NKOTB’s Joey McIntyre, Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood in Sacramento in June 2022.Photo:Tim Mosenfelder/Getty
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NKOTBis ready to bring the block party to Sin City.
“We cherish every opportunity that we get to perform for our fans, buta Las Vegas residencygives us an opportunity to take our performance, and interaction with our fans, to the next level,”Wahlbergsaid in a release.
The group made the announcement during an outdoor fan event in Las Vegas as alead up to their performanceat the2024 iHeartRadio Music Festivalon Saturday, Sept. 21. In true Vegas style, they launched the news with a show-worthy display — arriving on a double-decker bus and leading a caravan of mobile billboards down the Strip, which was illuminated with marquees celebrating the upcoming shows.
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The new production will be tailored specifically for Las Vegas, and will be designed to “immerse attendees in a heart pounding night of hits, spectacle, celebration and showmanship,” according to the release. The band also hints that additional events will be scheduled during the run, from afterparties to possiblesolo shows with some of the group members.
Specific show dates for “The Right Stuff” residency include:June 2025:20, 21, 25, 27, 28July 2025:2, 3, 5November 2025:1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15Feb. 2026:14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28
Tickets for the 2025 shows go on sale to the public on Friday, Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. EST/10 a.m. PT and for the 2026 shows on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. EST/10 a.m. PT, both atticketmaster.com/NKOTBVEGAS.
In addition, special NKOTB ticket and hotel packages for the June and July shows areavailable through MGM Resorts, and are on sale now. The four tiers of packages — Ultimate Blockhead, Full Service, Hangin' Tough and Block Party — will each include combinations of show tickets, Las Vegas hotel options, food and drinks, and other extras including nightlife access and band merchandise. Packages for the November 2025 and February 2026 dates will be added at a later date.
It was a busy summer for the New Kids. In May,the band releasedStill Kids, the group’s first full studio album in 11 years. The 12-track collection — a mix of retro, synth-pop songs laced with ’80s nostalgia, modern beats and a blast of K-Pop energy — includedthe dance-beat single “Kids"and ballad “A Love Like This.”
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In August, they also wrapped uptheir Magic Summer Tour 2024— a nostalgic nod to their 1990 stadium tour — withPaula Abduland DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Despite the schedules andtime away from familyand friends, the members say they’re still excited and motivated to perform together.
“Our bodies get a little older every year, but I think as long as we keep that spirit of being young and open and excited about life, we can still feel like kids even when we’re 95 years old,” Jordan Knight told PEOPLE in May.
source: people.com