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Music superstars rarely debut their first Las Vegas Strip residency after they have retired from touring.

In most cases, singers and bands continue touring, and in some cases, resume recording music after concluding Vegas residencies.

Superstar rocker Lenny Kravitz debuted his first residency on the Strip with Blue Electric Light Las Vegas at MGM Resorts International’s Dolby Live at Park MGM for five shows in October 2024, after completing a European tour, and returned for five more shows in August 2025.

Kravitz is not at the end of his career, as he continues worldwide touring

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts played their first Vegas residency

Hard rock superstar band Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, whose “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for seven weeks in 1982, launched their first Las Vegas Strip residency at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay in June 2025 when Jett was 66 years old.

But Jett continued touring for several shows after her residency was completed and has no plans to retire anytime soon.

Pop singer Josh Groban wrapped up his “first-ever exclusive Las Vegas engagement, ” a five-show exclusive Gems residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, on May 17.

The “You Raise Me Up” singer’s residency promoted the release of his “Gems” retrospective album, including his biggest hit songs.

Groban has not retired from touring either, as he performed two shows at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Sept. 5-6, months after his Colosseum residency.

Rap star 50 Cent continues touring

Rap superstar 50 Cent debuted his first Las Vegas Strip residency, “50 Cent: In Da Club,” at Caesars Entertainment’s PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Dec. 27, 2024, for six shows that closed on Jan. 4, 2025.

The residency came after 50 Cent’s Final Lap Tour, from June 2023 to March 2024, which celebrated the 20th anniversary of the rap star’s “Get Rich or Die Tryin” album.

50 Cent did not quit touring after his residency, as he launched his Legacy Tour in Europe in May 2025.

Headliners with first Vegas residencies

Lenny Kravitz, October 2024/August 2025.
50 Cent, December 2024/January 2025.
Josh Groban, May 2025.
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, June 2025.

Cyndi Lauper headlines her first Las Vegas Strip residency in 2026.

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Cyndi Lauper signs for first Vegas residency

And now, popular 1980s superstar singer Cyndi Lauper has signed on for her first-ever Las Vegas Strip residency with five shows scheduled at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 24, 25, 29, May 1, and 2, 2026.

“Cyndi Lauper: Live in Las Vegas” arrives on the Strip, however, after the singer completed her 68-show “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour” at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Labor Day weekend.

Citi Cardmember presale is underway until Oct. 9 at 10 p.m. Pacific time.

Fan Club presale begins Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. Pacific.

Caesars Rewards, Caesars Entertainment Loyalty, Live Nation, and Ticketmaster presales begin Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Pacific.

Tickets go on sale to the general public Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.

Cyndi Lauper ticket sale details:

Citi Cardmember presale underway until Oct. 9 at 10 p.m. Pacific.
Fan Club presale begins Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. Pacific.
Caesars Rewards, Caesars Entertainment Loyalty, Live Nation, and Ticketmaster presales begin Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Pacific.
Tickets go on sale to the general public Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.

Lauper burst onto the music charts after releasing her iconic album “She’s So Unusual” in October 1983, becoming the first woman to have four top-five singles from a debut album on the Billboard chart, including her anthem, “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.”

Cyndi Lauper won Best New Artist Grammy

That album also earned Lauper a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. The singer has sold over 50 million records and also won Emmy and Tony awards.

More Las Vegas:

The “Time After Time” singer will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Nov. 8.

“Working Girl, The Musical,” a theatrical adaptation of the 1988 feature film, featuring an original score by Lauper, debuts at LaJolla Playhouse in November.