LL Cool J brings Rock the Bells residency to Dolby Live at Park MGM in 2027

LL Cool J will headline Rock the Bells: The Residency, an 11-show run at Dolby Live at Park MGM on the Las Vegas Strip in May and July 2027. Live Nation and MGM Resorts unveiled the residency on Thursday, Oct. 29.

The show is billed as a celebration of hip-hop's history, tracing the genre from its New York roots to its rise as a worldwide movement. LL Cool J will anchor each night with his own catalogue, joined by DJs and special guests, with guests and setlists changing from night to night. Guest names will be revealed in the coming weeks.

The May 2027 dates are May 15, 16, 19, 21 and 22. The July 2027 dates are July 9, 10, 11, 14, 16 and 17. Doors open at 7 p.m. and each show starts at 8 p.m.

A Citi cardmember presale through Citi Entertainment begins Friday, Oct. 30, at 10 a.m. PT. Artist, MGM Rewards, Live Nation and Ticketmaster presales start Saturday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m. PT, and all presales close Sunday, Nov. 1, at 10 p.m. PT.

General public tickets go on sale Monday, Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. PT through Ticketmaster and Park MGM's official event listing.

Dolby Live is inside Park MGM at 3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd.