Maryland Is Getting Its Own (Mini) Sphere

The Sphere (Getty Images)CommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyEast Coast concert lovers with a penchant for geodesic domes, rejoice: the Las Vegas Sphere is getting a sister venue in Maryland.

The shape of the proposed Sphere at National Harbor will be the same, but the size will be smaller: where the Las Vegas Sphere can hold up to 20,000 people, the planned capacity for the Maryland venue is around 6,000.

The new Sphere will be part of a larger complex. The PGCC voted unanimously on October 27 to push the project, which was first announced back in January, forward.

Since it opened in 2023, the Las Vegas Sphere has hosted large-scale residencies from U2, No Doubt, Dead & Company, Metallica, and more. Backstreet Boys, the Eagles, Carín Leon, and John Mayer all have upcoming shows slated at the venue.