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Openings, closings, residencies, deals and events - what's actually changing in Vegas, with our honest take on whether it matters for your trip.

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Carín León opens seven nights at Sphere on September 4, the first Spanish-language headliner in the dome photo Concerts Carín León opens seven nights at Sphere on September 4, the first Spanish-language headliner in the dome Sep 2, 2026 Joël Robuchon takes two Michelin stars as Las Vegas lands four starred restaurants photo Dining Joël Robuchon takes two Michelin stars as Las Vegas lands four starred restaurants Aug 27, 2026 Dolly Parton dies at 80 photo Concerts Dolly Parton dies at 80 Aug 26, 2026 Debbie Gibson brings Winterlicious home to The Strat in December photo Concerts Debbie Gibson brings Winterlicious home to The Strat in December Aug 24, 2026 What opens and closes on the Las Vegas Strip this fall photo Shows What opens and closes on the Las Vegas Strip this fall Aug 22, 2026 Wynn closes Awakening after October 10, with a new production coming in 2027 photo Shows Wynn closes Awakening after October 10, with a new production coming in 2027 Aug 21, 2026 Cirque du Soleil closes Mad Apple at New York-New York on September 5 photo Shows Cirque du Soleil closes Mad Apple at New York-New York on September 5 Aug 15, 2026 Sahara opens a Vegas Loop station, putting the tunnels at the north end of the Strip photo News Sahara opens a Vegas Loop station, putting the tunnels at the north end of the Strip Aug 6, 2026 Backstreet Boys close the summer Sphere run August 27–29, then return for New Year's photo Concerts Backstreet Boys close the summer Sphere run August 27–29, then return for New Year's Aug 4, 2026 Michelin returns to Las Vegas with its first Southwest stars on August 26 photo Dining Michelin returns to Las Vegas with its first Southwest stars on August 26 Aug 4, 2026 Eagles add four January dates at Sphere, stretching the run to 72 shows photo Concerts Eagles add four January dates at Sphere, stretching the run to 72 shows Aug 4, 2026 The Cromwell is gone - The Vanderpump Hotel is now open on the center Strip photo Hotels The Cromwell is gone - The Vanderpump Hotel is now open on the center Strip Jul 6, 2026 F1 signs a 10-year extension - the Las Vegas Grand Prix now runs through 2037 photo Events F1 signs a 10-year extension - the Las Vegas Grand Prix now runs through 2037 Jul 6, 2026 The $10,000 WSOP Main Event starts July 2 - and anyone can walk in and watch photo Events The $10,000 WSOP Main Event starts July 2 - and anyone can walk in and watch Jul 1, 2026 UFC International Fight Week takes over Vegas July 9–12 - McGregor returns at UFC 329 photo Events UFC International Fight Week takes over Vegas July 9–12 - McGregor returns at UFC 329 Jun 30, 2026 Nine Strip resorts will fire one synchronized July 4 show for America's 250th photo Events Nine Strip resorts will fire one synchronized July 4 show for America's 250th Jun 29, 2026 Area15's new 'Eye Dropper' drop tower opens - a 200-foot psychedelic thrill ride photo Openings Area15's new 'Eye Dropper' drop tower opens - a 200-foot psychedelic thrill ride Jun 23, 2026 Alain Ducasse's Rivea served its last dinner June 22 - Skyfall Lounge stays open photo Dining Alain Ducasse's Rivea served its last dinner June 22 - Skyfall Lounge stays open Jun 22, 2026 Kenny Chesney opened his Sphere residency - 11 shows through July 11, from $69 photo Concerts Kenny Chesney opened his Sphere residency - 11 shows through July 11, from $69 Jun 20, 2026 Vegas just had its busiest month of the year - and rooms hit a record $211 a night photo News Vegas just had its busiest month of the year - and rooms hit a record $211 a night Jun 17, 2026 The world's biggest Museum of Ice Cream opens July 3 at Area15 photo Openings The world's biggest Museum of Ice Cream opens July 3 at Area15 Jun 16, 2026 'Now You See Me Live' opens October 15 at MGM Grand, replacing David Copperfield photo Shows 'Now You See Me Live' opens October 15 at MGM Grand, replacing David Copperfield Jun 16, 2026 Mary J. Blige's first-ever Vegas residency has its final summer dates in July photo Concerts Mary J. Blige's first-ever Vegas residency has its final summer dates in July May 1, 2026 Le Cirque closes at Bellagio on August 23 after 28 years - this is your last summer to book photo Dining Le Cirque closes at Bellagio on August 23 after 28 years - this is your last summer to book Apr 14, 2026 Gabriela Cámara's Cantina Contramar brings Mexico City's famous tuna tostada to Fontainebleau photo Dining Gabriela Cámara's Cantina Contramar brings Mexico City's famous tuna tostada to Fontainebleau Mar 28, 2026