Las Vegas just landed one of the biggest charity concerts of the coming year. Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh is bringing his 10th annual VetsAid benefit to MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday, Jan. 29, 2027, and the lineup announced Monday includes the two surviving Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, who are set to join Walsh for a joint “super-set.”
Hometown band The Killers are also on the bill, along with The War on Drugs, St. Vincent and Lucius. Organizers say more surprise guests are planned. According to FOX5, the show starts at 6 p.m.
Where the money goes
All proceeds will go to veterans and their families in Nevada, through veteran organizations based in the state or operating here. Walsh founded VetsAid in 2017; Casino.org reports the nonprofit has given out more than $5 million in grants to veteran groups across the country over the past decade. Walsh, whose father was a military pilot who died on active duty when Walsh was a toddler, said in a statement that he wanted to thank the city after spending the past two years performing at the Sphere with the Eagles.
The night is a rare pairing for McCartney and Starr. Casino.org notes the last time the two shared a public stage was in December 2024, when McCartney brought Starr out at the final show of his Got Back tour in London.
Ticket timeline
- Veterans and active-duty presale: Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. Pacific (verification required).
- Artist presale: Wednesday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day), at 10 a.m., code BATTLEBORN.
- General public: Friday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. through AXS.
- Price: tickets start at $200 before taxes and fees, per Casino.org.
VetsAid is also running a fundraising sweepstakes with Fandiem and Bandsintown. The prize is a trip to Las Vegas with airfare, a hotel stay, premium seats, backstage lounge access and a pre-show coffee with Walsh.
What it means for locals and visitors
- Veterans, move first. If you served or are on active duty, get your verification done before 10 a.m. Tuesday. That presale is the best shot at face-value seats.
- Buy only through AXS. MGM Grand Garden Arena tickets are sold through AXS. Be wary of resale listings that show up before the public on-sale, and of social media “sellers” asking for payment apps.
- Plan for a big Friday on the south Strip. Jan. 29 is a Friday night arena show with a big-name lineup. Rideshare and parking around MGM Grand and Tropicana Avenue will be crowded. The Las Vegas Monorail’s MGM Grand station is a handy option if you’re staying mid-Strip.
- Visitors: hotel prices on the Strip tend to climb on big event weekends, so book early if you’re flying in.
- Can’t go? You can still support local veterans directly through Nevada groups such as the Nevada Department of Veterans Services and its partner organizations.
This comes as Las Vegas marks Veterans Day this week, including the opening of the Nevada State Veterans Memorial at its new northwest valley home.
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