October is a big month for Las Vegas residencies. Metallica opened its first Sphere run on October 1, New Kids on the Block are mid-run at Dolby Live, Josh Groban is back at The Colosseum, Barry Manilow keeps his Thursday-to-Saturday schedule at Westgate, and Keith Urban takes over BleauLive Theater for two nights. Here are the October residencies and the dates still ahead.
Metallica at Sphere: No Repeat Weekends
Life Burns Faster is Metallica’s first residency at Sphere. It opened October 1 and runs 24 shows through March 13, 2027. The band is continuing its “No Repeat Weekend” tradition, so the songs you hear on a Thursday will not repeat on that weekend’s Saturday. Remaining October shows are listed on the Live Nation page: October 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, and 31, with shows listed at 8:30pm.
New Kids on the Block: The Right Stuff
The group’s debut Las Vegas residency continues at Dolby Live at Park MGM with eight October shows, from October 2 to 17. The remaining dates are October 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, and 17, all at 8pm. Tickets are on Live Nation.
Josh Groban: Five Nights at The Colosseum
Josh Groban: GEMS The Las Vegas Residency returned to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace due to fan demand, with five performances: October 2, 3, 7, 9, and 10. The show features fan favorites from his career plus select songs from his new album. Three nights remain, October 7, 9, and 10, and tickets are on Ticketmaster.
Barry Manilow: The Hits Come Home
Manilow: Las Vegas – The Hits Come Home! is Barry Manilow’s lifetime residency at the International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino. His remaining October dates are October 8 to 10 and 15 to 17, Thursday through Saturday, with more dates in November and December. See the Westgate residency page for the schedule and barrymanilow.com for tickets.
Keith Urban: Two Nights at BleauLive
Four-time GRAMMY winner Keith Urban returns to BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas for two nights, Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, both at 8pm. Details and tickets are on the Fontainebleau page.
Now You Know
| Residency | Venue | Remaining October Dates | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metallica: Life Burns Faster | Sphere | Oct 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31. Listed at 8:30pm. | Live Nation |
| New Kids on the Block: The Right Stuff | Dolby Live at Park MGM | Oct 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17. 8pm. | Live Nation |
| Josh Groban: GEMS | The Colosseum at Caesars Palace | Oct 7, 9, 10. 8pm. | Ticketmaster |
| Barry Manilow: The Hits Come Home | International Theater at Westgate | Oct 8 to 10 and 15 to 17. Confirm showtimes when booking. | Westgate |
| Keith Urban | BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau | Oct 16 and 17. 8pm. | Fontainebleau |
