A Las Vegas residency used to be the byword in schmalzy insincerity. The timeworn crowd work served up by the likes of Liberace to the blue-rinse brigade was about as natural and free-flowing as his wigs, and just about as hip. But time has moved on, and the Vegas residency has had something of a glowup – with the Las Vegas Sphere (or the Dome, as it has come to be known), serving as its 21st-century touchstone.
This 360° digital canvas, with a capacity of around 18,000 seats (or 20,000 standing), envelops you in visuals, sound, tactile effects, even scents – whether accompanied by a live band or a completely immersive cinematic event. It was brought to life in 2023 by Irish rockers U2, no stranger to a multimedia live event, and has been in demand by cult bands, envelope-pushing directors and even Fortune 500 CEOs ever since. So, here’s three upcoming residencies Mild Rover reckon fall into the once-in-a-lifetime category that make the trip to Las Vegas, and the Dome in a particular, well worth your hard-earned.
The Eagles: Live at the Sphere
It’s been a long time since hell has frozen over and the Eagles reunited (twice), and this Vegas residency could well be the last Eagles shows ever, given their farewell tour has already been completed. It’s a hell of a way to go out – all the classics like Hotel California, Desperado and Take It Easy, but reimagined across the Dome’s 160,000 sq ft LED canvas with 360° audio. There’s plenty of Youtube footage already available, but – as any 60s veteran will tell you – that’s no substitute for actually being there!
Seating & Prices (AU$)
- Entry‑level mid‑tier: $260
- Premium floor/front‑row: $970-$1,200
- VIP package: (seat + hotel + extras) $2,165
Dates
Until November 8, 2025 (Weekends)
Tickets
Backstreet Boys: Into the Millennium
Yes, 90s nostalgia is a thing now. While that might be cause for some of us to have to go for a lie down, there will no doubt be a constituency absolutely delighted by the idea, and this will be the perfect night out for them – a fully immersive pop experience with one of the premier boy bands of the era, belting out classics like I Want It That Way (and presumably some other, less famous, songs, too).
Dates
Until August 24, 2025 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)
Seating & Prices (AU$)
- General admission starting around A$160
- Average tickets: $190
- Secondary ticket prices range: A$200-A$350
Tickets & Packages
- Official Sphere Site
- Ticketmaster
- Vivid Seats
- Vibee – Concert & Hotel Packages from approx. A$1,400 pp
The Wizard of Oz at the Dome
This might be the most interesting ticket of the bunch – quite something when it’s basically a showing of an 80-year-old movie. But, of course, not just any old movie – it’s the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz, retooled for 2025 as a immersive sensory experience with 16K visuals, wind, scents, haptic-feedback seating and a simulated tornado. Not only does it make singalonga-Wicked seem terribly passé; it opens the doors for some tantalising reworkings of cinema classics: Star Wars? 2001? Tokyo Story? Watch this space …
Dates
From August 28, 2025 with daily matinees and evening sessions into early 2026
Seating & Prices (AU$)
- Standard admission: $185-$210
Tickets
Nearby 4-Star Hotels
Here’s a selection of top‑rated 4‑star hotels that are an easy stroll to the Sphere:
The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort
Luxury suites connected via walkway to Sphere with great views
The LINQ Hotel + Experience
Modern mid‑strip option about 1 km walk to Sphere, good value
The Westin Las Vegas
One block behind the main strip, and half a km from the Sphere, this is Vegas, baby!
