Live Nation Las Vegas has released its updated entertainment listings for October 2026, featuring a diverse slate of residencies, touring acts, and one-off performances across the city's major venues.
Among the marquee bookings, Metallica will launch its "Life Burns Faster" residency at Sphere beginning Oct. 1, 2026, with the band performing Thursday and Saturday shows throughout the fall. The residency continues the band's "No Repeat Weekend" tradition, in which no songs are repeated across each night's setlist. The band will utilize Sphere's immersive technology, including the highest-resolution LED display in the world, Sphere Immersive Sound, and 4D multi-sensory effects.
"Now You See Me Live," a stage production based on the Lionsgate film franchise and produced by the team behind "The Illusionists," will make its U.S. premiere on Oct. 15 at the MGM Grand Theater, continuing through Jan. 5, 2027. The show features four illusionists performing large-scale illusions inspired by the franchise's "Four Horsemen" characters.
Major touring acts booked for October include Breaking Benjamin and support acts Chevelle, Starset, and Kami Kehoe at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Oct. 2; Jack White with special guest Spring Breeding at BleauLive Theater on Oct. 2; Wu-Tang Clan at T-Mobile Arena on Oct. 3; and Lynyrd Skynyrd at Pearl Concert Theater on Oct. 3. Charli xcx will perform at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Oct. 23 as part of her "Music, Fashion, Film Tour."
Long-standing residencies continue or launch during the month. Josh Groban returns for "GEMS The Las Vegas Residency" at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace with performances Oct. 2, 3, 7, 9, and 10. New Kids On The Block take over Dolby Live at Park MGM with their "THE RIGHT STUFF" residency on Oct. 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, and 17. Earth, Wind & Fire opens a nine-show limited engagement at The Venetian Theatre on Oct. 16–31.
Comedy bookings span the month across multiple venues. Zoltan Kaszas, known for his viral cat humor, performs Oct. 2 at The Palazzo Theatre. Stand-up comedians Jeff Dunham, Becky Robinson, Tumua, Mo Amer, and Heather McMahan are also scheduled at various venues. Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes present "Jay & Silent Bob Save Vegas!" on Oct. 16 at The Palazzo Theatre.
Other notable October events include Big Boy's Comedy Fiesta at Pearl Concert Theater on Oct. 15, featuring George Lopez and Marlon Wayans; TLC and Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue at BleauLive Theater on Oct. 9; and Weezer at T-Mobile Arena on Oct. 23, with special guests The Shins and Silversun Pickups.
Live Nation notes that all requests to cover shows must be submitted through the Live Nation Media Show Request Portal at least 7 days before the event date, with approval notification typically coming within 24 to 72 hours. Event information is subject to change without notice. Tickets for most shows are available through Ticketmaster.com or AXS.com.