Las Vegas Headliner Residencies
The residency is Las Vegas at its purest: a marquee name plants a flag in a purpose-built room for a run of nights, and the show is built for that stage and that stage alone. Here's how it all works, and how to catch one while you're in town.
Updated June 2026
A residency isn't a tour stop. It's a headliner setting up shop in one room for a stretch of dates, with lights, staging and a setlist tuned to that venue instead of a different arena every night. The upside for you is simple: the production is sharper, the room is usually built for music, and you can fold a once-in-a-trip show into a normal Vegas evening instead of chasing a tour across the country.
This page is the playbook, not a lineup. The names on these stages rotate constantly, so we'll walk you through the rooms that matter, how to find out who's actually playing during your dates, and how to book without overpaying. When you're ready to see the current calendar, jump over to our Shows hub and the Events calendar.
Where the residencies live
A handful of purpose-built theaters carry most of the big residencies, each with its own size and feel. Confirm who's booked during your visit before you set your heart on anyone.
The Sphere, a category of its own
Not a traditional residency room, but the most talked-about music venue in town.
How to book it right
A few habits that save money and headaches on residency tickets.
- Buy from the official venue or resort box office first. It's the cleanest way to avoid resale markups and guarantee the seats are real.
- Watch for presales and fan-club codes when a run is announced. The best blocks of seats often move before the general on-sale.
- Compare reputable resale sites for sold-out nights, but read the fees and seat details closely, and skip anything that looks too cheap to be true.
- Pair the show with a stay at the host resort so you can walk to your seat rather than fight Strip traffic after the encore. See our Where to Stay guide.
- Budget for resort fees and parking on top of the ticket. We don't quote hard prices because they swing with the artist and the night, but the extras are real, so leave room for them.
Where to go next
A residency is one great night. Here's how to fill the rest of the trip.
Shows
The full rundown of Vegas entertainment, from Cirque productions to magic, comedy and residencies.
Events
The calendar of concerts, fights, sports and one-off happenings during your dates.
Where to Stay
Pick a home base near the room you're seeing so the show is a short walk, not a cab ride.
Things to Do
Everything to fold around showtime, from the Strip's icons to desert day trips.
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Common questions
What is a Las Vegas residency?
A residency is when a headlining artist commits to a run of shows at a single Las Vegas venue over weeks or months, rather than touring city to city. Because the production is built for one room, the staging, lighting and sound tend to be more elaborate than a typical tour stop, and you can plan a trip around the dates.
Which venues host residencies in Las Vegas?
The main purpose-built rooms include Dolby Live at Park MGM, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Resorts World Theatre, the Venetian Theatre and the intimate Voltaire at The Venetian, and PH Live at Planet Hollywood. The Sphere, near The Venetian, also hosts extended artist runs that function like residencies.
How do I find out who's playing during my visit?
Check each venue's official entertainment page and the host resort's box office, then cross-reference a current events calendar. Lineups rotate constantly, so a residency that was running last year may have wrapped and a new one may have taken its place. Always confirm the dates before you book flights or a hotel.
How much do residency tickets cost?
Prices vary widely by artist, venue, seat and night, and they change all the time, so it's not something we'll quote. Expect a broad range from value seats to premium packages, and remember to budget for resort fees and parking on top of the ticket. The official box office is usually the best place to start.
What is the Sphere and is it a residency venue?
The Sphere is a roughly 17,600-capacity venue that opened in 2023 near The Venetian, known for visuals that wrap a full 360 degrees around the audience and a steerable sound system. It hosts extended artist runs that work much like residencies, plus a rotating immersive cinematic experience. Demand is high, so book well ahead.
Should I stay at the resort where the show is?
It helps. Staying at the host resort means you can walk to your seat and back to your room without dealing with Strip traffic or a late-night cab line after the encore. If your favorite is playing a particular property, it's worth checking that resort's rooms first; see our Where to Stay guide.