Sphere is the 366-foot LED globe beside The Venetian. Inside, a wraparound 16K screen, spatial audio and haptic seats host The Wizard of Oz at Sphere several times a day, plus headline concert residencies.
Sphere opened in 2023 just east of The Venetian and has become the most talked-about venue in Las Vegas. The outside, called the Exosphere, is a 366-foot-tall globe covered in programmable LEDs, visible from across the valley. The inside is what you pay for. A single curved screen wraps up and over the audience at 16K resolution, filling your peripheral vision. Beamforming speakers place sound precisely around the room, and about 10,000 of the roughly 17,600 seats have built-in haptics. Wind, scent and temperature effects complete the 4D side.
The main daily attraction is The Wizard of Oz at Sphere. It is a reimagined, expanded version of the 1939 film, rebuilt for the dome and running about 75 minutes, with several showtimes a day.
On concert nights the venue switches to residencies. A new Sphere film, From the Edge, featuring climber Alex Honnold, is set to join the film rotation. Concerts and films are ticketed separately, and concert prices are far higher, so check exactly which event a ticket is for.
Practical points
Sphere is reached on foot through The Venetian and the Venetian Expo, via a pedestrian bridge. Allow 20 to 30 minutes from the Strip and arrive early for security. Higher sections give the most complete view of the dome. The lowest rows put the screen's top edge behind you, which suits concerts better than films. The Wizard of Oz is the most accessible way in for families and first-timers. If you have one big-ticket splurge in Las Vegas, this is the strongest candidate.
What to expect
The experience
A 17,600-seat indoor arena under a 16K screen that wraps over the audience. Films such as The Wizard of Oz run several times daily, and concert residencies take over on set nights. Each event has its own ticket.
Best time
Daytime and early-evening Wizard of Oz shows are usually the easiest to book; concert nights are priced as events.
How long
About 75 minutes for The Wizard of Oz; concerts vary.
Tips
A reimagined, expanded version of the 1939 film lasting about 75 minutes, with 4D effects: wind for the tornado, falling apples, butterflies, animatronic winged monkeys, scents and pyrotechnics. Headline concert residencies and special events are announced in blocks, so check the calendar for current dates and book early for the artists you want. The Exosphere is 366 feet tall, and inside, about 10,000 seats have haptic feedback. Spatial audio means you hear dialogue from where the action is on screen, rather than from fixed speakers. For films, mid-level and upper sections keep the full dome in view. Very low rows put the top of the image behind you. For concerts, the floor and lower bowl trade some immersion for closeness to the band. Walk through The Venetian toward the Venetian Expo and follow signs to the pedestrian bridge. Allow 20 to 30 minutes from Las Vegas Boulevard, plus time for security and the atrium. Pick a mid-to-upper section for films, and book daytime or early-evening Oz shows, which are usually the easiest to get. Just east of The Venetian, reached through the resort and Venetian Expo, about a 25-minute walk from The LINQ. A concert residency night is the premium option; new dates are announced in blocks.
Quick picks
- Best for
- First-timers and families who want the single most impressive new thing in Las Vegas, via The Wizard of Oz.
- Families
- The Wizard of Oz is a popular family choice; check the age guidance for concert nights.
- Couples
- An immersive date; pick a mid-to-upper section for films.
- Pair with
- Pairs well with High Roller and Omega Mart.
- Time needed
- About 75 minutes for The Wizard of Oz; concerts vary.
Good questions
What is playing at Sphere?+
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere runs several times daily, alongside concert residencies and special events. Check the calendar for current dates.
What films play at Sphere?+
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere is the main film, running several times a day. Check the calendar for current films and concert dates.
How long is The Wizard of Oz at Sphere?+
About 75 minutes. Allow extra time for security and the walk through The Venetian.
When does The Wizard of Oz at Sphere end?+
There is no confirmed end date, so check the calendar for current dates.
Where is the best seat for films at Sphere?+
Mid-to-upper sections give the whole dome in your field of view. The lowest rows are close to the screen's lower edge and lose the top of the image.
