Can you hear that? It’s live music, scheduled to return to Las Vegas this year – Lasvegasmagazine

This year just keeps getting better and better. Las Vegas is hosting larger crowds every week, and come June 1 the city is expected to reopen 100%. That means all the venues, restaurants and experiences youve come to know and love as part of the Vegas experience are likely to return as well, and that includes live music, one of the last holdouts of the pandemic shutdown. We dont know about any of you, but live music is one of the things we miss the mosttheres just no substitute for being in a huge gathering and enjoying one of your favorite musical artists play your favorite songs. Heres a list of the artists and events were most looking forward to again.

Life is Beautiful (Downtown Las Vegas) This festival had to take a break last year, but its returning this year stronger than everin fact, this may be the festivals strongest lineup yet. In addition to of-the-moment-hot acts like Billie Eilish, Megan Thee Stallion and Tame Impala, this years downtown festival from Sept. 17-19 includes audience favorites like Modest Mouse, Haim, ASAP Rocky and Ludacrisand thats just scraping the surface. It might be hard to snag a ticket for this one, but oh boy, will it be worth it.

Barry Manilow (Westgate Las Vegas) His residency was one of the funnest tickets in town, and will likely remain so when he resumes performing on Sept. 16. Its not just his ridiculous number of unforgettable, singable hits like Mandy and Cant Smile Without You. Its the energy, charm and good humor he brings to every performance.

Donny Osmond (Harrahs) Osmond, who performed here for years with his sister in a hit residency at Flamingo, had planned on beginning his own residency here in 2020. Best laid plans But hell be back as of Aug. 31, and odds are his fans are already buying their tickets as we speak. He really is the ultimate Vegas acthe sings, he dances, and he appeals to all age groups. Oh, and hes really, REALLY funny!

Chicago (The Venetian) For years, this legendary ensemble made sure to include Vegas on its nationwide schedule, and Chicago returns to the Venetian Theatre on Sept. 15. Some music truly never ages, and we cant wait to hear Saturday in the Park and 25 or 6 to 4 once again.

Usher (Caesars Palace) One thing you can count on when live entertainment fully returns: There will always be a high-powered act performing at the Colosseum. Its been home to residencies by Celine Dion, Elton John, Mariah Carey and more, and come July 16, the A-list continues with arrival of Ushers residency. From his hit albums to his dancing skills to his judging stints on The Voice, Usher is the complete package, and we have little doubt hell pack the House That Celine Built.

Billy Idol (The Cosmopolitan) Sometimes its as much about the attitude as it is about the music itself. Idol has endeared himself to Vegas audiences over the years with successful mini-residencies at the House of Blues, and hell begin a new Vegas chapter on Oct. 16 when he begins a series of dates at The Chelsea. We cant wait to chant More, more, more!

Morrissey (Caesars Palace) Like most of you, were huge fans of both The Smiths and frontman Morrisseys solo careerhis legendary catalog can be heard practically everywhere these days, from commercials to movie soundtracks. Hes planning on multiple dates at The Colosseum starting on Aug. 28, and we plan on being front and center when he croons Every Day is Like Sunday.

Michael Bubl (T-Mobile Arena) If youve not yet seen a live show at the magnificent T-Mobile Arena, you are really missing out. It allows for some spectacular experiences, not to mention some of the best acoustics to be found on the Las Vegas Strip. And if theres ever a performer who suited Vegas better, its crooner Bubl, who is sure to pack the house on Sept. 24.

ZZ Top (The Venetian) As youd expect from their legendary videos, ZZ Top delivers a perfectly calibrated show. There are few acts that get audiences in a better party mood than the band that created Legs, Sharp Dressed Man and Tush. Their Las Vegas runs were extremely successful, and theyll continue that streak when they return to the Venetian Theatre on Oct. 8.

Enrique Iglesias (MGM Grand) There are no-brainer Las Vegas acts and then theres Enrique Iglesias. Hes traditionally made a Sin City appearance every Mexican Independence Day for the last several years, and every single year hes sold out. Its not hard to wonder whyhes one of the most successful acts in Latin pop in history. When he returns Sept. 25 to the MGM Garden Arena, expect the usual fireworksand maybe a few additional ones, since hes been away so long.

Bruno Mars (Park MGM) For those who doubt hes the hottest act at the moment, consider this: When Mars announced he would be performing six dates in Las Vegas at the Park Theater starting July 3, his shows sold out in minutes. For those of you who didnt snag tickets, heres hoping that Mars adds more dates when hes able. And weve still got our fingers crossed for aresidency

Carlos Santana (House of Blues) For years, Santana had one of the best residencies in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay, and hes finally returning on Aug. 25. If you havent yet seen this show, shame on you! Its not every day you get to see one of the best guitarists in rock history scroll through his greatest hits, from Evil Ways and Oye Como Va to Smooth. Got goose bumps yet?

Styx (The Venetian) This legendary band had to add a third Las Vegas date to meet demand. Its not hard to see whythey really bring it when they perform. Oh, and they also bring a set list with four decades of unforgettable hits, including Come Sail Away, Blue Collar Man, Crystal Ball and so many others. Be sure to try to catch them when they arrive on Sept. 25.

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