The Eagles Announce Final Sphere Concerts of 2025
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The Eagles have announced eight additional concerts at Las Vegas Sphere, which mark their final dates at the venue in 2025.
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The lineup of Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmit, along with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey, have been playing shows at the $2.3 billion Sphere since September 2024. The newly announced dates span four weekends in October and November, bringing the total number of concerts the band has performed at the venue to 44.
A Live Nation pre-sale for Eagles' newly announced Sphere concerts is set for Wednesday, April 16th at 10:00 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster (use code DANCE), with a public on-sale following on Friday, April 18th at 10:00 a.m. local time. VIP and other premium packages will other be available.
Tickets for Eagles' previously announced Sphere concerts in April and September can be purchased here.
Along with The Eagles, Sphere is hosting residences from Dead & Company, Kenny Chesney, and Backstreet Boys, as well as a screening of The Wizard of Oz.
Editor's Note: If you're planning a trip to Las Vegas for a show at Sphere, you can save 10% off travel and accommodations through Booking.com.
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