People Are Calling Las Vegas’s New Multi-Billion Dollar Sphere Dystopian, And I Totally See Why After Seeing The Pictures

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From Taylor Swift's Eras Tour to Beyoncé's Renaissance, we are living through a time of iconic live entertainment. Well, Las Vegas is officially leveling up the concert experience with its brand new $2.3-billion mega-venue named "The Sphere."

Outdoor image of "The Sphere" venue
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"The Sphere" is a 366-foot-tall circular theater with the world's largest LED screen wrapped around the entire audience, creating the feeling of being inside a performance, as opposed to just viewing it. The venue's unique design and technology have fans already calling it the "Greatest venue on the planet."

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"The Sphere" had its debut opening last weekend with a concert from the band U2, with closeup seat prices costing around $400–$500, according to CNN.

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"The Sphere" venue has a seating capacity of almost 18,000, and a standing capacity of 20,000.

Photos and videos of "The Sphere" recently went viral online, receiving thousands of likes, comments, and funny memes. There have been a range of reactions to the unique venue, with some absolutely loving it, including artist Diplo:

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Other users were pleasantly surprised to see the inside of the venue, writing: "Why didn't I know there was a venue inside? Why did I think it was just a stupid expensive billboard? My entire opinion is changed, this rules."

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One user described their dream experiences at "The Sphere": "Swifties, we need to rent this out and sit inside and blast mirrorball inside a mirrorball."

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Emphasizing that point, another user wrote: "I want to watch Real Housewives here."

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Not everyone is in love with "The Sphere" aesthetic, though. One user wrote: "Side effects in here would turn a Victorian child into a pile of dust."

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Another wrote: "I wish this didn't feel so dystopian. It looks like a death trap."

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One user mentioned: "Perfect place to have a panic attack."

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And finally, a user summed up the dystopian feeling they got from the venue, writing: "This is where they're going to hold Hunger Games viewings."

@lynchmd via TikTok / @anothercohen/ @Imani_Barbarin / Via tiktok.com

What do you think about "The Sphere?" Would you go to a concert at this venue? If so, what would you want to see? Let us know in the comments below.