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The Sphere arena: See Las Vegas' eye-catching concert and entertainment venue in photos

Sphere lights up for the first time in celebration of Independence Day on July 4, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 366-foot-tall, 516-foot-wide venue, the largest spherical structure on Earth, features an Exosphere with a 580,000-square-foot display, the largest LED screen in the world, and is expected to open later in 2023.
Sphere lights up for the first time in celebration of Independence Day on July 4, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 366-foot-tall, 516-foot-wide venue, the largest spherical structure on Earth, features an Exosphere with a 580,000-square-foot display, the largest LED screen in the world, and is expected to open later in 2023.
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An aerial view shows hotel-casinos and other venues including the under construction Sphere on the Las Vegas Strip.
An aerial view shows hotel-casinos and other venues including the under construction Sphere on the Las Vegas Strip.
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An aerial view shows the USD 1.66 billion MSG Sphere at The Venetian, where construction work is stopped due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on May 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 17,000-seat, 400,000-square-foot entertainment venue is being built in partnership between MSG Entertainment and Las Vegas Sands Corp.
An aerial view shows the USD 1.66 billion MSG Sphere at The Venetian, where construction work is stopped due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on May 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 17,000-seat, 400,000-square-foot entertainment venue is being built in partnership between MSG Entertainment and Las Vegas Sands Corp.
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An aerial view shows the USD 1.66 billion MSG Sphere at The Venetian, where construction work is stopped due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on May 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 17,000-seat, 400,000-square-foot entertainment venue is being built in partnership between MSG Entertainment and Las Vegas Sands Corp. and is no longer expected to open in 2021 as initially planned because of the work stoppage.
An aerial view shows the USD 1.66 billion MSG Sphere at The Venetian, where construction work is stopped due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on May 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 17,000-seat, 400,000-square-foot entertainment venue is being built in partnership between MSG Entertainment and Las Vegas Sands Corp. and is no longer expected to open in 2021 as initially planned because of the work stoppage.
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Super Bowl 58 graphics are projected onto the Sphere.
Super Bowl 58 graphics are projected onto the Sphere.
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Phish Ð Trey Anastasio, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon and Page McConnell Ð kicked off their four-show run April 18 with the mellow groove of ÒEverythingÕs Right" and kept rolling for four trippy hours presented in two sets and an encore. But the focus was as much about what the eternal jam-rockers would do in the enveloping arena as the adored band itself.
Phish Ð Trey Anastasio, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon and Page McConnell Ð kicked off their four-show run April 18 with the mellow groove of ÒEverythingÕs Right" and kept rolling for four trippy hours presented in two sets and an encore. But the focus was as much about what the eternal jam-rockers would do in the enveloping arena as the adored band itself.
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Phish took over the Sphere, Sin City's $2.3 billion attraction that opened last September. The group delivered a four-show run from Thursday to Sunday, taking the reigns from U2's 40-show residency.
Phish took over the Sphere, Sin City's $2.3 billion attraction that opened last September. The group delivered a four-show run from Thursday to Sunday, taking the reigns from U2's 40-show residency.
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In addition to performing popular tracks like "Farmhouse," the Vermont-based rock band took advantage of the globe's massive LED screen to amaze fans with eccentric visuals.
In addition to performing popular tracks like "Farmhouse," the Vermont-based rock band took advantage of the globe's massive LED screen to amaze fans with eccentric visuals.
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Cars morphed on the screen during "Tweezer" at Phish's April 18, 2024 show at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
Cars morphed on the screen during "Tweezer" at Phish's April 18, 2024 show at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
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Phish made clever use of the surroundings, whether mesmerizing with repetitive swirls of shapes or sending lighted fabric pods toward the roof during the ethereal ÒLeaves.Ó Floating antenna TVs, silhouettes of the band members in film-negative form, spectacular bursts of color and cars morphing in size and shape complemented songs including "Life Saving Gun" and "Tweezer."
Phish made clever use of the surroundings, whether mesmerizing with repetitive swirls of shapes or sending lighted fabric pods toward the roof during the ethereal ÒLeaves.Ó Floating antenna TVs, silhouettes of the band members in film-negative form, spectacular bursts of color and cars morphing in size and shape complemented songs including "Life Saving Gun" and "Tweezer."
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Video taken inside the concert captured towers of light, mesmerizing swirls of shapes and bursts of color during the concert. At one point, a giant puppy is displayed licking the screen as if the arena were its favorite ball.
Video taken inside the concert captured towers of light, mesmerizing swirls of shapes and bursts of color during the concert. At one point, a giant puppy is displayed licking the screen as if the arena were its favorite ball.
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The MSG Sphere lit up as a basketball to celebrate the 2023 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 9, 2023.
The MSG Sphere lit up as a basketball to celebrate the 2023 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 9, 2023.
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People dance while viewing the MSG (Madison Square Garden) Sphere, a new music entertainment arena, as it is lit up as a basketball to celebrate the 2023 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 9, 2023.
People dance while viewing the MSG (Madison Square Garden) Sphere, a new music entertainment arena, as it is lit up as a basketball to celebrate the 2023 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 9, 2023.
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Sphere displays the name of the band U2's residency "U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere" during the venue's grand opening on September 29, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sphere displays the name of the band U2's residency "U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere" during the venue's grand opening on September 29, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Sphere lights up during the venue's grand opening on September 29, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sphere lights up during the venue's grand opening on September 29, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Sphere in Las Vegas celebrates successful Athletics baseball relocation vote displaying the Athletics Logo and welcome message on November 16, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sphere in Las Vegas celebrates successful Athletics baseball relocation vote displaying the Athletics Logo and welcome message on November 16, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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The Paramount Global Paramount+ streaming service logo is displayed on the Sphere arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 7, 2024.
The Paramount Global Paramount+ streaming service logo is displayed on the Sphere arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 7, 2024.
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Sphere lights up for the first time in celebration of Independence Day on July 4, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 366-foot-tall, 516-foot-wide venue, the largest spherical structure on Earth, features an Exosphere with a 580,000-square-foot display, the largest LED screen in the world, and is expected to open later in 2023. on July 4, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sphere lights up for the first time in celebration of Independence Day on July 4, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 366-foot-tall, 516-foot-wide venue, the largest spherical structure on Earth, features an Exosphere with a 580,000-square-foot display, the largest LED screen in the world, and is expected to open later in 2023. on July 4, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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A general view of the Sphere during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 16, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A general view of the Sphere during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 16, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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A general view of The Sphere during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 17, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A general view of The Sphere during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 17, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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A general view of The Sphere during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 17, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A general view of The Sphere during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 17, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Sphere lights up in front of The Palazzo Las Vegas on February 1, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 17,385-seat, 366-foot-tall, 516-foot-wide music and entertainment venue is the largest spherical structure on Earth and features an Exosphere with a 580,000-square-foot display, the most giant LED screen in the world.
Sphere lights up in front of The Palazzo Las Vegas on February 1, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 17,385-seat, 366-foot-tall, 516-foot-wide music and entertainment venue is the largest spherical structure on Earth and features an Exosphere with a 580,000-square-foot display, the most giant LED screen in the world.
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A general view of the Sphere on the Las Vegas strip, Feb. 2024.
A general view of the Sphere on the Las Vegas strip, Feb. 2024.
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A general view of the Sphere on the Las Vegas strip.
A general view of the Sphere on the Las Vegas strip.
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A Kansas City Chiefs helmet is projected onto the Sphere, Feb. 10, 2024.
A Kansas City Chiefs helmet is projected onto the Sphere, Feb. 10, 2024.
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U2 commissioned Elvis-inspired artwork - "King Sized" from Marco Brambilla as the backdrop to "Even Better Than the Real Thing" during their Sphere shows in Las Vegas.
U2 commissioned Elvis-inspired artwork - "King Sized" from Marco Brambilla as the backdrop to "Even Better Than the Real Thing" during their Sphere shows in Las Vegas.
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