Band that played first rock show at Vegas venue to return in ’26

The band that played the first rock show at Allegiant Stadium is returning to the venue on its next U.S. tour.

Guns N’ Roses will play the Raiders’ home stadium (despite the high volume of visiting fans) on Aug. 22. Ticket information is to be announced at Ticketmaster.com.

GNR played the first rock concert at the venue Aug. 27, 2021. Garth Brooks had already played the first major show July 10, 2021. The first show of any type was performed by EDM star Illenium on July 3, 2021.

Founding vocalist Axl Rose and lead guitarist Slash have led the band since reuniting in the spring of 2016. GNR played T-Mobile Arena on April 8-9 of that year, just after the arena opened.

“Welcome to the Jungle,” “Paradise City” and “Sweet Child O’ Mine” have highlighted a set list leaning heavily on the band’s 1987 debut album, “Appetite for Destruction.”

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