Las Vegas, Nevada is one of the Entertainment Capitals of the World for many reasons, ranging from the gambling and dancing, magic shows, world-class shopping and restaurants, to the rowdy pool parties.

Around here, we think that the residencies are what sets Vegas apart from the rest. While classic acts like Cher, Celine Dion, Donnie & Marie Osborne, and Prince set the stage for current-day artists to thrive on the Strip, we think that this year’s newcomers are opening up a new chapter in Las Vegas history for the genre and style of artists making a name for themselves in the international tourist-destination. Read on to see who you and your friends may be interested in seeing on your next escape to Sin City.

Artist: Lady Gaga

Show: Enigma and Jazz & The Piano
Venue: MGM Park Theater

Dates: through November

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The ringleader of the Little Monsters is holding court on the Las Vegas Strip! Known for her theatrics and ability to recreate herself time and time again, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, has already set the bar for any artists eyeing a spot on the Strip in the future.

The six-time GRAMMY Award-winner, Golden Globe Award winner, and Academy Award-nominee super star offers something for everyone in Vegas, with two dramatically different performances.

Jazz and Piano offers fans an ultra glamorous and classy evening when she performs stripped down versions of some of her biggest hits. VIP experiences include on-stage tables on stage, meet & greet with Lady Gaga, and more!

Enigma is a transcendent experience filled with vibrant colors and laser lights set to the rhythm of Lady Gaga’s biggest club bangers and electronic mash-ups. You can expect theatrics only Gaga herself could pull off, during a 90 minute performance that has been described as part Wizard of Oz and part Ghost in the Shell.

Artist: Christina Aguilera

Show Title: The Xperience

Venue: Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood

Dates: through October, 2019

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After a ten-year hiatus from performing, Christina Aguilera is making a comeback with a big splash on the Strip!

The 90’s pop star is enthusiastically unleashing years of artistic ideas into one mind-blowing theatrical experience for a showcase of song, dance, and visuals unlike anything else that Vegas has seen before.

Artist: Aerosmith

Show Title: Deuces Are Wild

Venue: Park Theater at Park MGM

Dates: through July, 2019

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Want to see one of the greatest rock bands of the 80’s wow a packed house with pyrotechnics, elaborate catwalks, and live renditions of their biggest hits? Then head to Aerosmith’s Deuces Are Wild Vegas Residency at the Park Theater to witness an action-packed performance of their biggest hits plus acoustic renditions of songs from the Get Your Wings album, after you take a trip down memory lane through a video documentary of the bands colorful history.

Opt for the full effect with VIP experiences that include backstage tours, meet & greets, and more.

Artist: Janet Jackson

Show Title: Metamorphosis

Venue: Park Theater at MGM

Dates: through August, 2019

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Six time GRAMMY Award winner, Janet Jackson is one of the most influential artists of our time. Her Las Vegas Residency, Metamorphosis, “peels back the layers of the immensely private life of Janet Jackson, sharing her transformation from a young girl with issues of self-esteem to global Icon. The centerpiece of this all new thought-provoking show, will be Janet herself, captivating you through your senses with electrifying visuals, explosive dance numbers, chart-topping hits and fan favorite deep cuts. The show also features a special 30-year anniversary celebration of her ground-breaking album Rhythm Nation.’”

Don’t miss your chance to see the legend live!

Artist: Gwen Stefani

Show: Just a Girl

Venue: Planet Hollywood’s Zappos Theater

Dates: through November

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SoCal singer and performer extraordinaire, Gwen Stefani, is realizing one of her life-long dreams of creating a dazzling show for Las Vegas. Her upbeat songs and funky style are a perfect fit for the entertainment capital of the world, which demands shaking things up to draw in the crowds.

The three-time GRAMMY Award winner’s, Just a Girl show was custom built to fit the 4,600 capacity theater, which features ultra-high def projectors and LED walls to give you the ultimate club vibe. And much to her fans’ enjoyment, the final act of her show is Western theme and celebrates her country crooner love, Blake Shelton.

Venue: KAOS at the Palms Casino Resort

Artists: Cardi B, G-Eazy, Skrillex, Above and Beyond, Kaskade, and Marshmello.

Dates: through February 29, 2020

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The Palms Casino recently invested nearly $700 million in building the newest night club and day club on the strip, KAOS. As part of the debut, the new venue has booked residencies with some of the biggest names in music, including none other than rappers Cardi B and G-Eazy. Their goal was to create the most diverse lineup of performers, and they certainly hit the mark with the following confirmed names:

• Above & Beyond
• Armin van Buuren
• Bad Bunny, Brooks
• Cardi B, Cheat Codes
• Deadmau5
• DJ Politik
• DJ Vice
• Eric Prydz
• G-Eazy
• Gorgon City
• J Balvin
• Jauz
• Kaskade
• Louis the Child
• Marshmello
• Ozuna
• Skrillex
• Slushii
• Southside

In true Vegas fashion, the venue is completely over the top with a 29K square foot nightclub, and 73K square feet worth of pools surrounded by 39 cabanas with their own private wading pools.

Artist: Sting

Show: My Songs

Venue: The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

Dates: May 2020

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Classic Rock icon, Sting is following in the footsteps of many of his peers and is launching a limited time engagement residency in Las Vegas from May – September 2020.

Fans both young and old will find something to enjoy as he covers from classics from the early days with The Police to his more recent projects. The performance will be set to dynamic visual effects and pay homage to his most iconic videos.

Artist: Billy Idol

Show Title: Las Vegas 2019

Venue: Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort

Dates: October 2019

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Billy Idol is the man who can’t stay away from Vegas! The 80’s rocker is returning to Vegas, yet again, to showcase everything from his Generation X hits to solo singles.

Artist: Journey

Show Title: Las Vegas 2019

Venue: Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort

Dates: October 2019

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Don’t stop believin’! Journey is heading to Vegas to take fans on a journey through their greatest hits from Lights to Anyway You Want It. Catch their limited time engagement October 9 – 26, 2019.

Artist: Mariah Carey

Show Title: The Butterfly Returns

Venue: The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

Dates:through February 29, 2020

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This will be Mariah Carey’s third time holding down a Las Vegas residency, and we can’t wait to see all the Glitz & Glamour that she will pack onto one stage with her two shows: All I Want For Christmas Is You and The Butterfly Returns.

This new project allows her to pour her creativity into something fresh and will give her ample opportunity to feel the love and support of fans and friends from around the world.

The pop star will hold All I Want For Christmas Is You shows through November 2019, and The Butterfly Returns through February 2020.

While in Vegas, don’t forget to indulge in:

• Bottle service
• Helicopter tours
• Restaurants
• Cirque du Soleil