A residency in Vegas refers to a series of concerts or performances by an artist or performer at a single location, usually a venue within one of the bigger resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. The artist signs a contract with the resort to perform a specific number of shows for a certain period of time, which can range from a couple of months to years. Residencies have been a staple of the Las Vegas Strip for decades, pioneered by singers like Liberace and Frank Sinatra in the 1940s and 1950s.
Residencies are not limited to music performances, as comedians can also have residencies in Vegas. While big names like Lady Gaga and Celine Dion have had successful residencies in Vegas, it is not always the case that shows are almost sold out. Joe Rogan, for example, mentioned on his podcast that a comedian he knew had a residency in Vegas where only 4-5 people showed up for the show.
Some of the current and upcoming residencies in Vegas include Adele, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Carrie Underwood, and Maroon 5. The amount that a residency pays depends on the artist, costs of production, and details of the residency contract, and can vary quite a bit.
