Las Vegas is always changing and evolving, and 2026 is already shaping up to be a landmark year for entertainment. While the Strip is a constant spectacle, the year ahead promises a wave of fresh energy, from glittering new resorts to out-of-this-world immersive art and the return of world-class sports-entertainment spectacles. Whether you’re planning your next getaway or just dreaming of a future trip, this guide to the 2026 Las Vegas attractions will show you why you must return to the Entertainment Capital of the World this year.
Vanderpump Rules and Other New Hotels
The Las Vegas skyline is getting a glamorous makeover, with new hotels set to redefine luxury. The most buzzed-about project is the Vanderpump Hotel, inspired by the Real Housewives and Vanderpump Rules star, Lisa Vanderpump. Expect Vanderpump’s signature over-the-top, pink-accented Parisian fantasy brought to life at the venue formerly known as The Cromwell, promising unique dining, stylish bars, and an atmosphere dripping with glamour.
Formerly NoMad Las Vegas, the hotel has gone through a redesign and will reopen as The Reserve at Park MGM. While the main Park MGM is known as one of the best “bang for your buck” resorts on the Strip, The Reserve aims to be more exclusive. It features the class of a European-style casino, with 293 rooms and suites that make for an intimate vibe.
Off the strip, The Rampart casino and the J.W. Marriott Las Vegas have been renovated and rechristened under a single brand–The Resort at Summerlin. For visitors wanting the world-class restaurants, luxurious accommodations, and thrilling gaming the Las Vegas is known for, but without the craziness of the Strip, The Resort at Summerlin is the perfect destination.
2026 Las Vegas Attractions Coming to Area 15
Area 15 has quickly become one of the busiest destinations in Las Vegas and it’s easy to understand why. It offers unique entertainment and unmatched variety; whether you’re looking to enjoy peerless interactive art installations, enjoy a great concert, experience the wonders of Omega Mart, or take in some hair-raising frights at Universal Horror Unleashed, Area 15 has it all…
…or so we thought at ThingsToDoInLasVegas. Amazingly, Area 15 is adding several new attractions in 2026 that will make it better than ever. This includes:
- The Museum of Ice Cream: 30,000 square feet dedicated to arguably the most popular dessert in the world, complete with unlimited ice cream, games, and a wedding chapel.
- New Restaurants: Already overflowing with culinary variety, Area 15 will welcome Alien Pizza Party, The Bowl by Chef Jimmy Lee (featuring robot chefs!), Cosmic Pretzel, Saint Honoré Doughnuts & Beignets, FUKU Chicken, and several other eateries this year.
- Miniso: Pick up some of the world’s most adorable knickknacks at Miniso, where you’ll find licensed home goods, beauty products, accessories, and (naturally) toys featuring characters from Disney, Marvel, Sanrio, Harry Potter, and more.
- iFly Indoor Skydiving: No need to take a plane to experience airborne thrills. You can go for a quick dive and enjoy everything else Area 15 has to offer.
WrestleMania Returning to Las Vegas
After hosting the most financially successful WrestleMania in WWE history in 2025, the premiere sports-entertainment event in the world is coming back to Las Vegas in 2026. Originally scheduled to take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, the suits at TKO Group Holdings (WWE’s parent company) changed course and decided to bring the event back to Sin City. Expect WWE to shatter more records this year.
The WrestleMania card will take place on April 18 and 19, but it will be a full week of WWE events, with SmackDown and Raw sandwiching WrestleMania 42, off-site fan events, NXT’s premium live event, the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, and much more. If you happen to be in town for WrestleMania 42, don’t forget to support our very own independent wrestling organization, Future Stars of Wrestling.
Notable Las Vegas Musical Residencies
Las Vegas is one of the best places in the world to experience live music. The biggest artists in the world play at the city’s world-class venues, while some choose to stick around for an extended period of time and set up residencies. Some of the 2026 Las Vegas musical residencies include:
- Jennifer Lopez (January-March at Caesars Palace)
- Eagles (January-March at The Sphere)
- Def Leppard (February at Caesars Palace)
- Foreigner (March at Venetian)
- Illenium (March-April at The Sphere)
- Cyndi Lauper (April-May at Caesars Palace)
- Phish (April-May at The Sphere)
- Goo Goo Dolls (May at Venetian)
- No Doubt (May-June at The Sphere)
- Rod Stewart (May-June at Caesars Palace)
- Kenny Chesney (June at The Sphere)
- Kelly Clarkson (July-August at Caesars Palace)
- Dolly Parton (September at Caesars Palace)
- New Kids on the Block (Various at Park MGM)
- Backstreet Boys (Various at The Sphere)
2026 Las Vegas Attractions for Racing Fans
Las Vegas has always attracted a large number of racing fans, due to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The addition of Formula 1 racing has made it even more appealing. This year has two attractions that racing fans are sure to love. First up is the reopening of Grand Prix Plaza. F1 fans will be able to use the same simulators that many drivers train on and driver F1-inspired go-karts. Naturally, there will be dining, shopping, and other entertainment to keep racing fans happy all day.
Coming to The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace is the all-new F1 Arcade. Touted to be the largest F1 Arcade in the world, this 21,000 square-foot attraction features 87 racing simulators, a 41-foot Champagne bar, and an exclusive outdoor terrace overlooking the Las Vegas Strip. This venue is also available for private events, just in case you wanted to throw an F1 wedding, bachelor party, or birthday bash.
Are You Ready for HallowScreamCon?
For fans of the spooky and spectacular, a major new convention is brewin–HallowScreamCon. This large-scale horror and Halloween-themed convention will hit the Las Vegas Convention Center from October 1-4, 2026. Whether you’re interested in horror movies, scary comic books, goth music, or cosplaying at Freddy Krueger, this is the convention for you. HalloweenScreamCon will have celebrity guests from classic horror films, immersive haunted experiences, exclusive merchandise, costume contests, and panels exploring the macabre.
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This is just the start for an incredible year in Las Vegas. Please keep up with ThingsToDoInLasVegas for more updates on 2026 Las Vegas attractions.
