New Kids on the Block Will End Vegas Residency
The band will conclude their long-running Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM on October 17, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Casino
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New Kids on the Block will wrap up their 40-show residency at Las Vegas venue Dolby Live at Park MGM this fall. The final run of performances will officially conclude on October 17, 2026.
Why it matters
The residency marks a significant chapter for the group, who reunited in 2008 following a 14-year hiatus and released their latest album, Still Kids, in 2024.
The production features 40 total evenings of performance using 7,000 rhinestones, 80,000 streamers, 1,000 stage lights, and four giant disco balls. The band previously reached No. 56 on the Billboard 200 chart.
The players
New Kids on the Block
The American boy band rose to international fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Donnie Wahlberg
He is a founding member of the band and intends to pursue world touring after the residency ends.
Dolby Live at Park MGM
This is a prominent entertainment venue located in Las Vegas.
The details
The final 16 shows of the residency will feature a revamped setlist titled The Right Stuff Remixed, with plans to incorporate songs from the group's 1989 winter album. Before every show, the performers gather with their dancers and team in a hallway to prepare for the spectacle.
Timeline
The band reunited in 2008 after a 14-year hiatus.
The residency at Park MGM began on June 20, 2025.
The final eight shows begin on October 2, 2026.
The residency concludes on October 17, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The use of the 1971 Buick Le Sabre in the production serves as a centerpiece for the nostalgic themes central to the band's residency. This aligns with a broader trend in the live entertainment industry where legacy acts leverage residency models to curate multi-sensory experiences.
Fans can still secure tickets for the final eight performances occurring throughout the first half of October 2026. These shows represent the final opportunity for audiences to view the specific production design and the revamped setlist in Las Vegas.
The takeaway
The end of this residency highlights how established pop acts can successfully extend their careers through long-term venue partnerships. Fans looking to experience the group's legacy hits should monitor ticket availability for these closing dates.
What happens next
The final eight shows of the residency are scheduled to take place between October 2, 2026, and October 17, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on the local performance scene, see the Las Vegas section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Billboard.
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