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Carlos Santana Adds 2026 Las Vegas Residency Dates: Full Schedule, On-Sale Info, and What to Expect

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What was announced (Sept. 22, 2025)

Carlos Santana confirmed an expanded 2026 leg of his Las Vegas residency at House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay. The new shows land in January, February, and May 2026, extending a strip tradition that’s now in its 14th year. All shows are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. PT.

Why this matters

Santana’s Vegas production is a best-of showcase with a crack band, arena-level sound in an intimate room, and a setlist that reliably hits “Black Magic Woman,” “Oye Cómo Va,” “Maria Maria,” and “Smooth.” For fans who want the signature tone, percussion-heavy grooves, and extended solos without stadium sightlines, this residency is the sweet spot.

Ticket timeline (Pacific Time)

  • Citi presale: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. – Thursday, Sept. 25, 10 p.m.

  • Fan / Live Nation / Ticketmaster presales: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.

  • General on-sale: Friday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m.
    Tickets are available via the Santana site, the House of Blues/Live Nation listings, and Ticketmaster.

Newly added 2026 residency dates (House of Blues, Mandalay Bay — Las Vegas, NV)

January 2026

  • Wed Jan 21

  • Thu Jan 22

  • Sat Jan 24

  • Sun Jan 25

  • Wed Jan 28

  • Thu Jan 29

  • Sat Jan 31

February 2026

  • Sun Feb 1

May 2026

  • Wed May 13

  • Thu May 14

  • Sat May 16

  • Sun May 17

  • Wed May 20

  • Thu May 21

  • Sat May 23

  • Sun May 24

Remaining 2025 residency dates

September 2025: Wed Sep 24; Thu Sep 25; Sat Sep 27; Sun Sep 28
November 2025: Wed Nov 5; Thu Nov 6; Sat Nov 8; Sun Nov 9; Wed Nov 12; Sat Nov 15; Sun Nov 16

Setlist & production notes (what fans can expect)

  • Career-spanning hits: A tight, high-energy show with extended jam sections and the classic percussion frontline.

  • Room & mix: The House of Blues layout keeps sightlines close and the mix punchy; Santana’s lead tone is the star, supported by polyrhythmic grooves and keyboard textures.

  • Pacing: Expect a 90–105 minute set with minimal downtime and a big, cathartic finale.

Quick FAQ

Where are the new dates? House of Blues, Mandalay Bay (Las Vegas).
When do tickets go on sale? General on-sale is Friday, Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. PT; multiple presales start earlier in the week.
Is this separate from the Oneness Tour? The residency complements Santana’s touring calendar; these Vegas dates bookend U.S. and international shows.

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