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Sphere

Stadiums & arenas ·Las Vegas ·Closed
  • Visit: 75 min

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About

Sphere is an indoor arena for concerts, films and other entertainment at 255 Sands Avenue, east of The Venetian near the Las Vegas Strip.

What's on here

Why go

  • The world’s largest spherical building has 81,300 square metres of floor area.
  • A 15,000-square-metre 16K LED wall wraps around the auditorium.
  • The Exosphere displays seasonal scenes, digital art and Orbi, an emoji.
  • Directional sound can reach audience areas up to 110 metres away.
  • The Wizard of Oz pairs the classic film with immersive visuals and an indoor fireworks celebration in Emerald City.

Opening hours

Today17:00 – 22:00Show all
Monday17:00 – 22:00
Tuesday17:00 – 22:00
Wednesday11:00 – 22:00
Thursday11:00 – 22:00
Friday11:00 – 20:00
Saturday11:00 – 20:00
Sunday11:00 – 22:00

The hall

Auditorium layout
Seating occupies about two-thirds of the interior, with the stage taking up the rest
Suites
23 suites on the third and fifth floors
Screen view
Some section 100 seats have their screen view blocked by the upper-level overhang
Internet
High-speed internet access at every seat

Tickets and box office

  • Book The Wizard of Oz tickets through Sphere’s website.

Interesting facts4

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  1. 112 metres

    Sphere is 112 metres tall and 157 metres wide at its broadest point.

    Sphere at The Venetian Resort - Wikipedia
  2. SACO Technologies made the interior and exterior screens.

    Sphere at The Venetian Resort - Wikipedia
  3. The building has nine levels, including a basement VIP club.

    Sphere (venue) - Wikipedia
  4. About 150 in-house lights sit mainly along balcony rails and behind the LED screen.

    Sphere (venue) - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

Populous designed Sphere. AECOM was the construction contractor, and Severud Associates was the structural engineer.

  1. February 2018The project was announced.
  2. September 2018A groundbreaking ceremony was held.
  3. March 2019Construction began.
  4. 4 July 2023The exterior LED display was activated.
  5. 29 September 2023Sphere opened with the start of U2’s residency.
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  1. 6 October 2023Postcard from Earth, directed by Darren Aronofsky, debuted at Sphere.

Facilities

  • Sensory rooms On levels 2 and 6 during public events, subject to availability

How to get there

  • ParkingThere are 304 parking spaces on site, with additional parking at the Venetian, Palazzo and Venetian Expo garages.
  • On footAn approximately 300-metre pedestrian bridge connects Sphere with the Venetian Convention and Expo Center.

Sources: Sphere (venue) - Wikipedia · Las Vegas/The Strip - Wikivoyage (do) · The Wizard of Oz at Sphere | A Fully Immersive … · Sphere at The Venetian Resort - Wikipedia · Sphere at The Venetian Resort - Wikipedia · Sphere: tickets (its own site) · checked 10 Oct 2026

Where
255 Sands Ave, NV, Las Vegas

Questions and answers

How long does The Wizard of Oz at Sphere take?

The Wizard of Oz experience runs for about 75 minutes.

What are Sphere’s opening hours?

Monday and Tuesday, 17:00–22:00; Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 11:00–22:00; Friday and Saturday, 11:00–20:00.

Can I take photos or videos at Sphere?

Photography and video are allowed in the Atrium, but not during the film.

How many seats at Sphere have haptic technology?

Haptic technology is built into 10,000 auditorium seats.

Can children watch The Wizard of Oz at Sphere?

Guests must be at least six years old to see The Wizard of Oz, and everyone needs a ticket.

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