One show. One whole night. Planned right.
What's playing at Sphere, where to sit, how to get in without the stress, and where to eat, drink and dance before and after. Researched, updated and built with Luna Appleton, the Las Vegas insider.
Plan your Sphere night
Five short guides that answer the questions everyone asks before they buy a ticket.
What's on
Metallica, the Eagles, The Wizard of Oz and the 2027 residencies, with dates.
02Where to sit
The best sections for concerts vs. films, overhang rows and the value seats.
03Getting there
Parking, the no-bag rule, the Venetian walkway and when to arrive.
04Before & after
Dinner a few minutes away, cocktail bars, and where the night goes next.
On at Sphere now and next
The headline runs from our full calendar. Dates come from artist and venue announcements; always confirm on the official site before you buy.
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere
The 1939 classic, re-imagined for the dome with wind, scent and haptic effects. Showing since August 2025.
Metallica: Life Burns Faster
The last four 2026 shows are October 29 and 31 and November 5 and 7, then 12 more from January 28 to March 13, 2027.
Eagles at Sphere
The venue's longest-running residency, now extended into January 2027 with six more shows.
F1 Afterparty with Backstreet Boys
The official Las Vegas Grand Prix afterparty, sold through race ticket packages.
Backstreet Boys: Into the Millennium
Six holiday shows, including New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
The seat matters more here than anywhere.
The screen wraps over and behind you, so the best seat for a film is not the best seat for a concert. Here's the short version:
- Concerts: center 200-level sections, around 205 to 207
- Films and immersive shows: center 300-level sections, around 305 to 307
- Watch for 100-level rows 24 and up, which sit under the overhang
- Only about 10,000 seats have haptics, so check before you pay extra
The show ends at 10. Your night doesn't.
TAO is inside the Venetian, a short walk from the Sphere bridge, and XS at Wynn reopens on November 5, 2026. Skip the line with a table that's sorted before the encore.
- Tell us the night, the club (or let us pick), your group and your budget
- Vegas hosts reply with real table options and all-in pricing
- No obligation: you only book if you like the offer
Latest guides
Show explainers, ticket tips and night-out plans. New every week.
Metallica at Sphere: dates, tickets and seats for the 2026–2027 run
Every remaining Metallica Life Burns Faster date at Sphere, what tickets cost this week, how No Repeat Weekends work, where to sit and how to plan the trip.
Read · 16 min →The Wizard of Oz at Sphere: is it worth it? What to know before you go
Runtime, ticket prices, the best seats, the 4D effects and kids tips for The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, plus how to turn a showing into a full Vegas night.
Read · 13 min →Stay close, walk over
The Venetian connects straight to Sphere by pedestrian bridge. Wynn, Encore and Harrah's are a 15 to 20 minute walk.
The closest hotels to Sphere
Bridge access, walk times and resort fees for the seven nearest hotels.
Read →Dinner before the show
Steakhouses, Italian, Chinese and Southern comfort food inside the Venetian and Palazzo.
Read →Parking, bags & arrival
The no-bag rule, where to park and the easiest way in.
Read →Sphere is a first-date cheat code.
A show gives you something to talk about, dinner beforehand gives you time to talk, and a cocktail bar after tells you whether there's a second date. Luna has the full plan.
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