VEGAS MUSIC UPDATE: BTS Adores Vegas, Rod Speed, Tom Jones Makes a Comeback


Published on: June 2, 2026, at 10:56 AM.

Updated on: June 2, 2026, at 10:56 AM.

BTS, after a series of four successful concerts at Allegiant Stadium last month, is set to return to Las Vegas this fall. On Tuesday, iHeart Media announced that the K-pop sensation will headline the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival, scheduled for September 18-19 at T-Mobile Arena.

BTS (V, Jungkook, Jin, Suga, RM, Jimin, and J-Hope) pose at the American Music Awards in MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Dick Clark Productions via Getty)

This year’s festival boasts one of the most diverse lineups ever. Performers include Cardi B, Snoop Dogg, Muse, Kenny Chesney, Lainey Wilson, Weezer, Major Lazer, Benson Boone, Goo Goo Dolls, and Zara Larsson, with more artists to be revealed soon.

iHeartMedia stations will broadcast both nights of the festival live. For those wishing to attend in person, Capital One cardholders can access priority pre-sale tickets starting at 10 AM PT on June 10, with general sales commencing at 11 AM PT on June 12 through AXS.

Fans of BTS will likely want to secure tickets for both nights, as iHeart Media typically won’t disclose which night each artist is performing until tickets are sold out, potentially affecting resale prices.

Tonight’s the Night … to Cancel

Rod Stewart at the 2025 American Music Awards at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. (Image: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic via Getty)

Rod Stewart was forced to cancel his shows on May 29 and May 30 for the “Encore” residency at Caesars Palace, just hours prior to the performance. The 81-year-old artist cited vocal rest due to a sinus infection.

“I apologize to my wonderful fans,” Stewart said in a press statement, expressing hopes to return to the Caesars stage tonight (June 2).

This incident mirrors a similar occurrence from last year, where Stewart had to withdraw from a performance on June 1 due to flu symptoms.

The rock icon is currently touring the U.S. with his “One Last Time” tour, with upcoming shows in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, and New York throughout June.

Despite the tour’s title, Stewart clarifies that he is not retiring, merely stepping away from touring.

Musical Updates

Tom Jones is set to return to Wynn’s Encore Theater in 2026, headlining three shows on October 21, and 23-24. The legendary performer last took the stage there in May 2025. Tickets for these new performances are available now via Ticketmaster.

The Grammy-nominated metal group In This Moment along with platinum-selling rap-rock band Hollywood Undead will bring their co-headlining “Taste of Chaos” tour to Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on October 25, 2026. Tickets will be on sale starting at 10 AM PT on June 3 via AXS.com.



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