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New Kids on the Block Extend Las Vegas Residency Through 2026
11/13/2025, 11:02:05 PM
Announcement of Extended Residency
New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) have officially extended their Las Vegas residency, "The Right Stuff," into late 2026, adding 16 new shows to their schedule. The announcement was made on November 12, 2025, during a playful mock wedding ceremony at the iconic Little White Wedding Chapel, where the band reaffirmed their commitment to Las Vegas. This extension brings their total performances in Las Vegas to 24, with new dates set for June, July, and October 2026.
Celebration and Key Ceremony
During the announcement, the band received the keys to the Las Vegas Strip from Clark County Commission Chairman Tick Segerblom, symbolizing their long-term commitment to the city. The ceremony featured an Elvis impersonator who serenaded the group, adding to the celebratory atmosphere. Members Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Jonathan Knight, and Danny Wood participated in the mock wedding, humorously pledging their loyalty to their fans, referred to as "Blockheads."
Performance Schedule
The newly added residency dates include performances from June 19-27, July 1-4, and October 2-17, 2026. These shows will complement previously announced dates in February 2026, which include performances on Valentine's Day and several other dates throughout the month. Tickets for the new shows will be available for presale starting November 17, 2025, with general sales commencing on November 21, 2025.
Official Statements
Donnie Wahlberg expressed the band's enthusiasm for their time in Las Vegas, stating, “What we’ve built here in Vegas, together with our incredible Blockheads, feels truly magical. The energy in that room each night — the lights, the lasers, flying up to the balcony to see all our Blockheads dancing and singing along — is so far beyond anything we’ve ever done before. Vegas has been so welcoming to us, we couldn’t leave just yet!”
Criticism & Opposition
While the residency has been met with enthusiasm from fans, some critics have raised concerns about the saturation of nostalgia acts in Las Vegas, questioning whether the market can sustain multiple long-term residencies from similar groups. However, the demand for boy-band nostalgia remains strong, as evidenced by the success of NKOTB's performances.
What's Next
As NKOTB continues their residency, they are also exploring potential collaborations with other boy bands, such as the Backstreet Boys, following a surprise joint performance earlier this year. This could lead to further developments in the boy-band revival scene in Las Vegas.
Verbatim Quotes
- “What we’ve built here in Vegas, together with our incredible Blockheads, feels truly magical.” — Donnie Wahlberg, Member of New Kids on the Block
- “Do you, Blockheads, take these New Kids to be your forever boy band, forsaking all other boy bands — that means *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, O-Town, One Direction, all of them — so long as we both shall live?” — Donnie Wahlberg during the mock wedding ceremony
The New Kids on the Block's extended residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM promises to deliver a unique blend of nostalgia and entertainment, solidifying their place in Las Vegas' vibrant entertainment landscape.
