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John Mayer Sets Sphere Residency for Spring 2027, Combining Full Band, Trio and Solo Sets

John Mayer knows his way around Las Vegas’ Sphere, having spearheaded the residencies that Dead & Company did at that venue in 2024 and 2025. That Grateful Dead spinoff group may have reached its natural end with the death of Bob Weir in January of this year, but as it turns out, that did not […]

John Mayer Sets Sphere Residency for Spring 2027, Combining Full Band, Trio and Solo Sets

Renowned musician John Mayer is set to headline six shows at the Las Vegas Sphere next spring. The news was announced on September 28, with Mayer sharing the details via a video posted on Instagram, where the venue's exterior displayed images of him in Sin City. The sets will include solo performances as well as full-band and trio sets.

His residency will kick off on April 8, with additional shows on April 10, 11, 15, 17, and 18. Travel and VIP packages for the shows will be available for purchase starting September 30, while an artist presale will launch on October 7. This mini-residency places Mayer among a growing list of major musicians who have graced the Sphere since its opening in 2023.

Recent high-profile acts to perform at the venue include Metallica and The Eagles. Mayer's announcement of the tour coincides with the 20th anniversary of his third album, Continuum. In an Instagram post marking the occasion on September 12, Mayer reflected on how the album "changed my life" and how it was instrumental in shaping his career. He emphasized the importance of meaningful music and collaboration with talented individuals.

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