Rene Huemer
Phish has lined up four concerts at Sphere Las Vegas next spring.
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 | 2 a.m.
Iconic jam band and frequent Vegas visitors Phish are next up at Sphere. Last week the group announced four spring concerts at the ground-breaking entertainment venue, April 18-21, featuring completely unique setlists and visuals, and ticket requests are underway at tickets.phish.com. The registration period will wrap up on December 11, and a general sale starts December 15. “From the moment we first heard about Sphere and its potential, we’ve been dreaming up ways to bring our show to this breathtaking canvas,” guitarist and singer Trey Anastasio said in a statement. “We’re thrilled to present this completely unique experience to Phish fans.”
Earlier this week, U2 announced the final four dates for its “UV Achtung Baby Live” residency production that opened Sphere in September. Those shows are set for February 23 and 24 and March 1 and 2, with tickets on sale December 8 at Ticketmaster. These additions bring U2’s total run at Sphere to 40 shows, a proper series for the band’s first live outing in four years. There are plenty more dates between now and February, starting this week on December 6, 8, 9, 13, 15 and 16.
In more residency updates, Maroon 5 has announced 16 dates at Dolby Live at Park MGM in 2024, returning to the Strip May 17 through October 12. Tickets for these concerts go on sale December 9 at ticketmaster.com/maroon5vegas. And Miranda Lambert, currently scorching Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood for NFR week on the Strip, will play the final nine shows of her “Velvet Rodeo” residency from March 20 through April 6, with tickets available December 8 at ticketmaster.com/mirandavegas.
Here are more Vegas entertainment announcements from the past week: actor and R&B singer Tyrese takes the stage at the Theater at Virgin on February 24; Marc Anthony returns to Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay on February 25; rocker Bret Michaels performs a special birthday concert with support from Edwin McCain on March 16 at the Theater at Virgin; comedian Jim Breuer performs at the Summit Showroom at Venetian on March 22 and 23; reggaeton superstar Don Omar brings his new tour to MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 4; hard rock outfit Godsmack will take the stage at the Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan on April 13; soulful singers Tamia and Joe team up at the Theater at Virgin on April 19; the one and only Smokey Robinson returns to the Venetian Theatre for a quick series April 24, 26 and 27; Swedish heavy metal legends Amon Amarth lands at the Pearl Concert Theater on May 24; country duo the Brothers Osborne will land at the Chelsea on June 2; and Pink returns to Allegiant Stadium during another leg of her Summer Carnival Tour on September 13.
Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas has been named the world’s highest-grossing venue under 5,000 capacity by Billboard magazine for the second straight year. Since it opened in December 2021, the venue has hosted performances by Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Kevin Hart, Michael Bublé and many more. Underwood’s residency is back at Resorts World Theatre this week on December 6, 8 , 9, 13, 15 and 16.
T-Mobile Arena’s Toshiba Plaza will host performances from superstars Nelly and TLC in between the two NBA inaugural In-Season Tournament games at the arena this week on December 7. The performances will be part of a new reality TV competition called “The Sum: All-Star Music Battle,” and fans can apply for a chance to sing alongside their favorite artists online here.
