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Sphere, Las Vegas, NV

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Sphere

255 Sands Ave · Las Vegas, NV

Why you should go…

Sphere is a 366-foot-tall, 516-foot-wide globe just off the Strip that opened in September 2023. Inside, a 160,000-square-foot LED screen at 16K resolution wraps around the interior above seating for 17,600. The venue shows The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, a version of the 1939 film with 4D effects, and hosts concert residencies. The exterior, called the Exosphere, is a 580,000-square-foot LED display you can see from outside without a ticket.

  • #immersive show
  • #concert venue
  • #led dome
  • #wizard of oz

Good to know

General theatre & events guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Curtain time is firm

    Latecomers are commonly held at the back until a scene break, so build in a buffer.

  • Study the seating chart

    Price and sightline vary a lot within the same house. A few rows back can be the better seat.

  • Rush and lottery seats exist

    Many venues release same-day tickets at a discount if you are flexible about where you sit.

  • Arrive with time to spare

    Parking, bag check, and finding your row all take longer than you think on a full house.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Sphere, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

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    The Rat Pack Is Back

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    0.7 mi awayMore like this

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    Cirque du Soleil: O

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    1.0 mi awayMore like this