Report: Queen Are Planning a Residency at Sphere in Las Vegas

Guitarist Brian May was inspired by watching the Eagles perform at the one-of-a-kind venue

Since Sphere opened in Las Vegas back in 2023, the venue has hosted some of the world’s most iconic rock acts. The likes of U2, Eagles, Dead & Company, Phish and more have all played residencies at the $2.3 billion state-of-the-art facility. Lately, it has been rumored that the mighty Metallica might be the next big rock band to play at Sphere. However, another rock juggernaut might beat them to it.

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Queen guitarist Sir Brian May says he’s considering a residency at Sphere.

“I’m very keen on Sphere,” the 78-year old May said. “It’s got my mind working. I sat there watching the Eagles, thinking, ‘We should do this.’ The stuff that we could bring to this would be stupendous. So, yeah, I would like to do it. We’re having conversations.”

Queen last performed with frontman Adam Lambert when the group wrapped their Rhapsody Tour back in February of 2024.

Sphere is powered by next-generation technologies, including a 160,000 square-foot LED display inside the main venue bowl that wraps up, over, and around the audience, creating a fully immersive visual environment. At 16K x 16K, it is the highest-resolution LED screen on earth. The venue also features Sphere Immersive Sound, powered by HOLOPLOT, the world’s most advanced concert-grade audio system, which delivers audio with unmatched clarity and precision to every guest.

It’s incredible to see original members Brian May and Roger Taylor still performing without retired bassist John Deacon and frontman Freddie Mercury, who passed away in 1991. Led Zeppelin have played shows with Jason Bonham, the son of founding drummer John Bonham who died in 1980. Hell, Foreigner and Quiet Riot are still touring with no original members. It’s fairly certain that if Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr decided to hit the road again together and call it The Beatles, no one would bat an eye. Pantera just wrapped up another run with half of their original lineup. The act of a group touring without key members has left fans quite divided over the years, but ticket sales prove that the public are just happy to see the songs they love still get played under the lights of a stage.

For May and Taylor, Queen is theirs. The music and moniker are every bit who they are as much as John Deacon and Freddie Mercury. They should be out playing these songs, and it’s beautiful to see them carrying on the legacy of one of music’s most iconic acts.

Having extensively toured over the last few years, Queen’s Rhapsody show was constantly evolving. But, the tour remained at heart a tribute to Freddie Mercury’s majestic legacy, a confirmation of Brian and Roger’s undimmed musical prowess, plus a magnificent showcase for Adam’s vocal skills and electrifying stage charisma, all of which adds up to a glorious full-blooded celebration of one of the greatest songbooks in rock music history.

Queen are one of the greatest acts in music history. To date, they have sold over 300 million albums worldwide and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. Queen were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002 and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2003. Throughout their illustrious career, the band has released 18 No. 1 albums.