Las Vegas Live with Adam Torres

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Las Vegas Live is a weekly podcast breaking down what’s actually happening in Las Vegas—events, conferences, shows, dining, nightlife, and experiences worth your time. Hosted by Adam Torres, the show combines curated weekly Top 10 countdowns with insider context, interviews, and on-site coverage from across the city. Some episodes focus on what’s happening right now, while others feature conversations with entertainers, business leaders, and people shaping what Las Vegas looks like today. Whether you’re a local, visiting for a conference, or planning a trip, Las Vegas Live is designed to help you make smarter choices with your time—and stay plugged into what’s happening in the city week to week. New episodes drop weekly.

  1. EDC Las Vegas 30th Anniversary, No Doubt Sphere Finale, Vegas Golden Knights Playoffs

    May 8

    EDC Las Vegas 30th Anniversary, No Doubt Sphere Finale, Vegas Golden Knights Playoffs

    Las Vegas this week is led by EDC Las Vegas 2026, the final weekend of No Doubt at Sphere, and Vegas Golden Knights playoff hockey at T-Mobile Arena. In this episode of Las Vegas Live, Adam Torres breaks down what to do in Las Vegas right now, including major events, live music, sports, and travel industry activity happening across the city.  The episode opens with what’s new in Vegas, including EDC Las Vegas turning 30, No Doubt closing its Sphere residency on Saturday night, and the Hard Rock Guitar Tower completing its structural frame on the Strip. EDC Las Vegas returns to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for its 30th anniversary edition, with more than 500,000 people expected across three nights and more than 200 artists across seven stages. The week also includes the first EDC World Party Parade, a free public event open to everyone. No Doubt enters the final weekend of its six-show Sphere residency, with the last performance taking place Saturday night. The episode also covers the Wizard of Oz at Sphere, including the daytime double-header opportunity for visitors who want to experience Sphere before No Doubt at night. Sports are part of the week as well, with the Vegas Golden Knights continuing playoff hockey at T-Mobile Arena. Other highlights include Blake Shelton at Caesars Palace, Santana at House of Blues, Lady A at Planet Hollywood, Bassrush Massive at Virgin Hotels, and the Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum at Paris Las Vegas. Start at VegasNearMe to compare tickets, hotel rooms, shows, and nearby attractions across Las Vegas: https://www.vegasnearme.com/ Las Vegas Live is your weekly source for what to do in Las Vegas. 00:00 Welcome and Sponsor https://www.vegasnearme.com/  00:30 Whats New in Vegas 01:07 10 EDC World Party Parade 02:24 9 Wizard of Oz at Sphere 03:34 8 Bassrush Massive 04:56 7 Lady A One Night 06:21 6 Travel Agent Forum 07:47 5 Blake Shelton Residency 09:16 4 Santana Greatest Hits 10:36 3 Golden Knights Playoffs 12:13 2 No Doubt Final Weekend 13:52 1 EDC 2026 Anniversary 16:06 Wrap Up and Reminder Follow Adam Torres on Instagram Adam's IG: https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ Las Vegas Live IG: https://www.instagram.com/lasvegasliveshow

    17 min
  2. Cyndi Lauper Las Vegas, Sick New World Festival, Phish Sphere

    Apr 22

    Cyndi Lauper Las Vegas, Sick New World Festival, Phish Sphere

    Las Vegas shows this week are led by Cyndi Lauper’s first Las Vegas residency, alongside the Sick New World Festival and Phish at Sphere. In this episode of Las Vegas Live, Adam Torres breaks down what to do in Las Vegas right now, plus major updates including David Copperfield’s final weeks and the Hard Rock Guitar Tower reaching full height on the Strip.  The episode opens with what’s new in Las Vegas, starting with Cyndi Lauper launching her first-ever Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, a milestone moment following a four-decade career. At the same time, David Copperfield is in the final stretch of his 25-year MGM Grand run, with fewer than two weeks remaining before closing one of the most established residencies in Las Vegas history. The Hard Rock Guitar Tower continues its rise on the former Mirage site, with the full 42-story structure now clearly taking shape on the Strip.  On the entertainment side, Cyndi Lauper’s opening weekend anchors the city, while Sick New World returns as a one-day heavy music festival featuring System of a Down, Korn, and a full day lineup across multiple stages. Phish continues its Sphere residency with three nights of performances built around improvisation and evolving visual production inside the venue’s immersive environment. Other highlights include WWE Monday Night Raw at T-Mobile Arena following WrestleMania, David Byrne at the Colosseum, the B-52s at the Venetian Theater, NAB Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Latin artist Cazzu at Dolby Live, and the Las Vegas Aviators home stretch in Summerlin.  Start at VegasNearMe to check tickets, compare options, and plan your time across Las Vegas. https://www.vegasnearme.com/ Las Vegas Live is your weekly source for what to do in Las Vegas. 00:00 Welcome and Sponsor 00:23 Whats New in Vegas 03:13 Top 10 Kickoff 03:18 10 Aviators Baseball 04:21 9 Wizard of Oz at Sphere 05:11 8 Cazzu at Dolby Live 06:08 7 NAB Show Week 07:48 6 The B 52s at Venetian 09:02 5 WWE Raw Post Mania 10:41 4 David Byrne One Night 12:07 3 Phish Sphere Weekend 13:51 2 Sick New World Fest 15:39 1 Cyndi Lauper Weekend 16:57 Wrap Up and Next Week Follow Adam Torres on Instagram Adam's IG: https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ Las Vegas Live IG: https://www.instagram.com/lasvegasliveshow

    17 min
  3. Nate Bargatze Las Vegas, Bruno Mars Stadium Tour, Frozen Four

    Apr 8

    Nate Bargatze Las Vegas, Bruno Mars Stadium Tour, Frozen Four

    Las Vegas shows this week are led by Nate Bargatze at Encore Theater, alongside Bruno Mars at Allegiant Stadium and the NCAA Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena. In this episode of Las Vegas Live, Adam Torres breaks down what to do in Las Vegas right now, plus key updates including David Copperfield’s final shows and the Hard Rock Guitar Tower construction on the Strip.  The episode opens with what’s new in Las Vegas, starting with David Copperfield ending his 25-year run at MGM Grand on April 30, closing one of the longest-running residencies in Las Vegas history. At the same time, the Hard Rock Guitar Tower continues rising on the former Mirage site, with construction approaching its full 660-foot height and a targeted 2027 opening.  On the entertainment side, Nate Bargatze performs multiple nights at the Encore Theater at Wynn. His clean, observational style and consistent sold-out runs have made him one of the most commercially successful comedians working today. At the same time, Bruno Mars brings his stadium tour to Allegiant Stadium, creating one of the biggest live performance weekends in Las Vegas, while the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four makes its Las Vegas debut at T-Mobile Arena with national championship implications. Other highlights include Tracy Morgan at Westgate, FKA twigs at The Cosmopolitan, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai at Virgin Hotels, the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, Las Vegas Aviators baseball, and immersive experiences like the Wizard of Oz at Sphere and Omega Mart at Area15.  Start at VegasNearMe to check tickets, compare options, and plan your time across Las Vegas. https://www.vegasnearme.com/  Las Vegas Live is your weekly source for what to do in Las Vegas. 00:00 Welcome and Sponsor 00:47 Copperfield Farewell Run 02:57 Hard Rock Guitar Tower 03:57 Top 10 Kickoff 04:02 Aviators Baseball Deal 05:15 Wizard of Oz Sphere 06:19 Tracy Morgan Live 07:34 Satriani and Vai Unite 09:05 FKA Twigs Body High 10:42 Viva Rockabilly Weekend 12:16 Nate Bargatze Encore 13:52 Frozen Four in Vegas 15:11 Bruno Mars Stadium 16:25 Eagles Final Sphere Shows 17:47 Wrap Up and Thanks Follow Adam Torres on Instagram Adam's IG: https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ Las Vegas Live IG: https://www.instagram.com/lasvegasliveshow

    18 min
  4. Illenium Sphere Residency, Great Vegas Beer Festival, Jeff Dunham | Las Vegas Live

    Mar 30

    Illenium Sphere Residency, Great Vegas Beer Festival, Jeff Dunham | Las Vegas Live

    Las Vegas shows this week are led by the Illenium Odyssey residency at Sphere, alongside the Great Vegas Festival of Beer and Jeff Dunham live at Planet Hollywood. In this episode of Las Vegas Live, Adam Torres breaks down what to do in Las Vegas right now, plus two major updates in the city: the Hard Rock Guitar Tower rising on the former Mirage site and the opening of Cadence Crossing Casino in Henderson.  The episode opens with What’s New in Vegas, starting with the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas construction update. The new guitar-shaped tower is now 36 floors up, blue glass has already been installed across much of the lower structure, and the project is moving toward a fourth quarter 2027 opening on the former Mirage site. The scale matters here, this will become one of the tallest hotel towers on the Strip and the first Native American-owned casino on the Las Vegas Strip.  The second major update is the opening of Cadence Crossing Casino in Henderson. Boyd Gaming has opened its first brand-new casino development in the Las Vegas Valley in more than 20 years, built inside the fast-growing Cadence master plan community. That makes this more than a local opening, it is a meaningful development story for the broader Las Vegas market.  On the entertainment side, Illenium’s Odyssey residency at Sphere anchors the week with a fully immersive experience designed specifically for the venue’s wraparound LED environment. The Great Vegas Festival of Beer brings more than 100 breweries to the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center, while Jeff Dunham performs at Planet Hollywood as one of the week’s most accessible headline shows.  Other highlights include Jimmy O. Yang at the Encore Theater, Las Vegas Aviators baseball in Summerlin, Vegas Golden Knights home games at T-Mobile Arena, College Basketball Crown quarterfinals at MGM Grand, The Notebook at the Smith Center, Area15 and Omega Mart, and the Wizard of Oz experience at Sphere.  Start at VegasNearMe to check tickets, compare options, and plan your time across Las Vegas. Las Vegas Live is your weekly source for what to do in Las Vegas. 00:00 Welcome to Las Vegas Live 00:24 Sponsor Vegas Near Me https://www.vegasnearme.com/  00:47 Hard Rock Guitar Tower Update 02:49 New Henderson Casino Opens 04:24 Top 10 Kickoff 04:29 10 Wizard of Oz Sphere 05:42 9 Vegas Beer Festival 07:00 8 Jeff Dunham Live 08:06 7 Aviators Baseball Week 09:35 6 Jimmy O Yang Encore 10:49 5 Area 15 Omega Mart 12:30 4 Golden Knights Home Games 13:45 3 College Basketball Crown 15:08 2 Notebook Broadway Tour 16:45 1 Illenium Odyssey Sphere 18:35 Wrap Up and Next Week Follow Adam Torres on Instagram Adam's IG: https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ Las Vegas Live IG: https://www.instagram.com/lasvegasliveshow

    19 min
  5. Eagles Sphere Finale, Jennifer Lopez Residency, Jim Gaffigan | Las Vegas Shows

    Mar 22

    Eagles Sphere Finale, Jennifer Lopez Residency, Jim Gaffigan | Las Vegas Shows

    Las Vegas shows this week are headlined by the final Eagles Sphere shows, alongside Jennifer Lopez’s residency and a major championship boxing event at MGM Grand. The Eagles close out their Sphere residency this week after a 56-show run that brought more than 700,000 fans through the venue. Friday and Saturday are the final performances, and once it ends, it does not return. Jennifer Lopez continues her residency at Caesars Palace with a full production show built for the Colosseum stage, while Jim Gaffigan performs multiple nights at the Encore Theater with one of the strongest stand-up residencies currently running in Las Vegas. On the sports side, Sebastian Fundora faces Keith Thurman in a world championship boxing match at MGM Grand, and the Vegas Golden Knights host two late-season games with playoff implications at T-Mobile Arena. Beyond the headline events, the week also includes the Las Vegas Aviators opening weekend at Las Vegas Ballpark, the International Pizza Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and the FoodieLand Night Market at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This show is designed to give you a clear, useful breakdown of what’s happening in Las Vegas so you can plan your time without sorting through everything else. Start at VegasNearMe to check tickets, compare options, and see what’s happening across Las Vegas. https://www.vegasnearme.com/  Las Vegas Live is your weekly source for what to do in Las Vegas. 00:00 Welcome and Sponsor https://www.vegasnearme.com/ 00:39 Wizard of Oz at Sphere 02:23 Barry Manilow Residency 04:08 Aviators Home Opener 05:53 International Pizza Expo 07:22 FoodieLand Night Market 08:54 Golden Knights Game Night 10:30 World Title Boxing 12:34 Jim Gaffigan at Encore 14:07 Jennifer Lopez Residency 15:37 Eagles Final Sphere Shows 17:38 Wrap Up and Next Week Follow Adam Torres on Instagram Adam's IG: https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ Las Vegas Live IG: https://www.instagram.com/lasvegasliveshow

    18 min
  6. March Madness, Luke Combs at Allegiant & Sammy Hagar | Las Vegas Live

    Mar 16

    March Madness, Luke Combs at Allegiant & Sammy Hagar | Las Vegas Live

    Eagles live at Sphere, Luke Combs at Allegiant Stadium, and Jennifer Lopez’s residency headline this week in Las Vegas. In this episode of Las Vegas Live, host Adam Torres breaks down the Top 10 things to do in Las Vegas for March 16–22, covering concerts, sports, conventions, and major events happening across the city. This week includes massive arena concerts, classic rock legends, March Madness viewing events, and two Vegas Golden Knights home games. Featured events in this episode include: • Eagles live at Sphere  • Luke Combs at Allegiant Stadium  • Jennifer Lopez “Up All Night” residency  • John Fogerty at Planet Hollywood  • Sammy Hagar “Best of All Worlds” residency  • Puscifer at The Chelsea, Cosmopolitan  • Vegas Golden Knights home games  • March Madness viewing events at Fontainebleau and Resorts World  • Major conventions including IWCE and Amusement Expo  • Wizard of Oz immersive experience at Sphere If you're visiting Las Vegas or you're a local looking for something to do this week, Las Vegas Live gives you the inside look at the biggest events happening around the city. Sponsored by https://www.vegasnearme.com/, the easiest place to discover concerts, shows, conventions, and events happening in Las Vegas. New episodes of Las Vegas Live every week. 00:00 Welcome and Sponsor 00:50 Number 10 Wizard of Oz 01:32 Number 9 Big Conventions 02:31 Number 8 March Madness 03:38 Number 7 Golden Knights 04:31 Number 6 Puscifer Live 05:34 Number 5 Sammy Hagar 06:29 Number 4 John Fogerty 07:18 Number 3 Jennifer Lopez 08:13 Number 2 Luke Combs 09:06 Number 1 Eagles at Sphere 10:01 Wrap Up and Subscribe Follow Adam Torres on Instagram Adam's IG: https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ Las Vegas Live IG: https://www.instagram.com/lasvegasliveshow

    10 min
  7. Vicki Barbolak Interview, Jennifer Lopez & Peso Pluma in Las Vegas

    Mar 10

    Vicki Barbolak Interview, Jennifer Lopez & Peso Pluma in Las Vegas

    Comedian Vicki Barbolak joins Adam Torres on Las Vegas Live to talk about her journey from starting comedy at 40 to performing in Las Vegas at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club. In this episode we also break down the Top 10 things to do in Las Vegas, including Jennifer Lopez’s residency and Peso Pluma’s arena concert. Vicki shares how she went from running a carpet business to becoming a Comedy Store regular, appearing on America’s Got Talent, and eventually landing a residency in Las Vegas. In the second half of the show, Adam Torres runs through the weekly Top 10 Things To Do in Las Vegas, featuring major concerts, sports events, and shows happening across the city. Featured in this episode: • Vicki Barbolak interview  • Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club Las Vegas  • Jennifer Lopez Up All Night residency  • Peso Pluma live in Las Vegas  • Illenium at Sphere  • UFC Fight Night at UFC Apex  • Vegas Golden Knights home games  • WCC Basketball Tournament  • WAC Basketball Tournament  • HIMSS conference week in Las Vegas If you're planning a trip to Las Vegas or looking for something new to do this week, Las Vegas Live gives you a quick breakdown of the biggest events happening in the city. Sponsored by VegasNearMe, the easiest way to compare tickets and discover events happening across Las Vegas. https://www.vegasnearme.com/  New episodes of Las Vegas Live weekly with host Adam Torres. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:30 Starting Comedy at 40 01:08 Comedy Class and First Mics 03:00 All In on the Dream 04:06 Trailer Life Lessons 06:25 Big Break at Comedy Store 07:59 AGT Changes Everything 10:48 From AGT to Vegas Residency 11:53 Weekly Kimmel Club Party 12:58 Tickets Deals and VegasNearMe 14:14 Opportunity Village Fundraiser 14:56 Top 10 Things to Do 20:52 Wrap Up and Next Week Follow Adam Torres on Instagram Adam's IG: https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ Las Vegas Live IG: https://www.instagram.com/lasvegasliveshow

    21 min
  8. Ricardo Arjona Live, Rugby League at Allegiant & Eagles at Sphere

    Feb 23

    Ricardo Arjona Live, Rugby League at Allegiant & Eagles at Sphere

    Ricardo Arjona live at T-Mobile Arena, Rugby League at Allegiant Stadium, and Eagles at Sphere headline Las Vegas this week. This week in Las Vegas features arena concerts, international sports, Broadway at The Smith Center, major conventions including IFA and WPPI, and headline residencies across the Strip. In this episode of Las Vegas Live, Adam Torres breaks down: • Ricardo Arjona at T-Mobile Arena  • Rugby League Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium  • Eagles at Sphere  • Def Leppard at The Colosseum  • New Kids on the Block at Dolby Live  • MGM Slam  • Spamalot at The Smith Center  • The Head and The Heart  • Bob Marley Hope Road  • IFA Convention & WPPI Expo If you're planning a Vegas trip or deciding what to do this weekend, this episode gives you a clear breakdown of dates, venues, and how to think about building your night. Get tickets and compare prices at https://www.vegasnearme.com/  New episodes weekly. 00:00 This Week in Las Vegas: Big Events, Big Choices (Feb 23–Mar 1) 00:29 Plan Smarter: Use VegasNearMe to Compare Shows, Tickets & Dates https://www.vegasnearme.com/ 01:00 #10 Bob Marley: Hope Road — Immersive New Show at Mandalay Bay 01:56 #9 The Head and the Heart — One-Night Indie Folk Concert 02:35 #8 Spamalot at The Smith Center — Broadway Comedy Night Out 03:23 #7 MGM Slam Tennis — Arena-Style Tennis Under the Lights 04:06 #6 New Kids on the Block — Nostalgia Party at Dolby Live 04:52 #5 Major Conventions: IFA at Mandalay Bay + WPPI at Rio 05:58 #4 Def Leppard — Classic Rock in Caesars’ Colosseum 06:39 #3 Eagles at Sphere — The Must-See Residency Experience 07:28 #2 Rugby League Triple-Header — International Takeover at Allegiant 08:09 #1 Ricardo Arjona — The Week’s Biggest Arena Concert at T-Mobile 08:59 Wrap-Up: Full Top 10 Recap + What’s Next on Las Vegas Live Follow Adam Torres on Instagram Adam's IG: https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ Las Vegas Live IG: https://www.instagram.com/lasvegasliveshow

    9 min
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Las Vegas Live is a weekly podcast breaking down what’s actually happening in Las Vegas—events, conferences, shows, dining, nightlife, and experiences worth your time. Hosted by Adam Torres, the show combines curated weekly Top 10 countdowns with insider context, interviews, and on-site coverage from across the city. Some episodes focus on what’s happening right now, while others feature conversations with entertainers, business leaders, and people shaping what Las Vegas looks like today. Whether you’re a local, visiting for a conference, or planning a trip, Las Vegas Live is designed to help you make smarter choices with your time—and stay plugged into what’s happening in the city week to week. New episodes drop weekly.

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