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Taylor Dayne Launches First Las Vegas Residency; Lionel Richie Returns to Wynn; Halloween Heavy-Metal Lineup Arrives
Taylor Dayne, the 64‑year‑old pop icon best known for “Tell It to My Heart” and “Love Will Lead You Back,” has announced a new residency on the Las Vegas Strip. The eight‑show run will take place at Harrah’s Las Vegas during the 2026 holiday season, with performances on November 24, 25, 27, 28; December 29, 30, 31; and January 2, 2027. Dayne’s show is billed as a three‑act theatrical experience that blends her biggest hits with personal anecdotes from a career spanning nearly four decades. Fans can access a VIP space called “Dayne’s Den,” where the singer may appear before or after the show and where surprise guests could join.
Tickets for all eight dates will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. PT on Friday, July 31, after a presale window from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. PT on Thursday, July 30. Presale details are posted on Ticketmaster and on TaylorDayne.com.
In other Las Vegas news, Lionel Richie will return to the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for six additional performances of his “King of Hearts” residency. The dates are October 14, 16, 17 and November 11, 13, 14, 2026. Richie, who has sold more than 125 million albums worldwide and earned four Grammy Awards, has been a regular at Wynn since 2019; this run follows a medical‑related cancellation of a June tour stop with Earth, Wind & Fire.
Tickets for Richie's shows will also be available at 10 a.m. PT on Friday, July 31, through Ticketmaster and the official LionelRichie.com site.
Halloween week will bring a heavy‑metal event to the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The revived “Taste of Chaos” tour will play on October 25, with Hollywood Undead and In This Moment headlining a five‑band lineup that also includes I See Stars, Vana and Melrose Avenue. Ticket prices start at roughly $61 via Ticketmaster, and attendees are advised to review the venue’s costume and mask policies before arriving.
The three acts illustrate the Strip’s diverse entertainment mix. Dayne’s residency marks the first time the former pop princess will perform on the Strip, adding to the city’s growing roster of long‑term shows. Richie’s return to Wynn underscores the venue’s focus on legacy performers, while the Taste of Chaos event demonstrates the Strip’s willingness to diversify with genre‑specific touring acts.
All three events begin in late October or early November, a period that historically drives high demand for live entertainment in Las Vegas. Industry data show the Strip’s concert and residency market has rebounded strongly since the COVID‑19 pandemic, with ticket sales for major shows exceeding pre‑pandemic levels in 2025. The inclusion of well‑known names such as Dayne and Richie is expected to drive additional foot traffic to Harrah’s and Wynn, respectively.
Harrah’s Las Vegas, owned by Vici Properties and operated by Caesars Entertainment, opened in 1972 and has long been a staple of the Strip’s entertainment scene. The Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, part of a luxury resort complex that opened in 2008, has previously hosted performers such as Beyoncé and Garth Brooks.
In summary, the 2026 Las Vegas music calendar features three distinct offerings: a pop residency by Taylor Dayne at Harrah’s, a soul‑and‑ballad residency by Lionel Richie at Wynn, and a Halloween heavy‑metal showcase by Hollywood Undead and In This Moment at Virgin Hotels. Ticket sales for all events begin on July 31, positioning each show to capitalize on the high‑season demand for live entertainment on the Strip.
Tickets for all eight dates will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. PT on Friday, July 31, after a presale window from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. PT on Thursday, July 30. Presale details are posted on Ticketmaster and on TaylorDayne.com.
In other Las Vegas news, Lionel Richie will return to the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for six additional performances of his “King of Hearts” residency. The dates are October 14, 16, 17 and November 11, 13, 14, 2026. Richie, who has sold more than 125 million albums worldwide and earned four Grammy Awards, has been a regular at Wynn since 2019; this run follows a medical‑related cancellation of a June tour stop with Earth, Wind & Fire.
Tickets for Richie's shows will also be available at 10 a.m. PT on Friday, July 31, through Ticketmaster and the official LionelRichie.com site.
Halloween week will bring a heavy‑metal event to the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The revived “Taste of Chaos” tour will play on October 25, with Hollywood Undead and In This Moment headlining a five‑band lineup that also includes I See Stars, Vana and Melrose Avenue. Ticket prices start at roughly $61 via Ticketmaster, and attendees are advised to review the venue’s costume and mask policies before arriving.
The three acts illustrate the Strip’s diverse entertainment mix. Dayne’s residency marks the first time the former pop princess will perform on the Strip, adding to the city’s growing roster of long‑term shows. Richie’s return to Wynn underscores the venue’s focus on legacy performers, while the Taste of Chaos event demonstrates the Strip’s willingness to diversify with genre‑specific touring acts.
All three events begin in late October or early November, a period that historically drives high demand for live entertainment in Las Vegas. Industry data show the Strip’s concert and residency market has rebounded strongly since the COVID‑19 pandemic, with ticket sales for major shows exceeding pre‑pandemic levels in 2025. The inclusion of well‑known names such as Dayne and Richie is expected to drive additional foot traffic to Harrah’s and Wynn, respectively.
Harrah’s Las Vegas, owned by Vici Properties and operated by Caesars Entertainment, opened in 1972 and has long been a staple of the Strip’s entertainment scene. The Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, part of a luxury resort complex that opened in 2008, has previously hosted performers such as Beyoncé and Garth Brooks.
In summary, the 2026 Las Vegas music calendar features three distinct offerings: a pop residency by Taylor Dayne at Harrah’s, a soul‑and‑ballad residency by Lionel Richie at Wynn, and a Halloween heavy‑metal showcase by Hollywood Undead and In This Moment at Virgin Hotels. Ticket sales for all events begin on July 31, positioning each show to capitalize on the high‑season demand for live entertainment on the Strip.