Alice Cooper will close out 2026 with four more 'Welcome to Our Nightmare' shows at the Criss Angel Theatre in Las Vegas, reuniting with guitarist Nita Strauss and illusionist Criss Angel for a sold-out magic rock event.
Tickets for Alice Cooper’s 'Welcome to Our Nightmare' shows at the Criss Angel Theatre sold out quickly this spring, prompting the addition of four more dates. As reported by Consequence, the new performances are set for November 27–28 and December 4–5, 2026, at the Criss Angel Theatre at Planet Hollywood. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. The extra shows respond directly to the high demand seen during the spring run, which included sold-out weekends in March, April, and May (Consequence).
The new dates also mark the return of guitarist Nita Strauss, who took maternity leave earlier in 2026. Her last show with Cooper was in March at the same venue, just before the birth of her son, Maxwell James Villalta, on May 28, 2026. While Strauss was away, Anna Cara stepped in on guitar to keep the tour moving. In a statement, Cooper said bringing Strauss back after her family break is the "perfect way to wrap up 2026," tying the decision to the success of the spring concerts and the aim to give fans a strong finish to the year.
Inside the Welcome to Our Nightmare Experience
'Welcome to Our Nightmare' blends a rock concert with stage magic, combining Cooper’s theatrical style with Criss Angel’s illusions. The spring shows featured a 19-song, 90-minute set, including the live debuts of "Cold Machines" and "I Am Made of You." Fans also saw "You and Me" performed live for the first time since 1978, a moment highlighted in the official show announcement. The unusual setlist and format have fueled strong ticket demand, leading to the extension into the holiday season.
Anna Cara, who filled in for Strauss, will continue with the Alice’s Attic tour across North America and Europe through late November, but she will not appear at the Las Vegas shows. Cooper praised both guitarists, calling Cara "a true asset to the tour" and welcoming Strauss back as "the Hurricane."
Las Vegas Venue and Ticket Details
All four new shows will take place at the Criss Angel Theatre inside Planet Hollywood, a venue known for hosting crossover entertainment on the Strip. The spring performances sold out across several weekends, showing the city’s appetite for residencies that mix music and spectacle. Dates and ticket links for all remaining Alice Cooper shows, including the Vegas run, are listed on his official website. The announcement and ticketing details were also covered in a Consequence news update.
Las Vegas continues to draw major artists and productions that experiment with live entertainment. The city’s venues have hosted everything from film concerts to magic residencies, as seen in recent events at The Smith Center.
What This Means for Las Vegas Entertainment
Adding more 'Welcome to Our Nightmare' dates is a move that takes advantage of Las Vegas’s steady demand for exclusive, genre-mixing shows. Cooper’s choice to bring back Nita Strauss for the year’s final performances is both a nod to fans and a way to keep the energy high. With Criss Angel’s illusions and a setlist full of rarities, these shows are designed to stand out. In Las Vegas, the standard for live entertainment keeps rising, and artists who push boundaries continue to draw crowds.
