Unforgettable: The Sphere Las Vegas
If you are looking for an unforgettable experience, look no further than The Sphere in Las Vegas. This venue is more than a theater, more than a concert hall, it's an experience to satiate every sense and leave you breathless. Despite the high ticket prices, once you're in and experience it, you'll be glad you went. Let's dive in more . . .
Getting There
The Sphere is located just off the famed Las Vegas Strip behind The Venetian. Although not owned by The Venetian, there is a bridge between the Venetian Expo Center and The Sphere and they seem to have a marketing deal together. You can buy discounted tickets when combined with a room stay at The Venetian.
It's incredibly easy to get to from the Venetian, the Wynn, along with many other nearby hotels. If you're staying on or near the strip, make sure you walk there as it will be easier than driving and having to park. If you do drive, there is ample parking in multiple garages nearby.
What You'll Experience
Pure fun and a lifelong memory. That's what you'll experience no matter what show you see here. My family and I went and saw The Wizard of Oz in March 2026. My kids are 7, 10, and 12 and loved every moment of it. From the constantly changing exterior and props outside to the concert-like experience in the lobby, it was something they'll never forget.
Getting to the Sphere was easy. Getting inside was even easier. We approached from the ground and were directed to a set of stairs that took us into a small lobby area near the bridge to the Venetian (which was closed when we were there). In the lobby we went through a security line and metal detectors. Despite the number of people, this entry was one of the fastest I've seen at an entertainment venue. Once through security we passed through a hallway and through a set of glass doors. Once inside, that's where things went from impressive to over-the-top.
We stepped inside and were immediately met with a canvernous lobby that curved around the back side of the Sphere. Several stations in the center were setup for the Wizard of Oz, including a pop-up store, a station replicating the Wizard, and photo booths. We looked up and saw multiple sets of escalators taller than any we've seen before, seemingly risisng so high that they appeared to disappear into the black sky (ceiling) above. Both sides of the lobby had multiple snack and drink stations. Lines were long, but moved quickly.
We bought a few drinks and snacks and then went up to our floor (the 4th) for our seats. We ended up going too high since our seats were closer to the 3rd floor entrance, so I would suggest asking an usher for advise before traversing too high like we did. Once we got to our seats (section 405, row 8), we sat down and never moved again until the end of the show.
The Wizard of Oz is a 4D experience. There's real wind during the tornado scenes. There's leaves that fall from the ceiling during the tree rustling. There's foam apples that fall. And the seats rumble (that scared a few people around us, which was funny). It was fun until a few adults wrestled a bit to get a foam apple (which was funny and alarming for the rest of us to watch).
Although I haven't experienced a music concert here, I've heard from many people that no matter the artist, the Sphere turns it into the ultimate experience.
Wizard of Oz foam apple Wizard of Oz opening sequence Sphere lobby crowded with people Sphere lobby with the wizard of oz shopping cart Exterior of the Sphere on a sunny day
Recommendations
The Sphere is enormous. From the moment you step into the main lobby and look up through the floors at the zig-zagging escalators you'll be awestruck at the size of it all. If you experience vertigo, you may want to consider sitting lower and/or near railings. We sat up very high due to the cost of the tickets and it was a bit dizzying at times.
Buy your tickets well in advance. Many shows sell out.
Although there's really no "bad seats," I would strongly suggest sitting toward the middle of the theater if you can, that way you get a great view of everything.
