Why has Las Vegas’s newest performance venue become the hottest ticket in entertainment? The Sphere at The Venetian Resort has quickly established itself as the premier destination for immersive concert experiences, featuring a roster of legendary artists across multiple genres.
Located at 255 Sands Avenue, this cutting-edge venue developed by Madison Square Garden Company and Las Vegas Sands combines state-of-the-art visuals with exceptional sound quality, attracting music lovers from around the world.
Experience the future of entertainment at the intersection of technological innovation and artistic excellence at the Sphere.
Eagles currently headline the venue with their “Live in Concert” residency running through April 12, 2025. Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, Deacon Frey, and Vince Gill transform the Sphere into a Hotel California experience across multiple weekends, leveraging the venue’s revolutionary visual capabilities to enhance their classic catalog.
Country stars Zac Brown Band are performing their high-energy shows through January 17, 2026, bringing their distinctive country rock sound to the immersive format. Their residency will feature performances during the National Finals Rodeo in December 2025 and January 2026.
Dead & Company recently completed an impressive 18-show residency titled “Dead Forever – Live at Sphere,” which ran from March to May 2025. The series featured John Mayer and Bob Weir with reimagined visuals and drew nearly half a million attendees, marking one of the earliest major band residencies at the venue.
U2 pioneered the venue’s offerings with their V-U2 immersive film experience that continued to draw audiences through April 2, 2025.
Looking ahead, Backstreet Boys will celebrate their millennium-era hits with “Into The Millennium” from December 26, 2025, to February 15, 2026, following their summer 2025 run scheduled for July 11 to August 17.
The venue’s 2026 calendar continues to expand with No Doubt Live (May 6–June 13), ILLENIUM (March 5–April 4), Kenny Chesney (June 19-27), and Carín León (September 4-13). Many artists use their Sphere residencies to showcase their personal brand while exploring new revenue opportunities beyond traditional album sales. Each performance is meticulously structured to create a compelling journey from beginning to end, similar to how producers use beat progression techniques to develop engaging musical compositions.
Beyond musical performances, the Sphere also hosts “The Wizard of Oz,” a 50-minute visual spectacle in stunning 18k resolution that offers special VIP experiences themed around the Good Witch or Bad Witch.
Visitors can access the venue via an indoor pedestrian bridge directly from The Venetian Resort, making it a convenient destination for Las Vegas entertainment seekers.
