Matt Levy
On June 7, 2004, The Killers released their debut album “Hot Fuss.”
As you may recall, the record was a critical and commercial smash; it reached No. 7 on the Billboard charts, was nominated for five Grammy Awards and spawned the singles “Mr. Brightside,” “Somebody Told Me” and “Smile Like You Mean It” among others.
Now, 20 years later, the new wave, post-punk rockers are cashing in on nostalgia and playing the classic record in its entirety at their hometown Las Vegas’ glitzy Caesar’s Palace to celebrate its 20th anniversary at their ’20 Years of Hot Fuss’ residency.
“The show was really special,” author Clayton Porter said. “Watching the band play the 5 songs off Hot Fuss that made them famous and then the remainder of the album’s lesser known songs meant if you were in the audience you were there for the Killers, not just ‘Mr. Brightside.’”
And, if you’re hoping to hear non-“Hot Fuss” hits, you’re in luck.
According to Set List FM, Brandon Flowers and co. closed their first set of shows out with classic tracks like “When You Were Young,” “Human” and “The Man” as well as their recently-released single “Bright Lights.”
If this sounds like the show for you, The Killers have seven more Las Vegas gigs — which include nods to the city’s storied past like neon flamingos, showgirls, vintage footage of Circus Circus and the Riviera, the Las Vegas Review Journal reported — lined up before returning to the road.
At the time of publication, tickets for one of their Sin City concerts starts at $174 before fees on Vivid Seats.
For those in New York, it will be a bit cheaper to see the band live; when the band comes to Forest Hills Stadium on Sept. 14-15, tickets are going for as low as $63 before fees.
Need a bit more information before scooping up your last-minute seats?
We’ve got everything you need to know and more about seeing The Killers live in 2024 below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
The Killers tour schedule 2024
Whether you’re hoping to see The Killers in Las Vegas or on the road, here’s how much it will cost to see the band live these next few months.
| The Killers tour schedule | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Aug. 21 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, NV | $232 |
| Aug. 23 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, NV | $225 |
| Aug. 24 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, NV | $217 |
| Aug. 28 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, NV | $174 |
| Aug. 30 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, NV | $198 |
| Aug. 31 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, NV | $200 |
| Sept. 1 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, NV | $181 |
| Sept. 7 at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ | $47 |
| Sept. 8 at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD | $91 (fees included) |
| Sept. 10 at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto, ON, CA | $46 |
| Sept. 11 at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto, ON, CA | $55 |
| Sept. 14 at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, NY | $132 |
| Sept. 15 at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, NY | $63 |
| Sept. 28-30 at Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City, MD Three-day passes |
$580 (fees included) |
| Oct. 5 at Foro Sol in Mexico City, MX | $272 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
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Oceans Calling Festival 2024
As summer turns to fall, The Killers will lend their talents to Ocean City, MD’s annual Oceans Calling Festival.
And, based on our findings, this year’s lineup is stacked.
Headliners joining The Killers include Blink-182, Dave Matthews Band, 311, The Offspring, Counting Crows and more.
Click here to grab single and multi-day passes for the musical extravaganza.
“Hot Fuss”
The Killers legendary debut sounds just as vital now as it did when it first hit shelves.
Featuring a scandalous subplot — dubbed “KILLERS MURDER TRILOGY,” both “Midnight Show” and “Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine” allegedly tell the story of a jealous lover who may have killed the fictional Jenny — the album made quite a cultural footprint.
“Hot Fuss” came in 33rd on Rolling Stone’s list of “The 100 Greatest Debut Albums of All Time.”
Outside of the concept album’s four major radio-friendly singles, the 12-track record also houses the underrated, jazzy “Believe Me Natalie” and the glitzy, anxiety-inducing “Midnight Show.”
Really, there isn’t a flop in the bunch. “Hot Fuss” is filled to the gills with hot cuts.
As a refresher, here’s the track list:
01.) “Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine”
02.) “Mr. Brightside”
03.) “Smile Like You Mean It”
04.) “Somebody Told Me”
05.) “All These Things That I’ve Done”
06.) “Andy, You’re A Star”
07.) “On Top”
08.) “Change Your Mind”
09.) “Believe Me Natalie”
10.) “Midnight Show”
11.) “Everything Will be Alright”
12.) “Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll”
You can listen to “Hot Fuss” here.
Outside of the album, the band has been playing these tracks at the Vegas gigs:
“The Man”
“Human”
“This Is Your Life”
“Caution”
“Runaways”
“Read My Mind”
“Bright Lights”
“When You Were Young”
Rock groups on tour in 2024
Start clearing your calendars.
Many of the world’s biggest bands will be touring all over North America these next few months.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
• The National with The War On Drugs
Who else is on the road? Check out our list of the 50 biggest concert tours in 2024 here to find out.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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