Duran Duran to ring in 2017 at The Theater at MGM National Harbor

The New Year will begin with a bang when iconic British rock band Duran Duran takes the stage at The Theater at MGM National Harbor Saturday, December 31 at 10:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 1 at 9 p.m.

The legendary group joins an unrivaled opening lineup at the newest entertainment venue in the D.C. region. MGM National Harbor, a $1.4 billion resort and casino, will open December 8.


The Theater at MGM National Harbor will provide an unmatched experience to guests, allowing them the opportunity to see legends of the entertainment industry in an intimate, 3,000-seat setting. Event-goers also will have a variety of amenities to elevate their visit to the resort. Whether it’s enjoying a stay in a luxury suite, viewing the public fine art collection or sampling the cuisine of one of the country’s most acclaimed chefs, MGM National Harbor will offer a host of options to create an unforgettable night out or an exciting weekend away from home.

Throughout its storied three decades-plus career, Duran Duran has sold over 100 million records, scored 18 American hit singles, 30 UK Top 20 singles and performed to millions of loyal fans and concert-goers across the globe. The band – singer Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor and drummer Roger Taylor – has achieved these feats in their own unique way; fusing pop music, art, technology and fashion with a sense of style and confidence that have made them an unstoppable force.



Duran Duran’s most recent record, Paper Gods, is their 14th full-length album and the celebrated band’s highest-charting release in 22 years. Produced by the Grammy Award-winning Mark Ronson and Nile Rodgers, alongside Mr Hudson and Josh Blair, Paper Gods features collaborations with Janelle Monáe, John Frusciante, Kiesza, Jonas Bjerre, and Lindsay Lohan. 2017 will see the band continuing their world tour in support of Paper Gods.

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