Motown Stars in Las Vegas: Who Has Played the Strip
Updated November 2026. Motown Vegas is run by the producers of All MotownSM and Motown BrunchSM. Links to other shows go to Vegas.com, which may pay us a commission.
Motown's biggest names have played Las Vegas for decades. Diana Ross sang her final Supremes show at the Frontier in 1970 and returned to Wynn's Encore Theater in February 2026, Lionel Richie has a residency at the same theater, and Smokey Robinson put his name on the longest-running Motown show the Strip has had. Here is who has played, and where to hear the music any week of the year.
Motown stars and their Las Vegas shows
| Artist | Las Vegas connection |
|---|---|
| Diana Ross | Final Supremes concert at the Frontier Hotel, January 14, 1970. Encore Theater at Wynn, February 12, 14 and 15, 2026. |
| The Jackson 5 | Family revue at the MGM Grand, 1974. |
| Smokey Robinson | Presented Human Nature's Motown show, which opened at the Imperial Palace in 2009. |
| Lionel Richie | "King of Hearts" residency at Encore Theater at Wynn, with shows in fall 2026. |
Diana Ross
Diana Ross has one of the longest Las Vegas stories of any Motown artist. Her last performance with the Supremes was at the Frontier Hotel on January 14, 1970, recorded for the live album Farewell. More than fifty years later she is still playing the city: she performed at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on February 12, 14 and 15, 2026.
The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5 played the MGM Grand in 1974 with a family revue staged as a nightclub act. They performed in the hotel's Celebrity Room.
Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson lent his name to Human Nature's Motown show, which opened at the Imperial Palace in May 2009 as "Smokey Robinson Presents Human Nature". The show later moved to The Venetian, and the residency ran until 2020. Human Nature still tours and plays a few Las Vegas shows a year, mostly at South Point.
Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie, who recorded for Motown with the Commodores and as a solo artist, plays his "King of Hearts" residency at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. Six shows were announced for fall 2026.
Hear Motown live any week
Star concerts come and go. These Motown shows play Las Vegas every week:
| Show | From | Next show |
|---|---|---|
| Motown ExtremeVegas.com | $28.98 | See dates |
| All MotownBook direct | $44.95 | |
| Motown BrunchBook direct | $58.95 | |
| Soul of MotownVegas.com | $62.57 | See dates |
FAQ
Which Motown stars have played Las Vegas?
Diana Ross and the Supremes, the Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and Lionel Richie have all played Las Vegas. Diana Ross sang her final Supremes concert at the Frontier Hotel in 1970 and performed at Wynn in February 2026.
Where can I see a Motown show in Las Vegas tonight?
All Motown plays The Modern Showrooms at Alexis Park most nights, and Motown Brunch plays on Sundays. The table above lists every Motown show on sale.
