Las Vegas Sphere concerts: All the acts that are playing and how to get tickets

From the moment U2 burst onto their turntable-styled stage in September 2023, the Las Vegas Sphere transformed live entertainment.

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, Kenny Chesney, the Eagles, Backstreet Boys, No Doubt, Metallica and other heavy hitters.

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.

The Sphere has transformed “The Wizard of Oz” into an immersive, jaw-dropping experience that retains the heart of the original film and plays nearly daily (dates are currently scheduled through May). And coming in 2027, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," which will also undergo Sphere-ification.

Who will play the Sphere in 2026?

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

Metallica

Dates: Nov. 5, 7; Jan. 28, 30; Feb. 4, 6, 18, 20, 25, 27; March 4, 6, 11, 13

Time: 8:30 p.m.

What to expect: It was just a matter of time before a preeminent hard rocking band known for explosive live shows took over the Sphere. And here comes Metallica with its Life Burns Faster run. Even with its mighty catalog, the band will continue its No Repeat Weekend tradition that began with the kickoff of their M72 World Tour, with no songs repeated on each Thursday and Saturday throughout the course of the run.

Tickets to see the band ‒ James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo – for both two-night No Repeat Weekends as well as single-night tickets are on sale now.

Read our review of Metallica's opening night show.

Eagles

Dates: Nov. 13-14; Nov. 27-28; Dec. 4-5, 11-12; Jan. 8-9, 15-16, 22-23

Time: 8:30 p.m.

What to expect: The demand for shows keeps rolling for the band, which kicked off its record-setting residency in 2024. Anchored by founding member Don Henley, the Eagles also include 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 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).”

With the addition of their 2026-27 shows, the Eagles now claim the longest-running Sphere residency with 72 shows. The total surpasses U2's groundbreaking residency that opened the Sphere in September 2023 and played 40 concerts through March 2024.

Read our review of the Eagles' opening night show.

Backstreet Boys

Dates: Dec. 26-27, 29, 31; Jan. 1-2

Time: 8 p.m.

What to expect: Another first for the Sphere in 2025 was 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 complemented 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.”

The Vegas concerts showcase all of “Millennium,” including a tender version of "The Perfect Fan," which pays homage to the guys' mothers in a moving visual tribute.

Read our review of Backstreet Boys' opening night show.

John Mayer

Dates: April 8, 10-11, and April 15, 17-18, 28 and 30; May 1, 5, 7-8, 12, 14-15; June 2, 4-5, 9, 11-12

Time: 8 p.m.

What to expect: The guitar hero, who previously played Sphere with Dead & Company during their 2024-25 residency, will bring an innovative approach to his two weekend of shows. Mayer will play a solo set, a full-band set, and one with the John Mayer Trio at each concert. The solo portion will lean on Mayer’s acoustic guitar work (with special performances on piano and electric guitar planned), while the John Mayer Trio features Steve Jordan and Pino Palladino alongside Mayer.

Read our exclusive interview with John Mayer.

Rush

Dates: May 21, 23, 26, 28 and 30

Time: 8 p.m.

What to expect: Rush's Fiftysomething Tour turned out to be one of the buzziest and biggest surprises of 2026. After the 2020 death of drummer Neil Peart, fans accepted that it was likely the end of the band's live shows. But German drummer Anika Nilles has brought energy, humor and powerhouse playing - while always maintaining respect for Peart - to the stage in a show packed with fan favorites ("Xanadu," "By-Tor and the Snow Dog") and classic rock hits ("Time Stand Still," "Tom Sawyer"). Singer/bassist/keyboardist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson say they are ready to "concoct some new madness to suit this incredible venue."

Read our exclusive interview with Rush drummer Anika Nilles.

Read our review of Rush's opening night show in Los Angeles.