Vegas Music Updates: DLVEC Changes, BTS Comeback, Fresh Concert Lineups

The Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, a cornerstone of the city’s entertainment scene, is undergoing a transition after years of hosting marquee events ranging from Punk Rock Bowling to electronic dance festivals. While its calendar remains packed through April, including dubstep artist Excision’s two-night run, officials confirmed a partial redesign to address surging parking demands.

“The demand for accessible, everyday parking has become a pressing need,” reads a DLVEC statement, noting a section of the 10-year-old venue will become a “well-lit, clean and convenient self-parking lot” while retaining capacity for major events. This shift follows the Best Friends Forever Festival’s 2026 hiatus, but organizers promise a return in 2027.

Festivals on Pause, Events Continue

The Best Friends Forever Festival will skip 2026 amid the DLVEC’s partial redesign, announcing through Instagram, “Our team has already begun working on bringing Best Friends Forever back in 2027,” with a few surprises planned.

Meanwhile, the venue remains active through April, highlighted by dubstar Excision’s two-night residency.

Owner Derek Stevens, whose portfolio includes Circa and Golden Gate, continues using DLVEC for his free-admission Neon City Festival.

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BTS Return

Global K-pop sensation BTS decorates Las Vegas’ concert calendar with three May stadium dates at Allegiant Stadium. This will be their first local appearance since 2022, when they set the venue’s revenue record. The group’s 79-stop world tour will feature a 360-degree stage, ensuring unobstructed views of performances of chart-toppers like “Dynamite” and “DNA”. Tickets for the return go on presale on January 22 through Ticketmaster, with general sales starting on January 24.

Meanwhile, rising pop artist Madison Beer prepares to unveil her Locket album live at Fontainebleau’s BleauLive Theater on June 13, marking one of the earliest US performances of the new work. Known for hits like “Yes Baby”, Beer’s show is expected to draw crowds, with presale access beginning January 16 and general tickets available January 21 through Live Nation.

Retro Sounds

Fans of classic cinema and rock nostalgia also have options.

Jimi Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert revives the 1986 cult film’s synth-driven score at the Pearl Concert Theater on October 25, featuring David Bowie’s original vocals for “Magic Dance” and “Underground” alongside Trevor Jones’ compositions.

The event coincides with the film’s 40^th anniversary.

Meanwhile, Durango Resort’s north expansion introduces Moonshine Flats, a 29,000 sq ft honky-tonk venue targeting country fans with touring acts and line-dancing spaces. On the Strip, Ikons of Rock launches a Hard Rock Café residency honoring Ozzy Osbourne, Queen, and other legends through replica costumes and era-defining hits.