The Academy of Country Music Awards returns to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in May 2027, transforming the venue into country music's epicenter for a night of performances, collaborations, and industry honors. This televised ceremony consistently delivers memorable moments when rising stars share the stage with legends, all backed by the venue's production capabilities and acoustics. For something completely different, BattleBots brings live robot combat to a custom-built arena behind Horseshoe Las Vegas, where 250-pound machines equipped with hammers, flippers, and flamethrowers tear each other apart in unscripted battles. The family-friendly chaos puts you close enough to feel each collision and smell the burning metal as fan-favorite bots from the TV series compete in real time. Meanwhile, Mad Apple by Cirque du Soleil captures New York City's electric energy through acrobatics, live music, dance, and comedy at the New York New York Theater, with interactive elements that blur the line between audience and performer.