Fellow British 1980s greats Wang Chung, The English Beat and Modern English will also take the stage in Las Vegas, each act performing full sets.
New wave icon Howard Jones has announced the “Things Can Only Get Better” North American Tour for summer 2026. The feel-good event of the summer features a bill curated and headlined by Jones (pictured in the main photo by Dan Cairns) with support from fellow British 1980s greats Wang Chung, The English Beat and Modern English, each act performing full sets.
The experience will be hosted by SiriusXM’s Richard Blade live at Resorts World Theatre in Resorts World Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip for one night on Sunday, July 26. Fans can expect to hear hits from the decade including “Things Can Only Get Better,” “No One Is To Blame,” “Dance Hall Days,” “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” “Save It For Later,” “I Confess” and “I Melt With You.”
Tickets go on sale on Friday, April 10, at 10 a.m. PT at AXS.com.
In other Jones news, he will be appearing on SiriusXM’s First Wave Hollywood Happy Hour with Blade on Friday, April 10. The segment will feature a live interview and performance in front of a studio audience. Tune in to First Wave (Channel 33) on SiriusXM at 4 p.m. PT on Friday.
The newly renovated 4,850-seat theater at Resorts World Las Vegas offers elevated VIP offerings for the ultimate night out, including VIP entry, VIP banquettes with cocktail service and two VIP lounges with private bars and premium access.
Guests can enjoy flexible seating with the option of GA floor or seated configuration, where the farthest seat is just 150 feet from the stage. The state-of-the-art venue features a spatial audio experience through more than 200 L-Acoustics speakers powered by L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology.
For tickets and more information, visit RWLasVegas.com/entertainment.
