It’s been a remarkable success, but Adele’s Las Vegas residency is coming to an end sooner than most people would like. The iconic singer is set to conclude her Las Vegas residency with a series of shows in November. Following that, she plans to take an extended break not just from her Vegas performances but from music as a whole.
Having been performing in Sin City for quite a while, the grind is starting to take a toll. During Adele’s Las Vegas residency, she frequently takes time to engage with the audience, as these performances have become the few occasions when she plays in a venue of such an intimate size.
“My tank is quite empty at the minute,” the star shared with German broadcaster ZDF, as reported by the BBC. “I don’t have any plans for new music at all. I want a big break after all this and I think I want to explore other creative pursuits for a while.”
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that Adele’s Las Vegas residency is expected to generate over $220 million before ending, placing it among the top five highest-grossing Vegas residencies of all time. The show was masterfully designed, with Adele providing unexpected highlights each weekend, such as sharing humorous anecdotes about her underwear.
Other recent and successful residencies have included Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Carrie Underwood, and Miranda Lambert. Slightly off the Strip, U2 wrapped up their short residency at Sphere Las Vegas several weeks ago, and the Eagles are scheduled to start theirs shortly.