Matchbox Twenty books Caesars Palace while John Mayer adds new Sphere dates

Entertainment briefs: Matchbox Twenty volition play June 11 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace as portion of its 52-date 30th day tour, the set announced Tuesday. The Wallflowers and The Lucky volition appear as special guests. A creator presale begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday and a Reserved by Spotify presale for eligible Spotify Premium top fans starts at 10 a.m. that day. Additional presales will take place during the week leading up to the general sale, which commences at 10 a.m. Oct. 23 at Ticketmaster.com. The tour serves as the centerpiece of a yearlong celebration of the band’s 1996 debut album, “Yourself or Someone Like You,” which includes the singles “3AM” and “Push.” The celebration kicked off Monday with a performance at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. The group is scheduled to appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and will play April 25 at the Stagecoach Festival in Indio, Calif., ahead of the tour. Matchbox Twenty’s most recent album, “Where the Light Goes,” was released in 2023, marking its return after an 11‑year hiatus. John Mayer added three shows to his 2027 residency at Sphere Las Vegas and will perform June 9, 11 and 12, according to a press release Tuesday. Each performance features three sets: Mayer solo on stage, Mayer with a full band, and the John Mayer Trio, featuring Steve Jordan and Pino Palladino. The residency, Mayer’s first as a solo act at Sphere, opens April 8. He previously played 48 shows at Sphere with Dead & Company. A creator presale begins at 10 a.m. today at JohnMayer.com, and fans who registered earlier may use their codes for the new dates. SiriusXM listeners receive a presale Thursday. The general sale starts at 10 a.m. Friday at Ticketmaster.com. A limited number of VIP packages go on sale at 10 a.m. today at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets for each show will be auctioned by Charity Auctions (https://charityauctions.com/event/auction/2110). All auction proceeds will benefit the Heart and Armor Foundation, a veterans’ wellness foundation Mayer founded in 2012. Mayer’s Back To You Fund will receive $1 from each ticket sold. Alan Cumming will perform his cabaret show “Alan Cumming: Uncut” at 7 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Palazzo Theatre at the Venetian. Henry Koperski serves as the show’s musical director and will accompany Cumming at the piano. Cumming won a Tony Award for portraying the Emcee in the 1998 Broadway revival of “Cabaret.” He also hosts Peacock’s “The Traitors” and has collected multiple Emmys for the series. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Friday, with presales running throughout the week. Fans may purchase tickets at Ticketmaster.com, VenetianLasVegas.com, any Venetian box office, or by calling 702-414-9000 or 866-641-7469. Comedian Andrew Dice Clay is set to perform at 8 p.m. March 5 at the Palazzo Theatre at the Venetian, according to a press release Tuesday. His acting credits include “Blue Jasmine,” “A Star Is Born,” and Hulu’s “Pam & Tommy.” He starred in the Showtime series “Dice” for two seasons in 2016 and 2017. Simon & Schuster published his autobiography, “The Filthy Truth,” in 2014. Tickets become available to the general public at 10 a.m. Friday, with presales ongoing through the week. Fans can buy tickets via Ticketmaster.com, VenetianLasVegas.com, any Venetian box office, or by calling 702-414-9000 or 866-641-7469. Jen Kramer and Westgate Las Vegas will observe National Magic Week from Oct. 25 through Oct. 31, the hotel announced Tuesday. “Magic is truly astir creating moments of connection, wonderment and surprise, and National Magic Week gives america a accidental to stock that beyond the stage,” Kramer said in the release. Surprise “Magical Moments” throughout the week could feature free or upgraded show tickets, dining surprises, magic kits for young fans, and meet‑and‑greets. Kramer, whom the hotel notes readers voted best magician in Las Vegas Weekly’s 2026 Best of Vegas awards, has headlined at Westgate since Read the full story at Las Vegas Sun →