Your guide to the biggest Las Vegas residencies of 2022 (original) (raw)
Live music is back, and one of the best places to see it is in Sin City. Some of the biggest artists in the world are returning to the stage this year, putting on thrilling shows for fans who love their favorite songs with a side of drama.
Here's everything you need to know about 2022's star-studded Las Vegas residencies.
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John Legend
Where: Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
When: April 29–Oct. 29
The EGOT is in the mood for love with his Love in Las Vegas residency, featuring his biggest hits and 91 onstage looks by longtime stylist Dave Thomas, all in an intimate celebration of love and coming together.
Usher entertains the crowd at the grand opening of “USHER The Las Vegas Residency” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Denise Truscello
Usher
Where: Park MGM's Dolby Live
When: Oct. 12–29
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of his seminal second studio album, My Way, Usher brings his show-stopping performance style to Sin City with his My Way Vegas Residency. Sadly, all 25 shows are sold out through 2022, but fear not, Usher will return to the Dolby Live in 2023.
Visit Ticketmaster for tickets.
PREVIOUS 2022 RESIDENCIES
Whitney Houston (well, a hologram of her)
Where: Harrah's Las Vegas
When: Oct. 26, 2021–May 1, 2022
What in the Jem and the Holograms is this, you ask? Whitney Houston's estate is behind An Evening With Whitney, which features "the voice of one of the world's greatest entertainers virtually performing among a live band, backup singers, and dancers while being surrounded by cinematic special effects," according to the show's website. See the video above.
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Katy Perry
Where: The Theater at Resorts World Las Vegas
When: January, March, May, June, July, and August
Pop princess and American Idol judge Katy Perry launched her Play residency in December. It's been called a "larger-than-life show," and she's set to launch some NFTs (nonfungible tokens) to coincide with the dates. Find more details on the NFTs. New dates starting in May were added recently with 16 additional performances announced due to the demand for tickets.
Carlos Santana. Jason Squires/WireImage
Santana
Where: House of Blues at Mandalay Bay
When: January, February, and May
Iconic guitarist Carlos Santana will bust out the band's catalog at An Intimate Evening With Santana. Catch the smooth legend at the House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay.
KISS is planning on their last Las Vegas residency ending in 2022. BRIAN LOWE
Kiss
Where: Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood
When: Jan. 19–Feb. 5
In what they're calling their final Las Vegas residency, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honorees kick off the new year with their latest installment of live shows.
Shania Twain. Daniel Petty/The Denver Post via Getty Images
Shania Twain
Where: Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino!
When: Feb. 11–26
Country-pop superstar Shania Twain added 14 dates to her Let's Go! The Las Vegas Residency at the Zappos Theater in December. Twain is serving as creative director for the shows, which will take fans through her classics—and follow her through eight costume changes.
Luke Bryan
Where: The Theater at Resorts World Las Vegas
When: February
Country superstar Luke Bryan, another American Idol judge, will launch his residency, Luke Bryan: Vegas, at a 5,000-capacity, newly opened theater this winter. It will be the artist's first Vegas headlining run, and he previously told Today he was looking forward to having his own "Elvis moment."
Visit AXS for tickets.
Silk Sonic. Harper Smith
Silk Sonic
Where: Dolby Live at Park MGM
When: Feb. 25–May 29
The suave, Grammy-nominated duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak will leave the door open—and turn up the heat—for thousands when they drop by Dolby Live this winter.
Carrie Underwood performing in Las Vegas. Jeff Johnson
Carrie Underwood
Where: The Theater at Resorts World Las Vegas
When: March 23–April 2
Former American Idol winner Carrie Underwood launched her first-ever Sin City stint, Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency, this past fall. Expect the country star to run through a host of hits in front of up to 5,000 fans each night.
Keith Urban. Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
Keith Urban
Where: Colosseum of Las Vegas at Cesar's Palace Hotel
When: March 25–April 2, May 27–29
Following the postponement of Adele's residency, Keith Urban—who was already slated to have his own weekend of shows on the Vegas strip starting in May 2022—added five more days to his schedule, announcing the news on Twitter. Pre-sale tickets have already been released, and general tickets go on sale starting Jan. 31 at 1 p.m. ET.
Lady Gaga announces new 'Jazz & Piano' Vegas residency dates for 2022. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Lady Gaga
Where: Dolby Live at Park MGM
When: April 14–May 1
After dropping her second collaborative album with jazz legend Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga revives her Jazz & Piano residency to tickle the keys the same way Love for Sale tickled the fancy of Grammy voters to the tune of six overall nominations—including one for Album of the Year.
Anita Baker in concert. Jay West/WireImage
Anita Baker
Where: The Venetian Theater
When: May 20–21, 25, 28-29, June 1, 3–4
Surprise! After saying in 2018 that she would retire from music and holding a farewell concert series in 2019, Baker announced on her 64th birthday, via a tweet, that she's heading back to the stage. The soul legend previously played her goodbye shows at the Venetian Theater, where she'll return for her farewell part 2.
Sting. Gary Miller/Getty Images
Sting
Where: The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
When: June 2022
Sting lights up the Colosseum with his My Songs residency this summer. The Grammy winner will pepper sets with hits from his successful solo career as well as chart-toppers from his time in the Police.
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Jonas Brothers
Where: Dolby Live at Park MGM
When: June 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11
Three years after reuniting and two tours later, the Jonas Brothers will be burnin' up in Vegas. The trio canceled their 2020 Vegas residency due to COVID. Pre-sale tickets start March 3, and general tickets go on sale March 7.
Morrissey. Xavi Torrent/Redferns via Getty Images
Morrissey
Where: The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
When: July 1–9
Once voted the second-greatest living British cultural icon (only behind David Attenborough, and take that Sir Paul McCartney), the great and powerful Moz takes on Vegas with Morrissey: Viva Moz Vegas, an intimate, invigorating dive into his expansive career, from his early days to the new album, I Am Not a Dog on a Chain.
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Maxwell
Where: Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas
When: July 27, 29, 30
The neo-soul crooner brings his smooth stylings to Vegas as part of his 2022 Night Tour, following the success of his latest single, "Off."
POSTPONED
Celine Dion. Michael Tran/FilmMagic
Celine Dion
Where: The Theater at Resorts World Las Vegas
When: Originally set to begin in November 2021, Celine Dion and AEG announced in October that she was pushing back her residency. "Severe and persistent muscle spasms" have kept her from rehearsing for the show, the promoter confirmed. No word yet on her rescheduled dates, but fingers crossed the singer will have a speedy recovery.
Adele performs her new album '30' at 'One Night Only.'. Cliff Lipson/CBS
Adele
Where: Colosseum of Las Vegas at Cesar's Palace Hotel
When: On the heels of 30, her first studio album in six years, Adele was supposed to kick off a Vegas residency on April 15, performing two concerts per weekend. However, due to COVID-19-related complications, she has postponed it to a later date. The affair marks the only live shows the singer has confirmed—so if you want to hear weepers from her latest release in person, that eventual trip to Sin City is probably your best bet.
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