Hard Rock Las Vegas Entertainment Expansion
August 7, 2026
Hard Rock Las Vegas is expanding its entertainment footprint with a newly proposed 2,000-seat West Theater. The 179,000-sq-ft venue would join two existing performance spaces, creating a three-theater lineup designed for concerts, residencies, comedy headliners, and touring acts as the resort's redevelopment continues.
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Hard Rock Las Vegas Construction Update
August 2026
Hard Rock Las Vegas is entering its most visible construction phase yet. New blue-glass facade panels now climb the Guitar Tower, LED guitar-string hardware is being installed, and interior build-out is accelerating across the former Mirage complex. Crews are working 24/7 as the resort pushes toward its late-2027 debut.
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Construction timeline
December 2021 - Hard Rock acquires The Mirage
Seminole Tribe of Florida purchases the property from MGM Resorts.
2022 - Project announced
Plans revealed for a 42-story Guitar Hotel replacing the Mirage volcano.
July 2023 - Mirage closes
The Mirage officially closes to begin full Hard Rock transformation.
2024 - Vertical construction begins
Foundation and core structure of the Guitar Hotel rise above the Strip.
March 2026 - Guitar Hotel tops out
42-story tower reaches full height; facade installation begins.
2027 - Grand opening
Hard Rock Las Vegas scheduled to open.
Project phases & future development
Phase 1 Guitar Hotel & resort transformation
Phase 1 includes the 42-story Guitar Hotel, a rebuilt casino floor, new restaurants, Hard Rock Live theater, renovated pool complex, and redesigned porte-cochere and entry experience.
Phase 2 Expanded entertainment & amenities
Future additions may include expanded retail, additional dining concepts, and enhancements to the pool and entertainment district along the Strip frontage.
Phase 3 Long-term vision
Long-term plans include further expansion of entertainment venues, additional hotel capacity, and continued development of the Hard Rock brand presence on the Strip.
Tribe
Tribe: Seminole Tribe of Florida
Enterprise: Hard Rock International
Location: Hollywood, Florida
Other enterprises: Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, Hard Rock properties worldwide
Tribe profile: Seminole Tribe of Florida
Official website: Seminole Tribe of Florida
The Seminole Tribe of Florida owns Hard Rock International and is transforming the former Mirage into Hard Rock Las Vegas as part of its global expansion. The project represents one of the most significant tribal economic development ventures in the history of the Las Vegas Strip.
Planned casino features
Casino
- Gaming floor: Expanded casino floor (size TBA)
- Slots: 2,000+ slot machines (projected)
- Table games: Dozens of table games across multiple pits
- Poker room: Poker room planned (details TBA)
- Sportsbook: Hard Rock Sportsbook lounge
- High-limit: High-limit slots and table areas
Restaurants & bars
- Signature restaurants: Multiple celebrity and Hard Rock concepts (TBA)
- Casual dining: New casual restaurants replacing former Mirage venues
- Food hall: Multi-concept food hall planned
- Bars: Casino bars, lounges, and Hard Rock-themed venues
Hotel & resort
- Guitar Hotel: 42 stories
- Rooms: 600+ rooms and suites (projected)
- Suites: Luxury suites with Strip views
- Pool: Redesigned pool complex
- Spa: Full-service spa and fitness center
- Retail: Expanded retail promenade
Entertainment & events
- Hard Rock Live: New theater replacing The Mirage's venue
- West Theater: A 2,000-seat venue and a 5-story, 179,000 sq-ft entertainment center.
- Meeting rooms: Updated meeting and event spaces
- Outdoor spaces: Redesigned Strip frontage and plaza
Location & site overview
Address: 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
Region: Center Strip, replacing The Mirage
Access: Direct access from Las Vegas Blvd with redesigned entry and porte-cochere
The resort occupies the former Mirage site on the Las Vegas Strip, offering a central location between Caesars Palace and Treasure Island with high pedestrian visibility.
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