The Las Vegas Strip is getting a full Gothic glow-up in 2026, when Danny Elfman brings his Tim Burton soundtracks - from Beetlejuice to Batman - to Resorts World Theatre for a two-night stand on Nov. 13-14, 2026. The shows are set to roll out with a full orchestra, towering big-screen visuals and guest appearances folded into the production.
According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the engagements at Resorts World will feature live concert adaptations of Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Batman and The Nightmare Before Christmas. The Las Vegas Philharmonic is slated to anchor the music from the pit, and tickets are scheduled to go on sale via AXS.com at 10 a.m. Pacific on Friday.
Elfman has been touring a visually amped-up program of his film music for several years, pairing sizable orchestras and choirs with projected Burton artwork onstage. As outlined on Danny Elfman, the repertoire typically spans Beetlejuice through Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and often includes Elfman stepping out front as a featured performer.
What To Expect
Fans can expect sweeping orchestral suites, big choral builds and the occasional vocal turn from Elfman himself - including selections from The Nightmare Before Christmas - all set against a backdrop of Tim Burton imagery. Review accounts and program materials from earlier stops describe a hybrid cinematic concert experience that blends movie-style visuals with a full symphony performance, per the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Tickets and Venue
Resorts World Theatre is a multi-level venue of roughly 5,000 seats, designed for extended residencies and large-format productions. It sits on the southwest side of Resorts World Las Vegas at 3000 S. Las Vegas Blvd. The resort’s entertainment page offers venue details and seating maps for upcoming shows via Resorts World Las Vegas.
Elfman’s career runs from fronting the new-wave band Oingo Boingo to composing some of Hollywood’s most recognizable film and TV themes. He has earned multiple Academy Award nominations along with Grammy and Emmy honors. Wikipedia catalogs his film credits and awards, while city promotional materials note that Las Vegas orchestras are increasingly partnering on crossover productions - a trend the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has been spotlighting in recent event roundups.
For Las Vegas music fans, the two-night booking drops a high-profile, composer-led spectacle onto the Strip’s fall calendar. Keep an eye on AXS and the venue’s announcements as the on-sale date approaches, because this one is likely to draw both hardcore Elfman devotees and curious Strip-goers looking for something a little darker with their neon.
