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Are you gearing up for a Vegas getaway to catch some performances? Whether you’re aiming to experience a bunch of shows or hoping to witness your favorite artist in a more personal setting, the allure of an unforgettable concert is unparalleled. With many new and returning residency shows in Las Vegas throughout 2024, you’re sure to find a concert or two you won’t soon forget.
Unlike touring concerts, Vegas residencies enable a way to see a performer in an intimate venue–oftentimes with purpose-built stage features and visual effects.
Below are the most-anticipated artist residencies in 2024, either due to them playing Vegas for the first time in a while or due to the popularity of their Vegas residencies in recent years (not including the residencies at Sphere).
Special Note: Lady Gaga has completed her run at Park MGM. Her Jazz & Piano show that featured a mix of classic songs from old-time performers such as Tony Bennett and jazzy spins on her most popular songs was truly a spectacular show. We hope that she will get her creative juices flowing and come up with a new Vegas show soon – hopefully in 2025 or 2026.
Top 2024 Residencies
The hands-down hottest Las Vegas residency of 2024 is The Killers. Tickets for the ten shows at Caesars Palace have long been sold out. So if you want to see the band with other humans, tickets are now only available via secondhand ticket sellers.
If you are not a fan of The Killers, you may ask yourself why the ticket is so hot. Well, The Killers are from Vegas, so in addition to their international popularity and this being the group’s 20th anniversary, they have a huge and passionate local following.
In May 2024, it was announced that Keith Urban’s HIGH in Las Vegas residency at Fontainebleau will be taking place at the property’s BleauLive Theater. The four-time Grammy-award winner is planning to perform music from his upcoming album as well as favorites such as “Blue Ain’t Your Color”, “Told You So” and “Kiss A Girl”
Note that Keith Urban performed a duet with Carrie Underwood who also has one of the top 2024 Vegas residencies.
Earlier in 2024, the same venue at Fontainebleau will host one night performances from Daryl Hall + Elvis Costello and The Smashing Pumpkins. But Keith Urban’s residency is the theater’s first.
The legendary Mariah Carey returned to Vegas in July 2024 with her The Celebration of Mimi Live in Las Vegas residency at Park MGM. After a short run in July and August, she will return in January 2025. The concerts mark the 19th anniversary of the release of the album The Emancipation of Mimi. The shows have featured popular songs from that album, such as “We Belong Together” and “Shake It Off,” as well as songs from throughout her illustrious career.
Her return to Vegas marks a break from performances since 2020, where Carey has primarily performed her awesome holiday music. This also marks her first performance at Park MGM, as her prior two Vegas residencies occurred at Caesars’ Palace.
For those not aware, Venetian has repurposed one of their theaters into a very intimate dinner-style 1,000-seat theater. We can’t think of anyone better than Christina Aguiiera to be among the first major residencies here.
If you want to see the “Genie in a Bottle” in person, keep in mind that this is a very premier and intimate experience. All tickets to see Ms. Aguilera come with minimum spending requirements for food and beverage. In other words, plan to be required to order and drink a premier bottle of something!
The Venetian says, “Christina Aguilera’s Voltaire performances will be a completely new show like nothing she has ever done before. In contrast to traditional concert shows, the intimate venue will allow Christina to invite guests into a musically dynamic and immersive piece of art.” From the videos released from performances over the last several months, Ms. Aguilera looks as young and vibrant as ever.
It is unclear if Ms. Aguilera will be announcing more Vegas dates or not.
PREMIER TIP: Visitors to the Voltaire say the headline performance starts well after the ticketed time, so it may be worth calling the box office to find out what time Ms. Aguilera will be going on stage.
The popular Grammy-award-winning band returned to Park MGM in 2024 with a residency. Although Maroon 5 is playing many of their popular hits, including “This Love,” “Sugar,” “Girls Like You,” and “Moves Like Jagger,” they also are throwing in some curveballs with some of their newer music.
Frontman Adam Levine has not disappointed in the 2024 version of M5LV!
The highly anticipated Weekends With Adele, which started in late 2022, continues at Caesars Palace with several dates in 2024. The beloved British singer/songwriter plays approximately twenty songs during her performance and mixes in a bit of her British humor.
Currently, tickets for her 2024 dates at the 4,000-seat Coliseum are primarily found on secondhand ticket seller websites.
Carrie Underwood Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency continues at Resorts World in 2024. The three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year and 8-time GRAMMY winner’s shows have received rave reviews since debuting at the North Strip property.
In December 2023, Miranda Lambert, who attended her friend’s show, described Underwood’s performance: “This show is so well thought out and it is a perfect reflection of her and what a career she has built,….” “The lights, fire, music, production, sparkle, and most importantly, that voice.”
For early 80s nostalgia seekers, New Edition will have a mini-residency at Wynn Las Vegas in early 2024.
The group for these performances and the performances earlier in 2024 was composed of Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant, and Johnny Gill. Bobby Brown became even more mega-famous thanks to his high-profile relationship with the late Whitney Houston. Other members of New Edition later formed Bel Biv Devoe. Johnny Gill also went on to have a nice run as a solo performer.
“Cool it Now” and bring your “Candy Girl”!
As visitors to Premier Vegas know, we love the intimacy of the Encore Theater at Wynn. There is not a bad seat in the house.
Rod Stewart is one of the most reliable headliners to come to Vegas. He’s been performing various residencies at Caesars Palace’s The Colosseum since 2013. Although he’s nearing 80, he’s not showing any signs of slowing down soon.
Baby boomers can rejoice. Rod Stewart is back at Caesars Palace to perform all his classics on the “Rod Stewart: The Hits Residency.” According to Caesars’ website, these are the “FINAL SHOWS”.
The Showstoppers Never Stop in Vegas
As the entertainment capital of the world, Vegas hosts countless amazing artists. Performers from around the globe bring their acts to the Strip, with some here to stay (at least for a little while).
Tickets are still available for most of the above gigs – act fast and book an unforgettable concert experience now!
