Zayn Malik announces Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live for January 2026
Seven-night engagement at Park MGM's Dolby Live confirms return to the stage after his Stairway To The Sky tour
Zayn Malik has announced a Las Vegas residency, confirming a seven‑night engagement at Dolby Live at Park MGM in January 2026, his first residency since quitting One Direction a decade ago.
The 32‑year‑old singer will perform on January 20, with follow‑up shows on January 21, 24, 25, 28, 30 and 31, at the venue that opened in 2016. He will join a roster of artists who have graced Dolby Live, including Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and Stevie Necks, since the space began hosting big‑name acts.
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Tickets will go on presale for diehard fans on Wednesday, September 24 at 12 p.m. PT (8 p.m. BST), followed by a general sale on Friday, September 26 at 12 p.m. PT (8 p.m. BST).
Reaction on social media appeared buoyant, with fans praising Malik for returning to the road and signaling big things ahead for his solo career. Critics and observers alike noted the Las Vegas run as a significant milestone for a singer who has largely built his post‑One Direction path around a standalone studio and touring presence.
Malik has only toured once since leaving One Direction a decade ago, the Stairway To Heaven Tour, which was originally scheduled to run from October 2024 to December but was postponed following the death of Liam Payne. The North American dates were moved to January this year, and the tour officially concluded in March.
Earlier this month, Malik sparked chatter about reconciliation with Louis Tomlinson when the pair were photographed together in New York, prompting fan excitement about a potential collaboration or renewed friendship. A fan page captioned the moment as Louis and Zayn in New York with a fan, and Tomlinson had previously attended Malik's Shrine Exposition Hall show in Los Angeles for a nod to their shared history.
The development comes as Malik wraps up the year on a high note, stepping back into the spotlight with a major Las Vegas engagement that underscores his continuing influence as a solo artist and his ability to draw fans back to the live stage after years of high‑profile solo activity and publicized moments with former bandmates. The Vegas run will place Malik among a selective group of major acts to headline Dolby Live, a venue that has become a regular stop for contemporary pop, R&B and rock performers since its 2016 opening, and it signals a new chapter for the singer as he builds on the momentum of his first solo tour and the ongoing conversations around his One Direction legacy.