MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Entertainment Listings
MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA
THE MOMENT: FLOYD MAYWEATHER VS. MARCOS MAIDANA
Ten-time and Five-Division World Champion and current WBC Welterweight World Champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather (45-0, 26 KOs) will face Argentine power-puncher and WBA Welterweight World Champion Marcos “El Chino” Maidana (35-3, 31 KOs) Saturday, May 3 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mayweather has fought and won some of his most memorable battles at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, including his most recent win over Canelo Alvarez last September. In December 2013, Maidana captured the attention of boxing and sports fans around the world with his thorough defeat of the highly regarded and undefeated Adrien Broner. The event will air live on SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
Date: Saturday, May 3
Time: Doors are scheduled to open at 3 p.m.
Prices: $350, $550, $750, $1,000 and $1,500
Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any MGM Grand box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mgmgrand.com or ticketmaster.com.
2014 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS
The 2014 Billboard Music Awards will broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena Sunday, May 18 on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/delayed PT. The Billboard Music Awards honor the year’s most successful artists in 40 categories, based on key fan interactions with music, including album and digital singles sales, radio airplay, touring, streaming and social interactions on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, VEVO, Spotify and other popular online destinations for music. The 2014 Milestone Award presented by Chevrolet, will be given to an innovative artist who has achieved a notable chart milestone over the past year. The six finalists for this award include: Imagine Dragons, John Legend, Luke Bryan, OneRepublic, Ellie Goulding and Carrie Underwood.
Date: Sunday, May 18
Time: 5 p.m.
Prices: $90, $200, $300 and $500 (not including applicable taxes and service fees)
Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any MGM Grand box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mgmgrand.com or ticketmaster.com
UFC 173: RENAN BARAO VS. TJ DILLASHAW
UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao (34-1, 1 NC) will look to stake his claim as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world when he meets the explosive and dangerous TJ Dillashaw (10-2) Saturday, May 24 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Barao has amassed an unprecedented 35-fight unbeaten streak, including victories over championship contenders Urijah Faber (twice), Michael McDonald and Eddie Wineland. Dillashaw poses a serious threat to the champion’s reign and comes into the title fight motivated to avenge the losses of his teammate and mentor, Faber. The event will air live on Pay-Per-View at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
Date: Saturday, May 24
Time: Doors open at 3 p.m.
Prices: $75, $100, $125, $200, $325, $400, $500, $600 and $750
Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any MGM Grand box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mgmgrand.com or ticketmaster.com.
CHER
The one and only Cher will bring her 49-city North American tour, Dressed To Kill, to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Sunday, May 25. Cher’s previous tour, The Farewell Tour, later dubbed “The Never Can Say Goodbye Tour,” was one of the most successful tours ever by a solo artist. Cher played a record-breaking 325 dates in front of more than
5.5 million fans. GRAMMY, Emmy and Tony Award-winning artist Cyndi Lauper will join Cher on tour.
Date: Sunday, May 25
Time: 8 p.m.
Prices: $55.50, $76.50, $150 and $190 (not including applicable taxes and service fees)
Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any MGM Grand box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mgmgrand.com or ticketmaster.com.
BILLY JOEL
Billy Joel will return to Las Vegas for one night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, June 7. The performance marks his first solo headlining appearance at MGM Grand since 2009. The singer/songwriter/composer is the sixth best-selling recording artist of all-time and the third best-selling solo artist, having sold more than 150 million albums worldwide. He has received countless awards over the course of his career including six GRAMMY Awards, highlighted by the prestigious GRAMMY Legend Award, and has been inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame as well as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Date: Saturday, June 7
Time: 8 p.m.
Prices: $84.50, $149.50 and $199.50 (not including applicable taxes and service fees)
Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any MGM Grand box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mgmgrand.com or ticketmaster.com.
CANELO ALVAREZ VS. ERISLANDY LARA
The two best junior middleweights in the world will meet to decide 154-pound supremacy Saturday, July 12 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez (43-1-1, 31 KOs) will square off against WBA Junior Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (19-1-2, 12 KOs) in a 12-round bout. A former world champion and still only 23 years old, Canelo has captivated fans worldwide with his exciting fighting style and charisma in and out of the ring. In his most recent bout, Lara won a 12-round unanimous decision over Austin Trout in December 2013, and now the 31-year-old will attempt to give Canelo a boxing lesson. The event will air live on SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
Date: Saturday, July 12
Time: Doors open at 3 p.m.
Prices: $50, $75, $150, $250, $500 and $750 (not including applicable taxes and service fees)
Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any MGM Grand box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mgmgrand.com or ticketmaster.com.
LADY GAGA
Lady Gaga, one of the top global touring acts of this decade, will make two stops at the MGM Grand Garden Arena
Saturday, July 19 and Friday, Aug. 1 while on her artRave: The ARTPOP Ball Tour. The popular entertainer was named Forbes’ Most Powerful Woman in the World in 2011 and was included in TIME Magazine’s annual “The 2010 Time 100” list of the most influential people in the world.
Dates: Saturday, July 19 and Friday, Aug. 1
Time: 8 p.m.
Prices: $35, $49.50 and $85 (general admission and reserved seating) and $200 (not including applicable taxes and service fees)
Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any MGM Grand box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mgmgrand.com or ticketmaster.com.
AEROSMITH
Aerosmith and special guest SLASH, featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, will join forces for the LET ROCK RULE Tour as it makes its way to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Aug. 2. Aerosmith has sold more than 150 million albums, won four GRAMMY Awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. SLASH has amassed album sales of more than 100 million copies, earned a GRAMMY Award and seven GRAMMY nominations and also has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Date: Saturday, Aug. 2
Time: 8 p.m.
Prices: $49.50, $69.50, $99.50 and $149.50 (not including applicable service charges and taxes)
Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any MGM Grand box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mgmgrand.com or ticketmaster.com.
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
Justin Timberlake will bring The 20/20 Experience World Tour, his first tour in six years, back to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Friday, Aug. 8 and Friday, Nov. 28. In March 2013, the GRAMMY and Emmy Award-winning artist released The 20/20 Experience Part 1 of 2 which was certified double platinum in the U.S. and earned Timberlake the biggest first week sales for a male artist in five years. The album hit the No. 1 spot on iTunes in 93 countries and produced two chart-topping singles – “Suit & Tie” and “Mirrors.” Continuing the musical journey, Timberlake released the highly anticipated The 20/20 Experience Part 2 of 2 in October 2013 featuring the singles “Take Back the Night” and “TKO.”
Dates: Friday, Aug. 8 and Friday, Nov. 28
Time: 8 p.m.
Prices: $49.50, $75, $125 and $200 (not including applicable taxes and service fees)
Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any MGM Grand box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mgmgrand.com or ticketmaster.com.
ROBERTO CARLOS
Roberto Carlos, an icon of Latin American romance and the King of Latin pop, will bring his Projeto Emocoes (“Emotions Project”) show to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Sept. 6 for a one-night spectacular. Carlos has released more than 58 albums in Brazil, more than 100 albums internationally and has composed more than 500 songs. The performance will mark Carlos’ first appearance at MGM Grand.
Date: Saturday, Sept. 6
Time: 8 p.m.
Prices: $99.50, $134.50 and $174.50 (not including applicable taxes and service fees)
Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any MGM Grand box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mgmgrand.com or ticketmaster.com.
ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ
Leading Latin pop star Alejandro Fernandez will return to Las Vegas bringing his Confidencias World Tour to the MGM Grand Garden Arena for a Mexican Independence Day celebration Sunday, Sept. 14. Fernandez, who channels Mexico’s rich tradition through his music and continues to capture the hearts of fans worldwide, is one of the most accomplished vocalists and biggest-selling artists in Latin music history.
Date: Sunday, Sept. 14
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Prices: $65, $75, $99, $175 and $225 (not including applicable taxes and service fees)
Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any MGM Grand box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mgmgrand.com or ticketmaster.com.
KATY PERRY
International superstar Katy Perry will visit the MGM Grand Garden Arena Friday, Sept. 26 for her highly anticipated PRISMATIC WORLD TOUR, in support of PRISM. The new album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and remains in the Top 10 three months after its release. The platinum album has given Perry the biggest single of her career with “Roar,” while “Dark Horse” recently became her 13th Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Perry will be joined by Canadian indie rock duo Tegan and Sara.
Date: Friday, Sept. 26
Time: 8 p.m.
Prices: $29.50, $49, $93.50 and $153.50 (not including applicable taxes and service fees)
Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any MGM Grand box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mgmgrand.com or ticketmaster.com.
KINGS OF LEON
Kings of Leon return to the North American arena circuit for the first time in more than two years with their 2014 Mechanical Bull Tour Saturday, Sept. 27 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The group will be joined by American indie rock band Young The Giant and South African alternative rock band Kongos.
Date: Saturday, Sept. 27
Time: 8 p.m.
Prices: $39.50, $49.50 and $75.50 (not including applicable taxes and service fees)
Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any MGM Grand box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mgmgrand.com or ticketmaster.com.
FROZEN FURY 16: LOS ANGELES KINGS VS. COLORADO AVALANCHE
Hockey returns to MGM Grand Garden Arena for Frozen Fury XVI, taking place Saturday, Oct. 4 as the Los Angeles Kings take on the Colorado Avalanche for one night only as part of their 2014 preseason schedule.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 4
Time: 8 p.m.
Prices: $39, $53 and $95; $200 and $300 (VIP tickets along the glass and upper railing)
Buy: TBD
ANDREA BOCELLI
Classical and pop superstar Andrea Bocelli will return to the U.S. in December for a select run of concerts beginning Saturday, Dec. 6 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Bocelli will be joined by conductor Eugene Kohn, soprano Svetla Vassileva and world-renowned guest vocalist Heather Headley. As is now tradition, Bocelli’s holiday-timed U.S. tours receive “rousing ovations” annually.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Time: 8 p.m.
Prices: $75, $125, $195, $275 and $400 (not including applicable service charges and taxes)
Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any MGM Grand box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mgmgrand.com or ticketmaster.com.
BEACHER’S MADHOUSE
Guests are taken on a sensory journey into the unconventional world of Beacher’s Madhouse from the moment they enter the 8,500-square-foot performance theatre. Jeff Beacher, who Rolling Stone magazine declared the “Best Showman on The Strip,” is best known for his ability to push the boundaries of entertainment and fantasy. The venue has been a favorite of some of the world’s most notable A-list celebrities with guests including Johnny Depp, Eva Longoria, Leonardo DiCaprio and Ryan Seacrest, among others.
Dates/Time: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10:30 p.m.
Dark: Monday – Tuesday; Thursday
Prices: $75 and $125 (not including applicable taxes and service fees); VIP packages beginning at $175 include front row table seating and complimentary bottle of vodka or champagne.
Buy: Tickets are available for purchase by calling (323) 785-3036 or visiting beachersmadhouse.com.
Contact: Call (323) 785-3036 or visit beachersmadhouse.com for more information
HOLLYWOOD THEATRE
DAVID COPPERFIELD
Master magician David Copperfield continues to wow audiences at MGM Grand’s 740-seat Hollywood Theatre with his stage production An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion. Copperfield currently holds 11 Guinness World Records including “Largest Illusion Ever Staged” and “Most Magic Shows Performed in a Year.” He also is the first living illusionist to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Dates: May 1 – 2; 17 – 31; June 1 – 17; 25 – 30; July 1 – 31
Times: Sunday – Friday: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Prices: $69.99, $79.99 and $99.99 (not including applicable taxes and service fees);
VIP Meet-and-Greet packages which include front row seating, a photograph with David Copperfield and a signed souvenir photo, are available for $199 (plus handling fees) during matinee and 7 p.m. performances only.
Buy: Tickets can be purchased at any MGM Grand ticketing outlet, online at mgmgrand.com or ticketmaster.com, or by phone at (866) 740-7711 or (702) 891-7777.
WILLIAM SHATNER
Television and movie legend William Shatner will bring his one-man show “Shatner’s World: We Just Live In It” to the Hollywood Theatre for a three-night engagement June 19 – 21. Known as much for his unique persona as for his expansive body of work on television and the big screen, Shatner will take his audiences on a 90-minute voyage through his life and career, from Shakespearean stage actor to internationally known icon and personality.
Dates: June 19 – 21
Time: 8 p.m.
Prices: $69.99, $79.99 and $99.99 (not including applicable service charges and taxes); VIP Meet-and Greet packages which include booth seating are available for $199.
Buy: Tickets can be purchased at any MGM Grand ticketing outlet, online at mgmgrand.com or ticketmaster.com, or by phone at (866) 740-7711 or (702) 891-7777.
BRAD GARRETT’S COMEDY CLUB
Emmy Award-winning comedian and actor Brad Garrett brings his top-quality comedy to MGM Grand with his intimate 250-seat comedy club. The club provides Garrett, as well as legendary comedians and the next generation of comics, a place to call “home” in Las Vegas. Garrett is scheduled to appear multiple times throughout 2014 with many of his colleagues. This show contains adult content and is not recommended for guests under 21 years of age.
Dates: Nightly
Time: 8 p.m.
Prices: $39, $49 and $59 (not including applicable service charges and taxes)
Note: Prices are $59, $69 and $79 when Garrett is scheduled to perform. Garrett’s scheduled appearance dates are May 1 – 4; May 19 – 25; June 2 – 8;
June 23 – 29; July 28 – August 3 and September 22 – 28.
Buy: Tickets can be purchased at any MGM Grand ticketing outlet, online at mgmgrand.com or ticketmaster.com, or by phone at (866) 740-7711 or (702) 891-7777.
KÀ THEATRE
KÀ BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
KÀ, the unprecedented epic production by Cirque du Soleil, takes adventure to an all new level. Be awed by a dynamic theatrical landscape, as an entire empire appears on KÀ’s colossal stage and a captivating display of aerial acrobatics envelops the audience.
Dates: Tuesday – Saturday
Dark: Sunday and Monday
Times: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Additional Dark Dates: May 20 – 24
Prices: Tickets start at $69 (not including applicable service charges and taxes)
Buy: Tickets can be purchased at the KÀ box office or any MGM Grand ticketing outlet, online at cirquedusoleil.com/ka or mgmgrand.com, or by calling (866) 740-7711 or (702) 531-3826.
NIGHTLIFE
HAKKASAN LAS VEGAS
Hakkasan Las Vegas, an innovative restaurant and nightclub concept, offers guests a 360-degree curated experience combining fine dining and immersive nightlife, all within a thoughtfully designed five-level structure. The all-encompassing nightlife experience showcases dramatic design, world-class mixology and exclusive collaborations with in-demand artists. Featured and resident DJs include Tiësto, Calvin Harris and Afrojack, among others.
Dates/Hours: Thursday – Friday; Sunday: Doors open at 10 p.m.
Saturday: Doors open at 9 p.m.
Note: The venue recently celebrated its one-year anniversary.
Admission: Cover charges apply pending day and special events. Table reservations complete with bottle service are available. Guests must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID.
Contact: Call (702) 891-3838 for more information
HAKKASAN THURSDAYS
Hakkasan Nightclub prides itself on its ability to create unrivaled experiences for its guests. With the launch of its signature industry event Hakkasan Thursdays, the nightspot will open both its main room and Ling Ling Club each week as international DJs bring the latest in electronic music and open-format beats to clubgoers.
ENTERTAINMENT AND SHOWBAR LOUNGES/DINING
TAP
MGM Grand recently opened TAP, a high-energy restaurant and sports bar, where guests can enjoy the latest sporting events while surrounded by sports history. Every seat in the 220-seat restaurant offers a prime view of the biggest games broadcast live on TAP’s 60 HD flat-screen televisions. One-of-a-kind items collected from events held in Las Vegas, known for hosting many of the world’s biggest sporting events, are displayed throughout the space.
Dates: Daily
Hours: Monday – Sunday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Admission: Admission is complimentary
Contact: Call (702) 891-1111 for more information
WHISKEY DOWN
Located on the casino floor, Whiskey Down is an intimate lounge featuring high-end gaming including six Blackjack tables, seven video-poker machines at the bar and seating for up to 64 guests. In its beverage lineup, Whiskey Down offers a wide array of brown spirits including American, Canadian, Irish and Scotch whiskies as well as specialty cocktails.
Dates: Daily
Hours: 24 hours
Admission: Admission is complimentary. Guests must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID.
Contact: Call (702) 891-7777 for more information
CENTRIFUGE
MGM Grand offers guests a chance to be the center of attention at Centrifuge, the 77-seat bar featuring an innovative drink menu and a progressive music program. Centrifuge features specialty cocktails from each of MGM Grand’s signature restaurants, infusing the drinks with fruit and displaying the innovative drinks around the bar in Louis Treize baccarat crystal bottles.
Dates: Daily
Hours: Sunday – Thursday: Opens at 4 p.m.; Friday – Saturday: Opens at noon
Admission: Admission is complimentary. Guests must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID.
Contact: Call (702) 891-7777 for more information
WEST WING BAR
The West Wing Bar provides a secluded place to hang out, meet before an evening of dining and entertainment or wind down with a nightcap. West Wing Bar is open daily at 4 p.m. and features a live DJ set Friday and Saturday.
DAYLIFE
WET REPUBLIC ULTRA POOL
WET REPUBLIC, MGM Grand’s ultra pool, provides guests with the ultimate nightlife vibe merged seamlessly with poolside pampering and relaxation. This adults-only playground features a 54,500-square-foot pool and lounge area, featuring six new VIP Bungalows equipped with plush furniture, TVs and misting fans, all accompanied by three private plunge pools providing guests with the ultimate daytime VIP experience. The venue also adds convenience to the guest experience with a number of newly installed restroom and shower facilities. Additional newly remodeled features include an expanded DJ booth along with an upgraded LED display and an expanded bar. Featured resident DJs include Tiësto, Calvin Harris, Dada Life, Steve Aoki and Afrojack, among others.
Dates: Thursday – Monday
Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: Cover charges apply pending day and special events. Guests must be 21 years of
age or older with a valid ID.
Contact: Call (702) 891-3563 for more information
ATTRACTIONS
CSI: THE EXPERIENCE
The popular worldwide phenomenon is available at MGM Grand in the hometown of the original top-rated “CSI” television series – Las Vegas. A challenging and fun multi-sensory attraction, CSI: The Experience places guests in the role of crime scene investigator as they solve one of three true-to-life mysteries. The average experience lasts 45 – 60 minutes.
Dates/Times: Daily; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (last entry at 8 p.m.)
Prices: $28 per person (12 years and older); $21 per person (ages 4 – 11); second re-entry is priced at $13 and second and third re-entry together are priced at $16, with proof of prior admission; not including service fees ***Nevada residents with valid ID receive a $5 discount.
Additional Information: CSI: The Experience is designed for guests 12 years of age or older. Multimedia portions of the exhibit are presented in English with Spanish subtitles. For more information, call MGM Grand at (702) 891-7006 or go online to mgmgrand.com or csiexhibit.com.