Sammy Hagar Reveals His Las Vegas Residency Set List Process

The rocker shares how he curates the songs for his "The Best of All Worlds" shows.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Sammy Hagar is giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at how he puts together the set list for his Las Vegas residency "The Best of All Worlds." In a video posted to Instagram, Hagar explains that he has a master list of over 36 songs that he rotates, trying to open and close with different tunes each night while also adding in at least 3-4 new songs in the middle. He also revealed that he's adding his 1977 solo track "Crack in The World" to the set this time around.

Why it matters

Hagar's Las Vegas residency is a highly anticipated event for his fans, and providing this behind-the-scenes look into his creative process for curating the set list gives them a unique glimpse into how he approaches these shows. It also highlights Hagar's commitment to keeping the performances fresh and exciting for audiences who may be seeing multiple dates of the residency.

The details

In the Instagram video, Hagar says that putting together the set list is "work" for him, not just something that happens naturally. He has a master list of over 36 songs that he rotates, trying to open and close with different tunes each night while also adding in at least 3-4 new songs in the middle. Hagar also revealed that he's adding his 1977 solo track "Crack in The World" to the set this time around.

  • Sammy Hagar's "The Best of All Worlds" residency returns to Dolby Live at Park MGM from March 11 to 21 and again from Sept. 18 to 26.

The players

Sammy Hagar

An American rock singer who rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the band Van Halen and has also had a successful solo career.

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What they’re saying

“We're trying to do a different show every night without sacrificing the best of that most people are coming to hear.”

— Sammy Hagar (Instagram)

“This is what I have to do. This is work to me, it isn't like being onstage.”

— Sammy Hagar (Instagram)

“And every night we're gonna try and open with a different song, not try, we're gonna open with a different song. We're probably gonna end with a different song. We'll put three or four songs minimum in the middle.”

— Sammy Hagar (Instagram)

“That song is going in the set, 1977.”

— Sammy Hagar (Instagram)

What’s next

Fans can check Sammy Hagar's website RedRocker.com for a complete list of upcoming dates for his "The Best of All Worlds" Las Vegas residency.

The takeaway

Sammy Hagar's commitment to keeping his Las Vegas residency performances fresh and exciting for audiences by constantly rotating the set list and adding new songs demonstrates his dedication to delivering an unforgettable live experience for his loyal fans.