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The Ultimate Guide to Las Vegas Shows to Open in 2023
Ready for some good news? Vegas is back, baby! The Nevada oasis is famous for escaping the everyday mundanity and trading it in for wild adventures, great times, and of course, mind-blowing entertainment! Las Vegas is iconic for being the land of gambling and casino games, celebrity impersonations, legendary Las Vegas hotels, and over-the-top live shows and performances. Over the past year, our favorite desert metropolis had taken a hit, and unfortunately, was forced to close a majority of its live entertainment. But with a happy heart, we’re thrilled to share the news that Vegas shows have reopened and are better than ever! With so many things to do in Las Vegas on weekends, we’ll gamble that you’ll love these epic shows!
What Shows are Open in Las Vegas
If you’re excited as we are to see Vegas back in the limelight, then you’re probably wondering which of your favorite shows are reopening or already open in 2023. We’ve got you covered! Prepared to be hypnotized by the Live Music and Tribute Shows, Live Comedy and Magic Shows, and Live Entertainment and Adult Shows we have detailed below.
LIVE MUSIC AND TRIBUTE SHOWS
| SHOW | DATES | START TIMES | VENUE |
| The Bronx Wanderers | Open Now: Every Night | Mon.-Thur. 8pm, Sun, Fri, Sat., 5:30pm | Cabaret Theater, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino |
| Barry Manilow: The Hits Come Home | Open Now: Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays | 7pm | International Theater, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino |
| Soul of Motown | Open Now: Fridays – Sundays | 7:30pm | Cabaret Theater, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino |
| Kool & the Gang | Opening: February 10-11, 2023, & May 5-6, 2023 | 7pm | International Theater, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino |
| Jonas Brothers | Opening: February 17-19, 2023 | 8pm | Dolby Live, Park MGM Las Vegas |
| MJ Live | Open Now | 5:30pm | Tropicana Las Vegas |
| Katy Perry | Open Now | 8pm | Zouk Nightclub |
| Wayne Newton: Up Close and Personal | Open Now | 7pm | Bugsy’s Cabaret |
| Purple Reign: Prince Tribute Show | Open Now: Wednesdays – Saturdays | 9:30pm | Tropicana Las Vegas |
| Rat Pack Is Back | Open Now: Mondays – Sundays | 7:30pm | Tuscany Suites & Casinos |
| An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live! | Open Now: Multiple Dates in January, February, and May 2023 | 7pm | House of Blues |
| All Shook Up | Open Now: Nightly | 6pm & 8pm | V Theater |
| Miranda Lambert | Open until April 2023 | 8pm | Zappos Theater, Planet Theater |
| The Jets 80s 90s Experience | Open Now: Tuesdays – Saturdays | 6:30pm | V Theater |
| Donny Osmond | Open Now: Tuesdays – Saturdays | 8pm | Harrah’s Showroom |
1 | The Bronx Wanderers | Travel through the magical music eras of the 50s, 60s, and 70s and rock out to a legendary concert experience performed by the Bronx Wanderers! Combining Rock ‘N’ Roll hits with Broadway, the Bronx Wanderers is a rockin’ family band passionate about bringing audiences on a journey through Rock ‘N’ Roll’s ultimate American Songbook all the way to today’s current radio hits. The multi-award-winning show by the Las Vegas Review-Journal & Yelp and TripAdvisors 2020 Travelers Choice is guaranteed to catch your heart with every jaw-dropping beat and performs at the Westgate Cabaret Monday through Thursday at 8:00 pm and Friday through Sunday at 5:30 pm. Experience the #1 show in Las Vegas perfect for all the dreamers and wanderers out there!
WHERE: 3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 702-732-5111
2 | Barry Manilow: The Hits Come Home | With over 50 Top 40 Hits and over 85 million albums sold, the legendary Barry Manilow has returned to the International Theater stage at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. The Grammy, Tony, and Emmy-award-winning musician debuted The Barry Manilow- The Hits Come Home! at the International Theater in 2018, and has amazed millions of viewers, sold-out audiences, and won Best of Las Vegas Awards for Best Resident Performer/Headliner in 2018, 2019, and again in 2020! Las Vegas is ecstatic to welcome the once-in-a-generation show back home with show days scheduled for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Doors open at 6:00 pm, the show starts at 7:00 pm, and everyone is welcome to experience one of the world’s all-time bestselling recording artists live!
WHERE: 3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 702-732-5111
3 | Soul of Motown | Catch a ride on the soul train the next time you visit Las Vegas! The award-winning Soul of Motown is a high-energy concert-style musical tribute celebrating Motown legends at the Cabaret Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Since the #1 show of its kind returned to the stage in 2021, now everyone can boogie and groove to the supreme tribute to some of America’s most beloved vocal groups and artists, like The Temptations, The Platters, The Drifters, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, Same Cooke, The Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, The O’Jays, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Aretha Franklin, and more! Come on down to the Westgate Cabaret Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 7:30 pm for some soul-touching tunes!
WHERE: 3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 702-732-5111
4 | Kool & the Gang | Keep “kool” and head down to the legendary Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino for a jam-filled night with Kool & the Gang! Get in the rhythm with jazz tunes performed by the famous R&B group on February 10 to 11, 2023, and May 5 to 6, 2023, at 7:00 pm! Influencing the music of three generations, you do not want to miss these “kool” performers while they’re in Las Vegas!
WHERE: 3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 702-732-5111
5 | Jonas Brothers | Ready to travel to the year 3000? Witness the Jonas Brothers all grown up and burning up in Las Vegas at the Dolby Live Theater! The trio emerged as Disney channel heartthrobs over ten years ago and have recently gotten back together with a newly released album. From February 17 to February 19, 2023, at 8 p.m., shout out S.O.S from unstoppable excitement as you experience the coolest event in Las Vegas!
WHERE: 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 844-600-7275
6 | MJ Live | Are you looking for the most thrilling shows in Las Vegas? Enjoy as a rotating cast of Michael Jackson impersonators showcase the energy and incredible talent as they perform MJ’s top hits, including “Thriller,” “Billie Jean,” and “Smooth Criminal.” Fans can catch the “King of Pop” homage every day, with the exemption of Tuesday, at the Legends in Concert Theater, located at the Tropicana Las Vegas.
WHERE: 3801 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 702-739-2222
7 | Katy Perry | Meet the world’s most famous California Girl in Sin City, Katy Perry! Iconic American Idol judge and Grammy-nominated artist, the global superstar, is currently performing now! With vocals as dynamite as fireworks, audiences can roar with excitement with shows starting at 8:00 pm.
WHERE: 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 800-445-8667
8 | Wayne Newton: Up Close and Personal | First performing in Las Vegas at the ripe age of fifteen, more than fifty years later, the iconic performer is back on stage with his new show open now. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, fans of the entertainer, sometimes considered as “Mr. Las Vegas,” can catch the legend once again at 7:00 pm.
WHERE: 3555 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 702-733-3111
9 | Purple Reign: Prince Tribute Show | Paying tribute to the amazing American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record, producer, actor, and director, Jason Tenner does an incredible job portraying the iconic Prince in the world’s #1 Prince tribute show, Purple Reign: Prince Tribute Show at the Tropicana Las Vegas. Tenner has been performing as Prince in his tribute show for more than ten years, and while seeing the legendary musician in person isn’t an option anymore since his passing in 2016, the Purple Reign: Prince Tribute Show is the closest you can get to jumping in a red corvette with your favorite Minneapolis performer! The show resumed April 15, 2021, with showtimes at 9:30 pm every Wednesday to Saturday – so catch us at the Tropicana bopping our raspberry berets to “Purple Rain”!
WHERE: 3801 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 866-983-4279
10 | Rat Pack Is Back | Hailed as the next best thing to seeing the original Rat Pack on stage, the Rat Pack Is Back show has been gracing audiences and the Las Vegas Strip for over 20 years! As the only full-time Rat Pack show in the world, the live big band has done over 7000 performances in over 40 states, four foreign countries and has sold over two million tickets in total. Reopened in December 2020, all Las Vegas visitors can take a blast to the Las Vegas past at the Copa Room in the Tuscany Suites & Casino every Monday through Saturday at 7:30 pm.
WHERE: 255 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169 | WHO: 702-947-5981
11 | An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live! | First performing at Woodstock in 1969, Santana won over the dazed crowd and country with his hip-moving, mind-bending guitar skills. On multiple dates in January, February, and May 2023, our favorite nine Grammy-award-winning musician will be back on the stage at the House of Blues. An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live! will have you singing ‘Oye Como Va’ from sunset to sunrise! The magnetic show begins at 7:00 pm and will tune into your heart for 90 San-tastic minutes. Yeah, we just did that.
WHERE: 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119 | WHO: 702-632-7600
12 | All Shook Up | For all you hound dogs out there, All Shook Up is a dynamic Elvis Presley tribute show performing now at the V Theater Upstairs Showroom inside the Miracle Mile Shops. Put on your blue suede shoes and rock out to your favorite hits by the “King of Rock n’ Roll”! The best-selling solo artist in the history of recording is back on the stage at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm nightly for 75 minutes of singing your heart out with the King!
WHERE: 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 360, Las Vegas NV 89109 | WHO: 866-983-4279
13 | Miranda Lambert | The Queen of Modern Country Music is coming to Vegas, baby! Starting a new residency, titled Velvet Rodeo, at the Zappos Theater inside Planet Hollywood, fans can witness their favorite blue-jeaned queen on multiple dates up to April 2023. Known as the most decorated artist in country music, Miranda Lambert is known for her gem-stoned vocals and upbeat stage presence. Grab your cowboy hat and put on your boots for a spur-spinning good time in Las Vegas!
WHERE: 3667 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 866-919-7472
14 | The Jets 80s 90s Experience | Jump on a jet and travel back to past decades for a grooving and moving live performance! The Jets are back together again with The Jets 80s 90s Experience opening now at the stage at the V Theater at Miracle Mile Shops. Experience the top ten the Jets singles, like “Cross My Broken Heart” featured on the Beverly Hills Cop II soundtrack, Tuesday to Saturday at 6:30 pm for a 75-minute tribute to some of the most iconic songs of the era.
WHERE: 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 360, Las Vegas NV 89109 | WHO: 866-227-5938
15 | Donny Osmond | A Las Vegas staple for over a decade, there’s no way you want to miss Donny Osmond’s solo return to the Sin City stage! Donny is well known for his multiple award-winning hit show, Donny and Marie. Donny’s returned to Vegas on September 1, 2021, with a triumphant show never before performed by the 33-gold record artist. Performing at 8:00 pm every Tuesday to Saturday at Harrah’s Showroom, experience the legendary Donny Osmond live and better than ever!
WHERE: 3475 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 800-214-9110
LIVE COMEDY AND MAGIC SHOWS
| SHOW | DATES | START TIMES | VENUE |
| The Magic of Jen Kramer | Open Now: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays | 5pm | Westgate Cabaret |
| David Copperfield | Open Now: Sundays – Friday | 10pm | MGM Grand |
| Nathan Burton Comedy Magic | Open Now: Fridays – Wednesdays | 4pm | Saxe Theater |
| Piff the Magic Dragon Show | Open Now: Thursdays – Mondays | 7:00pm | Flamingo Showroom |
| Hypnosis Unleashed with Kevin Lepine | Open Now: Tuesdays – Saturdays | 9pm | Canyon Club at Four Queens |
| Delirious: Stand-Up Comedy | Open Now: Thursdays – Sundays | 8pm and 10pm; 6pm (F & S for Adult Show) | The Freemont Room |
| Laugh Factory | Open Now: Nightly | 8:30pm & 10:30pm | Tropicana Las Vegas |
| The Mac King Comedy Magic Show | Open Now: Tuesdays – Saturdays | 3pm | Thunderland |
| Late Night Magic | Open Now: Fridays and Saturdays | 11pm | Alexis Park All Suite Resort |
16 | The Magic of Jen Kramer | A true master of illusions, Jen Kramer is back on stage in Las Vegas and puts on one amazingly magical show! The Magic of Jen Kramer turns the unimaginable into the possible every Saturday and Sunday at 5:00 pm at the Westgate Cabaret Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Named Female Magician of the Year by the International Magicians Society, Jen’s irresistible charm and illusions will leave you spellbound! Open since June 1, 2021, you’ll be amazed at Jen’s jaw-dropping performance and her show full of unforgettable magic and legendary Vegas fun!
WHERE: 3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 702-732-5111
17 | David Copperfield | Ready to get up close and personal with some magic? Experience the legendary showman David Copperfield, as he performs some of the greatest tricks and illusions of our time at MGM Grand. Now showing, audiences can witness jaw-dropping magical moments Sunday through Friday at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm, and Saturdays at 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and 9:30 pm.
WHERE: 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 702-891-7777
18 | Nathan Burton Comedy Magic | Considered one of the most entertaining comedy shows on the Las Vegas Strip, now’s your chance to experience the Nathan Burton Comedy Magic show! Reopened on March 26, 2021, the hilariously funny and wonderous comedy magic show combines mind-bending illusions, alluring showgirls, and laugh-out-loud punches. From Fridays through Wednesdays at 4:00 pm, audiences can find their funny bone in the Saxe Theater.
WHERE: 3663 S Las Vegas Blvd #454A, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 866-932-1818
19 | Piff the Magic Dragon Show | Always dreamed of meeting a dragon? Now’s your chance! First appearing on America’s Got Talent, Piff the Magic Dragon won the heart of America and audiences everywhere through his irresistible hilarity and charm. Described as Larry David in a dragon suit, Piff the Magic Dragon and his sidekick, the world’s only magic performing chihuahua, Mr. Piffles, are back in Las Vegas at the Flamingo Showroom every Thursday through Monday at 7:00 pm. Each routine shown on the Piff the Magic Dragon show features the duo’s unique approach to conjuring and is a new take on twisting the minds of Las Vegas’ audience. Dog treats are always appreciated.
WHERE: 3555 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 702-733-3111
20 | Hypnosis Unleashed with Kevin Lepine | Known as the “Rockstar of Hypnosis,” Kevin Lepine is one of the highest-rated performers in Las Vegas and soon everyone can experience his fast-paced comedy super show! Hypnosis Unleashed with Kevin Lepine returned to Vegas on July 6, 2021, at the Canyon Club at Four Queens. Come and check out downtown Las Vegas’ premiere adult comedy show Tuesdays through Saturdays at 9:00 pm for 75 minutes of razor-sharp wit and fast-paced hypnosis with stand-up comedy. Sorry kids, this show is for ages 18 and up.
WHERE: 202 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101 | WHO: 702-385-4011
21 | Delirious: Stand-Up Comedy | Have you ever laughed so hard you felt delirious? Us too! Experience a traditional stand-up format with a very untraditional line-up of knee-slapping-funny comedians at The Fremont Room. Showing now every Thursday through Sunday at 8 pm and 10 pm, with additional 6 pm shows on Friday and Saturday for 90 minutes shows. Have a laugh-tastic time with your favorite friends and fellow adults, as the show is 21+.
WHERE: 206 N 3rd St, Las Vegas, NV 89101 | WHO: 702-719-5100
22 | Laugh Factory | Originally opened in 1979 in Hollywood, Laugh Factory is famous for showcasing and revealing some of the hottest stand-up comedians in the world. From Tim Allen to Nick Cannon, performing at the Laugh Factory has been a rite of passage for stand-up comedians for decades and is showing now at the Tropicana Las Vegas nightly at 8:30 pm & 10:30 pm for 90-minute shows. Share a laugh (or more than a few) with your friends as you enjoy the #1 comedy club show in the country!
WHERE: 3801 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 866-983-4279
23 | The Mac King Comedy Magic Show | The longest-running magician in Las Vegas, Mac King will have you spellbound with his out-of-this-world magic and insane hilarity! The Mac King Comedy Show has family-friendly humor, corny jokes, and mixes King’s Southern charm and offbeat showmanship. Rope tricks, live animals, Liberace impersonations, hand shadow puppets, and more, the show is back at Thunderland at Excalibur Hotel & Casino at 3:00 pm on Tuesdays through Saturdays. Giggle for 70 minutes and thoroughly enjoy the best traditional magic act in Vegas!
WHERE: 3850 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 877-750-5464
24 | Late Night Magic | Need something to do in Vegas at night? The Late Night Show is a great way for audiences to experience the Sin City night scene in an intimate, cabaret setting. Performing every Friday and Saturday at 11 pm, enjoy the acts of top magicians in Vegas and around the world up close and personal for a budget-friendly price. While the kids are in bed and the night belongs to adults, have an unforgettable night on the town at this 21+ magic show!
WHERE: 375 E Harmon Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169 | WHO: 702-796-3300
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND ADULT SHOWS
| SHOW | DATES | START TIMES | VENUE |
| Jabbawockeez | Open Now: Wednesdays – Mondays | 7pm & 9:30pm | MGM Grand |
| Blue Man Group | Open Now: Nightly | 5pm & 8pm | Luxor |
| O Bu Cirque Du Soleil | Open Now: Wednesdays – Sundays | 7pm & 9:30pm | O Theater |
| Zombie Burlesque | Open Now: Mondays – Saturdays | 8:30pm | V Theater |
| RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! Las Vegas | Open Now: Thursdays – Mondays | 9:30pm | Flamingo Showroom |
| V – The Ultimate Variety Show | Open Now: Nightly | 7pm | V Theater |
25 | Jabbawockeez | After winning America’s Best Dance Crew in 2008, the Jabbawockeez rose up in the entertainment world as a must-see event for all ages! Known for their exuberant dance style and mind-boggling routines, this mad team of footloose creatives is sure to have you on your feet with their upbeat music and atmosphere. Be sure to catch this amazing performance every day except for Tuesdays at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm. Since the show is open in 2022, don’t hold back and unleash your inner dancer!
WHERE: 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 702-891-7777
26 | Blue Man Group | Feeling a little blue? Discover music, laughter, and surprises as three bald and blue men show you the world! The Blue Man Group is a spectacular journey for all at the Luxor Hotel & Casino every night at 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm. The 105-minute show will have you saying, “I have no idea what just happened…but it was awesome!” With a bigger stage and brighter lights, the music and laughter the blue trio create go together like yellow and green!
WHERE: 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119 | WHO: 877-386-4658
27 | O Bu Cirque Du Soleil | The largest contemporary circus company in the world, Cirque du Soleil is known for its ethereal and stunning acrobatic performances. Founded by former street performers in Montreal in 1984, the aerobic imagination of the company’s creators has brought five different shows to Las Vegas, each spectacular in its own way. O Bu Cirque du Soleil was inspired by the infinity and elegance of water and pays tribute to the beauty of theater by weaving a tapestry of artistry, surrealism, and theatrical romance. Showing exclusively at the O Theater, experience world-class aerobics, synchronized swimmers, and divers on Wednesdays through Sundays at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm for a breathtaking 105-minute experience.
WHERE: 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 888-987-6667
28 | Zombie Burlesque | They’ve come to eat your brains! The dead sexy Zombie Burlesque show is a comedy musical that takes audiences back in time to 1958 where the undead take over the world! Good ol’ fashion fun with a creepy twist, Zombie Burlesque reopened on July 1, 2021, at the V Theater inside the Miracle Mile Shops. Get up close and personal with the cutest shamblers in Las Vegas every Monday through Saturday at 8:00 pm for a deadly good time.
WHERE: 3663 S Las Vegas Blvd #360, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 866-932-1818
29 | RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! Las Vegas | It’s time to werk! Start your engines and see the most sickening drag show in Las Vegas when you experience RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! Las Vegas at the Flamingo Showroom from Thursday to Sunday at 9:30 pm. For the first time in Vegas history, RuPaul’s Drag Race alums and winners slay the Las Vegas stages after its return on August 5, 2021. Including Eureka, Alaska, Kameron Michaels, Naomi Smalls, and more, witness your favorite squirrelfriends death drop up and down the stage so hard, you’ll be screaming “Yassss queen!” for the entire 90-minute show.
WHERE: 3555 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 702-733-3111
30 | V – The Ultimate Variety Show | Do you like a little variety with your Las Vegas entertainment? For the indecisive, curious, lover of all entertainment styles, V- The Ultimate Variety Show combines every type of entertainment into one show, like a Las Vegas buffet. With new performers every night, the variety show keeps audiences on their toes nightly at the V Theater from 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: 3663 S Las Vegas Blvd #360, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | WHO: 866-932-1818
Ready for a Las Vegas show?
With so many acts and performances returning in the near future, Las Vegas continues to shock audiences with its wow-worthy entertainment and shows that push the limit. From seriously weird things to do in Las Vegas to performing at the best Las Vegas hotels, the shows returning are what make Vegas…Vegas! During your next trip to the world’s most beloved desert city, be sure to check out some (or all) of the shows returning to Las Vegas in 2023.
