Las Vegas Live with Adam Torres

Adam Torres

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. 2d ago

    Foo Fighters at Allegiant Stadium, Golden Knights Return, Las Vegas Aces Final Home Game

    Foo Fighters bring the Take Cover Tour to Allegiant Stadium, the Vegas Golden Knights return to T-Mobile Arena, and the Las Vegas Aces play their final regular-season home game. In this episode of Las Vegas Live, Adam Torres breaks down the top things to do in Las Vegas this week, including major concerts, sports, comedy, motorsports, and one of the biggest events in professional bodybuilding. Foo Fighters headline the week at Allegiant Stadium, with Dave Grohl and the band bringing a catalog that includes Everlong, My Hero, Best of You, Learn to Fly, Times Like These, and The Pretender. Hockey also returns to Las Vegas with two Golden Knights preseason home games at T-Mobile Arena, while the Aces host the Los Angeles Sparks in their final regular-season home game. Also this week, Joe Weider's Olympia brings the biggest event in professional bodybuilding to Orleans Arena, while Formula Drift returns to Las Vegas for the first time in 14 years. Sammy Hagar closes out his Best of All Worlds residency at Dolby Live, Social Distortion and Daniel Tosh take over The Chelsea on back-to-back nights, and The Wizard of Oz continues at Sphere. Other entertainment includes The Phil Collins Story at Resorts World Theatre and three very different shows at The Theater at Virgin Hotels featuring LUCKI, Durango Fest, and Dominic Fike. Before booking anything in Las Vegas, start at VegasNearMe.com https://www.vegasnearme.com/ for shows, events, restaurants, hotels, attractions, and venue information across the city. 00:00 Welcome to Las Vegas Live 00:09 Plan with VegasNearMe https://www.vegasnearme.com/ 00:45 Number 10 Wizard of Oz 01:25 Number 9 Phil Collins Story 02:08 Number 8 Virgin Theater Trio 03:10 Number 7 Sammy Hagar Finale 03:53 Number 6 Chelsea Doubleheader 04:53 Number 5 Formula Drift Returns 05:46 Number 4 Olympia Bodybuilding 06:39 Number 3 Aces Final Home 07:23 Number 2 Knights Preseason 07:57 Number 1 Foo Fighters Stadium 08:46 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

    Foo Fighters at Allegiant Stadium, Golden Knights Return, Las Vegas Aces Final Home Game
  2. Sep 15

    iHeartRadio Music Festival, Eagles at Sphere, Usher & Chris Brown at Allegiant Stadium

    The iHeartRadio Music Festival takes over T-Mobile Arena, the Eagles return to Sphere, and Usher and Chris Brown bring the R&B Tour back to Allegiant Stadium. In this episode of Las Vegas Live, Adam Torres breaks down the top things to do in Las Vegas this week, including major concerts, residencies, comedy, sports, and some of the biggest names in entertainment. The iHeartRadio Music Festival headlines the week with two nights at T-Mobile Arena hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Friday's lineup includes BTS, Cardi B, Kenny Chesney, Weezer, Goo Goo Dolls, and Zara Larsson, while Saturday brings Muse, Snoop Dogg, Benson Boone, Lainey Wilson, Major Lazer, The Smashing Pumpkins, and more. Elsewhere in Las Vegas, the Eagles return to Sphere for two nights, while Usher and Chris Brown take over Allegiant Stadium. Sammy Hagar opens his Best of All Worlds residency at Dolby Live, Weird Al Yankovic brings the Bigger & Weirder Tour to MGM Grand Garden Arena, and Santana performs An Intimate Evening: Greatest Hits Live at House of Blues. Also featured this week are the Scorpions at PH Live, Jo Koy at The Colosseum, Marc Anthony at BleauLive Theater, Barry Manilow at Westgate, and the Las Vegas Aces against the Seattle Storm. Before booking anything in Las Vegas, start at VegasNearMe.com https://www.vegasnearme.com/ to find events, shows, hotels, restaurants, bars, attractions, and ticket options across the city. Las Vegas Live with Adam Torres, bringing you the top things to do in Las Vegas every week. 00:00 Welcome and Sponsor https://www.vegasnearme.com/ 00:50 Number 10 Marc Anthony Barry Manilow 01:36 Number 9 Aces vs Storm 02:23 Number 8 Jo Koy Live 03:08 Number 7 Scorpions Residency 03:42 Number 6 Santana Intimate Evening 04:22 Number 5 Sammy Hagar Residency 05:17 Number 4 Weird Al Bigger Weirder 06:15 Number 3 Usher and Chris Brown 07:03 Number 2 Eagles at Sphere 07:35 Number 1 iHeartRadio Festival 08:54 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

    iHeartRadio Music Festival, Eagles at Sphere, Usher & Chris Brown at Allegiant Stadium
  3. Sep 7

    Raiders vs. Dolphins, Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn, Carín León at Sphere

    The Las Vegas Raiders open the 2026 regular season against the Miami Dolphins, Ryan Garcia defends his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn, and Carín León closes out his historic Sphere run. In Episode 23 of Las Vegas Live, Adam Torres breaks down the biggest things to do in Las Vegas during Mexican Independence Day weekend, including major concerts, championship boxing, football, comedy, and one of the deepest Latin music lineups of the year.  The Raiders host the Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium for their 2026 home opener, while T-Mobile Arena hosts Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn on one of the biggest traditional boxing weekends in Las Vegas. Carín León performs his final four Sphere shows, closing a historic run as the first Latino artist to headline the venue.  Mexican Independence Day weekend also brings Maná to T-Mobile Arena, Marco Antonio Solís to Dolby Live, Banda MS to MGM Grand Garden Arena, Los Ángeles Azules to PH Live, and a packed lineup of additional Latin music across the Strip. Triplemanía XXXIV brings lucha libre to MGM Grand, while Gabriel Iglesias, Felipe Esparza, Teo González, Jorge Falcón, and Tommy Davidson headline a major comedy weekend.  Rock fans also have Deep Purple and Godsmack at PH Live, while The Wizard of Oz continues at Sphere.  Before booking anything in Las Vegas, start at VegasNearMe.com. https://www.vegasnearme.com/ Find shows, events, restaurants, bars, clubs, attractions, and what's happening around your hotel or venue all in one place.  Las Vegas Live with Adam Torres, bringing you the top things to do in Las Vegas every week. 00:00 Welcome and Format 00:09 Sponsor Vegas Near Me https://www.vegasnearme.com/ 00:53 Number 10 Latin Alt Picks 02:08 Number 9 Latin Takeover 03:27 Number 8 Rock Week 04:27 Number 7 Triplemania Lucha Libre 05:22 Number 6 Comedy Weekend 06:36 Number 5 Marco Antonio Solis 07:22 Number 4 Mana at T Mobile 08:05 Number 3 Carin Leon Sphere Finale 08:53 Number 2 Garcia vs Benn Boxing 09:45 Number 1 Raiders Season Opener 10:51 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

    Raiders vs. Dolphins, Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn, Carín León at Sphere
  4. Aug 28

    Carín León at Sphere, Usher & Chris Brown at Allegiant, J. Cole at T-Mobile Arena

    Carín León makes history as the first Latino artist to headline Sphere, Usher and Chris Brown take over Allegiant Stadium, and J. Cole brings The Fall Off Tour to T-Mobile Arena for Labor Day weekend in Las Vegas. In Episode 22 of Las Vegas Live, Adam Torres breaks down the biggest concerts, shows, nightlife, pool parties, and entertainment happening across Las Vegas this week.  Labor Day weekend transforms the city, with major pool party lineups featuring The Chainsmokers, Tiësto, Martin Garrix, Dom Dolla, Chris Lake, Marshmello, and Fisher. The nightclub schedule is led by Metro Boomin at LIV Nightclub, while Nikki Glaser and David Spade bring their joint residency to The Colosseum.  Also this week, Billy Idol closes his limited Hot in the City engagement at BleauLive Theater, Old Dominion performs two nights at PH Live, and The Wizard of Oz continues at Sphere. Adam also explains why Monday through Thursday presents a rare opportunity for visitors looking for a quieter Las Vegas experience before the Labor Day weekend crowds arrive.  Before booking anything in Las Vegas, start at VegasNearMe.com. https://www.vegasnearme.com/ With more than 65,000 pages of Las Vegas content, you can explore shows, restaurants, bars, clubs, attractions, and what's happening around each venue before making your plans. 00:00 Welcome and Sponsor https://www.vegasnearme.com/ 00:40 Quiet Weekday Window 01:56 Wizard of Oz at Sphere 02:31 Labor Day Nightclubs 03:23 Billy Idol Finale Shows 04:07 Old Dominion Weekend 05:01 Glaser and Spade Comedy 06:03 J Cole at T Mobile 06:44 Pool Party Finale 07:50 Usher and Chris Brown Tour 08:52 Karen Leone at Sphere 10:11 Wrap Up and Planning Follow Adam Torres on Instagram Adam's IG: https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ Las Vegas Live IG: https://www.instagram.com/lasvegasliveshow

    Carín León at Sphere, Usher & Chris Brown at Allegiant, J. Cole at T-Mobile Arena
  5. Aug 17

    Guns N' Roses at Allegiant Stadium, Romero vs. Lopez, Backstreet Boys at Sphere

    Guns N' Roses takes over Allegiant Stadium, Rolando "Rolly" Romero defends his WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez, and the Backstreet Boys enter the second-to-last weekend of their Sphere residency. In Episode 21 of Las Vegas Live, Adam Torres breaks down the biggest concerts, sporting events, comedy, and entertainment happening across Las Vegas this week. The countdown is led by Guns N' Roses at Allegiant Stadium, one of the biggest rock concerts of the summer. T-Mobile Arena hosts Romero vs. Lopez in a major world title fight, while the Backstreet Boys have only six Sphere performances remaining before their residency closes. Also happening this week, the Las Vegas Aces host the Atlanta Dream and Connecticut Sun, Russell Peters performs at Encore Theater, Omar Courtz brings Puerto Rican urbano to BleauLive Theater, Barry Manilow continues The Hits Come Home at Westgate, Jeezy's The Legend of the Snowman returns with newly added dates, and The Wizard of Oz continues at Sphere. Whether you're already in Las Vegas or planning your next trip, Las Vegas Live with Adam Torres gives you a weekly look at what's happening across the city. Before booking anything in Las Vegas, start at VegasNearMe.com, https://www.vegasnearme.com/ with more than 65,000 pages of Las Vegas content covering shows, events, restaurants, hotels, attractions, and more. 00:00 Welcome and Sponsor https://www.vegasnearme.com/  00:44 Number 10 Wizard of Oz 01:30 Number 9 IAL Playoffs 02:08 Number 8 Jeezy Live 02:44 Number 7 Barry Manilow 03:38 Number 6 Omar Quartz 04:25 Number 5 Russell Peters 05:19 Number 4 Las Vegas Aces 06:18 Number 3 Backstreet Boys 07:02 Number 2 Title Boxing 07:50 Number 1 Guns N Roses 08:57 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

    Guns N' Roses at Allegiant Stadium, Romero vs. Lopez, Backstreet Boys at Sphere
  6. Aug 7

    Benson Boone at T-Mobile Arena, Raiders Return to Allegiant, Backstreet Boys at Sphere

    Benson Boone brings the Wanted Man Tour to T-Mobile Arena, the Las Vegas Raiders return to Allegiant Stadium for their preseason opener, and the Backstreet Boys enter the final three weekends of their Sphere residency. In this episode of Las Vegas Live, Adam Torres breaks down the biggest concerts, sporting events, shows, and entertainment happening across Las Vegas this week.  What's new in Las Vegas this week? MAGIC 2026 brings the fashion industry to Las Vegas, while construction continues on the new Hard Rock guitar tower at the former Mirage site. On the entertainment calendar, Benson Boone headlines T-Mobile Arena, the Raiders face the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium, and the Las Vegas Aces have three home games, including a major matchup against the Minnesota Lynx.  Also featured this week are Ne-Yo and Akon together at MGM Grand Garden Arena, Boyz II Men at The Chelsea, Whiskey Myers at PH Live, Gigi Perez and Interpol at Virgin Hotels, The Guess Who at BleauLive Theater, and three more nights of the Backstreet Boys at Sphere.  Before making your plans, start at VegasNearMe.com for shows, events, restaurants, hotels, attractions, and everything happening throughout Las Vegas. Las Vegas Live with Adam Torres, your weekly guide to what's happening in Las Vegas. 00:00 Welcome and Host Intro 00:09 VegasNearMe Planning https://www.vegasnearme.com/ 00:40 This Week in Vegas 00:54 Number 10 Boyz II Men 01:45 Number 9 Whiskey Myers 02:37 Number 8 Gigi Perez 03:28 Number 7 Interpol 04:20 Number 6 The Guess Who 05:17 Number 5 Ne-Yo and Akon 06:22 Number 4 Backstreet Boys Sphere 07:07 Number 3 Las Vegas Aces 08:02 Number 2 Raiders Preseason 09:24 Number 1 Benson Boone 10:26 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

    Benson Boone at T-Mobile Arena, Raiders Return to Allegiant, Backstreet Boys at Sphere
  7. Jul 27

    AC/DC at Allegiant Stadium, Backstreet Boys at Sphere, Bill Burr in Las Vegas

    AC/DC brings the Power Up Tour to Allegiant Stadium, the Backstreet Boys continue their Sphere residency, and Bill Burr headlines Dolby Live in another packed week on the Las Vegas Strip. In this episode of Las Vegas Live, Adam Torres counts down the top 10 things to do in Las Vegas, featuring concerts, sports, comedy, boxing, and some of the biggest entertainment events of the summer.  This week's countdown includes AC/DC at Allegiant Stadium, week three of the Backstreet Boys at Sphere, Bill Burr at Dolby Live, Marc Anthony's second week at BleauLive Theater, ENHYPEN at T-Mobile Arena, championship boxing featuring Lamont Roach Jr. vs. William Zepeda, Las Vegas Aces home games, Kelly Clarkson's Studio Sessions residency, Jeezy's final scheduled summer weekend, and The Wizard of Oz at Sphere.  Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or you're already in town, Las Vegas Live helps you discover the biggest events happening across the city each week. Before you book your shows, restaurants, hotels, or attractions, visit VegasNearMe.com, your complete guide to everything happening in Las Vegas. Las Vegas Live is hosted by Adam Torres and brings you the top things to do in Las Vegas every week. 00:00 Welcome and Format 00:09 Sponsor Vegas Near Me https://www.vegasnearme.com/ 00:56 Number 10 Wizard of Oz 01:49 Number 9 Jeezy Live 02:35 Number 8 Kelly Clarkson 03:32 Number 7 Golden Boy Boxing 04:29 Number 6 Marc Anthony 05:18 Number 5 Bill Burr 06:19 Number 4 ENHYPEN Tour 07:18 Number 3 Aces Home Games 08:22 Number 2 Backstreet Boys 09:13 Number 1 AC DC 10:51 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

    AC/DC at Allegiant Stadium, Backstreet Boys at Sphere, Bill Burr in Las Vegas
  8. Jul 21

    Marc Anthony Residency, Backstreet Boys at Sphere, America 250 Fireworks Finale

    Marc Anthony launches his new Las Vegas residency, the Backstreet Boys continue their Sphere residency, and the America 250 Saturday Fireworks series comes to a close. In this episode of Las Vegas Live, Adam Torres shares the top things to do in Las Vegas this week, from major concerts and residencies to comedy, live music, and one of the busiest weekends on the Strip.  This week's highlights include the opening weekend of Marc Anthony's residency at the BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau, three more nights of the Backstreet Boys at Sphere, Kelly Clarkson at The Colosseum, Ella Mai at Resorts World Theatre, Marlon Wayans at MGM Grand, Coe Wetzel at Virgin Hotels, Jimmy Carr and The Stray Cats, plus the final America 250 synchronized fireworks celebration on the Strip. Adam also reflects on the success of the first live Las Vegas Live event at Bellagio, where the show recorded 27 interviews in a single day.  Whether you're planning one night or an entire weekend in Las Vegas, this episode breaks down the biggest events and helps you decide where to spend your time. Before booking your trip, visit VegasNearMe.com to compare shows, hotels, attractions, restaurants, and ticket options all in one place. Las Vegas Live is your weekly guide to what's happening in Las Vegas. 00:00 Welcome and Sponsor https://www.vegasnearme.com/  00:51 Number 10 Resorts World 02:06 Number 9 Marlon Wayans 03:02 Number 8 Chelsea Rock 04:16 Number 7 Coe Wetzel 05:08 Number 6 Ella Mai 06:20 Number 5 Kelly Clarkson 07:27 Number 4 Fireworks Finale 08:08 Number 3 Seven Shows 09:19 Number 2 Backstreet Boys 10:43 Number 1 Marc Anthony 12:18 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

    Marc Anthony Residency, Backstreet Boys at Sphere, America 250 Fireworks Finale

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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.