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Eagles, Rascal Flatts, Santana and Tejano Takeover Lineup Set for Las Vegas 2026
Las Vegas is once again poised to become a live‑music epicenter, as a slate of headline acts and festivals fills the Strip’s most iconic venues in 2026.
The Eagles are extending their “Long Goodbye” residency at the Sphere, adding four December dates—4, 5, 11 and 12—to an already packed run that began in September 2024. The shows bring the band’s total at the 17,600‑seat venue to 68, making the December performances the final chapter of their Sphere run. Ticket sales for the four shows open at 10 a.m. PT on Thursday, July 9, with a dedicated artist presale starting at 10 a.m. PT on Thursday, July 15. In a CBS interview earlier this year, lead singer Don Henley hinted that 2026 may be the year the band takes its final bow.
Rascal Flatts will return to the Strip for a one‑night appearance at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Saturday, December 5. The show will run in tandem with the National Finals Rodeo, a long‑standing pairing of high‑profile country acts with the rodeo event. Tickets for the concert go on sale at 10 a.m. PT on Friday, July 10.
Carlos Santana’s long‑running House of Blues residency at Mandalay Bay will be extended with eight new dates in November: 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14 and 15. Since launching the residency in 2012, Santana has performed more than 300 shows at Mandalay Bay, and the 20,000‑seat venue continues to draw fans with its classic blues‑rock sound. Ticket sales for the new dates open at 10 a.m. PT on Saturday, July 11.
The 22nd annual Vegas Tejano Takeover festival will run from July 9 to 12 at the Westgate hotel and casino. Organizers billed the four‑day event as a “96‑hour Tejano music marathon,” and the lineup includes Los Palominos, Michael Salgado, Elsa García, Marcos Orozco, Solido, The Latin Breed, La Fiebre and an official Emilio Navaira tribute. In addition to concerts, the festival features a fan expo, poolside performances and dance parties. Tickets are available through the festival’s website, VegasTejano.com.
These events illustrate Las Vegas’s enduring status as a hub for major touring acts, long‑running residencies and genre‑specific festivals. The Sphere’s cutting‑edge 16K LED interior and advanced audio system make it a prime venue for high‑profile residencies, while the Colosseum and Mandalay Bay provide established spaces for extended performances. The Tejano Takeover adds a cultural dimension, celebrating Mexican‑American music traditions and drawing a diverse audience.
All four ticket sales are scheduled to open in early July, with the Eagles’ artist presale beginning mid‑July. The timing of the events aligns with the National Finals Rodeo, which typically runs in early December, allowing fans to attend multiple headline acts in a single Strip trip.
The Eagles’ final Sphere shows, Rascal Flatts’ single night, Santana’s extended residency and the Tejano festival together shape the 2026 Las Vegas concert calendar, offering a mix of legacy acts and genre‑specific celebrations. The schedule underscores the continued importance of touring and residency revenue for artists and venues in a post‑pandemic music economy. While the Eagles are likely to conclude their touring career in 2026, the other acts will keep performing in Las Vegas throughout the year, ensuring the city remains a key destination for live music.
The events are expected to draw significant audiences. The Sphere’s immersive experience and the Colosseum’s large capacity should generate strong ticket sales, the Tejano festival’s 96‑hour format is designed to attract both local and regional fans, and Santana’s residency will appeal to a broad demographic.
Overall, the 2026 Las Vegas schedule reinforces the city’s role as a premier venue for major touring acts, long‑running residencies and genre‑specific festivals, offering fans a diverse array of live music experiences.
The Eagles are extending their “Long Goodbye” residency at the Sphere, adding four December dates—4, 5, 11 and 12—to an already packed run that began in September 2024. The shows bring the band’s total at the 17,600‑seat venue to 68, making the December performances the final chapter of their Sphere run. Ticket sales for the four shows open at 10 a.m. PT on Thursday, July 9, with a dedicated artist presale starting at 10 a.m. PT on Thursday, July 15. In a CBS interview earlier this year, lead singer Don Henley hinted that 2026 may be the year the band takes its final bow.
Rascal Flatts will return to the Strip for a one‑night appearance at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Saturday, December 5. The show will run in tandem with the National Finals Rodeo, a long‑standing pairing of high‑profile country acts with the rodeo event. Tickets for the concert go on sale at 10 a.m. PT on Friday, July 10.
Carlos Santana’s long‑running House of Blues residency at Mandalay Bay will be extended with eight new dates in November: 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14 and 15. Since launching the residency in 2012, Santana has performed more than 300 shows at Mandalay Bay, and the 20,000‑seat venue continues to draw fans with its classic blues‑rock sound. Ticket sales for the new dates open at 10 a.m. PT on Saturday, July 11.
The 22nd annual Vegas Tejano Takeover festival will run from July 9 to 12 at the Westgate hotel and casino. Organizers billed the four‑day event as a “96‑hour Tejano music marathon,” and the lineup includes Los Palominos, Michael Salgado, Elsa García, Marcos Orozco, Solido, The Latin Breed, La Fiebre and an official Emilio Navaira tribute. In addition to concerts, the festival features a fan expo, poolside performances and dance parties. Tickets are available through the festival’s website, VegasTejano.com.
These events illustrate Las Vegas’s enduring status as a hub for major touring acts, long‑running residencies and genre‑specific festivals. The Sphere’s cutting‑edge 16K LED interior and advanced audio system make it a prime venue for high‑profile residencies, while the Colosseum and Mandalay Bay provide established spaces for extended performances. The Tejano Takeover adds a cultural dimension, celebrating Mexican‑American music traditions and drawing a diverse audience.
All four ticket sales are scheduled to open in early July, with the Eagles’ artist presale beginning mid‑July. The timing of the events aligns with the National Finals Rodeo, which typically runs in early December, allowing fans to attend multiple headline acts in a single Strip trip.
The Eagles’ final Sphere shows, Rascal Flatts’ single night, Santana’s extended residency and the Tejano festival together shape the 2026 Las Vegas concert calendar, offering a mix of legacy acts and genre‑specific celebrations. The schedule underscores the continued importance of touring and residency revenue for artists and venues in a post‑pandemic music economy. While the Eagles are likely to conclude their touring career in 2026, the other acts will keep performing in Las Vegas throughout the year, ensuring the city remains a key destination for live music.
The events are expected to draw significant audiences. The Sphere’s immersive experience and the Colosseum’s large capacity should generate strong ticket sales, the Tejano festival’s 96‑hour format is designed to attract both local and regional fans, and Santana’s residency will appeal to a broad demographic.
Overall, the 2026 Las Vegas schedule reinforces the city’s role as a premier venue for major touring acts, long‑running residencies and genre‑specific festivals, offering fans a diverse array of live music experiences.
