Kelly Clarkson has announced she will be returning to Las Vegas! The Grammy-winning powerhouse is officially heading back to the Strip, and this marks her much-anticipated return after a hiatus.
Kelly Clarkson’s New Dates For Her 2026 Las Vegas Residency
After postponing several shows in August 2025, Kelly Clarkson is reigniting her Studio Sessions residency with four newly announced performances. These are scheduled for August 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The singer shared the news on her social media platforms on Monday, November 3. She wrote, “New Vegas shows have been added! Come see me at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.”
Tickets for the new shows will go on sale to the public on Friday, November 7, at 10 a.m. PT, with several presale opportunities preceding it. Citi cardholders will receive early access starting Tuesday, November 4. A fan club presale will take place on November 5, followed by presales for Caesars Rewards, Live Nation, and Ticketmaster on November 6.
Kelly Clarkson’s Vegas residency has drawn widespread acclaim for its intimate performances, powerhouse vocals, and heartfelt storytelling. The “Kelly Clarkson Show” host launched Studio Sessions as a creative extension of her talk show’s “Kellyoke” segment. The session often shows Clarkson belting her biggest hits with fan-requested covers.
A Return After Postponed Shows and Family Loss
In August 2025, Clarkson made the difficult decision to postpone the remainder of her Studio Sessions shows. She had revealed her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, was gravely ill.
“While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children’s father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them,” Clarkson said in a heartfelt statement to fans.
The news came one day before the announcement of Blackstock’s passing at age 48 from malignant melanoma. At the time, Clarkson thanked fans for their kindness and understanding, emphasizing her need to focus on her family and her own healing.
The singer later shared that the outpouring of love from fans gave her the strength to plan her return to the stage, making her upcoming performances deeply personal. Fans can expect a setlist filled with her signature anthems like “Stronger,” “Since U Been Gone,” and “Piece by Piece.” Additionally, these will be accompanied by new music from her latest album, “Chemistry (Reimagined).”
Remembering Brandon Blackstock
Brandon Blackstock, a music manager and the former stepson of Reba McEntire, passed on in August 2025 after a three-year battle with cancer. According to People, his family confirmed that he “passed away peacefully and was surrounded by loved ones.”
The music executive battled cancer for three years. He and Clarkson got married in 2013 and had two children. Though their marriage ended in 2020, Clarkson has often credited Blackstock and their children for grounding her during some of her most challenging times. Blackstock also had two children from a previous marriage.
Blackstock and the TV host first met in 2006, when his father served as a manager. Clarkson revealed in 2013 that the connection was instantaneous. However, they would not become romantically involved until several years later, after reconnecting at the Super Bowl.
As she prepares to step back onto The Colosseum stage, Kelly Clarkson’s upcoming Studio Sessions residency in Vegas is significant. It represents her resilience, serves as a personal tribute to her family, and is a testament to the healing power of music.
