V-U2 An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas

We didn’t really know what to expect going into this, especially as we’re not from the country, but it absolutely blew us away. The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere was incredible. The experience was incredibly cinematic, with vibrant, stunning colours that made the film feel completely new while still respecting the original. The remastering was done beautifully, enhancing the visuals without losing the charm of the classic. The sound was phenomenal and truly immersive, making it feel like you were inside the movie rather than just watching it. From start to finish, the Sphere fully enveloped you in the experience and made it feel magical. This was easily one of the highlights of our trip and something I would highly recommend to anyone visiting. A must-see experience.

We attended two events at the Spere, The Backstreet Boys and The Wizard of Oz. Both had jaw-dropping special effects and video. The Backstreet Boys concert had individual videos and effects for each song. It is truly the absolute best venue for a concert. The Wizard of Oz show is a presentation of the original movie with modern-day special effects. I will not spoil the show here, but you will be surprised and wonder how they did that. We sat in the middle sections at the 200 level. I recommend the center sections in the 200 and 300 levels, so you aren't constantly looking behind or up in order to see everything. There are numerous escalators to get you to the upper levels and enough concessions and restrooms to accommodate the 20,000 capacity. Bottom line: Prepare to be "wowed."

We love the graphics on the Sphere! Very creative and fun. We saw the Wizard of Oz. The show itself was great and I would highly recommend it. It’s a unique experience with the large screen, sound, graphics, and interactive visuals. The food is average and overpriced. The staff were helpful and accommodating. The escalator and seats in 300+ are steep and I didn’t love it. There’s flashing lights in some scenes that may cause an issue for some people. Parking was confusing. Ticketmaster’s “recommended” parking was across the street in a parking ramp where I didn’t feel the most safe. Pay more to park closer or take a cab. Overall a 8/10.

We had been at The Sphere the second weekend it opened for U2. There were robots and all sorts of staff everywhere the first time we went. Walked in via The Venetian then too. Much different experience this time. Had to walk down Sands Ave and enter it from the outside. Lots of slower security this time, not as much staff everywhere. But still awe inspiring! The show was phenomenal, we really enjoyed it. $7 for water or soda, $14 for beer so be ready for that. Highly recommend you go to something at The Sphere just to experience the venue.

This was well worth the cost and hassle of getting to the place. It is sort of in the middle of nowhere off the strip and is not particularly walkable. The monorail even zips past it. The closest hotel is the Palazzo portion of the Venetian. Plan on taking an Uber which they are well set up for. People arrive early for the show to stand in line at least by an hour. I found the entrances confusing and obscure. It is not spectacular on the outside. Think of a stadium in an industrial office park. But once inside the scale of the space blows you away. It is massive. There was plenty of help to find your seat. The aisles are steep and narrow. It seemed to be a challenge for elderly patrons. The total immersion experience is incredibly effective. The Wizard of Oz movie has been cut back to 75 minutes which actually seems about right. You will notice the odd AI effects of the characters who look like plastic mannequins. But the sound is magnificent, and there are a lot more visuals added in from the original 1939 movie. Beware, drinks and other things purchased there are astronomical and not worth it. Wait until after the show. It is not very long. Getting out after the show can be arduous. We walked to The Palazzo for dinner reservations.