Shows, Headliners, amd Rodeo, and Oh my!

Details: Category: Star Talk; Published on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 21:58; Written by Bobbie Katz

The new Universal Horror Suite at the Westgate Resort and Casino

Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is celebrating the first anniversary of Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas with two exclusive overnight packages inviting horror fans to take their Las Vegas adventure to the next level, pairing the resort's immersive, year-round Halloween Suite with the first-ever, year-round horror entertainment experience from Universal Destinations & Experiences.

The curated experiences combine a two-night stay in Westgate's one-of-a-kind, year-round Halloween Suite with admission to Universal Horror Unleashed at AREA15, a year-round horror entertainment experience, creating the perfect getaway for guests looking for a fright-filled, one-of-a-kind Las Vegas escape. At more than 1,160 square feet, Westgate's Halloween Suite delivers an unforgettable overnight experience complete with themed décor, a spacious king bedroom, wet bar, kitchen, two private bathrooms and all the amenities of a destination resort. Unlike a seasonal pop-up, the Halloween Suite is a one-of-a-kind Las Vegas experience available for guests to enjoy year-round.

As an Official Partner of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR), the Westgate will once again be welcoming rodeo fans from across the country for one of Las Vegas' most anticipated annual traditions. From Dec. 3–12, the legendary resort transforms into one of the city's premier destinations for NFR with free live country music, nightly viewing parties, signature western-inspired dining and seamless access to all the rodeo action.

One of Westgate's most anticipated NFR traditions returns with an exciting lineup of free live country music throughout rodeo week. Guests can enjoy performances across the Cabaret Theater and International Bar from an outstanding mix of nationally recognized artists and rising country talent, including Kenny Feidler, Tyler Halverson, Jarrod Morris, Logan Ryan Band, Wynn Williams, Pauline Reese, Olivia Harms, Caden Gillard, and many more.

Beloved international superstar Engelbert Humperdinck, long ago nicknamed the King of Romance by fans and the press, will be bringing his Celebration Tour back to the Westgate on October 2nd and 3rd. Still traveling the world to perform at 90 years old, his voice, looks, and energy seriously belying his chronological age by about 25 years, he will be coming to Vegas from performing in Taiwan, the Philippines, and Singapore. This engagement, the consummate entertainer, who relates to his crowds in an honest and intimate way that few others can, will be bringing a lot of excitement with him in the form of a new and highly acclaimed album of songs in a genre he’s never sung in before.

Titled “Faithfully” for his version of the Journey megahit he sings on the LP, the 15-track album on Cleopatra Records contains Engelbert’s interpretation of other blockbuster hits made famous by artists such as KISS, Cars, Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, and more. He makes the songs his own, with some of the original musicians on the original recordings backing him as well. On top of that, the British icon is back on the charts with his new single, “I’ve Got You.” In addition to the songs audiences come to hear him sing, you can expect him to perform a few of the new songs in his show. Besides his stalwart legions of fans, he has attracted younger crowds ever since his hit song, “A Man Without Love,” was featured in the Disney series “Moon Knight,” garnering him millions of listeners. He additionally has a new podcast about his life and career that airs every other Friday on Engelbert Humperdinck TV.

Once again, as took place during Engelbert’s engagement at the Westgate this past April, his up-and-coming talented-in-his-own-right son, Bradley Dorsey, will be performing at The Composers Room on East Sahara Avenue on Saturday, October 3rd at !:00 p.m. And this time, Dorsey will be generating some new excitement of his own. No carbon copy of Engelbert but also blessed with a powerful voice like his dad, Dorsey released his first album called “I’ve Got Dreams” last year and is about to release his second album, which will consist of 80 percent of songs he has composed himself. He will be singing some of those songs in his show, including one called “Warrior and a Fighter” and another called “Flip the Hourglass” (two songs Engelbert feels could be major hits), along with others.

Additionally, Dorsey will be performing a surprise track given to him by his father, in Engelbert’s honor. When it comes to writing his own music, Dorsey says that what inspires him is life and that it is really prominent in what he portrays. “I take a lot from my own experiences and places where I have found myself, both good and bad, and recollect those moments and how I feel today,” he explains. “Life is an ever-changing experience and I like to share my moments in a song.”

Live Nation Las Vegas once again brought one of the country's largest celebrations of Mexican Independence Weekend to the Entertainment Capital of the World with an unparalleled lineup of Latin music icons and comedy stars performing across Las Vegas that began on Sept. 11. This year's celebration featured Alejandro Fernández, Maná, Marco Antonio Solís, Zoé, Los Ángeles Azules, Palomazo Norteño, Soda Stereo, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, Chuy Lizárraga & Julio Preciado, Matute, José María Napoleón, Yolanda del Río, Alfred Robles, Teo González & Jorge Falcón, Grupo Duelo, Marc Anthony and Carlos Santana.

Redheads and rock fans alike will turn it up when Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar’s “The Best of All Worlds” residency returns to Dolby Live at Park MGM for five shows Sept. 18-19, 23, 25-26, 2026.

LIV Beach, the daylife destination created by Groot Hospitality’s David Grutman and operated by the award-winning Fontainebleau Las Vegas, is bringing back its Island Escape series on Sept. 25, with an exclusive live concert by the acclaimed reggae rock group Common Kings.

The Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum is presenting a month-long exhibition through September 30^th that features artwork by local artists that showcase how wildlife, ecosystems, and natural landscapes tell stories of culture, identity, and belonging across Latin America. New this year is a guest artist residency and special workshops exploring the culture and science through textiles, all of which kick off the museum’s new “Woven Throughout History” multi-month workshop series.

Local artist Aleida Castro opens the series as this month’s resident guest artist, leading two special drop-in workshops focused on Mexican embroidery traditions. Both workshops connect the artistic process to the science of textile-making, including the properties of natural fibers and dyes, and the strength and structure of thread.

Grammy Award-winning music legend Lionel Richie is bringing “Lionel Richie: King of Hearts” back to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas this fall, following his critically acclaimed North American tour. One of the venue’s longest-running and most successful musical headliners, Richie will perform his award-winning hits at Encore Theater on Oct. 14, 16-17; Nov. 11, 13-14, 2026.

Over at the M, summer will end with two great concerts. The first will be Cypress Hill Once Upon a Time in the Summer Tour with Special Guest Scarface on September 26. Cypress Hill is one of the most influential and groundbreaking groups in hip-hop history. Formed by B-Real, Sen Dog, and DJ Muggs, the Los Angeles group broke through with their 1991 self-titled debut before reaching global success with 1993’s Black Sunday, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and helped make Cypress Hill the first Latino-American hip-hop group to achieve platinum and multi-platinum success.

After launching the year with the highest-attended concert in M Resort history, the M is closing the 2026 Pool Concert Series with Las Vegas’ biggest fall festival-style pool concert: The Back-to-Basics Tour, featuring Gym Class Heroes, Lupe Fiasco, and B.o.B on October 4. This powerhouse lineup brings together three defining voices of 2000s hip-hop and alternative music. Led by the multi-platinum, genre-blending sound of Gym Class Heroes, the tour also features Grammy award-winning lyricist and visionary Lupe Fiasco, whose acclaimed career has earned 12 Grammy nominations and multiple platinum and gold certifications. Six-time Grammy nominee B.o.B. rounds out the lineup, celebrating the music of his chart-topping debut, B.o.B. Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray.

The South Point has got some great headliner shows coming up. Righteous Brothers: Bill Medley and Bucky Heard Bring Back That Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell September 15-17 and October 27-29; the DOCKSIDERS: A Yacht Rock, Soft Rock Immersive Experience perform September 18-20; and ABBACADABRA: The Ultimate ABBA Tribute, September 22–24; Human Nature, September 25-27 and The Texas Tenors, September 29-October 1.

F1 Arcade Las Vegas has introduced three new summer experience packages for every type of racer. Available daily, the new offers start at just $59 per person and pair the thrill of Formula 1 racing on full-motion simulators with chef-driven plates and drinks in a vibrant, high-energy setting. Guests can choose from the approachable Fast Lane package, the group-focused Podium Pursuit or the premium VIP Lap experience featuring bottomless shared plates.

Neon City Festival (NCF) returns to electrify downtown Las Vegas Nov. 20-22, 2026, with an exciting first look at this year's headlining artists, including Fat Joe, Kaskade, Marshmello, Subtronics and The Fray. Presented in partnership with Premier Partners the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), Fremont Street Experience (FSE) and Audacy, the free, all-ages event will once again transform the heart of Las Vegas into an open-air playground featuring world-class live music, local food and beverage vendors, art installations and immersive entertainment experiences. Additional headliners and the full lineup will be announced in the coming weeks.

L.A. Comedy Club at The STRAT, dubbed “The younger rebel brother of Improv” by Casino Player Magazine, has been entertaining Las Vegas locals and visitors since 2007. Located in a custom-built 270-seat showroom on the main casino floor at The STRAT, it is known as the spot “where comedy comes to party,” and has received the gold award for “Best Comedy Club” in the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s “Best of Las Vegas” awards for three consecutive years. The club’s nightly, three-show lineup includes the Happy Hour Show starring Julio Gonzalez at 6 p.m.; a rotating selection of top national touring headliners nightly at 8 p.m.; comedian Butch Bradley at 10 p.m. Thursday through Monday; and comedian Bret Ernst at 10 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. Guests must be 18 years or older to attend or 15 years or older with a guardian.

The Jonas Brothers have announced The Burning Up Tour All Over Again will expand into a 45-city North American tour, featuring a Las Vegas stop at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Nov. 28, 2026, featuring Magnus Ferrell and Deleasa as special guests

AREA15, the world’s first purpose-built destination for immersive entertainment located parallel to the Las Vegas Strip, will turn into a sprawling Halloween playground of music, performance, art and spectacle with the return of its annual ScAREA15 Massive on Oct. 31. Headlined by internationally renowned DJ and producer Valentino Khan, ScAREA15: Strange Circus will unleash a thrilling, twisted big top across multiple AREA15 venues, complete with bone-rattling beats, sinister characters, mysterious encounters and frightening surprises.

Following a sold-out second run of shows, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Bryan Adams has announced his return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas this fall with a five-show engagement of his critically-acclaimed “Bare Bones” solo acoustic show, with performances Oct. 28-31 and Nov. 1, 2026.

Legendary entertainer and music icon Donny Osmond has once again extended his award-winning residency inside Harrah’s Showroom at Harrah’s Las Vegas through June 2027. Celebrating the show’s fifth anniversary on the Strip, Osmond continues to dazzle his audience through his dynamic, energy-filled musical journey of his unparalleled life as one of the most recognized entertainers in the world.

Long-time Wynn Las Vegas headliner and Grammy Award-winning and Emmy-nominated comedian, Nate Bargatze, has announced his return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas this fall with an all-new show, “Nate Bargatze Live.” Performances offered Dec. 9-12.

Award-winning rock-violinist, dancer, and media personality Lindsey Stirling has announced her 2026 Snow Waltz Holiday Tour will return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Dec. 16, 18-19, 2026.

Four-time EMMY winner Derek Hough will return to BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas with his upcoming “Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays” tour on Dec. 29, 2026.

Backstreet Boys have announced three New Year’s Weekend dates for their highly successful Into the Millennium residency at Sphere, including Dec. 31, 2026 and Jan. 1-2, 2027. Since the residency launched in July 2025 as the first pop act to headline Sphere, the group has performed for more than 750,000 fans across 47 sold-out shows, delivering a one-of-a-kind experience inside the groundbreaking venue.

Comedy icons Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy are teaming up for a special Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) week show at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Dec. 4, 2026.

Pop icon Debbie Gibson will add sparkle to the Las Vegas holiday season when she takes the stage at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower’s STRAT Theater, for performances Dec. 17-20, 2026. The show will blend holiday favorites, signature hits and new music from Gibson’s forthcoming “Winterlicious D’Luxe” album.

Sphere Entertainment Co. has announced a celebration marking the first anniversary of The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, the groundbreaking immersive experience that has welcomed more than 3.6 million guests and has made over $450 million in ticket sales since opening on Aug. 28, 2025. Since opening, the experience has been shown more than 850 times, transporting audiences through Sphere's 160,000-square-foot LED media plane, Sphere Immersive Sound’s 167,000 speakers, haptic seats and 4D effects. In its first year, The Wizard of Oz at Sphere has dropped more than 675,000 apples, blown more than 6,500 pounds of leaves, and flown more than 3,200-winged monkeys.

Multi-platinum GRAMMY and American Music Award-winning rock band CREED is set to celebrate the holidays in Las Vegas with two exclusive performances at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Dec. 11-12, 2026.

Following two fan-filled weekends of shows at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in August, Boyz II Men, the best-selling R&B group of all time, will return to the venue for a four-night exclusive Las Vegas engagement on March 12-13, 19-20, 2027.

Due to overwhelming demand, additional shows have been added to EAGLES - LIVE IN CONCERT AT SPHERE, the longest-running residency at the revolutionary venue now with 72 shows in total. Additional dates include Jan. 15-16, 22-23, 2027. ‘Eagles – Live in Concert at Sphere’ began in September 2024 and offers fans the ultimate connection to the band’s legendary catalog in an immersive experience that only Sphere can provide.

The Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese, continues her renowned residency at Voltaire inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, with additional performances throughout 2026. Known for her world-famous blend of glamour, artistry and classic burlesque, Dita’s dazzling revue invites new audiences into a world of old-Hollywood decadence and modern sophistication at Voltaire.A celebration of the timeless showgirl tradition backed by a large cast of effervescent performers, the production brings together breathtaking choreography, new themed sets and an extraordinary collection of couture and vintage pieces including her museum-worthy Bob Mackie showgirl creations.

Triumph, one of Canada’s most revered and influential rock bands, returns with leg two of the Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour, featuring a Las Vegas stop at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Dec. 1, 2026, featuring special guest April Wine.

Country music star Tracy Lawrence will bring his signature blend of honky-tonk and heartfelt storytelling to Rio Hotel & Casino's Penn & Teller Theatre on Friday, Dec. 12. The CMA and ACM award winner has sold more than 13 million albums and notched 18 No. 1 singles over a career spanning more than three decade. $1.00 from every paid ticket will be donated to Mission: Possible, Tracy Lawrence’s nonprofit benefiting homelessness. The performance takes place during Rio Round-Up, the property’s annual celebration of National Finals Rodeo week in Las Vegas. Each December, the property transforms into a hub for rodeo fans and country music lovers alike, with western-themed activations, live entertainment and hospitality offerings throughout the week.

The countdown to Enchant’s return to Las Vegas is officially on — and beginning this week, guests can start putting their holiday plans on the calendar. As Enchant prepares to return to Las Vegas Ballpark for its sixth season, the immersive holiday experience today unveiled its 2026 calendar of special event nights and limited experiences, giving guests even more ways to personalize their visit to the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze — featuring a reimagining of the fan-favorite adventure, The Great Search, this season.

Ahead of its November 20 return to Tropicana Field, Enchant today revealed the first special event dates planned for its 2026 season, including favorites Country Christmas, Family Photo Night, Friendsgiving, Night of Honor, and Paws ’n’ Claus, plus special festivities planned for Opening Night on November 20. Additional special programming and experiences will be announced throughout the fall.

On October 5, the finalist in the Hard Rock Rising 2026 contest will be announced, giving an emerging artist around the world a chance to take their music from the local stage to a global audience.. During each live round (September 2, 9, 16, and 23), audience members in the café will vote for their favorite artists through a mobile voting platform, scoring performers across categories including musicianship, fan support, vocal talent, originality and stage presence.

The Las Vegas competition is part of Hard Rock’s global search for emerging talent. The local winner will have the opportunity to advance to the global competition, where one grand-prize winner will receive a career-launching prize package, including a recording session, live showcase performance at Hard Rock Orlando, accommodations and theme park experience, a cash prize, and professional music streaming distribution.

Cirque du Soleil has announced that Mad Apple, its genre-blending celebration of New York City nightlife at New York-New York Hotel & Casino, concluded its Las Vegas run on Sept. 5, 2026. Since opening on May 12, 2022, Mad Apple has welcomed more than 1.2 million guests, bringing together acrobatics, live music, dance, magic and for the first time in Cirque du Soleil history, stand-up comedy. Cirque du Soleil will continue to present four resident productions in Las Vegas: Mystère at Treasure Island, “O” at Bellagio, KÀ at MGM Grand, and Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay. The company is also actively developing the next generation of Cirque du Soleil shows for the Strip, with further announcements to follow

Locals and tourists alike can plan to take their lunch break at Las Vegas Civic Center’s outdoor plaza this Fall. A variety of food trucks will be available with plenty of lunch choices 11 a.m.-1 p.m., with a free concert starting at noon. The debut concert on September 10th featured Rich Mann. Rich Mann is a Las Vegas live looping musician serving up a little bit of everything. From classic rock and country to pop, hip-hop and rhythm and blues, he keeps audiences guessing with a diverse set list and a one-man-band approach that turns every show into a unique experience. This free lunchtime concert was the first of many this fall. Each future concert by a local performer will be accompanied by a Farmers market and a variety of food truck lunch choices. The address is 525 S. Main St., with convenient parking available across the street at the 500 S. Main St. parking garage.

Four-time EMMY winner Derek Hough will return to BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas with his upcoming “Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays” tour on Dec. 29, 2026.

Comedy icons Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy are teaming up for a special Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) week show at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Dec. 4, 2026.