Concerts and superstar shows are back in Las Vegas for the long haul. Las Vegas headliners now include the biggest names in show business, from U2 at The Sphere Las Vegas to Maroon 5 at Park MGM, Miranda Lampert at Planet Hollywood, and Adele at Caesars Palace.
Concert residency has been a staple in Las Vegas for decades, with many headliners sticking around the Vegas Strip for over 10 shows. It is a revolutionary culture that began in the 1940s with the legendary pianist Liberace and Frank Sinatra.
Once seen as a feat only taken by artists who were failing in their careers, concert residency has turned into a lucrative business pursued by the greatest of all time.
Millions of visitors as well as millions of dollars pour into the shows every year, with Celine Dion’s shows at Caesars Palace being the most successful, earning over $800 million between 2003 and 2019.
Read on to know the resident entertainers who are currently playing in Vegas. Get to learn of the show times, event dates, and unique acts brought to you by the best Las Vegas performers.
Top Resident Performers In Las Vegas 2024
1. Adele
- Location: The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
- Event Dates: January – June 2024
- Get Tickets – from $154
Weekends with Adele marks Adele’s first residency in Vegas and her first residency across the world. The British sensation headlines at the Colosseum on select Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets to all the show dates were sold out almost instantly; check out VividSeats to see if you can scrap one.
The ‘utterly and breathlessly spectacular’ show is critically acclaimed with impeccable performances of Adele’s top songs from Hello to I Drink Wine, OH MY God, Rumor Has IT, Easy on Me, Turning Tables, Love in the Dark, and Set Fire to the Rain.
New 2024 show dates:
- February: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24
- March: 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
- May: 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
- June: 1, 7, 8, 14, 15
2. Miranda Lambert
- Location: Bakkt Theatre at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
- Get Tickets – from $75
Miranda Lambert’s residency in Las Vegas was extended in 2023 to include July, November, and December 2023 dates.
It was further extended up to April 2024. Including deep album cuts and top-chart songs from her albums, the Velvet Rodeo The Las Vegas Residency show is a country music classic that any lover would love to attend.
As the most decorated artist in the Academy of Country Music Awards, Miranda brings Vegas an 8 pm world-class show that reminds you why she is the Queen of Modern Country.
New 2024 event dates:
- March: 20, 22, 23, 27, 29, 30
- April: 3, 5, 6
3. Maroon 5
- Location: Dolby Live (formerly Park Theatre) at Park MGM
- Event Dates: May – June, September – October 2024
- Get Tickets – from $85
Another performance at the classic Park MGM is the multi-date residency of Maroon 5, which debuted in the spring of 2023. The 16-date concert in the 5,200-person venue at the Strip was extended in 2022 and again in 2023, continuing the long streak of sensational entertainment in Vegas.
Tickets that once went from $69 now start at $85. Here are the 2024 event dates:
- May: 17, 18, 22, 25, 26, 29, 31
- June: 1
- September: 27, 28
- October: 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12
4. Rod Stewart
- Location: The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
- Event Dates: July – August 2024
- Get Tickets – from $124
Rod Stewart: The Hits residency began in August 2011 and has been an incredible hit ever since. With over 120 shows, Sir Stewart has made over $53 million in box office sales and went on to break new ground with 13 more shows in 2023.
After an amazing 13-year run, the British rock & pop star is hanging his hat and leaving his Las Vegas Residency on his 200th show in the summer of 2024.
This Billboard critically acclaimed show has shown Stewart’s true mastery of rock music through a reenactment of his biggest hits from “You Wear It Well,” to “Maggie May,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,” “The First Cut is the Deepest,” and “Forever Young.” With over 250 million sold records, you can expect the best of Vegas performances at this concert.
Show dates:
- July 2024: 24, 26, 27, 31
- August 2024: 2, 3, 7
5. Wayne Newton
- Location: Wayne Newtown Theatre at Flamingo Resort
- Event Dates: February – June 2024
- Get Tickets – from $82 with an average price of $172
Wayne Newton is an adult contemporary performer. He headlines the Wayne: Up Close and Personal Residency at Flamingo Las Vegas.
His residency began in 1963 and has lasted for several decades. Wayne will stay in Vegas even longer with an additional 62 dates announced in 2023, spanning all through 2024. The 80-minute show starts at 7 pm every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday stretching up to June 26, 2024.
The multi-award-winning 81-year-old is often referred to as Mr. Las Vegas, which speaks volumes about his incredible streak in the region. He will perform in Las Vegas past his 65th anniversary since his first appearance.
6. Donny Osmond
- Location: Harrah’s Showroom, Harrah’s Las Vegas
- Event Dates: January – May 2024
- Get Tickets – from $65
In the 2022 Best of Vegas awards, Donny Osmond was the winner of Best Production Show, Best Headliner, and Best Family-Friendly Show.
The legendary American singer and dancer extended his award-winning first-ever solo residency at Harrah’s for multiple dates across 2024. The show brings you his timeless hits and some of the brand-new music from his reimagined songs and dances.
Shows start at 8 pm, Tuesdays to Saturdays on select dates. Buy the full Donny VIP experience tickets to be part of the storytelling and Q&A portion of the performance before the main show.
New show dates include:
- January 2024: 23-27, 30-31
- February 2024: 1-3, 13-17, 20-24, 27-29
- March 2024: 1-2, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30
- April 2024: 2-6, 30
- May 2024: 1-4, 7-11
7. Carrie Underwood
- Location: The Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas
- Event Dates: March – October 2024
- Get Tickets – from $65, with an average price of $562
Carrie Underwood’s Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency was renewed for extra shows spread across several dates throughout 2024 till October.
The show has become a very popular destination, attracting hundreds of thousands of fans eager to dance through the 90-minute show that starts at 8 pm.
Her shows include a wide range of artistic expressions to captivate the audience into a concert feel and not just a show vibe. Part of the show are acrobats, pyrotechnics, aerialists, sequins, fringe, and dancers. Blasting on the high-def speakers are Carrie’s hit songs.
Mark the exact dates to attend:
- March 2024: 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 22, 25, 26, 29, 31
- June 2024: 1
- August 2024: 14, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24
- October 2024: 16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26
8. Garth Brooks
- Location: The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
- Event Dates: April – December 2024
- Get Tickets – from $100
The popular demand and critical acclaim of Garth Brook’s Vegas show have seen him get new 2023 dates that stretch through 2024, with shows almost every month.
The headliner is a must-see, with lifetime performances featuring percussion, fiddle players, and the whole band.
2024 show dates:
- April: 18, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28
- May: 2, 4, 5
- June: 26, 28, 29
- July: 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13
- September: 26, 28, 29
- October: 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13
- December: 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22
9. Barry Manilow
- Location: Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Event Dates: February – March, May – June, September – December 2024
- Get Tickets – from $55
The musical extravaganza tour of Barry Manilow graces Vegas at Westgate Resorts for at least one more year.
In his own words, “The Westgate in Las Vegas has become my second home. I am thrilled I will continue to perform my hits for the fans in such an iconic theater and property.”
Called Manilow: Las Vegas – The Hits Come Home! The Vegas residency debuted in May 2018 and sold out all the tickets in a very short period. It has since earned the Best Resident Performer/Headliner award as well as Best of Las Vegas.
New show dates:
- February: 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
- March: 7-9, 14-16
- May: 1-3, 9 – 11
- June: 13 – 15
- September: 12 – 14, 19 – 21
- October: 17 – 19, 31
- November: 1, 2, 7 – 9, 14 – 16
- December: 5 – 7, 12 – 14
10. Santana
- Location: House of Blues Las Vegas – 3950 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Event Dates: January – February, May 2024
- Get Tickets – from $99.50
Some Las Vegas performers extend their residency for just a year or a few months but not Carlos Santana. The overwhelmingly successful 12-year show in Mandalay Bay Las Vegas has been extended till 2026, giving the 75-year-old superstar another few years to rock ‘n roll.
Shows start at 7 pm and will be running on these select 2024 dates:
- May: 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26
Tickets start at $99.50, and you can expect several of the top hits during the show, from Evil Ways to Black Magic Woman, No One To Depend On, Winning, Oyo Como Va, Hope You’re Feeling Better, Se a Cabó, Soul Sacrifice, Jingo, and Everybody’s Everything.
11. Kool and the Gang
- Location: International Theatre, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Event Dates: May – October 2024
- Get Tickets – for $49
Kool and the Gang announced their Las Vegas residency in 2023. Performing at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort from 7:30 pm, the band will have several shows where they will perform some of their most iconic songs like “Celebration,” “Get Down on It,” and “Jungle Boogie.”
2024 Show dates:
- May: 24 & 25
- August: 2 & 3
- October: 4 & 5
12. U2 Las Vegas Residency
- Location: MSG Sphere (The Sphere), Las Vegas
- Event Dates:
- Get Tickets –from $355
U2 were the headliners at the grand opening of the Sphere Las Vegas in 2023. This kicked off their ‘U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere’ Las Vegas residency from September 2023 with additional dates up to 2024.
The Rock and Roll of Fame band has lived up to its legendary status with several GRAMMY awards and Billboard 100 accolades. After being off-stage since 2019, the band decided to get back to their fans with an incredible comeback at the one-of-a-kind stage of the Sphere Las Vegas.
The final 2024 four shows are on:
- February: 23, 24
- March: 1, 2
13. Christina Aguilera
- Location: Voltaire, The Venetian Las Vegas
- Event Dates: March – June, August 2024
- Get Tickets –from $300
Christina Aguilera is one of the most celebrated pop artists of all time, with a long career spanning two decades. The 43-year-old top-selling artist headlines at the intimate Voltaire stage from 9:30 pm on select dates, singing some of her most celebrated hits.
2024 show dates:
- March: 1, 2
- April: 12, 13, 19, 20
- May: 31
- June: 1, 7, 8
- August: 2, 3, 30, 31
14. Phish
- Location: MSG Sphere (The Sphere), Las Vegas
- Event Dates: April 2024
- Get Tickets –from $285
Phish announced his four-day residency at The Sphere Las Vegas with dates in April 2024. He will be one of the first top-selling artists to grace the unique Sphere stage surrounded by a huge spherical display covering the entire stage from top to bottom.
If you want to see a Phish performance in a “once in a lifetime audio-visual experience’ then these are the tickets you need to get.
2024 show dates:
- April: 18, 19, 20, 21
15. Shania Twain
- Location: Bakkt Theater, Planet Hollywood
- Event Dates: May, August, September, November, and December 2024
- Get Tickets –from $110
‘Shania Twain: COME ON OVER’ residency is at Planet Hollywood, from May 2024. The prolific top-charting female country singer will headline at the venue performing all her hit singles like “Any Man of Mine,” “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” “You’re Still the One” and “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!”.
16. Wu-Tang Clan
- Location: The Theatre, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
- Event Dates: March 2024
- Get Tickets –from $85
Known for their rap & hip-hop influence in the 90s, the Wu-Tang Clan managed to revolutionize what we know as rap today. With many hits from their debut album ‘Enter the Wu-Tang Clan (36 Chambers),’ they managed to leave a lasting impression that still attracts thousands of fans to their events.
The group will make an appearance for just two nights in their Las Vegas Residency at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The show dates are on March 22 and 23.
17. The Killers
- Location: The Colosseum, Caesars Palace
- Event Dates: August 2024
- Get Tickets –from $119
The Killers band announced in January 2024 their brand-new residency at Caesars Palace, right at the center of their home city Las Vegas.
The residency was initially going to end on August 30 but the Killers added more show dates on August 31 and September 1 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their first album ‘Hot Fuss.’
2024 event dates:
- August: 14, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24, 28, 30, 31
- September: 1
18. Kylie Minogue
- Location: Voltaire, Venetian Las Vegas
- Event Dates: March-May 2024
- Get Tickets –from $200
After her smash hit album ‘Tension’, Kylie Minogue is extending her Las Vegas residency up to May 2024. The multi-award-winning artist opened the residency in November 2023 during the grand debut of Voltaire at the Venetian.
Tickets were sold out in minutes and the trend is still going on, selling out thousands of seats in the proceeding months.
The show starts at 9:30 pm on these select 2024 event dates:
- March: 8, 9, 15, 16
- April: 26, 27
- May: 3, 4
19. New Edition
- Location: Encore Theater, Wynn Las Vegas
- Event Dates: February 28, March 2024
- Get Tickets –from $100
The legendary R&B group is celebrating 40 years in music with their Wynn Las Vegas residency, scheduled to end on March 9, 2024.
They will be performing some of their greatest hits that charted the Billboard Hot 100 for many years like “Cool It Now,” “Hit Me Off,” “If It Isn’t Love” and “I’m Still In Love With You.”
2024 Show dates:
- February: 28
- March: 1, 2, 6, 8, 9
20. Lionel Richie
- Location: Encore Theater, Wynn Las Vegas
- Event Dates: June, September, October, November
- Get Tickets –from $100
Lionel Richie is performing at Wynn Las Vegas up to November 16, 2024. The iconic singer and songwriter began his ‘Lionel Richie: King of Hearts’ residency back in 2019 and has since sold out more than 40 shows.
Lionel performs from 8 pm in a one-and-a-half-hour show featuring some of his top hits like “Hello,” “All Night Long ” and “Easy.”
2024 Show dates:
- June: 26, 28, 29
- September: 18, 20, 21, 25, 27
- October: 9, 11, 12
- November: 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16
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FAQs
What Celebrity Shows Are In Vegas 2024?
Many celebrities currently perform in Vegas from resident performers to touring acts and special appearances. The most notable include Adele, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars, Carlos Santana, Carrie Underwood, and U2.
Other anticipated celebrity shows of 2024 include:
- Billy Joel and Sting at Allegiant Stadium – Nov 9, 2024 at 7:00 pm: Tickets from $115
Who Is The Biggest Act In Las Vegas?
The biggest act in Vegas is Adele’s “Weekends with Adele” show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. In just 24 shows, the show recorded a whopping $52.8 million box office record.
Some of the best Vegas shows that have received critical acclaim include Carlos Santana’s residency, U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere, Christina Aguilera at the Venetian, and Carrie Underwood at Resorts World.
Other great acts include Cirque du Soleil’s shows like the ‘O’, Michael Jackson ONE, and The Beatles LOVE shows. The spectacular Absinthe at Caesars Palace is another crowd-puller alongside the Blue Man Group in Luxor Las Vegas.
What Bands Are Playing In Vegas?
Maroon 5 is the most popular resident band playing in Vegas with a schedule stretching till October 2024. Get your tickets at just $85 to reserve a seat at one of their performances.
Kool & The Gang announced the 2024 residency at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, starting on May 24 and running till October 5, 2024. U2 are also performing their final shows at the Sphere Las Vegas in 2024.
Is Katy Perry’s Residency Over?
Katy Perry’s Las Vegas Residency at Resorts World came to an end after her last 10 shows, performed between October 4th and November 4th, 2023.
Katy Perry: Play concert residency began on December 29th, 2021 at Resorts World. It gained critical acclaim from Rolling Stone’s best production mentions to top Billboard rankings.
What happened to Usher Las Vegas Residency?
Usher’s “My Way: The Vegas Residency” ended in December 2023 after raking over $100 million since its conception in 2022. The highly sought-after show sold out all tickets and managed to come to a natural conclusion after 100 shows in just two and a half years.
Usher headlined in Park MGM, tickets started from $79.
Is Keith Urban doing a residency in Vegas?
Keith Urban headlined a residency in Planet Hollywood from March to November 2023. Opening on March 3, 2023, the residency came to an end in 2023 and there are no confirmed dates for future shows.
Does Luke Bryan have a residency in Las Vegas?
Luke Bryan headlined at the Theatre in Resorts World with his “Luke Bryan VEGAS” record-breaking residency from February 2022 to January 2024. The country music icon’s run in Vegas ended with the conclusion of his two-year contract with Resorts World.
What casino is Bruno Mars in Vegas?
Bruno Mars headlined at Dolby Live in Park MGM till the end of his Vegas residency in February 2024. The successful show made over $50 million in box office sales with just 41 shows and attracted over 201,000 attendees throughout its run. It remains one of MGM Entertainment’s highest-grossing residencies to date.
Final Thoughts
Other Las Vegas performers are yet to confirm their Las Vegas residency. One such figure is Celine Dion, who had a residency at Caesars Palace for over 16 years.
She had several shows scheduled for November 2021 – February 2022, but all were canceled due to medical issues, including severe muscle spasms. The show is yet to return, and it is not expected till late 2024 at the earliest.
Other impeccable shows also came to an end, including John Legend’s Love in Las Vegas in Planet Hollywood and Usher’s Las Vegas residency at Park MGM.