Dynamic, unrivaled venues are the X factor that makes today’s Las Vegas the true entertainment capital of the world. Big or small, luxurious or modern minimal, music-inclined or multi-purpose, this city’s got everything. But there may not be another room that has impacted Las Vegas—or live entertainment in general—the way the Colosseum has.
Believe it or not, it was a risky project from its inception: a posh 4,300-seat theater built for one show from one singular superstar, Celine Dion, in 2003. It’s unimaginable in today’s entertainment industry environment that a venue of this scale would be constructed for one artist, on the Strip or anywhere else. But Celine’s show and the Colosseum became legendary success stories, paving the way for the modern residency headliner production.
The Caesars Palace stronghold has hosted the biggest names in the biz, from residencies by Elton John, Bette Midler, Jerry Seinfeld, Cher and Mariah Carey to epic concert visits from Bob Dylan, Gloria Estefan, Diana Ross, the Who, Aretha Franklin and, in just the last few months, Madonna and Guns N’ Roses. After a refreshing renovation just four months ago, the Colosseum has entered a new era of collaboration with Live Nation Las Vegas and new shows from stars like Keith Urban and Sting. Its past is peerless and its future is bright.
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