As much as we’re happy to say goodbye to 2020, we absolutely cannot wait to enjoy all that’s coming to Las Vegas in 2021! In addition to new properties, rebranded properties and properties that we didn’t get to enjoy in 2020 because of COVID-19 restrictions, we’ll also see new residencies and the return of some of our favorite performers and shows.
Donny & Marie said goodbye to Las Vegas in 2019 after an 11-year run at the Flamingo, but fans of Donny Osmond will be happy to know that he will be returning to the Strip in August to headline his own show at Harrah’s. Expect all of his greatest hits and—we sincerely hope—an occasional guest appearance by his equally famous sister.
The coming year will also see the arrival of a brand-new residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace: Usher, who’s set to begin there in July. In addition to his top-selling albums, Usher is known to millions for his appearances on The Voice. He’ll have plenty of hits to perform, spanning a 26-year career, and as anyone who’s seen his videos knows, there will be plenty of hot dance moves.
The Las Vegas Raiders played their first season at Allegiant Stadium in 2020, but because of the pandemic, fans were not allowed in. (Even owner Mark Davis, in a show of support for the fans, didn’t attend games). But it’s a good bet that policy will change this year. It’s one thing to see Allegiant Stadium on NFL broadcasts; it’s going to be another thing entirely seeing it in all its glory. We cannot wait to see that huge Al Davis Memorial Torch in person!
Magic Mike Live was a massive hit upon its opening at the Hard Rock Hotel in 2017, and fans have been anxiously waiting for it to return since announcing its move to Sahara Las Vegas in 2019. The events of 2020 forced the show to push its opening date, but we’ve no doubt Channing Tatum’s brainchild will pack in crowds to the rafters once it reopens in March.
Speaking of the Hard Rock Hotel, its transformation into Virgin Hotels Las Vegas was supposed to be unveiled on Jan. 15, but the pandemic has set that back a bit. An opening date has yet to be announced, but hopefully we see the re-emergence of this vibrant, fun property in 2021.
Another property that opened last year but whose hotel only debuted at the end of December is Circa Resort & Casino, Derek Stevens’ gem that promises to redefine the downtown experience. From its massive sports book to its year-round pool experience, this will be one of the must-visit destinations in 2021.
Another must-visit venue will undoubtedly be Resorts World Las Vegas, a 3,500-suite property promising world-class dining, entertainers, shows, mixology and much more, tentatively opening in summer.
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