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Sphere explained.
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The back story
Sphere explained: the back story
How Sphere works, what is on, and how to plan a visit to the city’s most talked-about venue.
13 of the best · Las Vegas, Nevada
Shows in Las Vegas: Cirque du Soleil, Sphere and the Residencies
Cirque du Soleil’s four resident shows, Sphere, the Colosseum, Dolby Live, the Encore Theater, the Smith Center, Absinthe and more.
Our 13 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
What's onThis week in Las Vegas
Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Las Vegas.
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Acrobats and a pool for a stage
“O” by Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil’s water show at Bellagio, where acrobats, divers and synchronised swimmers perform in and above a pool.
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map
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A screen that wraps around you
Sphere
The spherical venue behind the Venetian, with the Exosphere LED exterior and a 16K wraparound screen inside.
255 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169Explore View on map
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Home of the headliners
The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace’s theatre for headliner residencies.
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map
The full list: Shows, A–Z
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Cirque du Soleil 4
Four resident shows.
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A show on a moving set
KÀ by Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil’s epic at MGM Grand, staged on a moving set.
3799 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map
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A tribute in dance and acrobatics
Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil’s tribute to Michael Jackson at Mandalay Bay, set to his music.
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89119Explore View on map
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Cirque at Treasure Island
Mystère by Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil’s acrobatic show at Treasure Island.
3300 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map
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Acrobats and a pool for a stage
“O” by Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil’s water show at Bellagio, where acrobats, divers and synchronised swimmers perform in and above a pool.
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map
Venues & residencies 5
Where the headliners play.
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Residencies at Park MGM
Dolby Live
The theatre at Park MGM for music residencies.
3770 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map
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An intimate headliner room
Encore Theater
Wynn’s theatre for headliners and limited concert runs.
3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map
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A screen that wraps around you
Sphere
The spherical venue behind the Venetian, with the Exosphere LED exterior and a 16K wraparound screen inside.
255 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169Explore View on map
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Home of the headliners
The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace’s theatre for headliner residencies.
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map
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The city’s performing arts centre
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
The performing arts centre at Symphony Park, downtown, for touring productions and concerts.
361 Symphony Park Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89106Explore View on map
More shows 3
Variety, theatre and dinner shows.
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A tent of wild acts
Absinthe
An adults-only variety show in the Spiegeltent at Caesars Palace.
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map
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A show in the round at Wynn
Awakening
Wynn’s theatrical production, recommended for ages 5 and up.
3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map
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A jousting dinner show
Tournament of Kings
A medieval jousting dinner show at Excalibur, good for families.
3850 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109Explore View on map
Residencies and line-ups change often: see our What’s On page and check dates with each venue. Cirque du Soleil’s Mad Apple closed in September 2026.
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