“Dead & Company Set to Return with 2025 Residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere Venue”:

“Dead & Company Set to Return with 2025 Residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere Venue”:

Dead & Company Set to Return with 2025 Residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere Venue

Dead & Company, the beloved jam band that carries the enduring legacy of the Grateful Dead, has officially announced their highly anticipated return to Las Vegas in 2025 for a new residency at the cutting-edge Sphere venue.

The band, known for its epic live shows and loyal fan base, will be taking the stage for 18 performances in a residency titled “Dead Forever – Live at Sphere.” Running from March 20 to May 17, the residency promises to be a celebration of music, legacy, and technological innovation.

A Homecoming at the Sphere

Dead & Company’s 2024 residency at the Sphere was a resounding success, grossing over $131 million and drawing nearly half a million attendees over its multi-week run. The band’s decision to return in 2025 reflects not just fan demand, but also their desire to explore new creative possibilities offered by one of the most advanced concert venues in the world.

 

The Sphere, a 17,500-seat marvel located just off the Las Vegas Strip, offers a concert experience unlike any other. With a wraparound 16K LED screen that fully envelopes the audience, plus an immersive audio system powered by HOLOPLOT technology, the venue is designed to fully surround fans in sound and visuals. For a band like Dead & Company—whose shows thrive on atmosphere, improvisation, and visuals—the Sphere is the perfect playground.

 

Residency Details and Schedule

 

The 2025 residency will feature 18 shows scheduled over nine weekends. Performances are set to take place primarily on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with one weekend in May offering a rare Friday-through-Sunday stretch. This Las Vegas engagement will mark the band’s only scheduled performances of the year, making each night a unique and exclusive experience for fans.

 

Tickets for the residency went on sale in December 2024, with prices ranging from $145 to $395, including taxes and fees. Demand has been high, with fans scrambling for presale codes and early access, hoping to secure a seat for what promises to be a historic series of shows.

 

Next-Level Production

 

Dead & Company’s previous run at the Sphere in 2024 raised the bar for live concert experiences. Creative director John Mayer, who also plays lead guitar and vocals for the group, collaborated with London-based Treatment Studio and visual effects powerhouse Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) to design the visual experience. The result was an awe-inspiring combination of vintage Grateful Dead iconography, space-themed journeys, surreal landscapes, and psychedelic artistry—all seamlessly synchronized with the band’s live performances.

 

For 2025, the band intends to push those visuals even further. Sources suggest new animations, visual storylines, and real-time reactive elements are being incorporated, promising an even deeper connection between the music and what’s unfolding visually around the audience. Fans can expect moments of humor, nostalgia, and transcendence, all bathed in the unmistakable vibe of the Grateful Dead’s enduring legacy.

 

Honoring the Past

 

While Dead & Company continues to innovate with modern technology and creative direction, they remain deeply rooted in the spirit of the original Grateful Dead. That was made clear during the kickoff weekend of their 2024 residency, when the band paid an emotional tribute to founding Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh. In the wake of Lesh’s passing, they performed “Box of Rain,” a song closely associated with him, for the first time in years. The performance featured archival footage, still images of Lesh, and even audio clips of his voice, moving many in the audience to tears.

 

Tributes like this are expected to continue in 2025, with setlists and visuals crafted to honor the long, strange trip that began in the 1960s and continues to inspire new generations.

 

A Unique Musical Journey Every Night

 

True to Grateful Dead tradition, no two Dead & Company shows are ever the same. Each night features a different setlist, often pulling from the Grateful Dead’s vast catalog of more than 500 songs. From improvisational space jams to bluesy ballads, funky grooves, and rock anthems, each show is its own musical journey