The Mirage closed on July 17, 2024, as part of a plan by Hard Rock International, which acquired the property in 2022, to transform and redevelop the iconic resort into the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas. The closure marks the end of The Mirage's 34-year history and will allow for a comprehensive three-year renovation that will remove the original Mirage theme and replace it with a new integrated resort featuring a nearly 700-foot guitar-shaped hotel tower, scheduled to open in 2027. This redevelopment reflects MGM Resorts International's strategy to divest from certain properties and focus on other investments, and Hard Rock's vision to create a new landmark on the Las Vegas Strip. The closure also resulted in layoffs of over 3,000 employees, with efforts made to support the workers during the transition.
