Sphere has settled into a pattern of long residencies, big-name returns and an immersive film running in between. The calendar keeps changing, so any lineup is a snapshot. This one reflects listings I could find as of late September 2026.
Below you’ll find the main acts, the dates reported for them, and the practical routes to a ticket. Check the official Sphere page or Ticketmaster before you book anything, because runs get added and extended.
Metallica at the Sphere
Metallica is the headline act this autumn. Live Nation lists Metallica shows on Oct 1 to 3, Oct 8 to 10 and Oct 15 to 17, 2026, with performances at 8:30 PM. That pattern of Thursday to Saturday nights is typical of Sphere residencies.
Billboard’s running list also shows Metallica at the Sphere in October and again on Nov. 5 to 7. Later dates may still be announced or sell out, so treat the November run as something to confirm on the ticketing page.
Eagles
The Eagles are the venue’s most famous repeat act. Their residency became the longest-running show in the venue’s history. That makes them a natural anchor for the calendar.
Billboard’s list shows Eagles dates on Sept. 18 to 19, Nov. 13 to 14 and Nov. 27 to 28. Because the September dates are almost here, the November shows are the realistic ones to plan around.
Backstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys have had a summer run called Into the Millennium. Billboard lists it for Aug. 1 to 22, so it has already finished.
The group isn’t gone from the calendar, though. An F1 Afterparty featuring Backstreet Boys is listed for Nov. 21. That is a one-night event tied to Formula 1 weekend, so expect demand to be tied to the race crowd.
Carín León and other headliners
Regional Mexican star Carín León is another name on the fall schedule. His run is listed for Sept. 4 to 13, which means it wrapped up before this article’s date.
Ticketmaster’s venue page also lists Eagles, Metallica, Backstreet Boys and Oprah Winfrey among its Sphere events. I couldn’t verify specific Oprah dates, so check her listing directly. More artists and productions are announced throughout the year, so this section is the most likely to change.
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere
This isn’t a concert, but it fills much of the calendar between them. The Wizard of Oz is an immersive production that uses the venue’s 360-degree visual canvas to take viewers into the Emerald City. If your dates don’t match a headliner, it’s the most available option.
Showtimes run across many days. Ticketmaster shows an Oct. 3 performance at 2:00 PM, for example. Billboard’s list has it running throughout October, November and December, and Sphere is also hosting Halloween costume party showings.
How to buy tickets at face value
Start with the primary sellers. Tickets first went on sale through Live Nation and Ticketmaster, and Sphere’s own site links to shows and ticket sales. Buying there gets you face value and avoids resale markups.
If you can’t attend, you can resell too. Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange program lets fans resell tickets if they’re unable to attend. Checking that channel close to showtime can turn up seats after a sellout.
Resale sites and what to expect on price
Popular dates sell out quickly. Billboard notes that concerts have either sold out or are very close, so third-party retailers such as StubHub, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats are often the best option. The same piece says prices may be above or below face value at times.
Price data varies a lot by show. One aggregator lists average prices around $219, $221 and $217 for many dates, though a couple of entries on the same page average well into four figures. Treat those numbers as rough guides from a single resale site rather than official pricing.
Planning tips for your visit
Compare all-in prices before you commit. Some resellers show all-in pricing that lets you see exactly what you’ll pay up front, fees included. That makes comparing sellers much easier than judging base prices alone.
Don’t forget the practicalities. Ticketmaster sells parking as an add-on for some shows, such as Sphere Parking for The Wizard of Oz. Because new shows are frequently added and select engagements extend their runs, check the official calendar again a few days before you buy.
Conclusion
The autumn 2026 picture is Metallica in October and November, the Eagles in November, a Backstreet Boys F1 afterparty on Nov. 21, and The Wizard of Oz filling the gaps. Dates beyond that may still change. Buy from Ticketmaster or Sphere first, use Face Value Exchange for sold-out nights, and treat resale sites as a fallback.
The lineup at Sphere keeps moving, so the best plan is to confirm dates on the official listing on the day you buy.
