Published on: December 29, 2024, 04:40h.
Last updated on: December 29, 2024, 04:41h.
Las Vegas has become adept at reinventing itself into more luxurious and innovative versions of its former self. While no new hotels are set to open next year, here are some of the most anticipated attractions, restaurants, and shows scheduled for 2025.
However, some of these may be delayed until 2026.
Attractions
The ‘Friends” Experience: The One in Vegas: The much-anticipated “Friends” attraction will be available at MGM Grand in 2025. Visitors can explore Instagram-worthy set recreations of Central Perk, Monica’s apartment, and a tribute to Ross and Rachel’s Las Vegas wedding.
The “Friends” Experience has already been showcased in 13 US cities over the past four years, attracting hundreds of thousands of dedicated followers of the sitcom. Despite previous tours, the opening in Las Vegas is still on schedule.
Universal Horror Unleashed: AREA15 will welcome Universal’s first year-round horror attraction featuring haunted houses based on Universal Monsters, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Scarecrow: The Reaping, and Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer in 2025.
Bob Marley Hope Road: A tribute to the iconic reggae musician, Bob Marley, will be unveiled at Mandalay Bay. This exhibit celebrates Marley’s life, music, and influence, with authentic artifacts and live performances.
Evel Knievel Museum: A museum dedicated to the legendary motorcycle daredevil, Evel Knievel, will move from Topeka, Kansas to downtown Las Vegas next year. The museum will showcase various artifacts, including surviving bikes from Knievel’s daredevil stunts.
The John Wick Experience: An interactive attraction based on the popular action movies starring Keanu Reeves will debut at AREA15 in February.
Interstellar Arc: Launching later in the year, this spaceflight simulator by Felix & Paul Studios offers an immersive experience on a 26th-century deep space mission.
Food
Bazaar Meats: José Andrés is moving his acclaimed steakhouse, Bazaar Meats, from Sahara to the Venetian’s Palazzo tower in the coming year.
Via Via Food Hall: The Venetian will introduce an upscale food hall next summer, featuring various renowned eateries such as All’Antico Vinaio, B.S. Taqueria, Howlin’ Ray’s, Ivan Ramen, Scarr’s Pizza, Turkey and the Wolf, and Molly’s Rise and Shine.
Stubborn Seed by Jeremy Ford: The Michelin-starred restaurant by “Top Chef” winner Jeremy Ford will open its second location at Resorts World in 2025.
Netflix Bites: A pop-up residency inspired by popular Netflix series will debut at MGM Grand, serving dishes related to shows like “Bridgerton,” “Stranger Things,” and “La Casa de Papel.”
Music
New Kids on the Block: The iconic boy band will kick off their Las Vegas residency “The Right Stuff” at Dolby Live in June 2025.
Janet Jackson: Continuing her residency at Resorts World, Janet Jackson’s shows will run until February 2025.
Blake Shelton: The country superstar commences his residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in February.
Josh Groban: The renowned singer will headline “Gems” residency at The Colosseum starting May 2025.
Black Eyed Peas: Planet Hollywood will host the “3008” residency of the popular group starting in February.
Mötley Crüe: The legendary rock band will start their residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM in March 2025.
Sammy Hagar: The music icon’s Van Halen-centric residency, “Best of All Worlds,” kicks off at Dolby Live in April.
Shopping
During Grand Prix weekend, the Puma store made its debut at BLVD, replacing the Hawaiian Marketplace. The mall will feature other popular brands such as Adidas, H&M, JD Sports, and the world’s largest In-N-Out Burger.
And Last but Definitely Not Least…
Spherical “Wizard of Oz”: An adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz” is rumored to be in the works for the Sphere, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Pictures.
WrestleMania 41: The wrestling extravaganza is scheduled to take place at Allegiant Stadium on April 19-20, marking the return of Wrestlemania to Las Vegas after nearly three decades.