The punk-rock veteran Billy Idol is returning to Las Vegas for a short residency this summer, with five performances scheduled at the BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The engagement, titled "Hot In The City," visits the Strip on Aug. 28, Aug. 29, Sept. 2, Sept. 4 and Sept. 5.
What to expect at the BleauLive Theater
Idol will be joined onstage by longtime guitarist and creative partner Steve Stevens, a collaboration that has defined much of Idol’s recorded sound and live show for more than four decades. The set is expected to draw from Idol’s catalog of anthems, including songs that have become fixtures of modern rock radio and festival bills.
- Residency title: Hot In The City
- Venue: BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
- Dates: Aug. 28, Aug. 29, Sept. 2, Sept. 4, Sept. 5
- Notable collaborators: Steve Stevens
This series follows a significant year for the artist. Idol released the album Dream Into It, his first full-length record of original material in more than a decade. The album features collaborations with high-profile rock artists named on the release, and has drawn attention internationally since its release. Idol is also a nominee for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026, and his career was recently the subject of the documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead, directed by Jonas Åkerlund.
Local and community context
Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the Strip resort that houses the BleauLive Theater, has positioned itself as a destination for concert residencies and intimate performances since its opening. A five-night run by a legacy rock artist contributes to the variety of programming Las Vegas offers residents and visitors during late summer and early fall. These shows also represent opportunities for local hospitality and service workers—venues, restaurants and transportation services—during the event dates.
Fans in Las Vegas should note the concentrated nature of the residency: five performances spread across a little more than a week. That pattern often attracts both local ticket buyers and visitors planning short stays to coincide with headline acts on the Strip.
| Performance Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| Aug. 28, 2026 | BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas |
| Aug. 29, 2026 | BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas |
| Sept. 2, 2026 | BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas |
| Sept. 4, 2026 | BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas |
| Sept. 5, 2026 | BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas |
For long-time fans, the engagement will offer live renditions of classics such as "White Wedding," "Rebel Yell" and "Dancing With Myself," numbers that helped shape Idol’s public profile. The residency also comes on the heels of renewed public interest in Idol from the documentary and award-season attention.
Information provided by the artist and venue lists the dates above; Las Vegas residents and visitors should consult the theater or official ticketing outlets for availability, start times and any health or entry policies that may apply.
The series continues a long tradition of the Strip hosting short-run residencies by major recording artists. For many in the local music community, these events are both a cultural draw and a reminder of Las Vegas’ role as a national destination for live entertainment.
