Las Vegas Sphere concerts: Who is playing and how to get tickets

Since then, the 17,600-capacity venue nestled near the Venetian Resort and Wynn Las Vegas just off the Las Vegas Strip has enticed sell-out crowds for residencies from Phish, Dead & Company and the Eagles, the latter two of which are still continuing.

But the groundbreaking Sphere, with an exosphere broadcasting continuous imagery ranging from eyeballs to ugly Christmas sweaters to signature emoji mascot Orbi, is maximizing its technological abilities with not only live music, but filmed feats as well.

“Postcard from Earth,” directed by Darren Aronofsky, and U2’s gripping concert movie “V-U2," play almost daily (prices start at roughly $100 for each) and the Sphere has two additional film projects on deck: “The Wizard of Oz” will be transformed into an immersive experience that retains the heart of the original film and opens Aug. 28, while “From the Edge,” due in 2026, explores extreme sports with athletes including rock climber Alex Honnold, freediver Alenka Artnik and surfer Kai Lenny.

Who will play the Sphere in 2025?

Here’s a look at the current concert lineup rotating through the Sphere. Ticket prices and availability vary; visit thesphere.com for more information.

The Eagles brought fans on a stunning visual journey at their new Sphere residency in Las Vegas.

Eagles

Dates: Friday-Saturday; April 11-12; Sept. 5-6; Sept. 12-13; Oct. 3-4, 10-11 and 31; Nov. 1, 7-8

Time: 8:30 p.m.

What to expect: Anchored by founding member Don Henley, the band also includes long-timers Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit along with Deacon Frey (son of the late Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey), honorary Eagle Vince Gill and Chris Holt (who recently replaced veteran sidesman Steuart Smith after a diagnosis of Parkinsonism).

A trip through the California rockers’ deep treasure chest of songs begins with a beguiling ride through the “Hotel California” that is both lovely and eerie. For two hours, the Eagles roll through chestnuts including “One of These Nights,” Gill showcase “Take it To the Limit,” a caffeinated “Life in the Fast Lane” and ingrained hits from Henley (“The Boys of Summer”) and Walsh (“Life’s Been Good”).

Backstreet Boys

The Backstreet Boys will become the first pop music act to headline the Sphere in Las Vegas. The band's residency begins July 11.

Dates: July 11-13; July 18-20; July 25-27; Aug. 1-3; Aug. 8-10; Aug. 15-17, Aug. 22-24

Time: 8 p.m.

What to expect: Another first for the Sphere in 2025 is the debut of its first pop act, the ’90s quintet whose popularity has aged well and with a multigenerational fan base. Kevin Richardson, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter, AJ McLean and Howie Dorough are complementing their Sphere debut with a rerelease of their smash 1999 album, “Millennium,” which spawned the hits “Larger Than Life,” “I Want it That Way” and “Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely.” Aptly, “Millennium 2.0” – with remasters of the original dozen tracks, demos, live versions and the new song “Hey!” – lands the same day as their Sphere kickoff.

As the group told USA TODAY’s Ralphie Aversa, the Vegas shows will showcase all of “Millennium,” along with what McLean called the band’s "personal favorites and the greatest hits."

UNITY

The EDM-focused UNITY takes over the Sphere Las Vegas in August 2025.

Dates: Aug. 29-31; Sept. 19-20; Sept. 26-27; Oct. 17-18

Time: 11:15 p.m.

What to expect: The elite technology that powers the Sphere makes for an obvious marriage with electronic dance music, as showcased over New Year’s with Anyma "The End of Genesys." Coming this summer is the pairing of EDM’s biggest festival curators, Tomorrowland and Insomniac, with UNITY, which is billed as an immersive performance.

Dance music, orchestral arrangements, cinematic sweeps and mesmerizing beats will utilize the venue’s pristine sound system. Each show will include a one-hour finale commandeered by a surprise guest DJ – a popular staple in Las Vegas.

The Zac Brown Band will play new songs from upcoming album "Love & Fear" at their December residency in Las Vegas as well as their multitude of country hits.

Dates: Dec. 5-6, 12, 13; Jan. 9-10

Time: 8 p.m.

What to expect: The band will perform a four-show engagement at the technologically superior venue for two weekends in December to coincide with the release of its seventh full-length studio album, “Love & Fear.” But fans can also expect plenty of hits such as "Chicken Fried" and "Knee Deep."

In announcing the concerts, Brown said they will represent “the story of my life the I have never shared, a journey through my imagination, music and stories that have defined who I am … It will be a unique experience where you can really feel every note, every word, right there with us.”

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Las Vegas Sphere concerts: All the bands that are playing and how to get tickets