Backstreet Boys at Sphere, Chris Stapleton at Dolby Live, and UFC Fight Night headline this week in Las Vegas. Plus, Adam Torres sits down with mentalist Colin Cloud to talk Vegas shows, live performance, and what makes a great audience experience.

Las Vegas Live is your weekly guide to what’s actually worth your time in Las Vegas. Whether you live here, you’re visiting for the week, or you’re planning a future trip, this episode breaks down the biggest shows, concerts, sports, and experiences happening right now — with context, insight, and real-world planning tips.

In this episode, Adam Torres is joined by Colin Cloud, the “Sherlock Holmes of Mentalism” and star of Colin Cloud: Mastermind at Harrah’s Las Vegas. Colin shares what goes into creating a live Vegas show, how audience psychology plays into performance, and why Las Vegas remains one of the most unique entertainment cities in the world.

After the interview, Adam walks through this week’s must-see events, including:

• Backstreet Boys live at Sphere
• Chris Stapleton at Dolby Live
• Def Leppard at The Colosseum
• UFC Fight Night at UFC APEX
• Vegas Golden Knights home games
• BattleBots Destruct-A-Thon
• The Wizard of Oz immersive experience at Sphere
• And more headline events shaping the week in Las Vegas

This episode is sponsored by VegasNearMe, the easiest way to compare tickets, shows, attractions, and nearby plans all in one place. If you’re booking anything in Las Vegas — concerts, sports, dining, or experiences — start at https://www.vegasnearme.com/ or download the free app.

Las Vegas Live drops weekly with fresh episodes covering:

• What’s happening this week in Las Vegas
• Interviews with performers, creators, and Vegas insiders
• Shows, concerts, sports, and major events
• Planning tips for locals and visitors alike

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00:00 Welcome to Las Vegas Live with Adam Torres

00:08 Meet Colin Cloud: The Mastermind

01:01 Colin Cloud's Journey to Show Business

03:30 Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence

05:20 From Scotland to the Vegas Strip

07:54 Colin Cloud Mastermind: The Show

12:47 A Mind-Blowing Trick by Colin Cloud

16:20 Top 10 Things to Do in Las Vegas This Week

Santana, New Edition, and Zayn Malik headline a huge week in Las Vegas, and in this episode of Las Vegas Live, Adam Torres breaks down what’s actually worth your time from January 26 to February 1. If you’re planning a trip to Vegas, live here, or just want to know what events people will still be talking about after the weekend, this episode is your weekly guide.

Before diving into the Top 10 things to do in Las Vegas, Adam highlights major conferences in town this week and explains why they matter for the city’s energy and crowd mix. Then it’s a full countdown of concerts, sports, immersive experiences, and uniquely Vegas moments, including Santana live at House of Blues, New Edition’s one-night arena event, Zayn Malik at Dolby Live, the Eagles at Sphere, Omega Mart at AREA15, Vegas Golden Knights hockey, and more.

Each pick includes context, background, and insider perspective, so you’re not just hearing what’s happening, you’re hearing why it matters. Whether you’re building a weekend plan, looking for a standout date night, or deciding where to splurge, this episode is designed to help you make smarter choices in Las Vegas.

This episode is sponsored by VegasNearMe, the easiest way to compare shows, tickets, attractions, and events all in one place. Visit https://www.vegasnearme.com/ or download the free app to plan your week and see what’s happening near you.

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00:00 Welcome to Las Vegas Live

00:23 Sponsor Spotlight: Vegas Near Me

00:58 Conference Spotlight

02:29 Top 10 Things to Do in Las Vegas

02:34 Love Cloud Private Airplane Experience

03:47 Omega Mart at Area 15

05:13 Jams Nationals Cheerleading Competition

06:48 Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars

08:12 New Edition Live at T-Mobile Arena

09:53 Zane Maleek Live at Dolby Live

11:34 An Intimate Evening with Santana

13:38 Blake Shelton Live at Caesar's Palace

15:25 The Wizard of Oz at Sphere

17:16 Eagles at the Sphere

19:04 Conclusion and Next Week's Preview

What’s happening in Las Vegas this week? From Eagles at Sphere and UFC 324 at T-Mobile Arena to Blake Shelton, Cirque du Soleil’s O, and downtown energy at Circa — this episode of Las Vegas Live breaks down the must-see events and experiences shaping the week in Vegas.

Hosted by Adam Torres, Las Vegas Live helps you plan your week in Las Vegas with a clear, insider breakdown of what’s actually worth your time — whether you’re visiting, live here, or just want to experience Vegas the right way.

Before counting down this week’s Top 10 Things to Do in Las Vegas (January 19–25), Adam opens with a Las Vegas Legends segment spotlighting Derek Stevens, the casino owner and developer behind Circa Resort & Casino, The D Las Vegas, and Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, and a key figure in modern downtown Las Vegas.

🎲 Featured This Week:

• Eagles live at Sphere
• UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett
• Blake Shelton at Caesars Palace
• Cirque du Soleil’s O at Bellagio
• Vegas Golden Knights vs. Flyers
• Stadium Swim energy at Circa
• Live music, magic, sports, and major events across the Strip and downtown

This episode is sponsored by Vegas Near Me, a powerful tool for finding shows, tickets, hotels, dining, and nearby experiences all in one place. You can use the website or the free app to compare options and plan your night — often discovering better choices just by seeing everything side by side.
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00:00 Welcome to Las Vegas Live

00:48 Spotlight on Derek Stevens: Shaping Downtown Las Vegas

05:44 Top 10 Things to Do in Las Vegas This Week

05:56 Sky Combat Ace: Thrill-Seeker's Dream

06:31 Vegas Golden Knights vs. Philadelphia Flyers

07:01 Magic with Jen Kramer

07:26 Cello at PH Live

07:52 O by Cirque du Soleil

08:31 Jams Nationals: Cheerleading Extravaganza

08:54 Zayn Malik Residency

09:24 Blake Shelton Live in Las Vegas

09:57 Eagles at Sphere: A Legendary Experience

10:37 UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett

11:11 Wrapping Up: Plan Your Vegas Week