New Kids on the Block Will End Residency in October
The group plays the final eight shows of their residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM starting October 2.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Casino
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New Kids on the Block will conclude their residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM on October 17, 2026. The residency, which launched in June 2025, consisted of 40 performances.
Why it matters
The residency highlights the ongoing reliance of major resort venues on long-term music engagements to drive tourism and Strip activity. Residents should expect traffic volume near the resort corridor to remain steady through the close of the final shows.
The production includes 1,000 stage lights, 80,000 streamers, and 7,000 rhinestones. The residency total spans 40 performances since its 2025 debut, with the final eight shows beginning October 2.
The players
New Kids on the Block
The pop music group performing their residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM.
Donnie Wahlberg
A member of the band who intends to tour internationally following the residency.
The details
The final 16 shows feature a modified production titled The Right Stuff Remixed. Performers and their team meet in a backstage hallway before every set to prepare for the show. The final run at Dolby Live at Park MGM will incorporate songs from the band’s 1989 winter album into the performances.
Timeline
June 20, 2025: Residency at Park MGM began.
October 2, 2026: The final eight shows begin.
October 17, 2026: The residency concludes.
Beyond the Strip
The residency’s conclusion follows the pattern of activity established after the band’s 2008 reunion. The move marks a return to international touring for the group.
Drivers in the Paradise area should expect higher traffic volume near the resort corridor on show nights through October 17. Residents looking to attend can find ticket availability through the venue's standard booking channels.
The takeaway
The group will conclude their long-term run at Park MGM with a modified setlist before moving on to global tour dates. Residents should check traffic alerts near Park MGM for the final performance dates in October.
Further reading
For more on the current landscape of residency performances, visit the Casino section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Billboard.
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