Doobie Brothers set nine-show Las Vegas run for 2027
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The Doobie Brothers have announced a nine-show Las Vegas residency at Fontainebleau BleauLive Theater, their first live dates of 2027. The run spans February to September and adds a new chapter to the reformed band’s recent run of touring and releases.
The shows begin on 26 February, with further dates on 27 February, 5 and 6 March, 27 and 28 August, and 1, 3 and 4 September. The line-up includes Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, Michael McDonald and John McFee. The band were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2025 and released Walk This Road that year, McDonald’s first album of new songs with the group since 1980; tickets go on general sale on 30 October.
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In short
- The Doobie Brothers have announced nine Las Vegas shows in 2027.
- The residency runs from February to September.
- Tickets go on general sale on 30 October.
How this story developed
- 2 hours ago The residency will follow the band’s 2026 tour, making these their first scheduled live appearances of 2027; tickets go on general sale on 30 October.
- 2 hours ago The Doobie Brothers have announced a nine-show Las Vegas residency at Fontainebleau BleauLive Theater, running from February to September 2027 and featuring Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, Michael McDonald and John McFee.
Full account
The Doobie Brothers have announced a nine-show Las Vegas residency for 2027, with performances scheduled at the BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau between February and September. The run opens on 26 February, followed by shows on 27 February, 5 and 6 March, 27 and 28 August, and 1, 3 and 4 September.
The advertised line-up comprises Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, Michael McDonald and John McFee. The announcement follows the band’s final 2026 tour date, played in Estero, Florida, on 21 October. Their recent years have also included induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2025 and the release of Walk This Road, their first album of new material featuring McDonald since 1980.
Formed in San Jose, California, in 1970, the group became known for combining rock with country, folk, rhythm and blues, and soul. The Las Vegas dates add to a career-spanning period for the band, while giving audiences a series of performances in the city across several months rather than a continuous stretch.
A separate report concerns Foreigner, who have announced their own Las Vegas residency at the Venetian Resort in 2027, marking the band’s 50th anniversary. That six-show engagement is due to take place in March. Its report also discusses Foreigner’s anniversary tour and a forthcoming documentary; these details are unrelated to the Doobie Brothers’ announcement.
Where outlets differ
From the full account, which is AI-written from the sources:
The Doobie Brothers report gives the nine dates, venue, advertised performers and background on the band. The second report covers Foreigner’s separate six-date residency and anniversary plans, rather than providing additional information about the Doobie Brothers.
The Doobie Brothers report describes the dates as the band’s first live shows announced for 2027. The Foreigner report focuses on its anniversary celebrations and includes a broader itinerary of other tour dates.
Explained simply
The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band formed in California in 1970. Their best-known songs include “Listen to the Music” and “What a Fool Believes”, which features singer and keyboard player Michael McDonald.
The group’s line-up has changed over the years, with founding members Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons among those who have returned to perform alongside McDonald and guitarist John McFee. A Las Vegas residency means a series of scheduled performances at one venue, rather than a tour moving between cities.
The band’s recent work includes Walk This Road, released in 2025, and their induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame that year. The residency continues their live activity and gives audiences in Las Vegas several chances to see the group.
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Originally published by Far Out as “The Doobie Brothers announce 2027 Las Vegas residency”.