Celebs are rocking Sin City! There’s no denying that Las Vegas is jam-packed with things to do, but with some of music’s most talented artists signed to residencies, there is all the more reason to plan a trip.
Whether you enjoy a show full of song and dance or are more about the rock scene, the iconic destination offers something for everyone. Jennifer Lopez, for example, brought her A-game to the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino for nearly two years, performing from January 2016 to September 2018. When she was offered the gig in October 2014, the deal was reportedly set to be worth $350,000 per night.
“This is going to be the show I’ve always dreamed of creating,” the former American Idol judge tweeted the following May as she began planning her “multifaceted, high-energy” residency.
When she completed her 120 concerts, Lopez brought in $101.9 million. Hers was the top-selling residency by a Latin artist and the sixth highest-grossing Las Vegas residency of all time.
Plenty of pop superstars have followed in Lopez’s footsteps, bringing their powerhouse performing chops to the casinos. Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson and Britney Spears have each completed successful runs at the fan-favorite theaters, with Adele joining the ranks of residency artists in November 2021.
“See you at Caesars in Vegasss,” the “Set Fire to the Rain” singer tweeted after the release of her fourth record, 30, confirming her Weekends With Adele concert series after months of speculation.
The Grammy winner booked four months at the Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace Hotel, which has an official capacity of 4,100 and is likely to sell out for each weekend from January 2022 to April 2022.
News of her residency came shortly after the British artist shot down rumors that she would be taking over Las Vegas, telling Rolling Stone in November 2021 that there was “f–king nothing available” to book. The dangers of the coronavirus pandemic also appeared to give Adele pause.
“It’s too unpredictable, with all the rules and stuff,” she told the magazine. “I don’t want anyone coming to my show scared. And I don’t want to get Covid, either.”
While speaking with John Mayer later that month, Adele confessed that she would “probably not” be kicking off a worldwide tour supporting 30 because it felt risky.
“I’d love to. I was actually desperate to tour, which for me is wild because I don’t like touring. … I got into the swing of it last time and obviously I’ve gone up to stadiums. Without sounding spoiled, it’s easier because there’s less shows, you reach more people, you get to stay in place,” she said in November 2021. “It doesn’t sit right with me putting an album out this year and then touring it in 2023.”
Ahead of confirming her residency, the “I Drink Wine” singer performed a CBS concert special at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles titled Adele: One Night Only. She followed it up with An Audience With Adele, which was filmed live from the London Palladium and aired on the U.K.’s ITV.
Scroll down to see which artists have (or had) a Vegas residency:
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Jennifer Lopez, Adele and More Celebrities With Las Vegas Residencies
Celebs are rocking Sin City! There's no denying that Las Vegas is jam-packed with things to do, but with some of music's most talented artists signed to residencies, there is all the more reason to plan a trip.
Whether you enjoy a show full of song and dance or are more about the rock scene, the iconic destination offers something for everyone. Jennifer Lopez, for example, brought her A-game to the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino for nearly two years, performing from January 2016 to September 2018. When she was offered the gig in October 2014, the deal was reportedly set to be worth $350,000 per night.
"This is going to be the show I've always dreamed of creating," the former American Idol judge tweeted the following May as she began planning her "multifaceted, high-energy" residency.
When she completed her 120 concerts, Lopez brought in $101.9 million. Hers was the top-selling residency by a Latin artist and the sixth highest-grossing Las Vegas residency of all time.
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Plenty of pop superstars have followed in Lopez's footsteps, bringing their powerhouse performing chops to the casinos. Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson and Britney Spears have each completed successful runs at the fan-favorite theaters, with Adele joining the ranks of residency artists in November 2021.
"See you at Caesars in Vegasss," the "Set Fire to the Rain" singer tweeted after the release of her fourth record, 30, confirming her Weekends With Adele concert series after months of speculation.
The Grammy winner booked four months at the Colosseum at Caesar's Palace Hotel, which has an official capacity of 4,100 and is likely to sell out for each weekend from January 2022 to April 2022.
News of her residency came shortly after the British artist shot down rumors that she would be taking over Las Vegas, telling Rolling Stone in November 2021 that there was "f--king nothing available" to book. The dangers of the coronavirus pandemic also appeared to give Adele pause.
"It's too unpredictable, with all the rules and stuff," she told the magazine. "I don't want anyone coming to my show scared. And I don't want to get Covid, either."
While speaking with John Mayer later that month, Adele confessed that she would "probably not" be kicking off a worldwide tour supporting 30 because it felt risky.
"I'd love to. I was actually desperate to tour, which for me is wild because I don't like touring. ... I got into the swing of it last time and obviously I've gone up to stadiums. Without sounding spoiled, it's easier because there's less shows, you reach more people, you get to stay in place," she said in November 2021. "It doesn't sit right with me putting an album out this year and then touring it in 2023."
Ahead of confirming her residency, the "I Drink Wine" singer performed a CBS concert special at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles titled Adele: One Night Only. She followed it up with An Audience With Adele, which was filmed live from the London Palladium and aired on the U.K.'s ITV.
Scroll down to see which artists have (or had) a Vegas residency:
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Jennifer Lopez, Adele and More Celebrities With Las Vegas Residencies
Celebs are rocking Sin City! There's no denying that Las Vegas is jam-packed with things to do, but with some of music's most talented artists signed to residencies, there is all the more reason to plan a trip.
Whether you enjoy a show full of song and dance or are more about the rock scene, the iconic destination offers something for everyone. Jennifer Lopez, for example, brought her A-game to the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino for nearly two years, performing from January 2016 to September 2018. When she was offered the gig in October 2014, the deal was reportedly set to be worth $350,000 per night.
"This is going to be the show I've always dreamed of creating," the former American Idol judge tweeted the following May as she began planning her "multifaceted, high-energy" residency.
When she completed her 120 concerts, Lopez brought in $101.9 million. Hers was the top-selling residency by a Latin artist and the sixth highest-grossing Las Vegas residency of all time.
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Plenty of pop superstars have followed in Lopez's footsteps, bringing their powerhouse performing chops to the casinos. Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson and Britney Spears have each completed successful runs at the fan-favorite theaters, with Adele joining the ranks of residency artists in November 2021.
"See you at Caesars in Vegasss," the "Set Fire to the Rain" singer tweeted after the release of her fourth record, 30, confirming her Weekends With Adele concert series after months of speculation.
The Grammy winner booked four months at the Colosseum at Caesar's Palace Hotel, which has an official capacity of 4,100 and is likely to sell out for each weekend from January 2022 to April 2022.
News of her residency came shortly after the British artist shot down rumors that she would be taking over Las Vegas, telling Rolling Stone in November 2021 that there was "f--king nothing available" to book. The dangers of the coronavirus pandemic also appeared to give Adele pause.
"It's too unpredictable, with all the rules and stuff," she told the magazine. "I don't want anyone coming to my show scared. And I don't want to get Covid, either."
While speaking with John Mayer later that month, Adele confessed that she would "probably not" be kicking off a worldwide tour supporting 30 because it felt risky.
"I'd love to. I was actually desperate to tour, which for me is wild because I don't like touring. ... I got into the swing of it last time and obviously I've gone up to stadiums. Without sounding spoiled, it's easier because there's less shows, you reach more people, you get to stay in place," she said in November 2021. "It doesn't sit right with me putting an album out this year and then touring it in 2023."
Ahead of confirming her residency, the "I Drink Wine" singer performed a CBS concert special at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles titled Adele: One Night Only. She followed it up with An Audience With Adele, which was filmed live from the London Palladium and aired on the U.K.'s ITV.
Scroll down to see which artists have (or had) a Vegas residency:
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Miranda Lambert
The country singer announced a 24-show residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino set for September 2022.
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Jonas Brothers
In March 2022, the “Lovebug” crooners announced a five-night residency at the Dolby Live theater at Park MGM set for June 2022.
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BTS
The K-Pop superstars announced that they will host a 4-night residency in April 2022 at the Allegiant Stadium — and if any of their ARMY can't score tickets, they'll be able to catch an in-person livestream at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. "LIVE PLAY is a paid in-person event in which ARMY can watch the concert in real-time on a large screen to feel the lively moment of the concert," the band explained in a statement via Instagram. BTS will also make the livestream available worldwide on April 16, the final night of their shows.
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Michael Buble
Bublé is set to headline a Las Vegas Limited Engagement at Resorts World Las Vegas, beginning in April 2022.
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John Legend
The "All of Me" singer will kick off his residency at Zappos Theater in Planet Hollywood beginning in April 2022.
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Adele
In November 2021, the "Easy on Me" singer confirmed she would be performing at the Colosseum at Caesar's Palace Hotel from January 2022 to April 2022 for her Weekends With Adele concert series.
After having to postpone her residency show, the performer announced the new dates later that year. "Words can’t explain how ecstatic I am to finally be able to announce these rescheduled shows," she tweeted in July 2022. "I truly was heartbroken to have to cancel them."
Adele's shows will run from November 2022 until March 2023.
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Backstreet Boys: ‘A Very Backstreet Christmas Party’
The boy band announced in July 2021 that they will be headlining a holiday-themed residency, A Very Backstreet Christmas Party, at Planet Hollywood's Zappos Theater for 12 nights, kicking off on November 11, 2021 and ending on December 23.
“While the army’s been nestled all snug in their beds, and visions of BSB danced through their heads … We’ve planned and we schemed such a glorious show,” the band wrote via Instagram at the time. “It’s time that we told you! We just want you to know … A VERY BACKSTREET CHRISTMAS PARTY: our Limited Las Vegas Engagement is coming this November and December!!! 🎄🎁.”
The group previously performed at Zappos Theater from March 2017 to April 2019 for their Larger Than Life residency.
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Katy Perry: “Play”
The “California Gurls” singer announced her Play residency in May 2021, revealing the shows begin on December 29, 2021 at Resorts World Las Vegas. “!!!ᗩᖇᗴ YOᑌ ᖇᗴᗩᗪY TO ᑭᒪᗩY!!!” she teased via social media alongside a promo clip for the event.
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Carrie Underwood: “Reflection”
“It’s happening! I’m headed to Las Vegas to kick off my first residency,” Underwood announced via social media in May 2021. Her Reflection residency will begin on December 1, 2021, at The Theatre at Resorts World Last Vegas. “Touring is one of my favorite things I get to do as a performer and we’ve all really been missing that,” the country singer said in a press release at the time. “It’s such a special honor to be one of the first artists to get to perform in a brand new, beautiful, state-of-the-art theatre at such an exciting new destination as Resorts World Las Vegas.”
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Luke Bryan
The “One Margarita” crooner will kick off his six-show residency at Resorts World Las Vegas on February 11, 2022. “We’re looking forward to putting on a unique show,” Bryan tweeted in May 2021. “I’m already working on ideas and can’t wait to play for you on this new playground where I can create a fun and high energy experience.”
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Usher
The eight-time Grammy winner announced in September 2020 that he will headline a residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace from July 2021 to January 2022. “I have missed performing for my fans live and I am so excited to see them in Las Vegas,” he said in a statement.
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Derek Hough
The Dancing With the Stars alum told Us exclusively in January 2020 that he couldn’t be more excited about his "intimate" residency, Derek Hough: No Limit, which kicks off on June 2, 2020. Inspired by classic Las Vegas showmen like Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr., Hough is planning a "kaleidoscope" of a show that will include "everything from Motown to rock & roll, to Latin salsa music and ballroom" — and might even have a few special guest appearances from fellow Vegas performers along the way.
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Jonas Brothers
The boy band announced that they will have a residency at Park Theater at Park MGM from April 1 to April 18, 2020. “Let's get it! Let's gooooo!!” they wrote via Instagram in January 2020.
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Kelly Clarkson: "Invincible"
The American Idol alum announced on her talk show that she will have an extended run at Zappos Theater inside Planet Hollywood. The tour kicks off on April 1, 2020 and ends on September 26, 2020. "I have so many jobs going on right now and they all involve me being located in L.A. I love everything I’m doing, but the one thing that bummed me out was that I am so busy I’m not able to tour. Vegas was the perfect option for me to still be able to do shows and play music and see the fans," she told Billboard.
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“Paula Abdul: Forever Your Girl”
The “Straight Up” singer announced on the heels of her career-spanning performance at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards that she is doing a 20-date Vegas residency from August 2019 to January 2020. “I love telling stories through music and dance, and engaging with the audience,” she told Billboard. “I'm taking the essence of the classic choreography that has become part of my legacy and I want to have a real experience with the audience so they leave knowing me a bit more.”
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Janet Jackson: “Metamorphosis”
The “Rhythm Nation” singer announced in February 2019 that she will launch her 15-date Metamorphosis residency at Park Theater at Park MGM resort in May. A press release said the show will include “electrifying visuals, explosive dance numbers, chart-topping hits and fan favorite deep cuts.”
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“Christina Aguilera: The Xperience”
Christina Aguilera announced in January 2019 that she will debut her residency at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood on May 31. She will perform 16 shows throughout the year. “This is the next chapter in something new, exciting, creative and epic for my fans,” Xtina told Billboard. “I'm such a visual person and I've been acquiring all these inspirations. Las Vegas is an amazing place to put all of that together.”
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Cardi B
Palms Casino Resort announced in January 2019 that Cardi B will appear in her first Las Vegas residency at KAOS. The venue — an amphitheater-style space that functions as a dayclub and nightclub — will open its doors in April, at which time the “Money” rapper will make her debut. G-Eazy, Skrillex, Above & Beyond and Kaskade are also set to have exclusive residencies at KAOS.
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Drake
A source confirmed to Us Weekly in January 2019 that the “In My Feelings” rapper will take up residence at Wynn’s XS Nightclub in a deal said to be worth $10 million. Drake hinted at the news earlier in the month while performing in the same venue. “Vegas!” the Toronto native told the crowd. “When I came back, I thought it’d be back at T-Mobile Arena or [something]. But I’ll be back here at XS all year. You’ll have a lot of chances to see me.”
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Lady Antebellum: “Our Kind of Vegas”
The trio — Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood — will be the first country group to headline the Palms Casino Resort’s Pearl Concert Theater on February 8, 2019, when they launch their first-ever residency. “Las Vegas has always been a special place for us both personally and as a band,” Scott wrote on Instagram following the announcement. “We won our first award ever as Lady A at the ACM Awards and are so looking forward to making it our second home, bringing along some of our friends from Nashville and creating a show unlike we’ve ever put together before.”
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Celine Dion
The singer announced in September 2018 that she was ending her residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace after eight years. Her last show was on June 8, 2019. "I definitely have mixed emotions about this final run," Dion said in a statement posted on Facebook. "Las Vegas has become my home and performing at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace has been a big part of my life for the past two decades. It's been an amazing experience and I'm so grateful to all the fans who have come to see us throughout the years. Every show we do at the Colosseum throughout this fall, and right up until the final one, will feel very special." Her first residency was from 2003 to 2007 while her second began in 2011.
In May 2021, the Canadian singer announced that she will be returning to Sin City for a residency at Resorts World Las Vegas. The production opens November 5, 2021 and the first show will benefit COVID-19 relief.
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“Aerosmith: Deuces Are Wild”
The rock band’s residency kicks off at Park Theater at Park MGM on April 6, 2019. “We want to bring a show in there we really can’t do when on the road, on a regular tour,” guitarist Joe Perry said on the Today show in August 2018. “We want to bring a show that still has Aerosmith and all the guts of Aerosmith, but has a whole other element to it that we haven’t been able to do before.”
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“Mariah Carey: The Butterfly Returns”
Mariah Carey returned in August 2018 for another residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Fans witnessed powerful vocal performances paired with Carey’s extravagant stage presence.
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“Britney Spears: Piece of Me”
Britney Spears is no stranger to the spotlight, so what better place than Vegas to put on a show? The Princess of Pop's Piece of Me residency ran from December 2013 to December 2017 at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. She was scheduled to perform a second residency titled Domination starting in 2019, but was forced to postpone it to focus on her father Jamie Spears' health.
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Calvin Harris
Harris along with Tiësto, Zedd, Martin Garrix, Kaskade and Steve Aoki signed on once again with the Hakkasan Group to return to the Strip for a star-studded roster of events. They all rotated between multiple daytime and nightclub venues such as OMNIA Nightclub inside Caesars Palace, Hakkasan Nightclub and Wet Republic Ultra Pool at MGM Grand, as well as Jewel Nightclub and Liquid Pool Lounge at Aria Hotel & Casino.
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“Jennifer Lopez: All I Have”
Jenny from the Block takes Vegas! The pop star went all out — including seven costume changes — for her performances at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood from January 2016 to September 2018.
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“Gwen Stefani: Just a Girl”
Another power-packed act at Zappos Theater is Gwen Stefani — and the No Doubt lead singer is also giving back to Vegas with her show. According to Ceasars.com, $1 from each ticket bought will be donated to the Cure 4 the Kids Foundation, a local nonprofit that helps children facing life threatening diseases.
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“Lady Gaga: Enigma”
Christmas came early in Vegas! The “Just Dance” songstress’ residency began on December 28, 2018, at Park Theater at the new Park MGM resort with two unique shows. Enigma features her pop hits, while Jazz & Piano showcases stripped-down versions of her songs. "I can’t wait to share Enigma with all of my fans and with Las Vegas. We’re creating a show unlike anything I’ve done before," the singer said in a statement in August. "It will be a celebration of all that is unique and different within us. The challenges of bravery can be overcome with creativity and courage that is grown out of adversity, love and music."
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Travis Scott: "Road to Utopia"
Nearly one year after the Astroworld tragedy that left ten people dead and more injured, the rapper announced he was heading to Sin City for his residency at Resorts World Las Vegas’ Zouk Nightclub in September 2022.
According to the official press release, the residency is structured as “a mind-bending, first-of-its-kind nightclub residency experience” where the “Sicko Mode” artist samples some of his upcoming music.
“Travis Scott was a seamless fit for the Zouk Nightclub roster,” Andrew Li, the CEO of Zouk Group, said in a statement at the time. “His electric performances will pair perfectly with our immersive atmosphere, bringing our guests an unmatched show unlike anything else they can find in Las Vegas.”
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