The Mirage, the Las Vegas Strip resort famous for its erupting volcano and dolphin habitat, permanently closed on July 17, 2024 after 34 years in operation and is not currently open to visitors. The property is being demolished and rebuilt as Hard Rock Las Vegas, a new resort anchored by a roughly 700-foot guitar-shaped hotel tower.
Hard Rock International has targeted a 2027 opening for the rebuilt property, with some reports pointing to a mid-2027 debut and others suggesting a Q4 2027 timeline; the exact date has shifted as construction has progressed. The Mirage’s signature volcano attraction and tropical atrium will not return in their original form as part of the redevelopment.
Travelers planning a Las Vegas trip in 2026 should not expect to visit The Mirage — the site is an active construction zone behind hoarding on the Strip. Nearby Strip resorts remain open as alternatives in the meantime, and updates on the Hard Rock Las Vegas opening are typically announced through Hard Rock’s own press channels as the date approaches.
