Las Vegas Summer Concerts 2026 — The Ultimate Guide

Summer 2026 might be the greatest concert season Las Vegas has ever seen. Between stadium mega-tours at Allegiant Stadium, extended Sphere residencies, and arena shows at T-Mobile, the Strip is about to become the live music capital of the world — again.

Allegiant Stadium: Stadium Tour Central

Allegiant Stadium is hosting an unprecedented run of stadium-level headliners this summer:

BTS — World Tour 'ARIRANG'

**Dates:** May 23, 24, 27 & 28 | **Price:** $150–$2,000+

The K-pop phenomenon's long-awaited return features a 360° in-the-round stage across four nights. Las Vegas earned four dates on a 70+ show global run — and BORAHAEGAS is already trending. These will sell fast if they haven't already.

Ed Sheeran — LOOP Tour

**Date:** July 18 | **Price:** $80–$700+

One man, a loop pedal, and 65,000 singing fans. Ed Sheeran's stadium shows are communal experiences unlike anything else in pop music. His first Vegas stadium date in years.

AC/DC — Power Up Tour

**Date:** August 1 | **Price:** $90–$900+

The hard rock legends bring their globally dominant Power Up Tour to the desert. Angus Young at 71 still outpaces performers half his age. If you've never seen AC/DC live, this might be your last chance.

Guns N' Roses — 2026 World Tour

**Date:** August 22 | **Price:** $85–$800+

Axl, Slash, and Duff reunited, with The Black Crowes opening. The North American leg of their global tour lands at Allegiant for a late-summer rock spectacle.

Foo Fighters — Take Cover Tour

**Date:** September 26 | **Price:** $85–$900+

Dave Grohl and company's first stadium tour since 2024, with Queens of the Stone Age opening. Two of rock's most reliable live acts on one bill.

Morgan Wallen — Still The Problem Tour

**Dates:** May 1 & 2 | **Price:** $90–$1,000+

Country's biggest crossover act brings stadium-level energy for a two-night stand. Wallen's 2025 run made him one of live music's top-grossing artists — these shows will be packed.

Sphere: Summer Residencies

No Doubt

**Dates:** May 6–June 13 (18+ shows) | **Price:** $120–$1,500+

Gwen Stefani's ska-pop outfit headlines the Sphere on the 30th anniversary of Tragic Kingdom. Their first extended run in nearly 14 years, and the Sphere's immersive production takes "Don't Speak" and "Just a Girl" to another dimension.

Backstreet Boys — Into the Millennium

**Dates:** July 16–August 22 | **Price:** $150–$2,500+

Due to incredible demand, BSB's Sphere residency expands into summer. Three decades of hits in full 360° immersive production. Nostalgia has never looked (or sounded) this good.

Kenny Chesney

**Dates:** Select dates in October | **Price:** $100–$1,200+

Country meets the Sphere. Chesney's stadium-filling energy in an immersive setting is going to be something special.

T-Mobile Arena Highlights

UFC 329 — International Fight Week

**Date:** July 11 | **Price:** $200–$5,000+

The annual combat sports pilgrimage returns July 9–12, capped by UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena. Hall of Fame ceremony, Power Slap, Zuffa Boxing, and the biggest PPV of the summer. Fight Week transforms the Strip into MMA central.

Doja Cat — Tour Ma View (Halloween Night)

**Date:** October 31 | **Price:** $80–$800+

One of pop's most visually daring performers on Halloween in Vegas. Expect high-concept staging and a genre-fluid setlist that moves from rap to dance floor without a pause.

VGK Stanley Cup Playoffs

Don't sleep on hockey. The Golden Knights (35-26-15) are headed to the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs starting April 18. Playoff hockey at T-Mobile Arena is the loudest, most electrifying sporting event in Las Vegas — and at $150+ a ticket, it's surprisingly accessible compared to the big concert tours.

Pro Tips for Summer Shows

• •**Allegiant Stadium:** Take the shuttle from Mandalay Bay or walk the new pedestrian bridge. Parking is limited and expensive. Arrive 90 minutes early for stadium shows.
• •**Sphere:** Mid-level sections (200s) offer the best view of the wrap-around LED. Lower bowl is great for concerts but you miss the ceiling visuals. Budget an extra 30 minutes for the bag check process.
• •**T-Mobile Arena:** Rideshare to the Park MGM drop-off for the fastest entry. The Toshiba Plaza pregame scene is worth arriving early for.
• •**Hydrate:** Summer temps hit 110°F+. If you're walking the Strip between venues, bring water and pace yourself.
• •**Buy early for stadium shows:** Unlike residencies that add dates, stadium tours are typically one-and-done. When they sell out, they sell out.

The Bottom Line

Between Allegiant's stadium-tour invasion, Sphere's expanded summer residencies, UFC Fight Week, VGK playoffs, and arena tours at T-Mobile, summer 2026 is stacked beyond anything Vegas has seen before. Start planning now — the best tickets won't last.