Las Vegas Entertainment Update: Bruno Mars Drive, Hilary Duff Concerts, B-52s Residency, and ACM Awards
MGM Resorts has applied to change a portion of Park Avenue to Bruno Mars Drive, based on a Clark County permit filing. Bruno Mars has had a successful residency at Park MGM, grossing over $124.5 million. His upcoming shows at Dolby Live on December 30-31 might coincide with the street renaming if approved.
Hilary Duff will perform at the Voltaire at the Venetian from Feb. 13-15, marking her first concerts in over a decade. The shows will conclude her “Small Rooms, Big Nerves” tour, with early access presale starting on December 3.
The B-52s will resume their residency at The Venetian Theatre on April 22, 24, and 25, 2026. Tickets for the shows go on sale to the general public on December 5 via Ticketmaster. Founding members Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, and Cindy Wilson will be part of the performances.
The 61st Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards will return to the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, after being held in Texas for the past three years. The ceremony will stream live on Amazon Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. ACM Awards Week in Vegas will kick off on May 15.
The Sand Dollar Downtown, a sister venue to the original Sand Dollar, will close on December 14. The venue has not hosted live entertainment since the show “Mavericks” ended in July. The original Sand Dollar in Chinatown will remain open.
In conclusion, Las Vegas is gearing up for exciting entertainment events, from Bruno Mars' residency to Hilary Duff's concert series and the return of the B-52s. The city will also host the ACM Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, promising a star-studded event for country music fans.