U2 Returns to the Stage at Sphere in Las Vegas for ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live’

DUE TO OVERWHELMING FAN REGISTRATION DEMAND ADDITIONAL 7 DATES ANNOUNCED. Please see updates in RED.

Today, it was announced by Sphere Entertainment Co. and Live Nation that ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere’ will be held at Sphere, the world’s most cutting-edge venue, at The Venetian in Las Vegas. This first-of-its-kind live music experience will feature the world’s biggest rock band, U2, and marks their first live outing in four years. The confirmation of dates follows U2’s Super Bowl commercial back in February, which gave fans a sneak peek and announced their return to the stage later this year. Recently, Bono and The Edge gave Apple Music’s Zane Lowe a tour of Sphere and shared their ideas as they began to create the shows.

The following dates have been announced:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25

In order to ensure that more tickets are made available to fans rather than resellers, the organizers of the shows have decided to use Verified Fan. This system will help identify fans who are genuinely interested in attending the show. Fans can register for the Verified Fan presale by visiting the provided link. Those who have previously registered for Verified Fan for U2 will automatically be registered for the presale. The registration for Verified Fan will be closed on Wednesday, April 26 at 10am ET. Fans who are selected to receive an access code will be able to participate in the Verified Fan presale starting Thursday, April 27.

The tickets for the shows will start at $140 and will include all-in pricing. This means that the ticket price listed is the full out-of-pocket price, which includes taxes and fees. Due to the larger capacity at Sphere, 60% of tickets will be priced under $300, and there will also be a limited number of premium-priced tickets per show.

U2.com subscribers will have the first opportunity to access tickets through Ticketmaster Request, which is now open until Wednesday, April 26 at 10am ET. During this time, U2.com subscribers can sign into their Ticketmaster account, select up to three shows, and rank them in order of preference. They can request up to four tickets and select their preferred type of tickets. To complete the request, fans will need to provide payment details, but they will only be charged if their request can be fulfilled. Requests will be fulfilled for up to one show and up to four tickets. Fans will receive an email notifying them of their request status, and if their request is fulfilled, they will be given a link to claim their tickets.

Kindly take note that if you are a U2.com subscriber who has already made selections for shows from the initially announced dates, you can now access Ticketmaster Request to submit a fresh request. This new request will override and cancel your previous three choices. However, if you are satisfied with your original choices, there is no need for any further action.

From now until Wednesday, April 26 at 10am ET, U2.com subscribers will be given priority access to tickets through Ticketmaster Request. During this period, subscribers can log into their Ticketmaster account, select up to three shows, and rank them in order of preference. They can also request up to four tickets and specify their preferred ticket type. Payment details must be entered to complete the request, but subscribers will only be charged if their request can be fulfilled. Each request will only be fulfilled for up to one show and up to four tickets. Fans will receive an email notifying them of their request status, and if their request is fulfilled, they will be provided with a link to claim their tickets.

If there are any remaining tickets, they will be available for purchase during the general onsale, which begins at 10am on Friday, April 28 at Ticketmaster.com. On sale times may vary, so please refer to the Ticketmaster listing for more details.

For U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere, general admission floor tickets will be restricted from transfer in an effort to minimize resale and maintain ticket prices at face value for fans. These tickets can only be resold at their original purchase price.

However, fans who are unable to attend their show after purchasing tickets will still be protected. They can sell their tickets at the price they paid using the Ticketmaster Face Value Exchange. Further information on how the Ticketmaster Exchange operates can be found here.

Vibee, the music-led destination experience company founded by Live Nation, will provide exclusive Hotel Packages and VIP Experiences for U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere. Fans will be taken care of from the moment they arrive. The range of elevated hospitality packages may include premium concert seating, hotel rooms at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, which is the only resort attached to Sphere, priority entry into the U2:UV Fan Portal, an immersive and cutting-edge installation, limited edition U2 memorabilia, nightclub access, bespoke concierge service, and more.

VIP and Hotel packages for the newly added dates will be available starting today at 6p PT/ 9p ET through Vibee <u2.vibee.com>. 

Citi Cardmembers will have special access to Vibee VIP & Hotel Packages from now until May 3 at 10pm. For complete details, they can visit www.citientertainment.com.

For complete information on dates, tickets, and Vibee VIP & Hotel Packages, fans can visit https://u2.ticketmaster.com.

The latest creative project from U2 is ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere’, which will once again feature longtime U2 creative collaborator and show director Willie Williams. This follows the success of the band’s previous tours, including the Joshua Tree 30th anniversary stadium tour and the eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE indoor tour. U2 has consistently pushed the boundaries of live performance, with ground-breaking stage shows that embrace the latest technology and innovation. The announcement that the band will be the first musical act at Sphere, the next-generation entertainment medium in Las Vegas, is fitting for a show from the world’s most thrilling live band.

Bono, The Edge and Adam said, “U2 hasn’t played live since December 2019 and we need to get back on stage and see the faces of our fans again. And what a unique stage they’re building for us out there in the desert… We’re the right band, ACHTUNG BABY the right album, and Sphere the right venue to take the live experience of music to the next level… That’s what U2’s been trying to do all along with our satellite stages and video installations, most memorably on the ZOO TV Tour, which ended in Tokyo 30 years ago this Fall. Sphere is more than just a venue, it’s a gallery and U2’s music is going to be all over the walls.”

The Edge added, “The beauty of Sphere is not only the ground-breaking technology that will make it so unique, with the world’s most advanced audio system, integrated into a structure which is designed with sound quality as a priority; it’s also the possibilities around immersive experience in real and imaginary landscapes. In short, it’s a canvas of an unparalleled scale and image resolution and a once-in-a-generation opportunity. We all thought about it and decided we’d be mad not to accept the invitation.”

U2, a band that originated in Dublin in 1978, has gained worldwide recognition as one of the best live acts. With a career spanning over four decades, U2 has released 14 studio albums, sold over 170 million albums, won 22 Grammys, and received Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience award. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 and have been nominated twice for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. U2 has continuously pushed the boundaries of technology and engineering in their arena and stadium productions, such as their eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour and The Joshua Tree Tour. In 2019, U2 collaborated with A.R. Rahman to release the track ‘Ahimsa’, and in 2021, they collaborated with Dutch DJ Martin Garrix to create the official anthem for the UEFA 2020 European Football Tournament, ‘We Are The People’. They also released a new song ‘Your Song Saved My Life’ for the ‘Sing 2’ soundtrack. U2’s recent album, ‘Songs Of Surrender’, features re-recorded and reimagined versions of 40 seminal U2 songs from across the band’s catalogue. It debuted at #1 in the UK and Ireland and also charted at #1 on 5 U.S. charts and in the Top 5 of the Billboard Top 200 chart.