OSMOND CELEBRATES THIRD ANNIVERSARY AND EXTENDS LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT HARRAH’S LAS VEGAS
Legendary entertainer and music icon Donny Osmond celebrated the third anniversary of his award-winning solo show DONNY by extending his residency inside Harrah’s Las Vegas Showroom at Harrah’s Las Vegas through June of 2025. Newly announced performance dates include Feb. 11-15, 18-22, 25-28; March 1, 4-8, 18-22, 25-29; April 8-12, 15-19, 22-26; May 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31; and June 3-7, 2025. For more information, contact Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, rjarrett@caesars.com.

DAVID SPADE AND NIKKI GLASER ANNOUNCE 2025 DATES AT THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS
David Spade and Nikki Glaser have announced that they will return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for three weekends in 2025 following a string of successful weekends performing together over the past two years. New dates include March 21-22, May 16-17, and Sept. 5-6, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Claudine Grant, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, claudine.grant@venetianlasvegas.com.

LIONEL RICHIE EXTENDS HIS HEADLINING RUN OF “LIONEL RICHIE: KING OF HEARTS” INTO 2025 AT ENCORE THEATER AT WYNN LAS VEGAS
International music legend Lionel Richie has announced the continuation of his highly successful residency, “Lionel Richie: King of Hearts,” at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas into 2025. Additional show dates include Jan. 15, 18-19 and April 9, 11-12, 2025. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.

AFTERLIFE PRESENTS ANYMA ‘THE END OF GENESYS’ RESIDENCY ANNOUNCES EXTENDED RUN AT SPHERE
Two new dates for Afterlife presents Anyma ‘The End of Genesys’ residency at Sphere in Las Vegas have been added, Jan. 10-11, 2025. Additional performances include Dec. 27-31, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025. For more information, contact spherepr@thesphere.com.

AREA15 TO TRANSFORM INTO “SCAREA15” THIS OCTOBER WITH A LINEUP OF HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
AREA15, the ultimate playground for experiential entertainment located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, will transform into “scAREA15” this October. Guests can look forward to an array of Halloween happenings, including a Nevada Day celebration for families, a special Halloween-themed edition of Museum Fiasco, return of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” immersive viewing, a two-day scAREA15 Massive with headlining performances by The Emo Night Tour, David J from Bauhaus, Baby Gravy (Yung Gravy & BBNO$) and more. For more information, contact Desiree Vontur, The Vox Agency, desiree@thevoxagency.com.

FINAL THREE WEEKENDS ANNOUNCED FOR GARTH BROOKS/PLUS ONE AT THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE
Garth Brooks has announced the final three weekends of his Las Vegas residency, Garth Brooks/Plus ONE, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Performances include Feb. 21-23, 28 and March 1-2, 7-9, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, rjarrett@caesars.com.

JENNIFER HUDSON ANNOUNCES SPECIAL HOLIDAY TOUR SERIES “THE GIFT OF LOVE: AN INTIMATE LIVE EXPERIENCE”
History’s youngest female EGOT-winner Jennifer Hudson will ring in the upcoming release of her first-ever holiday album with a truly rare present for her fans — The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live Experience, which will stop in Las Vegas for two nights at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Dec. 21-22, 2024. For more information, contact Fontainebleau Las Vegas, pr@fblasvegas.com and Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com.

MAROON 5 EXTENDS LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT PARK MGM WITH 2025 DATES
Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum band Maroon 5 have announced they will return to Dolby Live at Park MGM in 2025 for eight more performances of their Las Vegas residency, M5LV The Residency, extending their Las Vegas run to an impressive 40 total shows with more than 130,000 tickets sold so far. Additional show dates include March 7-8, 12, 14-15, 19, 21-22, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Katharine Sherrer, MGM Resorts International, ksherrer@mgmresorts.com.

SCORPIONS RETURNING TO PH LIVE AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO WITH NEW LAS VEGAS HEADLINING RESIDENCY
Scorpions, one of the most iconic and influential hard rock bands of all time, are returning to the Las Vegas Strip in 2025 with an exclusive headlining residency show in celebration of the band’s 60th anniversary. Promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, Scorpions – Coming Home to Las Vegas 60th Anniversary Las Vegas Residency kicks off at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Scorpions will be joined by special guest Buckcherry. Performance dates include Feb. 27 and March 1, 6, 8, 11, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, rjarrett@caesars.com.

“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC ANNOUNCES “BIGGER & WEIRDER” TOUR COMING TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS IN JUNE 2025
“Weird Al” Yankovic is bringing his full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to the concert stage with the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2025 Tour, which kicks off in Las Vegas with a week of shows at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on June 13-14, 18, 20-21, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Claudine Grant, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, claudine.grant@venetianlasvegas.com.

AIR SUPPLY RETURNS TO WESTGATE LAS VEGAS
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino announced that Air Supply will return to the iconic International Theater as part of the Air Supply 50th Anniversary Celebration with shows on May 23-24 and Oct. 3-4, 2025. For more information, contact Gordon Prouty, Westgate Las Vegas, gordon_prouty@wgresorts.com.

COMEDIAN NATE BARGATZE WILL RETURN TO ENCORE THEATER AT WYNN LAS VEGAS IN 2025 WITH HIS LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY
Beloved comedian and long-time resident headliner, Nate Bargatze, announces his return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas in 2025 with the continuation of his massively-successful engagement, the Las Vegas Residency. Praised for his clean and family-friendly stand-up, Bargatze will take over the Encore Theater stage with memorable performances on Jan. 8, 10-11, 29, 31; Feb. 1; and March 19, 21-22, 2025. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.

STYX TO RETURN TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS
Legendary and multi-Platinum rockers Styx have locked in shows for their 2025 tour schedule, including an unforgettable five-night engagement at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. For the first time in their 50-plus career in Las Vegas, Styx will be performing 1977’s “The Grand Illusion” in its entirety, along with the band’s classic hits. Show dates include Jan. 24-25, 29, 31 and Feb. 1. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Claudine Grant, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, claudine.grant@venetianlasvegas.com.

FINAL SHOWS ADDED FOR SHANIA TWAIN: COME ON OVER – THE LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT PH LIVE AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO
One of music’s most renowned trailblazers and the top-selling female country artist of all-time, Shania Twain, has announced the final shows for her headlining residency show, Shania Twain: COME ON OVER – The Las Vegas Residency – All The Hits! at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Final performances include Jan. 22, 24-25, 29, 31 and Feb. 1, 5, 7-8, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, rjarrett@caesars.com.

COLLECTIVE SOUL TO PERFORM AT THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS
Platinum-selling rock band Collective Soul is coming to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for two nights on Jan. 17-18, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com and Claudine Grant, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, claudine.grant@venetianlasvegas.com.

RESIDENT HEADLINER SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO ANNOUNCES RETURN TO ENCORE THEATER AT WYNN LAS VEGAS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2025
Renowned comedian, actor, and podcast host Sebastian Maniscalco has officially announced his highly anticipated return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. Returning to the Encore Theater stage with exclusive performances of Sebastian Live in Vegas, Maniscalco will take over the intimate venue for four performances over Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-25, 2025. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.
 

FOOD & BEVERAGE

PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO AND TAO GROUP HOSPITALITY WILL OPEN NEW DINING CONCEPT, CARAMELLA, THIS WINTER
Caesars Entertainment and Tao Group Hospitality will introduce Caramella, an Italian restaurant and swanky lounge, at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino this winter. Highlights of the menu created by Tao Group Hospitality’s Chief Culinary Officer, Ralph Scamardella, will include original takes on regional Italian favorites, indulgent pastas and a wide selection of prime steaks and chops served Tuscan-style with decadent sides à la carte. With décor and design inspired by 1970s Italy, Caramella will feature stunning views overlooking the Las Vegas Strip and an adjacent candy shop offering a wide selection of sweet treats. Caramella will be on the Mezzanine level of Planet Hollywood next to the Criss Angel Theater in the space formerly occupied by Koi Restaurant and Lounge. For more information, contact Kristin Soo Hoo, Caesars Entertainment, ksoohoo@caesars.com and Maggie Rubenstein, Magnetic Public Relations, maggie@magneticpublicrelations.com.

BELLAGIO UNVEILS NEW BRUNCH AND DINNER MENUS AT WOLFGANG PUCK’S SPAGO
Renowned for igniting Las Vegas’ dining scene into the culinary epicenter it is today, celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck continues to innovate with the debut of new brunch and dinner menus at his flagship restaurant, Spago at Bellagio Resort & Casino. The fresh take on elevated culinary presentations includes handmade pastas, all-natural meats and specialty seafoods as the stars of the show, with each dish skillfully created using seasonal ingredients and precise cooking techniques for which Puck is known. For more information, contact Lexi Leal, MGM Resorts International, aleal@mgmresorts.com.

SAMMY HAGAR TO RECEIVE KEY TO THE LAS VEGAS STRIP IN HONOR OF CABO WABO CANTINA’S 15-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, philanthropist and entrepreneur Sammy Hagar will be celebrated with a prestigious Key to the Las Vegas Strip, recognizing his profound economic and charitable impact in Clark County, Nevada. The ceremony will be held at Cabo Wabo Cantina, Hagar’s rockin’ Strip-side restaurant and patio at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, on Friday, Oct. 4. This honor commemorates two monumental events: the 15th anniversary of Cabo Wabo Cantina in Las Vegas and Hagar’s 77th birthday, which he will celebrate by bringing his famed “Birthday Bash” to Vegas for the very first time with two sold-out shows at Palms Casino Resort. Clark County Commissioner James Gibson will present Hagar with the Key on the stunning Strip-side patio of Cabo Wabo Cantina, offering panoramic views of the vibrant Las Vegas Strip. For more information, contact Taylor Goldberg, Wicked Creative, cabowabo@wickedcreative.com or Stephanie Wilson, Wicked Creative, prsammyhagar@wickedcreative.com.
 

RESORT UPDATES

RIO HOTEL & CASINO COMPLETES PHASE ONE OF ITS MULTI-YEAR PROPERTY-WIDE TRANSFORMATION
The Rio Hotel & Casino is proud to announce the completion of the first phase of its multi-year property-wide transformation. Since Dreamscape Companies took over the resort’s operations in late 2023, the Rio has undergone extensive renovations, including the addition of eight new food and beverage destinations, the remodeling of 220,000 square feet of meetings and convention space, a revamped pool district with four distinct pools, and a new exterior art installation. The renovation is part of a larger vision to create a vibrant and dynamic lifestyle experience at the intersection of affordability and luxury. For more information, contact Alden Tseng, Kirvin Doak Communications, riolasvegaspr@kirvindoak.com.

TROPICANA LAS VEGAS IMPLOSION TO MAKE WAY FOR THE A’S BALLPARK AND BALLY’S ENTERTAINMENT RESORT DESTINATION
The iconic Tropicana Las Vegas will take its final bow on Wednesday, Oct. 9, marking a major turning point for both Las Vegas and Major League Baseball. The highly anticipated implosion of the Tropicana will pave the way for the construction of the A’s state-of-the-art ballpark and a world-class entertainment resort destination created in partnership with Bally’s Corporation, a name synonymous with Vegas hospitality and gaming. The implosion of the Tropicana will be celebrated with a breathtaking spectacle, featuring 555 drones and a fireworks display by acclaimed visual creator, Fireworks by Grucci. A live stream of the implosion will be presented by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) on X at x.com/lvcva and by Bally Live at ballylive.com and via the Bally Live app, available for download on all major platforms. The implosion will also be shown on most major networks’ local affiliates. For more information, contact Stephanie Wilson, Wicked Creative, trop@wickedcreative.com.
 

SPORTS

ALLEGIANT STADIUM NAMED AS A HOST VENUE FOR THE 2025 CONCACAF GOLD CUP SERIES
Concacaf has announced that Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada has been named a host venue for the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, the Confederation’s flagship men’s national team championship. Date and match assignment details are forthcoming following the Gold Cup Draw on April 10, 2025. For more information, contact Tiffany Miller, Allegiant Stadium, tmiller@allegiantstadium.com.

2025 BIG LEAGUE WEEKEND WILL FEATURE TWO MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SPRING TRAINING GAMES AT LAS VEGAS BALLPARK
The Las Vegas Aviators professional baseball team of the Pacific Coast League, Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, has announced, in conjunction with the A’s Communications Department, two games for the 2025 Big League Weekend at Las Vegas Ballpark. The Arizona Diamondbacks will face the Oakland Athletics on Saturday-Sunday, March 8-9. Game times for the Spring Training series are at 1:05 p.m. PT (subject to change per television). For more information, contact Jim Gemma, Las Vegas Aviators, jgemma@aviatorslv.com.

UFC 306 AT SPHERE SETS RECORD FOR HIGHEST-GROSSING EVENT IN UFC HISTORY AND HIGHEST-GROSSING SINGLE EVENT AT SPHERE
UFC and Sphere Entertainment Co. have announced that UFC 306 at RIYADH SEASON NOCHE UFC held on September 14 at Sphere in Las Vegas set a number of records, including highest-grossing UFC event of all time and highest-grossing single event at Sphere, with a gate of $22 million and a sold out crowd of 16,024. For more information, contact spherepr@thesphere.com.

THE FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX LAUNCHES 2024 LOCAL BUSINESS NETWORK DIRECTORY
The Las Vegas Grand Prix, in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, announced more than 100 local businesses have been included in the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2024 Local Business Network Directory. The directory connects visiting race teams, partners, and businesses with some of the best event-ready vendors in Southern Nevada, offering a variety of goods and services. Local businesses who were selected by the Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee to participate in their small business program during the big game were extended an invitation from the Las Vegas Grand Prix to be included in their Local Business Network Directory. The directory was created to help foster new opportunities for the local business community during race week and includes a diverse range of companies providing everything from cleaning services and event production to professional services, security, and transportation. For more information, contact Tracey Koblick, R&R Partners, tracey.koblick@rrpartners.com.

POWER SLAP AND FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND LIVE SPORTS RESIDENCY ON THE STRIP
Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the newest luxury resort and casino to open on the Las Vegas Strip, and Power Slap, the world’s leading slap fighting promotion, are announcing a first-of-its-kind live sports residency and partnership. As the Official Home of Power Slap through 2025, Fontainebleau Las Vegas will host five live events, beginning with Power Slap 10. For more information, contact Fontainebleau Las Vegas, pr@fblasvegas.com.
 

UPDATES FROM LAS AIRPORT

CLARK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION UNVEILS PLANS FOR MAXIMIZATION AT HARRY REID INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The Clark County Department of Aviation has unveiled additional plans for the maximization of Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), including terminal upgrades, connectivity around the airport campus, and the Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport. For more information, contact Monika Bertaki, Harry Reid International Airport, monikab@lasairport.com.