Curious about the most iconic Las Vegas music residencies? We’ve delved into the most legendary performances, spotlighting artists like Elvis Presley, Celine Dion, and Britney Spears, and examined their impact on the city’s entertainment scene!
Las Vegas has long been a global hub for live entertainment, where iconic artists perform exclusive residencies that attract fans and celebrities alike. With star-studded audiences and unforgettable performances, Las Vegas residencies have become must-see events for music lovers worldwide. In 2023 and 2024, the Strip is packed with top-tier shows from superstars like Adele, Lady Gaga, U2 and Bruno Mars, making it a hotspot not just for fans but also for celebrity sightings.
We wanted to discover which Las Vegas residencies have captured the hearts of audiences the most based on online engagement. To find out, we analysed the biggest residencies in terms of Google searches, Instagram posts, and YouTube search volume, giving each show a final popularity score out of 3.
Here are the top 16 residencies based on our data:
|
Artist |
Residency Name |
Google Searches |
Instagram Posts |
Average YouTube Search Volume |
Popularity Score (out of 3) |
|
U2 |
“U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere” |
721650 |
1852 |
672560 |
2.04 |
|
Celine Dion |
“A New Day…” & “Celine” |
114,860 |
49370 |
4300 |
1.16 |
|
Adele |
“Weekends with Adele” |
18100 |
6851 |
17900 |
0.19 |
|
Usher |
“My Way” |
8100 |
7780 |
8000 |
0.18 |
|
Lady Gaga |
“Enigma” & “Jazz & Piano” |
9900 |
7019 |
9800 |
0.17 |
|
Britney Spears |
“Piece of Me” |
4800 |
2645 |
100 |
0.06 |
|
Katy Perry |
“Play” |
5400 |
1681 |
5300 |
0.05 |
|
Elvis Presley |
International Hotel Residency |
12100 |
420 |
11900 |
0.04 |
|
Bruno Mars |
“Bruno Mars at Park MGM” |
9900 |
446 |
9800 |
0.04 |
|
Jennifer Lopez |
“All I Have” |
1000 |
1432 |
990 |
0.03 |
|
Garth Brooks |
“Garth at Wynn” & “Garth Brooks/Plus ONE” |
8100 |
157 |
8000 |
0.02 |
|
Shania Twain |
“Let’s Go!” |
6600 |
252 |
6500 |
0.02 |
|
George Strait |
“Strait to Vegas” |
8930 |
216 |
2900 |
0.02 |
|
Cher |
“Classic Cher” & “Cher at the Colosseum” |
2400 |
547 |
2400 |
0.02 |
|
Rod Stewart |
“The Hits” |
1900 |
50 |
1900 |
0.00 |
|
Elton John |
“The Red Piano” & “The Million Dollar Piano” |
390 |
72 |
390 |
0.00 |
U2’s Residency Leads the Rankings
U2 tops the chart with their cutting-edge residency at The Sphere at The Venetian, one of the most anticipated shows of 2023/24. With a 2.04 popularity score, the band’s immersive audiovisual spectacle has drawn over 721,650 Google searches and more than 672,000 YouTube searches, making it the highest-profile residency in Las Vegas this year.
Celine Dion: The Queen of Las Vegas
Celine Dion takes second place, earning a 1.16 popularity score for her iconic runs at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. With 49,370 Instagram posts and a long history of record-breaking performances, her shows remain a fan favourite even after their conclusion in 2019.
Adele’s Blockbuster Residency
The highly anticipated “Weekends with Adele” comes in third, with a 0.19 popularity score. The show has attracted celebrity guests and has become a must-see for fans, with over 18,100 Google searches in 2023 alone.
Other notable residencies include Lady Gaga’s ongoing show at Park MGM, Usher’s hit run at Dolby Live, and Bruno Mars, who continues to draw crowds at Park MGM.
Other notable residencies Elvis Presley’s whose legacy endures with a 0.77 score for his historic residency at the International Hotel, and current stars like Lady Gaga, Usher, and Bruno Mars, all performing to sold-out audiences at MGM venues.
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Methodology
This dataset ranks Las Vegas residencies based on their online popularity, using three factors to determine the final score. The factors were normalized to provide a score between 0 and 1, with higher values leading to a higher overall ranking.
The factors used are:
These values were summed to give a total score out of 3, and the residencies were ranked accordingly. All data is accurate as of September 16th, 2024.