Sphere
Immersive show · The Venetian
Sphere & Mega-Visual Residency · Sphere Las Vegas Landmark Residency (John Mayer & Bob Weir)
DropScore™ 99/100 (S+)
Demand Tier: Mega-Surge Event (F1 / CES / EDC / NYE)
Dead & Company (Dead Forever — Sphere Residency) — Las Vegas Tour Dates, Set Times & VIP Tables.
Dead & Company is an American rock band that formed in 2015 with a lineup of former Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart (drums), and Bill Kreutzmann (drums), along with John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, and Jeff Chimenti (keyboards). Jay Lane replaced Kreutzmann on drums in 2023. In Las Vegas, Dead & Company anchors Sphere Las Vegas Landmark Residency (John Mayer & Bob Weir), drawing high-intent fly-in audiences across Sphere Las Vegas (Residencies & After-Dark) with a signature Psychedelic Jam Rock & 360-Degree Visual Odyssey format.
● E-E-A-T Verified Dossier:
LasVegasTonight 702 Intelligence Desk & Corridor Operations Team · NRS 368A.200 Statutory Tax Math
Typical Night / Stage Drop
7:35 PM PST Set 1 (Two Full Sets + Drums/Space)
Dayclub / Matinee: Evening Sphere Residency
TableEstimate™ All-In +110% Surge
$11,375
$1,422/person (8-way split w/ 38.875% tax/tip)
Guestlist Cutoff Risk
100% Suspension Prob.
Format: Psychedelic Jam Rock & 360-Degree Visual Odyssey
OFFICIAL LAS VEGAS BOX-OFFICE TOUR DATES · $0 DUE ONLINE
Upcoming Dead & Company (Dead Forever — Sphere Residency) Las Vegas Dates & $0 Guestlist Passes
New Dead & Company (Dead Forever — Sphere Residency) Las Vegas dates release on rolling 30-to-60-day residency cycles across the flagship rooms below. Lock a $0 residency alert, $0 guestlist pass, or $0-deposit table hold at Dead & Company (Dead Forever — Sphere Residency)’s home Las Vegas venues:
Sphere Las Vegas (Residencies & After-Dark)
Sphere at The Venetian Corridor · 8-Way All-In Split: ~$1,422/pp
Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
The LINQ Promenade · 8-Way All-In Split: ~$209/pp
Sonic Vibe Check · Apple Music 30-Second Previews
Genre: Psychedelic Jam Rock & 360-Degree Visual Odyssey Listen to Dead & Company’s Signature Vegas Set Anthems
Althea (Live at Folsom Field, Boulder, CO, 7/14/2018)
Folsom Field, Boulder, CO 7/14/18 (Live) (2018)
Brown-Eyed Women (Live at Folsom Field, Boulder, CO, 7/6/2019)
Folsom Field, Boulder, CO, 7/6/2019 (Live) (2017)
Mother Never Told You
Dead Company (2025)
Gravity
Continuum (2006)
Observed Strip Operations Timeline
Dead & Company Run-of-Show & Set-Drop Clock
Phase 1 · 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
Plaza Gates & Venetian Pedestrian Bridge Entry
Use the climate-controlled Venetian Convention Center bridge; avoid Sands Ave rideshare gridlock.
Phase 2 · 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM PST
Atrium Robotics & VIP Suite Check-In
Explore Aura humanoid robotics and secure merch/cocktails before taking the escalators to Sections 200/300.
Phase 3 · 7:35 PM PST Set 1 (Two Full Sets + Drums/Space)
Dead & Company 16K LED & Holoplot X1 Downbeat
Full 160,000-sq-ft wraparound visual immersion with 167,000 beamforming audio drivers and haptic seats.
Phase 4 · 10:45 PM – 11:30 PM PST
Post-Show Bridge Walk to Strip Afterparty
Walk 8 minutes indoors back to Venetian/Palazzo or cross to Wynn/XS for the 1:30 AM DJ headliner drop.
Sightlines, Crowd & Door Survival
Best Booths, Seat Sections & Ratio Rules
★ Sightline Pick: Sections 205–207 (Rows 1–12): Dead-center vertical and horizontal framing of the 16K LED dome.
★ Sightline Pick: Sections 305–307 (Front Rail): Best panoramic value-to-immersive geometry in the entire Sphere bowl.
★ Sightline Pick: 300-Level Luxury VIP Suites: Private bar, dedicated elevator, and zero overhang clipping.
Door & Guestlist Verdict
Ticketed Theater / Arena Residency — No promoter guestlist exists. All entry requires verified box-office seating or VIP Suite/Table packages.
Crowd Demographic & Attire
Ages 25–58 · Affluent concertgoers, couples, corporate hospitality hosts, and celebratory groups · Smart-casual to upscale resort evening attire.
Going to see Dead & Company?
Split a booth 8 ways or find a pre-game crew on Roll Call.
Home Las Vegas Residency Venues For Dead & Company (Dead Forever — Sphere Residency)
Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
Evening Shows & Residencies · The LINQ Promenade
Verified Answers · NRS 368A.200 & Door Telemetry
Frequently Asked Questions: Dead & Company (Dead Forever — Sphere Residency) in Las Vegas
What time does Dead & Company actually go on stage in Las Vegas? ▼
For Las Vegas theater/arena residency shows at Sphere Las Vegas (Residencies & After-Dark), Dead & Company takes the stage promptly at 7:35 PM PST Set 1 (Two Full Sets + Drums/Space) with no traditional opening act. Arrive at least 45 minutes prior to clear security.
Is there a free guestlist for Dead & Company in Las Vegas, or do I need tickets/tables? ▼
Ticketed Theater / Arena Residency — No promoter guestlist exists. All entry requires verified box-office seating or VIP Suite/Table packages.
How much does a VIP table or booth actually cost for Dead & Company after Vegas taxes and tips? ▼
Las Vegas nightclub table minimums carry an approximate 38.875% statutory and service waterfall (8.375% Clark County Sales Tax + 9.0% Nevada Live Entertainment Tax under NRS 368A.200 + 20% Auto-Gratuity + Venue Fee). Use the TableEstimate™ calculator on this page to see exact 8-way per-person split math for Dead & Company.
How to Time Dead & Company (Dead Forever — Sphere Residency) Nights, Door Ratios & All-In Nevada Table Splits
When Dead & Company (Dead Forever — Sphere Residency) headlines in Las Vegas (Sphere Las Vegas Landmark Residency (John Mayer & Bob Weir)), demand operates on a Mega-Surge Event (F1 / CES / EDC / NYE) curve (Dead & Company holds a 99/100 DropScore™ (S+ Strip Titan) with 30/30 Vegas Crowd Draw and 25/25 Stage-Drop Reliability, commanding an estimated $11,375 all-in TableEstimate™ ($1,422/person across 8 guests).). Walk-up general admission lines and complimentary guestlists tighten rapidly after 10:30 PM for evening sets (and after 12:00 PM for daytime pool sets), with strict guy-to-girl ratio checks at the ropes unless your group holds pre-purchased expedited tickets or a hosted VIP booth.
At Sphere Las Vegas (Residencies & After-Dark) (Sphere at The Venetian Corridor), entry-level group and table minimums adjusted for Dead & Company (Dead Forever — Sphere Residency) dates project to a TableEstimate™ of $NaN out-the-door ($NaN pre-tax base minimum, or ~$1,422 per person across 8 guests) once 8.375% Clark County sales tax, 0% LET, venue administrative fee, and 20% auto-gratuity are included. Enter exact rideshare drop-off pin “The Palazzo / Venetian Main Valet (Walk Indoor Bridge!)” (7-minute indoor walk) and check in at the VIP podium at least 75 minutes before 7:35 PM PST Set 1 (Two Full Sets + Drums/Space) so your booth placement cannot be bumped.
Checking dress attire before heading down from your hotel tower? Run your outfit through our 119-Venue Las Vegas Dress-Code & Bag-Size Checker , join an open table split on our Vegas Weekend Roll Call & Table-Share Board , or compare all 45 free-entry venues inside our $0 No-Cover Nightclubs Directory .