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As the year winds down everywhere else, Las Vegas amps up for another major turn of the calendar page. The city always offers new things as 400,000 people celebrate the New Year, setting the stage for grand reveals. Whether entertaining a last-minute trip or even if you already have plans booked, these are our picks for where to stay, where to party, who to see and what to eat in Las Vegas right now.
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Keep reading below for the latest news in the city’s hospitality scene (including W’s arrival at Mandalay Bay), the best new and existing residencies in Las Vegas, where to buy sold-out New Year’s Eve 2025 event tickets online and more.
Las Vegas’ Latest Hotel and Suite “Reinventions”
MGM Resorts International
While late 2023 brought a swell of resort openings, events and venues such as Fontainebleau, Durango, Sphere and Las Vegas Grand Prix, and early 2024 gave Las Vegas its first Super Bowl and the implosion of the Tropicana, there are no hotel openings on the horizon. However, things are constantly changing.
W Hotels returns to the Strip, this time taking over the hotel formerly known as Delano (the tower next to Mandalay Bay). The Marriott brand occupied one of the towers at the former SLS Las Vegas, now Sahara, from 2016 to 2018. This is the newest collaboration in MGM Resort’s partnership with Mariott—MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy—featuring 12 properties, including Bellagio, Aria, The Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino and Mandalay Bay.
At Caesars Palace, the legendary “Rain Main” and “Hangover” suites (from $2,500 per night), depicted in the 1988 and 2009 movies and located in the 24-story Colosseum Tower, recently underwent a makeover. The 10 two-story Flavian Sky Suites span 3,000 square feet and were made for a party. Featuring high contrasts of black and white and emerald accents inspired by the jewelry worn by Cleopatra and splashes of Roman red, the suites offer panoramic views of the Las Vegas Strip or the Colosseum. On the lower level, several 75-inch televisions with Bluetooth surround sound systems in the living room amplify the entertainment; a butler’s pantry with a microwave and refrigerator and a dining room with seating for eight allow for lavish meals en-suite; and a pool table keeps the action going late into the evening. A large, curved sofa is near the two-story high window, perfect for gazing out upon the Strip. In front of this window in Rain Man, Charlie Babbit (Tom Cruise) taught Raymond (Dustin Hoffman) how to dance.
Upstairs, find the king and two queen bedrooms decked out in Fili D’Oro linens on the beds and black-and-white patterned carpet, and the bathrooms continue the theme with high-contrast black-and-white marble mosaic floors and marble-tiled walls and shower. Your butler’s service ensures every wish is granted, including a Nobu order from in-room dining. “Caesars Palace has not only been an integral part of Las Vegas history but has also been embedded in pop culture for decades. Movies like The Hangover and Rain Man put a spotlight on our luxurious suites, inspiring guests from around the world to stay with us,” says Sean McBurney, regional president of Caesars Entertainment. “It’s an iconic resort and continues to be a prime location for various TV shows, movies and commercials, offering a fun backdrop in the heart of The Strip and sometimes serving as a key component in the storyline.”
The Best New Residencies in Las Vegas and Shows
Afterlife Presents Anyma’s “The End of Genesys”
When: Dec. 29 to 31, 2024 and January 1, 10–11, 2025
Where: Sphere, 255 Sands Ave.; (702) 258-6724
What: The inaugural EDM residency at Sphere brings together record label and event producer Afterlife and Anyma, a multidisciplinary music and contemporary art project by Matteo Milleri. Anyma has gained critical acclaim for albums “Genesys” and “Genesys II,” as well as his live shows. This full-scale sensory event will be an intersection between art, technology, and music with art direction by Alessio De Vecchi, executive production by Alexander Wessely, and additional production by animation studio Woodblock. Special guests will highlight the performances of “Genesys,” including Adriatique, Amelie Lens, Camelphat, Charlotte de Witte, Dixon, Mike Dean, Rampa, Sebastian Ingrosso, Tiesto and more.
Tickets: Gametime, SeatGeek, Stubhub, Ticket Network, VividSeats
Janet Jackson
When: Dec. 30–31, 2024; Jan. 3–4, Feb. 5, 7–8, 12, 14–15, 2025
Where: Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World, 3000 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; (702) 676-7000
Janet Jackson returns to Las Vegas with an all-new residency that kicks off during the New Year’s Eve holiday, which will be a nonstop hit parade. In 2019, she received induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside her brothers, and in that same year, her Las Vegas residency, “Metamorphosis,” closed out to record-breaking ticket sales with only 18 dates at the Park MGM’s Park Theater. Jackson has been performing in Las Vegas since she was eight years old.
Tickets: Gametime, SeatGeek, StubHub, Ticket Network, VividSeats
50 Cent performs during MPTF’s 16th annual Evening Before Fundraiser in Century City, Calif., on Sept. 11, 2022.
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50 Cent: In Da Club
When: Dec. 30; Jan. 3 and 4, 9 p.m.; New Year’s Eve show Dec. 31, 10 p.m.
Where: PH Live at , 3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; (866) 919-7472
50 Cent kicks off “50 Cent: In Da Club,” his first Las Vegas residency at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Expect all the hits “In Da Club,” “Candy Shop,” “P.I.M.P.,” and “21 Questions.”
Buy tickets: Gametime, SeatGeek, Stubhub, Ticket Network, VividSeats
Miss Behave’s Mavericks
When: Wed–Sun, 7 p.m.; Sat., 7 and 9:30 p.m.; NYE show, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Plaza Las Vegas, 1 Main Street, Las Vegas
Depart from the typical glossy Strip shows and residencies and head Downtown to Plaza Las Vegas to see one of the city’s best under-the-radar entertainment options. With no ticket fees, free parking and cheap drinks, Miss Behave’s Mavericks brands itself as a “flirty, filthy and fabulous blend of comedy, circus, burlesque and variety—delivered with an irreverent wink and cut-throat wit”—and it delivers. No two shows are the same with a rotating cast of out-of-this-world, odd-ball talents in one of the only remaining classic Las Vegas showrooms.
Buy tickets: Mavericksdtlv.com
Best Restaurants & Lounges in Las Vegas for New Year’s Eve 2025
La Granita cocktail at Caramella.
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Caramella
Where: , 3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; (866) 919-7472
What: Caesars Entertainment and Tao Group Hospitality are opening Caramella, an Italian restaurant and lounge with décor and design inspired by 1970s Italy. The restaurant features views overlooking the Las Vegas Strip, an adjacent candy shop and a kitschy lounge behind a secret door with a mirror mosaic DJ booth. Caramella will be the pregame spot before shows at the PH Live Theater, where 50 Cent has a residency.
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Caspian’s Cocktails & Caviar
Where: Caesars Palace, 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; (702) 731-7779
What: Clique Hospitality debuts Caspian’s Cocktails & Caviar at Caesars Palace with a 50-seat caviar bar that acts as a “front” to a 2,300-square-foot lounge and live music speakeasy. Try The Whale, two ounces of Imperial Golden Osetra caviar complemented by a bottle of Dom Perignon; The Royal Flight, six vodka shots paired with six caviar bumps; Kaluga caviar served with French onion dip; and crispy potato latkes topped with crème fraîche and caviar. On Thursdays, Ben Carey curates Caviar Karaoke.
Reservations: Caspianslv.com
Amaya Modern Mexican
Where: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; (702) 698-7000
What: Coastal Mexican food with a Tulum vibe is all the rage on the Strip. However, this new offering from Clique Hospitality also spotlights award-winning Chef Jason McLeod (formerly of San Diego’s The Grand Del Mar Resort, Ironside Fish & Oyster and Born & Raised). Expect a dining spectacle with DJs and fire performers circulating in an environment that mimics the tree-canopied tropics of the Yucatán Peninsula. Menu specialties include ceviches, agua chiles, whole grilled angry fish, birria short rib, and a TikTok-friendly fajita board.
Reservations: Amayamexican.com
Crudo at Gjelina.
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Gjelina
Where: Venetian Resort, 3325 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; (702) 414-6333
What: Gjelina is now opening at The Venetian Resort, bringing more of L.A. to the desert. This is owner Fran Camaj’s third location of the restaurant, which is named after his mother. Gjelina Las Vegas follows the same menu format and sourcing initiatives as its Los Angeles and New York City locations, featuring dishes with seasonal ingredients such as woodfired pizzas, vegetable-forward dishes, seafood and inventive fresh entrees like Grilled Kobocha Square with miso glaze and Wood Roasted Beets with horseradish yogurt. Plus, there’s a charcuterie and cheese counter and a wine room, and who can pass that up?
Reservations: Venetianresort.com; (702) 414-6333
Golden Gai Cocktail Club
Where: Venetian Resort, 3325 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; (702) 665-8592
What: Now you can party like you are in Shinjuku, Tokyo, without leaving Venice. Inspired by the neon-lit alleys of the Eastern Capital’s bar district, the Golden Gai Cocktail Club is an intimate drinks destination adjacent to Wakuda Japanese restaurant. Live DJs play 90s hip hop and R&B while guests sip playful takes on classic cocktails such as the Yuzu Margarita and Japanese Penicillin. Luis Lopez, who created the cocktail menu, worked alongside Sam Ross of New York City’s Attaboy. The bar bites menu begins at 10 p.m. with handrolls, katsu, wagyu sliders, toasted nuts, house-made chips, Japanese pickles and caviar. Outside, the patio offers more table seating and sweeping views of the Las Vegas Strip.
Reservations: Venetianresort.com; (702) 665-8592
The Guest House Las Vegas
Where: Town Square, 6635 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
What: Looking for something cool off the Strip? The new Guest House Las Vegas features vibe dining and progressive American cuisine, helmed by Todd Mark Miller. Multiple spaces throughout the 15,000-square-foot restaurant and lounge flow together—Atrium, Parlor, Bar, Wine Cellar and Patio Garden—to create different environments for casual meet-ups, business meetings, happy hour, late-night mingling or special celebrations. TGH Buttermilk Chicken Tenders, Steak Tartare, Free Range Berkshire Pork Chop, Spicy Rigatoni, a Wagyu Burger and an extensive Raw Bar and Caviar offering craft the menu, which holds great appeal for all types of occasions. The first Guest House opened in Austin in the Spring of 2024. It is built around the ethos of dining in an inviting home. While there is entertainment from a live DJ, the Guest House is acoustically engineered for conversation, with music layered into the ambiance.
Reservations: Sevenrooms.com
New Year’s Eve 2025 in Las Vegas: Where to Buy Sold-Out Concert Tickets
Duran Duran performs onstage during the Times Square New Year’s Eve 2023 Celebration on Dec. 31, 2022, in New York City.
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Duran Duran
When: Dec. 29 and 30
Where: BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau, 2777 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; (702) 678-7272
What: Duran Duran goes back to back in town shows at the BleauLive Theater. They join a New Year’s entertainment that includes Calvin Harris (Dec. 29), John Summit (Dec. 30) and Tiësto (Dec. 31) at LIV Las Vegas.
Buy tickets: Gametime, SeatGeek, Stubhub, Ticket Network, VividSeats
Bruno Mars Dolby Live at Park MGM
When: Dec. 30 and 31
Where: Dolby Live at Park MGM, 3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; (844) 600-7275
What: It wouldn’t be New Year in Vegas without shows from Bruno Mars. He continues the tradition he started over a decade ago with a packed run around the holiday.
Buy tickets: Gametime, SeatGeek, Stubhub, Ticket Network, VividSeats
Creed
When: Dec. 30 and 31
Where: The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; (702) 731-7779
What: Creed performs back-to-back shows in Las Vegas for the first time in over 12 years.
Buy tickets: Gametime, SeatGeek, Stubhub, Ticket Network, VividSeats
Seth MacFarlane
When: Dec. 31
Where: The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave.; (702) 749-2000
What: In what’s becoming a tradition, Seth MacFarlane returns to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts for a New Year’s celebration with jazz, swing, and classic standards accompanied by an 18-piece orchestra. This performance will be led by conductor Edwin Outwater (San Fransisco Conservatory of Music).
Buy tickets: Gametime, SeatGeek, Stubhub, Ticket Network, VividSeats
Imagine Dragons
When: Dec. 31; 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Venetian Theatre at Venetian Resort, 3325 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; (702) 414-6333
What: Las Vegas’ hometown heroes head to The Venetian to perform on NYE. Seeing them onstage on this special night has become somewhat of a tradition.
Buy tickets: Gametime, SeatGeek, Stubhub, Ticket Network, VividSeats
The Best New Year’s Eve 2025 Nightclub Shows in Las Vegas
Zouk Nightclub
When/Who: Dec. 28 and 31, T-Pain; Dec. 29, Illenium; Dec. 30, Meduza & James Hype Present Our House
Where: Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World, 3000 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; (702) 676-7000
Buy tickets: Zoukgrouplv.com
LIV Las Vegas
When: Dec. 28, Dom Dolla; Dec. 29, Calvin Harris; Dec. 30, John Summit; Dec. 31, Tiësto
Where: LIV Las Vegas in Fontainebleau, 2777 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; (702) 678-7272
Buy tickets: Livnightclub.com, Gametime
Drai’s Nightclub
When/who: Dec. 28, 50 Cent; Dec. 29, Simp City’s anniversary party; Dec. 30, DJ Franzen; Dec. 31, Lil Waynes
Where: , 3595 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; (702) 777-3800
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XS Nightclub
When: Dec. 30, Anyma; Dec. 31, The Chainsmokers
Where: Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; (702) 770-7000
Buy tickets: Anyma: Stubhub; Chainsmokers: Gametime, SeatGeek, Tixr
Where to Eat the Best New Year’s Eve Dinners in Las Vegas
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Komodo
When: First seating (5–7 p.m.) requires a $145 per person food and beverage minimum; second seating (7:30 p.m.–late) requires a $245 per person food and beverage minimum
Where: Fontainebleau, 2777 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; (702) 678-7272
Preview the upcoming Year of the Snake with a special serpent-themed party with live entertainment. Komodo’s signature menu will be available, including Peking Duck; America and Japanese Wagyu; Sushi and Nigiri; and shareable bites like the Money Bag Dumplings and David Grutman’s Grutman Pastrami Eggrolls.
Reservations: Sevenrooms.com; (702) 678-7272
Momofuku Las Vegas
Where: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; (702) 698-7000
What: Momofuku Las Vegas offers a five-course prix-fixe menu for $125 per person. The menu features many of the iconic restaurant’s 20th-anniversary dishes and Vegas favorites, such as white truffle ramen, candied walnut shrimp and everyone’s favorite combo—fried chicken and caviar. For dessert, always order the ice cream sundae.
Reservations: Momofuku.com
Papi Steak Las Vegas
When: First seating (5 to 7 p.m.) requires a $295 per person food and beverage minimum; second seating (7:30 p.m.–late) requires a $495 per person food and beverage minimum
Where: Papi Steak Las Vegas at Fontainebleau, 2777 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; (702) 678-7272
What: Papi Steak’s a la carte menu is made for a showy celebration such as New Year’s Eve. It includes the “Beef Case,” a 55-oz. Australian purebred wagyu tomahawk; King Crab Stuffed Lobster; Truffle Jidori Chicken; Wagyu Pastrami with cornichon and house-made mustard; and Roasted Bone Marrow with shallot marmalade, mustard seed and rye toast.
Reservations: Papisteaklv.com; (702) 678-7272
HaSalon Las Vegas
When: 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Where: The Palazzo at the Venetian Resort, 3325 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; (866) 659-9643
New Year’s Eve specials include Chicken Liver Pâté, Perigord Black Truffle Pasta or a Seafood Platter. Pair these decadent dishes with equally extravagant libations such as the $75 Madame Martini with Beluga vodka and Osetra-stuffed Castelvetrano olives.
Reservations: Venetianlasvegas.com; (702) 607-3065
The Best New Year’s Eve Parties in Las Vegas
The Great Gatsby Party
Where: Voltaire at The Venetian Resort
For an extravagant evening centered on 1920s debauchery, The Great Gatsby Party features an eight-piece jazz band, burlesque dancers, aerialists, a sparkling ball drop, and lots of champagne. The party rages on with a caviar sampling, bottomless bubbles, ’20s-inspired custom cocktails and VIP seating. Flapper fashion with fringe, feathers, fur, and tuxedos or three-piece suits are encouraged to play the role.
Buy tickets: General admission, $250; DJ pit access and preferred views of the main stage, $350; Jay Gatsby tables, $500 per person. Visitvoltairelv.com
The Best New Year’s Eve Fireworks to Watch in Las Vegas
Las Vegas hosts America’s largest New Year’s Eve fireworks display, “America’s Party 2025,” which includes the eight-minute show created by Fireworks by Grucci. Kicking off at 5 a.m. PT on Dec. 31 (when Sydney, Australia, welcomes 2025), the celebration’s theme will be “Making Vegas Memories.”
For the first time, Sphere will do the 30-second countdown which leads into the nine resorts that are in on the pyrotechnic action: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Aria Resort and Casino, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Caesars Palace, Treasure Island Las Vegas, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Resorts World Las Vegas and The Strat with Rio as the Command Center. The fireworks soundtrack features “Auld Lang Syne,” “Viva Las Vegas” by ZZ Top, “House of Memories” by Panic! At The Disco, “My City” by Tiësto & Prophecy, “Party All The Time” by the Black Eyed Peas and “All Night” by Icona Pop, among other songs. The Sphere New Year’s Eve Celebration starts at 5 a.m. PT on December 31 when Sydney, Australia, welcomes 2025. It will follow cities around the world as different timezones approach midnight (Tokyo, Abu Dhabi, London, Buenos Aires, New York, Chicago and Denver). A new Exosphere show, presented by Lexus, will feature art from “psychedelic math artist” UON Visuals, a 3D artist based in Vancouver, British Columbia, who uses math formulas and code to craft animated patterns and color spectrums. After the big moment, Sphere will showcase content from Afterlife Presents Anyma, “The End of Genesys,” which will play inside Sphere on New Year’s Eve.
Those outside Sin City can watch the show online on XO Stream, the Exosphere’s free livestream.
