The best residencies coming to Las Vegas in 2026

Learn more about the best Las Vegas residencies hitting the strip in 2026. 

Las Vegas is known for many things, but one thing it does better than any other city is its residencies. The biggest celebrity names take to the strip every year for long-term performances at the best resorts. It’s something locals and tourists alike look forward to. Incredible performers like Cher, Britney Spears, Celine Dion, Elton John, Rod Stewart, and more have graced the stages of Vegas.

With 2026 just around the corner, it’s time to start planning which shows you’re going to attend in the new year. The list of new celeb guests is so long you might just end up attending all of them! Have no idea who’s gracing the Vegas stages in the upcoming year? Have no fear, we have compiled some of the best residencies making their way to Sin City.

Backstreet Boys

The Backstreet Boys are no strangers to Las Vegas residencies. They have performed at The Sphere throughout 2025 and have no plans of stopping in the early months of 2026. See them perform at The Sphere Jan. 2-3, and Feb. 5-7 and 11-15. Tickets are available on their website, and prices vary depending on what day you plan to attend. Snag your tickets at Ticketmaster.

Jennifer Lopez

J.Lo has already started her residency at The Colosseum at Ceaser’s Palace. The shows started in December but will run through the new year. Count on seeing her Jan. 2 and 3, and Mar. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28. Tickets start at around $80 on Ticketmaster, and the website also offers hotel and ticket bundles if you’re looking to save some cash.

Blake Shelton

If country music is more your thing, Blake Shelton will have a Las Vegas residency in January. Like J.Lo, he’ll be playing at the Colosseum at Ceaser’s Palace. Shelton will be spending nearly all month on the strip. Catch him Jan. 15, 18, 21, 23, 24, 28, 30, and 31 with tickets starting around $70 on Ticketmaster.

Zayn

Any One Direction fans in the building? Were you devastated when Zayn left the band? Well, good news! He’s hitting the strip for a residency in 2026. He will be at Dolby Live at Park MGM Jan. 20, 21, 24, 25, 28, 30, and 31. Tickets are as low as $44 on Ticketmaster, so grab them while you can!

Eagles

If One Direction isn’t your thing but classic rock is, look no further than the Eagles, who are landing at the Sphere with select dates from January through March. Ticket prices vary by date and seating preference. You can visit the band’s website for tickets and travel packages.

Def Leppard 

Another legendary rock band will hold a Las Vegas residency in 2026. Missing the glory days of the 80s? Def Leppard will take you back in time at The Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace. Tickets can be found on Ticketmaster, starting at around $100, and on their website, where they offer VIP packages. Crimp your hair and bang your head with the band on Feb. 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, and 28.

New Kids on the Block

Can’t make it to the Backstreet Boys’ Las Vegas residency, but still need a boy band fix? New Kids on the Block will perform at the Dolby Live at MGM Park on select dates in February, June, July, and October. Ticket prices vary, but they start at around $100. They can be found via Ticketmaster.

The B-52s

This is sure to be a fun one. The B-52s are hitting the strip with their Love Shack residency. You can catch them at The Venetian Theater at the Venetian Resort on Apr. 22, 24, and 25. With limited dates, be sure to snag your tickets ASAP! They can be found at Ticketmaster with opening night tickets starting around $60.

Cyndi Lauper

Girls just want to have fun in Las Vegas, or whatever Cyndi Lauper said. She’ll be bringing the fun to the Colosseum at Ceaser’s Palace on Apr. 24, 25, and 29 and May 1 and 2, with ticket prices ranging, but typically starting at $85 on Ticketmaster.

No Doubt

Gwen Stefani and her original band, No Doubt, are joining the Las Vegas residency crew for May. Shows take place every weekend in the month, starting on May 6 at the Sphere. Grab tickets today on Ticketmaster, where the prices range depending on date and seating preference.

Goo Goo Dolls

We’ve all needed to scream the lyrics to Iris in a room full of fellow Goo Goo Dolls fans, right? Vegas, now is your chance to do so. They will be hitting The Venetian stage May 15, 16, 20, 22, and 23, with tickets starting around $80 on Ticketmaster.

Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart is a Sin City veteran. He’s coming back again for an encore of residency dates on May 27, 29, and 30, and Jun. 2, 4, and 6. He will be at the Colosseum at Ceaser’s Palace. Grab tickets today starting around $97.

Kenny Chesney

Another country artist with a Las Vegas residency in 2026, Kenny Chesney, will hit the stage of the Sphere in June. Catch him on Jun. 19, 20, 24, 26, and 27. Since it’s at the Sphere, ticket prices vary between seats and dates, but they typically start around $120 on Ticketmaster.

Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson is taking a break from her TV show to visit Las Vegas in July for studio session shows at Caesars Palace. Grab your tickets for shows on Jul. 17, 18, 24, 25, and 31, or Aug. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15 from Ticketmaster for around $160.

Dolly Parton

You read that correctly. Dolly Parton has a Las Vegas residency in September! You won’t want to miss the legendary performer at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Sept. 17, 19, 20, 23, 25, and 26. While seeing one of the greatest performers to ever do the thing is priceless, tickets on Ticketmaster start around $2,600.

This article first appeared on Good Info News Wire and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.

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