Cirque du Soleil has three shows on the Strip this Friday, and Weezer’s co-billed night at T-Mobile Arena sits in the same city with Charli XCX at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Between arena pop, alt-rock nostalgia and a Broadway-scale Phantom at Reynolds Hall, the line-up runs wide.
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- Weezer, The Shins & Silversun Pickups at T-Mobile Arena
- Charli XCX & Underscores at MGM Grand Garden Arena
- The Phantom of the Opera at Reynolds Hall
- Cirque du Soleil: Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay
- Cirque du Soleil: O at Bellagio
- Blue Man Group at the Luxor
- Jabbawockeez at MGM Grand
- Tape Face at the Underground Theater
- Shin Lim at the Palazzo Theatre
- Mat Franco at the LINQ
- Eddie Ifft at the Laugh Factory
Weezer, The Shins & Silversun Pickups at T-Mobile Arena
Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM · T-Mobile Arena · from $15
Weezer headline a bill that pairs them with The Shins and Silversun Pickups, three alternative rock bands with long runs of radio-friendly songs. Expect a big arena sing-along built around the classics.
Charli XCX & Underscores at MGM Grand Garden Arena
Fri, Oct 23, 8:00 PM · MGM Grand Garden Arena · from $54
Charli XCX is one of pop’s sharpest current voices, known for hyperpop-leaning electronic production. The Garden Arena set-up suits a show built on bass, lights and dance.
The Phantom of the Opera at Reynolds Hall
Fri, Oct 23, 7:30 PM · Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center · from $276
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s long-running musical brings its gothic romance and chandelier drama to The Smith Center. It is a classic choice for anyone who wants a full-scale theatre night.
Cirque du Soleil: Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay
Fri, Oct 23, 6:30 PM · Michael Jackson ONE Theatre at Mandalay Bay Resort · from $193
This acrobatic dance-theatre production builds its show around Michael Jackson’s catalogue. Expect fast choreography, aerial work and a tribute that leans on the songs.
Cirque du Soleil: O at Bellagio
Fri, Oct 23, 6:30 PM · O Theater – Bellagio · from $188
O is the Bellagio’s water-based Cirque production, where performers move across and within a pool stage. It is one of the Strip’s most recognisable spectacles.
Blue Man Group at the Luxor
Fri, Oct 23, 5:00 PM · Blue Man Theater at The Luxor Hotel · from $79
The three bald performers mix percussion, comedy and multimedia into a show that has run for decades. It works well as an easy, playful night out for mixed groups.
Jabbawockeez at MGM Grand
Fri, Oct 23, 5:30 PM · Jabbawockeez Theater At The MGM Grand · from $118
The masked dance crew is known for precise choreography and tight synchronised routines. Their own theatre at the MGM Grand gives the group a stage built around its style.
Tape Face at the Underground Theater
Fri, Oct 23, 7:30 PM · The Underground Theater at MGM Grand · from $105
Tape Face is a silent mime whose comedy relies on physical timing and expressive faces. It is a good pick for anyone who enjoys visual, wordless humour.
Shin Lim at the Palazzo Theatre
Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM · Palazzo Theatre At the Venetian Las Vegas · from $87
Shin Lim is a card magician with a strong reputation, known for his close-up and stage sleight of hand. The Palazzo show offers a more intimate magic experience than the big illusion shows.
Mat Franco at the LINQ
Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM · Mat Franco Theater at the LINQ · from $85
Mat Franco is a magician who won America’s Got Talent and performs a mix of comedy and visual illusion. His dedicated theatre at the LINQ makes for a fun, light evening.
Eddie Ifft at the Laugh Factory
Fri, Oct 23, 6:30 PM · Laugh Factory at Horseshoe Las Vegas · from $67
Eddie Ifft is a stand-up comic who has worked the US club circuit for years. The Laugh Factory at Horseshoe offers a classic club setting for a late-Friday laugh.
Check dates and showtimes before you go, and book early for the arena shows and the Cirque productions, which sell out quickly on weekends.
