Kelly Clarkson Is Back at Caesars Palace
Kelly Clarkson has returned to the Las Vegas Strip for another summer run of Studio Sessions: The Las Vegas Residency, with performances scheduled at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace through August 15, 2026.
The 2026 engagement spans July 17 through August 15 and includes 10 announced performances. Shows begin at 8 p.m., according to the official Caesars Entertainment announcement.
This is not an extension of Clarkson's earlier Chemistry engagement, and it is not taking place at Planet Hollywood. Studio Sessions is a separate residency staged at The Colosseum inside Caesars Palace. That distinction matters in a town where two Caesars Entertainment resorts can sit a short drive apart while still making you very late for a concert.
The current production draws from across Clarkson's career, including songs such as “Stronger,” “Since U Been Gone,” “Breakaway,” “Mine” and “Where Have You Been,” according to Caesars. She performs with her band and longtime collaborators in a show built around the atmosphere of a recording session brought to the stage.
The Complete 2026 Performance Schedule
The announced Caesars Palace schedule covers five weekends, with Friday and Saturday performances. Four August dates, August 7, 8, 14 and 15, were added when the 2026 extension was announced in November 2025.
All announced dates through August 15
- Friday, July 17, 2026
- Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Friday, July 24, 2026
- Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Friday, July 31, 2026
- Saturday, August 1, 2026
- Friday, August 7, 2026
- Saturday, August 8, 2026
- Friday, August 14, 2026
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
All announced performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. The official Ticketmaster residency page lists the run as July 17 through August 15 at The Colosseum. Ticket inventory and prices can change by performance and seating section, so fans should review the final price and ticket terms before completing a purchase.
Ticketmaster also advertises optional travel packages that combine two tickets with a two-night Caesars Palace stay and a food-and-beverage credit. Package inventory, inclusions and restrictions are separate from standard concert tickets and should be checked carefully at booking.
What Studio Sessions Brings to the Stage
Clarkson introduced Studio Sessions as a new Las Vegas residency in 2025, following her earlier Chemistry shows at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in 2023 and 2024. The Caesars Palace production was announced as a fresh concept rather than a relocation of the previous show.
The idea is right there in the name. Studio Sessions is designed to bring the feeling of Clarkson's recording environment into a live theater, placing her voice, band and musical catalog at the center of the night. Caesars describes the show as a career-spanning showcase, pairing major radio hits with newer and more personal material.
A catalog built for a Vegas residency
Clarkson rose to national prominence after winning the first season of “American Idol” in 2002. She has since won three Grammy Awards and built a catalog that moves through pop, rock, adult contemporary and country influences without sounding like somebody shuffled three radio stations together.
That range gives Studio Sessions room to move between big singalong choruses and quieter songs. Announced material includes the pop-rock punch of “Since U Been Gone,” the resilience of “Stronger,” the wide-open lift of “Breakaway” and newer selections such as “Mine” and “Where Have You Been.” Specific song choices and their order can vary, so previous set lists should not be treated as guarantees for any individual performance.
Back where I am from, seeing an artist of this size usually meant a long highway drive, arena parking and at least one person insisting they remembered where the car was. In Las Vegas, Clarkson is settling into The Colosseum for a run of Friday and Saturday nights. It remains one of those local realities that sounds made up until the house lights go down.
How This Residency Fits Into Clarkson's Vegas History
Clarkson's first Chemistry engagement opened in 2023 at Planet Hollywood and returned for additional performances in 2024. That show was tied to her 2023 album “chemistry,” which received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album.
Studio Sessions followed at Caesars Palace in 2025. The residency was initially announced for 18 performances running from July through November of that year. Caesars later announced the 2026 dates, extending the production into another summer season at The Colosseum.
The venue change places Clarkson in the theater long associated with major Las Vegas headliners. For this engagement, the practical detail is simple: fans should head to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, not PH Live at Planet Hollywood.
What Ticket Buyers Should Know
Fans can review current listings through Ticketmaster's Kelly Clarkson page for The Colosseum. Because availability is live, a date that has seats at one moment may offer different locations or prices later. Buyers should also distinguish standard tickets from resale listings, premium seats, collector-ticket add-ons and travel packages.
Check the date, venue and total price
Before paying, confirm that the listing says Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and the intended 2026 performance date. Review the complete checkout total, delivery method and refund terms as well. Ticketmaster states that sales for the residency are final and not eligible for refunds or exchanges.
Fans making a full Vegas weekend out of the concert should book lodging and transportation based on the Caesars Palace location. The resort sits near the center of the Strip, but summer traffic and the time required to walk through a large casino can turn an apparently easy arrival into an unwanted cardio session. Getting there early is the sensible play.
Clarkson's announced 2026 Caesars Palace run concludes Saturday, August 15. For Las Vegas audiences, that leaves a concentrated summer window to hear one of pop's most recognizable voices in a show created specifically for the Strip.
