Backstreet Boys & NKOTB Bring Double The Nostalgia To Las Vegas

Las Vegas is turning into a boy band paradise!

Backstreet Boysand New Kids on the Block are both hitting the Strip with their own Las Vegas residencies at the same time. Fans can expect a double dose of nostalgia, packed with iconic hits, synchronized dance moves, and a nostalgic feeling of childhood.

Whether you’re Team Backstreet Boys or ride-or-die for NKOTB, one thing’s for sure: Vegas just became the ultimate summer 2025 throwback destination.

The Blockheads have arrived to Las Vegas in droves!

Last weekend, NKOTB's "The Right Stuff Las Vegas Residency" began, and fans came from near and far to get in on the action. A quick scroll on TikTok and fans can catch clips of the first two nights of the residency that has dates in June, July, November, and February 2026.

The Blast was on hand for the second night of the residency, and it did not disappoint. From the opening number all the way to the very last song, the five friends who joined the group in 1984 and debuted in 1986, were high energy and gave the fans what they wanted.

The Backstreet Boys have been spotted all around Vegas ahead of their residency opening night on July 11. (My son casually ran into AJ McLean while he was shopping on the Strip this past weekend.)

According to the Sphere's website, "Fans can expect an unforgettable experience as the band brings their legendary Millennium album to life alongside their greatest hits."

Their residency has dates from July 11 through August 24, 2025, with some of their shows overlapping with NKOTB, making Vegas the perfect destination for boy band lovers of all ages!

Perhaps it's just ironic (and definitely iconic) that the two popular groups have residencies in Las Vegas at the same time. So, does that mean they're competing with each other?

In an interview with E!News, when NKOTB member, Joey McIntyre, was asked if the two bands are in competition with each other in Vegas, he jokingly said, "We don't talk to them. They can take their big fat Sphere and stick it up...No, I'm kidding."

Donnie Wahlberg then added, "We love those guys. There's no competition with us."

He continued by sharing some insight into their show, "The entire show is going to be unique. We are crafting it specifically for Vegas and adding things that, in many ways, we can only do in Vegas and are inspired by Vegas."

Earlier this year, the group spoke to USA TODAY about their upcoming Vegas residency at the Sphere.

"Hopefully, we sound like angels," Brian Littrell said. AJ McLean added, "[There's] not a bad seat in the house. Everybody will hear it sonically the same, no matter where you're sitting in the venue, which is incredible."

The boy band is excited to revisit "Millenium" for fans in Vegas.

"We were starting to get our rhythm with the music that we were writing and creating along with our producers at the time," Nick Carter said. "It was the pinnacle for the Backstreet Boys and the music that we recorded. It was a good time."

For any fans heading to Vegas to catch NKOTB during their residency, don't forget to visit Blockhead HQ for more excitement.

"Blockhead HQ will be open 12pm – 6pm starting JUNE 20 for select dates through JULY 5. (Open: JUNE 20-21, 25 - 28 and JULY 2 – 5). Fans will be able to make advance reservations for select time slots," the group shared on their Instagram page. "Reservations will open to the public each Monday at 11am PST (starting today) for this upcoming week. (You can register for 1 session per day)."

Blockhead HQ is located at the former Double Barrel Saloon at 3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd, on the Strip side, just outside of Eataly.

Are you going to see NKOTB or Backstreet Boys, or maybe both, in Las Vegas? We'd love to hear all about it. Email me!