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Venue guide

Sphere Las Vegas: shows, tickets & best seats

The 366-foot globe behind The Venetian is a cinema and a concert hall in one. A film plays every day, the big residencies on select nights: here's every date to come, what tickets cost and where to sit.

Where
255 Sands Ave., behind The Venetian
Seats
17,600, up to 20,000 with a standing floor
Bags
Small bags only, about 6 × 6 × 2 in.
Tickets
Mobile only, on your phone

What's on · dates checked Nov 3

What's playing at Sphere

One film every day, concerts on select nights. Dates as Sphere lists them: they can change, so check yours on the ticket page.

In Vegas on…

Pick your dates: we light up what plays at Sphere while you're in town.

The Wizard of Oz at Sphere
  • Film · every day
  • 75 minutes
  • Ages 6+

The Wizard of Oz at Sphere

The 1939 film rebuilt for the wraparound screen, with wind, fog, scents and seats that rumble. About 75 minutes, for ages 6 and up.

Several showings a day: up to four from 11 AM on busy days, while some weekdays have only 5 PM and 8 PM showings. Doors open 45 minutes before showtime, and there's no late seating.

  • Standard Admission$104
  • Preferred Seating$109
  • Glinda the Good Witch Premium Experience$299
  • Wicked Witch Ultimate VIP Experience$349

From, per ticket, + tax; checked Nov 5. Your date and showtime may cost more.

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Announced for 2027

  • John Mayer · Apr 8 to Jun 12, 2027

    Each night in three parts: John Mayer solo, with his full band, and with the John Mayer Trio.

    On Sphere's site — John Mayer (opens thesphere.com)

  • Carín León · Sep 15 to 18, 2027

    Back for three shows around Mexican Independence Day.

    On Sphere's site — Carín León (opens thesphere.com)

  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Sphere · planned for 2027

    Sphere's next film, announced in June 2026. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports it's planned for March 2027, alongside The Wizard of Oz rather than in its place.

Where to sit

The best seats at Sphere

Sphere has two layouts. For the films, the picture climbs over your head, so height and the center matter more than being close. For concerts, a standing floor and the 100 level go in front of the stage.

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300 level

Section 306

Our pickBest view

The center of the 300 level, on the screen's main axis. Select seats here now come only with the VIP packages: 305 and 307 give almost the same view.

The price on this page is the show's lowest, not a quote for this section.

  • Best view
  • Best value
  • Good view
  • VIP package
  • Side angle
  • Our pick
  • Overhang: from the back rows of the 200 level, the top of the screen is cut off.
  • Accessible seating at the top of 304, 306 and 308, per seat-view guides (book through Sphere's Accessibility Services).

Our drawing, not to scale

Sphere for its films (The Wizard of Oz): the 200, 300 and 400 levels. Tap a section to read about it.

For the films

  • Our pick: the center of the 300 level, sections 305 to 307.
  • Best value: the center of the 400 level, usually the cheapest full view. It's steep.
  • Select seats in 206 and 306 go with the VIP packages; the far-end sections sit off the screen's axis.
Wizard of Oz seating chart

For concerts

  • Our pick: the center of the 200 level (205 and 207), straight on to the stage.
  • Best value: 405 and 406 at the top, all of the screen in view.
  • 103 and 107 see the band but only part of the screen; the floor is standing room.
Concert seating chart

Sphere's rules

Before you go

  • Small bags only

    Clutches, purses and fanny packs up to about 6 × 6 × 2 inches. No backpacks, and no bag or coat check. Professional cameras, selfie sticks and tripods stay outside.

  • Mobile tickets

    Tickets live on your phone, and one phone can hold several. Everyone needs one: whatever their age for the film, from age 2 for concerts.

  • Doors and timing

    Doors open 45 minutes before The Wizard of Oz, with no late seating, and 90 minutes before concerts. Exits are final: there's no re-entry.

  • Food and drink

    No outside food or drink, not even sealed bottles. An empty, clear, soft plastic bottle is fine: there are refill stations inside.

  • Kids

    The Wizard of Oz is meant for ages 6 and up. Concerts have no minimum age; Sphere suggests under-18s come with a parent or guardian.

  • Effects and access

    The film shakes seats and blows wind, fog and flashing lights. Accessibility Services (725-258-6724) can seat you in a non-haptic seat; sensory rooms are on levels 2 and 6.

Sphere's FAQ sets no dress code. Our what to wear to a Las Vegas show planner covers Sphere show by show, with the weather for your month.

255 Sands Avenue

Getting to Sphere

On foot

From The Venetian and The Palazzo, an enclosed walkway of about 1,000 feet runs through the Venetian Expo to Sphere, so you never step outside. It can close during big conventions and for sold-out concerts: then it's the Sands Avenue sidewalk. From Wynn, Encore, Harrah's, The LINQ or Treasure Island, count 15 to 20 minutes.

By car

Sphere sells its event parking with the tickets, on Ticketmaster. Next door, The Venetian and The Palazzo charge $20 a day Monday to Thursday and $25 Friday to Sunday ($20 hotel guests all week). Wynn's first three hours are free, then $25: tight for a concert. Every Strip garage.

Rideshare and taxi

Sphere has its own rideshare lot. Lyft, its official rideshare partner since September 2026, has a dedicated pickup and drop-off zone there, with directions in the app.

Monorail

The Las Vegas Monorail runs past Sphere but doesn't stop there. The nearest station, Harrah's/The LINQ, is a 12 to 20-minute walk. Landing at the airport? Our airport to the Strip guide compares the ways in.

Stay nearby

Hotels next to Sphere

Every hotel deal

The Venetian and The Palazzo are the only hotels connected to Sphere indoors. Prices are the lowest nightly rate we found, resort fee included, before tax.

A night at The Venetian $182 (room + resort fee, before tax) + two Wizard of Oz tickets $208 before taxIndicative: the hotel and the tickets are booked separately.

Night + film for two$390

Lowest nightly rate we found: your dates may be higher. Sellers set their prices and can change them; the price at checkout is the one that counts.

Good to know

Sphere: your questions

What's playing at Sphere right now?

The Wizard of Oz at Sphere plays every day, several times a day. Concerts and live shows to come: Eagles (Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 23, 2027), Backstreet Boys (Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027), Metallica (Jan 28 to Mar 13, 2027), Oprah Winfrey (Apr 2 to 4, 2027). Also announced: John Mayer (Apr 8 to Jun 12, 2027), Carín León (Sep 15 to 18, 2027). Dates as listed by Sphere on Nov 3, 2026.

How much are Sphere tickets?

The Wizard of Oz at Sphere starts at $104 + tax (Standard Admission) on our latest check, Nov 5, and goes up to $349 for the Wicked Witch Ultimate VIP Experience. The price changes with the date and the showtime. Concert prices depend on the artist and the night: check your date on the ticket page.

Is there a promo code for Sphere?

No standing one: the codes on coupon sites are expired or fake, and Sphere’s own occasional offers appear only on its site. Our Sphere promo code guide covers the real ways to pay less.

Where are the best seats at Sphere?

For the films, the center of the 300 level (sections 305 to 307): the picture climbs over your head, so height and the center matter more than being close. The center of the 400 level is usually the cheapest full view, but it's steep. For concerts, our pick is the center of the 200 level (205 and 207), with 405 and 406 the best value.

How long is The Wizard of Oz at Sphere?

About 75 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before showtime and there's no late seating. For concerts, doors open 90 minutes before the show.

Can kids go to Sphere?

The Wizard of Oz is meant for ages 6 and up, and everyone needs a ticket, whatever their age. Concerts have no minimum age, but Sphere suggests that guests under 18 come with a parent or guardian, and children 2 and older need a ticket.

What can I bring into Sphere?

Small clutches, purses and fanny packs up to about 6 by 6 by 2 inches. Backpacks and large bags aren't allowed, and there's no bag or coat check. No outside food or drink, not even sealed bottles; an empty, clear, soft plastic water bottle is fine. Professional cameras, selfie sticks and tripods stay outside.

How do I get to Sphere?

Sphere is at 255 Sands Avenue, behind The Venetian. From The Venetian and The Palazzo, an enclosed walkway of about 1,000 feet runs through the Venetian Expo to Sphere; it can close during big conventions and for sold-out concerts. Sphere has its own rideshare lot, and the nearest monorail station is Harrah's/The LINQ.

Where do you park for Sphere?

Sphere sells its event parking with the tickets, on Ticketmaster. Next door, The Venetian and The Palazzo charge $20 a day Monday to Thursday and $25 Friday to Sunday ($20 hotel guests all week); Wynn’s first three hours are free, then $25. Our parking fees guide lists every Strip garage.

Which hotels are closest to Sphere?

The Venetian and The Palazzo, the only ones connected to it indoors. Wynn, Encore, Harrah's, The LINQ and Treasure Island are about 15 to 20 minutes away on foot.