Vegas Shows In July 2026

Top Headliners and Residency Shows

1. The Sphere’s July programming again centers on the Backstreet Boys residency. Designed exclusively for the venue’s wraparound display, the production reimagines their hits as a fully immersive visual experience. Early July dates, boosted by Fourth of July holiday travel, are among the summer’s most sought-after tickets.
2. At the Colosseum, Kelly Clarkson’s “Studio Sessions” residency offers a more intimate, vocal-focused contrast to the month’s large-scale events. Her shows, timed for peak summer travel, draw a wide, cross-generational crowd.
3. New Kids On The Block perform their choreographed residency at Dolby Live in early July. The production emphasizes precise staging with Dolby Atmos sound. Dates strategically aligned to the Fourth of July visitor surge.
4. Marc Anthony brings a limited Latin-music engagement to BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau. The modern, acoustically designed venue highlights his vocal power and rhythmic delivery, providing a focused counterpoint to the month’s pop spectacles.
5. Barry Manilow continues his steady draw at the Westgate’s International Theater, appealing especially to repeat visitors and multigenerational groups during the busy travel season.

Best Shows by Category

If you’re looking to escape the desert heat, July’s strongest offerings are concentrated indoors. From long-running Cirque du Soleil productions to headline comedy and magic residencies, the city’s highest-rated shows continue uninterrupted throughout the month.

Cirque du Soleil Shows

Cirque du Soleil remains the backbone of Las Vegas entertainment in July, offering temperature-controlled, high-production shows designed to run reliably during peak summer conditions.

• “O” at Bellagio is the definitive Cirque experience. Performed in, on, and above a 1.5-million-gallon pool, the aquatic production combines synchronized swimming, diving, and aerial work in a dreamlike setting that consistently ranks among the top shows on the Strip.

• Mystère at Treasure Island is the original Las Vegas Cirque production, blending classic acrobatics, percussion, and comedic characters. Its shorter runtime and playful tone make it especially accessible for first-time visitors.

• Michael Jackson ONE at Mandalay Bay delivers a music-forward Cirque experience, pairing MJ’s catalog with high-energy choreography, lighting effects, and aerialists. It works best for audiences familiar with the music.

• KÀ at MGM Grand offers the most cinematic Cirque production, built around a massive rotating stage and martial-arts-driven choreography. The scale and action resonate strongly with teens and adults.

• Mad Apple at New York-New York blends acrobatics with live music and stand-up comedy in a fast-paced, nightlife-inspired format that feels less traditional than other Cirque offerings.

Comedy Shows

July’s comedy calendar balances headline events with reliable nightly options. Chelsea Handler anchors the month with a July 5 performance at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan, bringing her sharp, conversational style to one of the Strip’s most popular mid-sized venues.For flexible scheduling, the Stars of Comedy series at Harrah’s rotates headliners throughout the month, while Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club at MGM Grand continues booking touring comics in an intimate, 1920s-inspired lounge setting.

Magic Shows

July’s magic residencies provide a compelling alternative to large-scale productions, blending intimacy, spectacle, and personality for a season when indoor entertainment is especially appealing.

• Close Up Virtuosity – Shin Lim at The Venetian: Specializing in impossible, near‑silent card manipulation, Lim’s show relies on proximity and visual clarity, turning sleight‑of‑hand into an art form experienced inches away.

• Grand Illusion – David Copperfield at MGM Grand: A legacy act of large‑scale spectacle and narrative, Copperfield combines storied illusions with personal anecdotes in a polished production built for awe.

• Skeptical Showmanship – Penn & Teller at Rio: Mixing irreverent comedy with transparency, the duo reveals methods while still astonishing, ending each performance with a rare, accessible meet‑and‑greet.

• Interactive Modernity – Mat Franco The LINQ: Fast‑paced, personality‑driven, and highly participatory, Franco’s show emphasizes audience connection, making it an approachable choice for families and casual viewers.

Adult & Burlesque Shows

July nightlife leans heavily into late-night, high-energy experiences. Absinthe at Caesars Palace remains the city’s most talked-about adult show, pairing dangerous acrobatics with unapologetically raunchy humor in an outdoor Spiegeltent.For high-fashion burlesque, Dita Von Teese appears on select dates at Voltaire at The Venetian, while Magic Mike Live at SAHARA continues to draw group travelers with its choreographed, theatrical take on the male revue format.

Family-Friendly Shows

July’s indoor, climate-controlled productions provide an essential escape from the heat, offering experiences specifically designed to captivate young audiences while accommodating family schedules.

• Nostalgia as Immersion – The Wizard of Oz at The Sphere: This is not a screening, but a sensory immersion. The Sphere’s wraparound display and haptic seats place the audience directly inside the classic film, transforming a familiar story into a next-generation theme park-style experience with convenient daily showtimes.

• Interactive Medieval Spectacle – Tournament of Kings at Excalibur: More than a dinner show, this is live-action theater where the audience is the cheering section. With staged jousting, pyrotechnics, and a storyline that encourages direct participation, it uniquely holds the attention of children who might resist a passive performance.

July Show Dates With Most and Least Options

July’s show calendar follows a familiar weekly cadence rather than dramatic swings. Some nights expand enough to support last-minute decisions, while others scale back slightly, appealing to travelers who prefer simplicity or better pricing.

Across the month, daily show counts generally range from about 42 to 52, with Sundays consistently at the low end and midweek dates offering the broadest selection.

Slower days

The lightest schedules fall on Sundays, when listings end earlier and typically land around 42–45 shows. These nights cater to enthusiasts who prefer a lighter crowds:

• 📅 July 5 (Sunday)
• 📅 July 12 (Sunday)
• 📅 July 19 (Sunday)
• 📅 July 26 (Sunday)
  

Busiest days

The most expansive lineups appear primarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when daily listings reach around 52 or more shows. These nights offer the most flexibility for travelers who like to keep plans open until later in the day:

• 📅 July 2 (Thursday)
• 📅 July 7 (Tuesday)
• 📅 July 9 (Thursday)
• 📅 July 14 (Tuesday)
• 📅 July 16 (Thursday)
• 📅 July 21 (Tuesday)
• 📅 July 23 (Thursday)
• 📅 July 28 (Tuesday)
  

July Dark Weeks

July does not feature a concentrated maintenance period, but isolated mid-month pauses can still affect specific productions. These gaps rarely impact overall availability, but they matter when a trip is built around a single show.

Cirque du Soleil

Note: For short trips, checking July 13 and July 17 helps avoid conflicts if a specific Cirque title is a priority.

Mystère (Treasure Island)

• Weekly Dark Days: Wednesday & Thursday
• July Dark Date: July 17

MJ ONE (Mandalay Bay)

• Weekly Dark Days: Tuesday & Wednesday
• July Dark Date: July 13

“O” (Bellagio)

• Weekly Dark Days: Monday & Tuesday
• July Status: Running as normal

KÀ (MGM Grand)

• Weekly Dark Days: Thursday & Friday
• July Status: Running as normal

Mad Apple (New York-New York)

• Weekly Dark Days: Sunday & Monday
• July Status: Running as normal

Production & Variety Shows

Awakening (Wynn Las Vegas)

• Weekly Dark Days: Wednesday & Thursday
• July Status: Running as normal

Jabbawockeez (MGM Grand)

• Weekly Dark Days: Tuesday & Wednesday
• July Status: Running as normal

Tournament of Kings (Excalibur)

• Weekly Dark Day: Tuesday
• July Status: Running as normal

Blue Man Group (Luxor)

• July Status: Running as normal

Magic & Variety Specials

David Copperfield (MGM Grand)

• July Status: No July dark period listed.

Penn & Teller (Rio)

• Weekly Dark Days: Tuesday & Wednesday
• July Status: No July break listed.

Where To See Shows In July

In January, the crowded areas will come down to which zones are under the most pressure from overlapping conventions. Based on our event research, congestion doesn’t spread evenly it July’s demand concentrates where indoor evening activity remains strongest.

• Weeks 1 and 2 lean toward the Central Strip and mid-Strip, supported by lingering WSOP traffic.
  
• Weeks 3 and 4 see demand spread more evenly across the Strip, with no single corridor experiencing sustained pressure.
  

This makes centrally located venues the most reliable early in the month, while late July allows broader flexibility without navigating concentrated crowd zones.