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Tim McGraw, Brandon Flowers, Blues Traveler and MJ Live Shape Las Vegass Upcoming Concert Calendar
Las Vegas’s concert calendar heats up with a lineup that blends country, indie‑rock, classic rock and an iconic tribute. Tim McGraw will return to the Colosseum at Caesars Palace for five shows—Oct. 23‑24 and Nov. 4‑6‑7—filling the dates left open after Dolly Parton’s December residency was cancelled for health reasons. The 59‑year‑old country star will perform a set built around his three‑decade catalog. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. PT on Friday, June 26 through Ticketmaster.
In other news, Brandon Flowers, the Killers’ frontman, will headline a single performance at the Wynn’s Encore Theater on Oct. 6, his hometown. The show supports his third solo album, Thrasher, described as a country‑western record recorded in Nashville and slated for release Aug. 21. The single “Plans” is scheduled to drop Friday. Ticket sales for the Wynn show also begin at 10 a.m. PT on June 26 via Ticketmaster.
Blues Traveler will headline the Bel‑Aire Backyard Pool Concert Series at Durango Casino & Resort on Oct. 11. The 8 p.m. performance is part of a 1,600‑seat outdoor lineup presented by Clique Hospitality and AEG Presents Las Vegas. Ticket prices start at $69.17 and can be purchased through www.belairebackyardlv.com.
Michael Jackson’s long‑running tribute show, MJ Live, will move from Harrah’s to the Saxe Theater at Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile Shops. The production is scheduled to reopen Sept. 21, just two days after its final Harrah’s performance. The move extends a 13‑year run that has included stops at the Rio, The Strat, Tropicana and Sahara, with about 5,500 performances since 2013. Two other Michael Jackson‑themed shows are currently running in Las Vegas: Cirque’s Michael Jackson One at Mandalay Bay and Michael Jackson the Evolution at Orleans Showroom.
The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, a 4,100‑seat venue that opened in 2003, has hosted a wide range of residencies, including Celine Dion, Madonna and Reba McEntire. Tim McGraw’s return follows a period when Dolly Parton’s planned December shows were postponed because of health issues, leaving a gap that McGraw’s five‑night run will fill.
The Wynn’s Encore Theater, a 2,000‑seat venue, has been a key location for high‑profile acts. Brandon Flowers’ solo performance marks the first time he will headline a show in his hometown, and the event supports his new country‑influenced album.
Durango Casino & Resort’s Bel‑Aire Backyard offers a 1,600‑seat outdoor setting that has hosted a variety of acts. Blues Traveler’s appearance adds a rock staple to the venue’s lineup.
MJ Live has become the world’s most‑performed Michael Jackson tribute show, with a history of 5,500 performances across Las Vegas venues. The relocation to Planet Hollywood’s Saxe Theater is expected to maintain the show’s high attendance and to benefit from the venue’s proximity to the Strip.
In summary, Las Vegas’s concert calendar for the fall and winter includes Tim McGraw’s five‑night residency at Caesars Palace, Brandon Flowers’ single hometown show at the Wynn, Blues Traveler’s outdoor performance at Durango, and the continued run of MJ Live at Planet Hollywood. Ticket sales for all four events begin on June 26, and the shows are scheduled to run through November, with MJ Live reopening on Sept. 21. No further dates or releases have been announced at this time.
In other news, Brandon Flowers, the Killers’ frontman, will headline a single performance at the Wynn’s Encore Theater on Oct. 6, his hometown. The show supports his third solo album, Thrasher, described as a country‑western record recorded in Nashville and slated for release Aug. 21. The single “Plans” is scheduled to drop Friday. Ticket sales for the Wynn show also begin at 10 a.m. PT on June 26 via Ticketmaster.
Blues Traveler will headline the Bel‑Aire Backyard Pool Concert Series at Durango Casino & Resort on Oct. 11. The 8 p.m. performance is part of a 1,600‑seat outdoor lineup presented by Clique Hospitality and AEG Presents Las Vegas. Ticket prices start at $69.17 and can be purchased through www.belairebackyardlv.com.
Michael Jackson’s long‑running tribute show, MJ Live, will move from Harrah’s to the Saxe Theater at Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile Shops. The production is scheduled to reopen Sept. 21, just two days after its final Harrah’s performance. The move extends a 13‑year run that has included stops at the Rio, The Strat, Tropicana and Sahara, with about 5,500 performances since 2013. Two other Michael Jackson‑themed shows are currently running in Las Vegas: Cirque’s Michael Jackson One at Mandalay Bay and Michael Jackson the Evolution at Orleans Showroom.
The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, a 4,100‑seat venue that opened in 2003, has hosted a wide range of residencies, including Celine Dion, Madonna and Reba McEntire. Tim McGraw’s return follows a period when Dolly Parton’s planned December shows were postponed because of health issues, leaving a gap that McGraw’s five‑night run will fill.
The Wynn’s Encore Theater, a 2,000‑seat venue, has been a key location for high‑profile acts. Brandon Flowers’ solo performance marks the first time he will headline a show in his hometown, and the event supports his new country‑influenced album.
Durango Casino & Resort’s Bel‑Aire Backyard offers a 1,600‑seat outdoor setting that has hosted a variety of acts. Blues Traveler’s appearance adds a rock staple to the venue’s lineup.
MJ Live has become the world’s most‑performed Michael Jackson tribute show, with a history of 5,500 performances across Las Vegas venues. The relocation to Planet Hollywood’s Saxe Theater is expected to maintain the show’s high attendance and to benefit from the venue’s proximity to the Strip.
In summary, Las Vegas’s concert calendar for the fall and winter includes Tim McGraw’s five‑night residency at Caesars Palace, Brandon Flowers’ single hometown show at the Wynn, Blues Traveler’s outdoor performance at Durango, and the continued run of MJ Live at Planet Hollywood. Ticket sales for all four events begin on June 26, and the shows are scheduled to run through November, with MJ Live reopening on Sept. 21. No further dates or releases have been announced at this time.
