New Kids On The Block (NKOTB) have revealed plans for their debut Las Vegas residency, “The Right Stuff,” set to launch in June 2025 at Dolby Live at Park MGM. The announcement follows the group’s successful Magic Summer Tour 2024 and recent performance at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival.
Residency Details
The New Kids On The Block Vegas residency will feature 16 shows spread across June, July, and November 2025. The performances promise to showcase the band’s biggest hits and offer unique experiences for fans.
Dates:
- June 2025: 20, 21, 25, 27, 28
- July 2025: 2, 3, 5
- November 2025: 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15
Band’s Perspective
Donnie Wahlberg, speaking on behalf of NKOTB, expressed enthusiasm for the residency: “We cherish every opportunity to perform for our fans, but a Las Vegas residency allows us to take our performance and interaction with our fans to the next level. We plan on maximizing everything the amazing Dolby Live at Park MGM offers to create the most incredible NKOTB concert ever.”
Venue and Production
Dolby Live at Park MGM, known for its advanced technology, will host the residency. The venue features state-of-the-art audio and visual capabilities, which NKOTB plans to utilize fully. With a seating capacity of 5,200, the theater offers an intimate setting for fans to experience the band’s performances.
Recent Achievements and Activities
The New Kids On The Block Vegas announcement comes on the heels of several notable achievements:
- Release of “Still Kids,” their first full-length album in 11 years, showcasing the band’s evolving sound while maintaining their signature style.
- Completion of the sold-out Magic Summer Tour 2024, which featured special guests Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff.
- Headlining performance at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival, where they teased the upcoming residency.
Fan Engagement and Marketing
NKOTB plans to create multiple events to engage directly with fans beyond the concerts. To build excitement for the residency, the band led a caravan of mobile billboard trucks down the Las Vegas Strip, lighting up several marquees in the city.
Wahlberg emphasized the importance of fan interaction, stating, “Las Vegas will never be the same after The New Kids and The Blockheads take over the town.”
Band Lineup and History
The residency will feature all five original members of New Kids On The Block:
- Donnie Wahlberg
- Joey McIntyre
- Jordan Knight
- Jonathan Knight
- Danny Wood
Formed in 1984, NKOTB has maintained a strong presence in the music industry for nearly four decades, with this residency marking a new chapter in their career.