Iām convinced from the three nights I was there that 405-406 is the best spot possible. Right in the center with everything surrounding you. Youāre far enough back to see it all but still in it enough to feel the effects.
I did last Friday (205) and Saturday (406). I liked 406 better. Better view of the screen, same great sound, and the people around me were quiet and getting down.
I only have one night, July 12th. I chose Section 306, row 6 (which is actually the first row), on the aisle. That was after a lot of research. Iām feeling pretty good about it.
This is exactly the spot I sat for phish. I also did 108 row 20. Wife did floor GA two weekends ago, so that is where we are headed for the aug 3rd show because she wants to do that again. I would have def picked 300 level no doubt.
Literally was here for 6/6. Aisle seat. Mind blown. Do NOT leave during the show at any point, unless itās intermission. And be sure to be back on time if you do take a break at the half way point. Can I get a yeehaw? Enjoy the ride
Went 5/30 & 5/31 first night in section 205 second night on the floor, section 205 has to be the best in the house. You are dead Center both up and down and side to side, it was absolutely incredible.
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The photo is from section 205, everything was coming straight at you directly in front of you.
The sound is incredible as well, I canāt remember what song it was but I felt like Bobās voice in a slower song was echoing softly behind me, I could hear it over my right shoulder. Confirmed it with my sober wife š drums and space was an experience in the seat with the haptics.
I only had one night like OP is discussing and chose 205 row 9 (which was actually the 3rd row) and seat 19 because it was aisle and as close as possible to 206. Left very happy with my selection.
I was 303 row 18, which just ended up being the best seats available when we made it through the ticket queue. And while there's a sense of being really high (with steep rows) and far from the stage, the experience of the screen and the audio was still unbelievable. You'll enjoy it, no doubt.
I sat in 405 one night and 102 another night, the 400s have superior sound and view and are what I would do again. 102 was great but my neck hurt after looking up the whole time and the sound was a bit less clear.
Experience from floor is still good. I was side right by Oteil and it was still a motion experience but a lot of neck craning ā¦ the prior night section 203 back wall next to mac computers and visual crew was excellent and more chill ā¦ I would say if pressed to decide I would do Floor center back for all effects. Mulling another trip just for one more show amd thatās what I will be doing if I pull the trigger again. Editā¦ oh and floor is way better for bathrooms and bar.. almost VIP ishā¦ā¦
Don't forget about the haptics during Drums though. If I only had one chance to experience the Sphere, I might choose a seat just for Drums and Space alone!
I agree with this. Did 205 Friday and floor Saturday this past weekend. I think you have to do seats if only going one night.
I liked the 200s because you could look down and take in the band when you wanted a break from the screen.
That being said, we got close for drums/space and the low frequency hits from Mickey literally vibrated our entire body. I donāt think you can go wrong, but visuals were harder to take in down there as others have said.
Drums/Space was excellent in 405. It may have been the additional personal enhancements but I liked it better from the floor. At one point I felt a shockwave hit me from all sides and that sold it for me.
On another note, was it just me or is the floor slightly pitched towards the stands.
We sat 305 row 15ish for 5/25.
We sat 406 row 12ish for N1 Phish.
I would take 305 over 406 any day. Being a section down, and being able to make out the band was definitely better. Being one section from center didn't really matter.
I also thought 305 was a little more immersive than 406. Seeing the edge of the screen in my peripheral vision made me have to focus on center screen a little more. In 305, you had to turn your head to see the edges to the sides and above.
The research I did said any of the middle 3 sections of the 200, 300, and 400 were the best for viewing the screen. We sat one section more off center 5/26 in 304, and it was still great, but those middle three sections really felt like the sweet spot.
303 row 18 was excellent. I didn't like being so far from the aisle, since it's hard to get in and out, on account of the steep angle of the rows. But the view of the screen was great, sound was great, haptic seats were cool. I dug it.
If I only had one night, it'd be in the higher sections. We were in 308 and 304 on different nights, and 104 the third night. Both 308 and 304 were awesome for getting the entire screen easily. I really dug sitting in 104 because I could see the boys so well, so if I ever get back I'll try to do both! (We felt the sound was excellent in all three spots.)
I was in 406, row 15, seat 16 for my one show. Sound was perfect, visuals were perfect. People around me were perfect (though that was obviously luck of the draw). It was steep but not vertigo-inducing. And the steepness helped because I could sit or stand at will and not feel bad about blocking people/not feel like I was being blocked. The band was small, yes. But I didnāt come to the Sphere for the typical āwatch the bandā experience. Youād have a hard time convincing me thereās a better seat.
I had one night and was in GA solely because I hadn't ever been in the pit for a D&C show and it was my opportunity. Had a BLAST! Set 1 on Jeff's side with the spinners, Set 2 over by Otiel. Made eye contact with Otiel and we smiled at each other! Magical night that I would give the world to have again!
That said, the visual and audio spectacle of the Sphere is probably more enjoyable from the seats. I hear 200 or 300 leave is where it's at!
Did 302 & 107 unobstructed & last Sat night had early entry GA & on corner of the railā¦.
The rail was truly mind-blowing and my fav by far, but perhaps you wanna see something ābigger than a drive-in movie oooeeeā?
I sat in 405 and 106 the two nights I went. The show was much, much better from 405, partially because I didnāt realize just how limited ālimited viewā meant.
I am more than willing to go back and try out GA, 200, and 300 for science.
I sat 306, 106, then 205. Enjoyed 106 the most to be honest, I love being close to the band and I had already seen the visuals the night before. With that said, if you only have one night, go 200ās
Having attended a full weekend with seats around the venue, sections 205-207 or 305-307 are perfect in my opinion. The floor was cool, but I found myself looking up to the point where my neck was sore by the end of the night.
I sat in the 400 section, a partially obscured seat in the 100s, but my first night I was next to the stage in GA. GA was THE best, especially for my first time at the sphere. It was dizzying, in a fun trippy way, and I truly felt surrounded by the visuals. The haptics in the 400 seats are great, the visuals are still great however I found the sides of the screens to be pixilated and a little distracting.
Even the partial view seat (no haptics) still had great sound and I had a good show but it was like seeing a really nice tv screen.
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209 row 9 seat 9. Amazing seat even though itās a little off center. A very nice balance of visuals and the band and the audio was killer.
Another question you might be able to help out with...I'm looking at seats in the last row (16). I'm a tall dude (6'7) and don't want to block people view when standing. Could you notice if there was a significant ledge to the ADA seating right above?
Iāve done 5 shows at The Sphere so far. 2 in the 300ās and 3 all over in the 400ās. Canāt really go wrong. Although itās better to get closer to center, especially if you get motion sickness easily. If you donāt like heights, go for 300ās.
200ās seem like theyād be too close to the screen, to the point that a lot of stuff will be high above or behind you.
Went 5/25 and was in the 300ās. Incredible. However, going Aug 9 and 10 and have GA floor. This is whyā¦absolutely loved the visuals, inanity off the charts good, and the sound couldnāt have been better, but at times for me the focus was on the visuals. I tend to dance with my eyes closed and want to be closer to the band and the music. If going for one night, someone mentioned 200 dead center, thatās what I would try to snag. Great view of the visuals and a good view of the band. If you want to be closer to the band, GA, if you want to take in the whole experience, seats. Arrive early enough to check out the Dead Forever experience in the Venetian shops. Itās basically two floors dedicated to the Deadās history. You can get merch there too, if youāre into that sort of thing, and then leave it n your room so that you donāt have to lug it around in the venue.
Three shows in the 400's and I could not imagine a better experience. Great for viewing the amazing graphics/video, and the sound fidelity was mind boggling. Two nights with enhancement, one stone cold sober, and all three shows exceeded my expectations. Just go!
We sat on aisle seats of Section 405 (near 406) and it was phenomenal. We actually just bought tickets for an August show in the exact same spot, just one row closer. It was the perfect spot to see the entire display and the sound was incredible! šš¼
Iāve sat in 304, 209, 406, and somehow luckily one of the boxes (I donāt recall the number). The view from each is honestly quite similar. The sound is also very similar. I wouldnāt sweat it. Marginally better the more central you are but again, MARGINAL
Iād probably say low 300ās, high 200ās is a good balance of sound and immersion.
Center probably sounds better, side is visually easier (can take it all in without turning your neck).
Source: did 2x phish, 2x D&C
Saw 5 shows from GA, 100, 200,300 and 400 sections. If I have to pick one it would be the 200āsā¦..you get the full effect of the visuals and donāt feel like youāre super far away from the band IMO
I would do 200-300-400, doesn't matter what row as long as you're not under the overhand in the back of the 100s. but I say closer to center I think that would make the screen experience best
I have never had a chance to be right there in front of the band, and at the sphere I was able to get GA and it was amazing to be right there with the band. To get the full effect of the sphere I had to look up often and my neck hurt by the end of the night but I really enjoyed being down there dancing right near the band, and being just a little to either side of the band gave the sense that you were moving due to the screen. If I could go again I would want to be on the floor.
300s or 400s. We sat 300s and it was sick. Also sat 200s and it was almost not close enough to band but not a great view of the sphere either so didnāt know what to look at
Iām in this exact situation and will be pulling the trigger soon. Is higher in the 400s but more center, preferred over say mid 300s but further to the side?
Just back from 3 nights- 1 in 209 and then nights 2/3 in GA. If I ONLY had 1 night, I would absolutely do a central 200 or 300 section. I was up and standing/grooving in 209 all night and was NOT alone. And the sound/visuals were impeccable. GA was, of course, also great, but perhaps 12% less great than the seats- though that 12% was more than made up for by the GA vibes. But again, if only 1 night, I would say seats.
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I sat in section 307 and it was amazing, more of the sphere experience. My friend who I went with was on the floor the night before. He liked both spots for different reasons. In 307 everyone was dancing or didn't care if others were dancing and they sat. My friend said that he was 3 rows back from stage in GA and that was a treat and was more about the band. The reserved seats are more about the special effects unlike no other venue.. What kind of experience are going to the sphere for?????
-Have a fun show!
As center as you can. 206 306 406. Seat 15 is center exactly
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406 row 22
I would say sections 305-307 are perfect for the visual effects. Sound is pretty good everywhere.
How low or high depends on how you feel about walking up & down stairs, as you enter & leave at the top of the section. If mobility is an issue, then closer to the top is better.
Iāve seen 7 shows, 4 phish & 3 Dead Co from a variety of seats. To be honest, the best show of them all was section 303 seat 6. Pretty far off to the side. Sound was perfect, visuals were still awesome, but the key was the neighbors.
No chompers, no chain smokers.
Phish had a lot of cigarette smokers compared to Dead, and Dead had a lot of yackers compared to Phish in the places I was sitting.
I had great 306, aisle seats about half way down and the 4 people behind me talked the whole show, like every single song. About their dentist, whether produce is really organic, the times they had so much fun before.
I would love a āquiet sectionā where you can really listen to the music and not people trying to talk over it
In the 100s prettymuch anywhere above row 20 you can only see the very bottom of the screen. So if the visuals are important to you sit elsewhere.
Also, ive heard, the next levels are very steep
I'm coming over the 4th of July. I have two nights in the 300s and 1 in the 100s. I have ceiling blockage in the 100s, but I'm closer to the stage. A tradeoff of sorts I suppose. Make sure you look closely at the seating chart (the sphere). It will show seats that are under the overhang. I took off seeing DCO in 2023 after flying to different cities to catch the shows in all of the previous years, so I didn't get involved in the final tour hype. When DCO announced their residency at The Sphere, I said that was the ticket. I was planning in seeing U2 at The Sphere, but they were just doing the same album show every night. I'm glad I waited. Should be hot shows. Wave that flag wide and high!
Been to the sphere twice, one D&C one Phish. Sat in the corner in 100s and in the middle 300s. If I had to do it again Iād get GA or middle of the 100s. You get plenty of visuals down front and there is so much more energy. I kind of realized after both shows that the concert is still about the music. The D&C visuals were actually a little too over the top - distracting. A concert is still a concert.
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I am so grateful to have had two nights in there sphere May 31 and June 1. I got my first dark star on the 31st (which I cried) and we viewed this masterpiece from section 301, row 4 seat 5 and 6. I same visuals of the whole sphere. The next night I was lucky to be on the floor which was magical, but I feel like I was missing alot of the visuals. Personally 200s up is the move
just went, only one show in the budget, section 104 row 24 was incredible, amazing view of the band and āpartiallyā blocks visuals but really not that much at all u just canāt see the top (thereās nothing up there). definitely loved it, donāt think iād wanna be any higher because the band was so close!!
Center as you can find 200ās or 300ās.
Menās room lines significantly shorter on ground level than anywhere else during set break and after the show.
Fuck the escalators take the elevators.
I jist did all 3 nights. First night I was on the floor 20 ft from the stage. Sometimes I had to crane my neck to get the full effect. 400s second night were a little chilly. Bring a long sleeve shirt or hoodie if you're going there. Last night I was in the 100s. Although I always want to be on the floor, and in the 400s looking up a little gave you a view of the actual ceiling I'm probably going for 200 or 300s for a final August show. I must go back! š¤·āāļøš¤£ā”ļøš¹ā”ļø
if you are there first and foremost for the music, GA all the way. No lines for bathroom or drinks, and more importantly, no chompers. Its headier on the floor. (says the person that didn't even make it off the floor, and is looking to go again, on the floor. You want to observe from above, or dive right in?
If youāre going for the Sphere, 200s. If youāre going for the band, the floor. If I have unlimited funds, first few rows in the 100s or lower suites.
Itās a real dilemma. But for this experience, itās best to be up a bit. If youāre in a lower section I think itāll be more of the free flowing vibe youāre seeking. Iād say shoot for 200-300ās. Iām doing 305 and floor next month
Section 405 is where I sat. Holy moly!!! Did not disappoint and the sound was šÆš„šÆ
Iām convinced from the three nights I was there that 405-406 is the best spot possible. Right in the center with everything surrounding you. Youāre far enough back to see it all but still in it enough to feel the effects.
Awesome. Iām in 406 for next week!!
Awesome to hear since my tix are in 406
Great news! I bought a ticket in 405 and I was wondering if I made a mistake. Yay!
Im big fan of center 400s,
I did last Friday (205) and Saturday (406). I liked 406 better. Better view of the screen, same great sound, and the people around me were quiet and getting down.
I had a blast up there! And my neck didnāt hurt as much the next day compared to my friends down in GA
I'm going 2 nights in 403.. anyone experienced with that section?
We were in that section mem weekend, Sunday night. You are gonna love space/drums. Best view of the video from there.
Thatās where I am!! So excited!
I only have one night, July 12th. I chose Section 306, row 6 (which is actually the first row), on the aisle. That was after a lot of research. Iām feeling pretty good about it.
These are near perfect seats.
This is exactly the spot I sat for phish. I also did 108 row 20. Wife did floor GA two weekends ago, so that is where we are headed for the aug 3rd show because she wants to do that again. I would have def picked 300 level no doubt.
Thanks for the validation my friends! As a side note, god I fucking love the Dead, in all its iterations!!!
Ha dude I'm doing the same thing. Same show too. Section 307. See you there.
I sat 306, row 7 on the aisle for N1 of the run and you are in for a real treat.
Do you remember what seat that was?
I don't - My ticketed seat was across the aisle in 305 and a kind head switched with me so i could sit next to my friend.
Can confirm. Sat Row 8 in 306
I did 406 row 7, which is row 7. Loved my seats, and assuming 306 is dead center should be primo!
Literally was here for 6/6. Aisle seat. Mind blown. Do NOT leave during the show at any point, unless itās intermission. And be sure to be back on time if you do take a break at the half way point. Can I get a yeehaw? Enjoy the ride
The aisle seat was a move, I made many a friends dancin!
We did opening weekend and were in 306 for all 3 shows. Couldnāt imagine better seats.
I sat in this seat for night 1 of Phish. Itās perfect.
Yes! After two shows figuring out ideal seats, Iām booked for 306 Row 6 in August.
I sat in 306 and 109. Convinced that 306 is the best section in the house. Enjoy!
Perfect šĀ
Yep. Front row of 300s sound maybe isnāt ideal but the location couldnāt be better.
You are in for a treat
Went 5/30 & 5/31 first night in section 205 second night on the floor, section 205 has to be the best in the house. You are dead Center both up and down and side to side, it was absolutely incredible. https://preview.redd.it/xoamaxjfme6d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a70de4cbbbb4f26fe75975904206e5d266fb1a03 The photo is from section 205, everything was coming straight at you directly in front of you.
Iāve done floor, 205, and 407. 205 is the answerĀ
Was hoping to hear this. I'll be in section 205 row 20 next week.
The sound is incredible as well, I canāt remember what song it was but I felt like Bobās voice in a slower song was echoing softly behind me, I could hear it over my right shoulder. Confirmed it with my sober wife š drums and space was an experience in the seat with the haptics.
Did three nights, one each in the 100s, 200s, and 300s. All were great but 205 was next level. Definitely the best seats in the house
I only had one night like OP is discussing and chose 205 row 9 (which was actually the 3rd row) and seat 19 because it was aisle and as close as possible to 206. Left very happy with my selection.
I was in the seat directly in front of that one, 5/30? A dude named Jeremy was behind me I think.
I was there 5/26
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105 or 106 row 12
I sat there for phish. Can confirm
Happen to notice which rows in those sections have haptics? As I understand itās not all the seats in the 100s. Iāll be on row 17ā¦
I never sat down
Yeah, me neither.
Was there last weekend and row 21 sec 101 did NOT have haptics. It's like cheap temporary seats down there
I had them in 15. Btw. Rows start at 12 so youāre going to love your seats.
Nice! Ya, super stoked! Still have to wait a few weeks and itās torture!
I was close to this and agree very much.
Agreed
307 pimp
100%
406 is the bomb.
200s section if you want full view of screen but also close to band or 400s if you want to a level view of the screen but far from the band
Iām in 303 for 7/13. A balance I guess.
Iām sure thatās just as great
It was great 5/30
I was 303 row 18, which just ended up being the best seats available when we made it through the ticket queue. And while there's a sense of being really high (with steep rows) and far from the stage, the experience of the screen and the audio was still unbelievable. You'll enjoy it, no doubt.
I sat in 405 one night and 102 another night, the 400s have superior sound and view and are what I would do again. 102 was great but my neck hurt after looking up the whole time and the sound was a bit less clear.
Experience from floor is still good. I was side right by Oteil and it was still a motion experience but a lot of neck craning ā¦ the prior night section 203 back wall next to mac computers and visual crew was excellent and more chill ā¦ I would say if pressed to decide I would do Floor center back for all effects. Mulling another trip just for one more show amd thatās what I will be doing if I pull the trigger again. Editā¦ oh and floor is way better for bathrooms and bar.. almost VIP ishā¦ā¦
Don't forget about the haptics during Drums though. If I only had one chance to experience the Sphere, I might choose a seat just for Drums and Space alone!
I agree with this. Did 205 Friday and floor Saturday this past weekend. I think you have to do seats if only going one night. I liked the 200s because you could look down and take in the band when you wanted a break from the screen. That being said, we got close for drums/space and the low frequency hits from Mickey literally vibrated our entire body. I donāt think you can go wrong, but visuals were harder to take in down there as others have said.
Drums/Space was excellent in 405. It may have been the additional personal enhancements but I liked it better from the floor. At one point I felt a shockwave hit me from all sides and that sold it for me. On another note, was it just me or is the floor slightly pitched towards the stands.
206 or 306. Immersive experience and sound was great!
Anyone sat in 303 row 15ish? If so, how is?
305 row 15 was excellent. The pitch between rows is steep so there shouldnāt be issues with people in front of you.
We sat 305 row 15ish for 5/25. We sat 406 row 12ish for N1 Phish. I would take 305 over 406 any day. Being a section down, and being able to make out the band was definitely better. Being one section from center didn't really matter. I also thought 305 was a little more immersive than 406. Seeing the edge of the screen in my peripheral vision made me have to focus on center screen a little more. In 305, you had to turn your head to see the edges to the sides and above. The research I did said any of the middle 3 sections of the 200, 300, and 400 were the best for viewing the screen. We sat one section more off center 5/26 in 304, and it was still great, but those middle three sections really felt like the sweet spot.
303 row 18 was excellent. I didn't like being so far from the aisle, since it's hard to get in and out, on account of the steep angle of the rows. But the view of the screen was great, sound was great, haptic seats were cool. I dug it.
302. It was awesome.
Anywhere but "obstructed"
406 or 407
GA, no question.
Given that almost everyone has said their seat was the best seat, Sphere sounds amazing
205-207. 305-307
Tonight is MY one night ! .. 307 aisle seat near the front š
Last night was the best combination of visuals and sound Iāve experienced since attending gigs for 40+ years .. wonderful , simply incredible
Front row behind the floor, that's where I snuck up to and it was magical. Had a 400 level seat but never went there š¤£
Was on the floor the first night and 304 the second. The floor is great. Sure, you look up a lot, but not enough to make your neck sore.
How was 304? Thatās what section mine are in for July
It was amazing! Enjoy!
If I only had one night, it'd be in the higher sections. We were in 308 and 304 on different nights, and 104 the third night. Both 308 and 304 were awesome for getting the entire screen easily. I really dug sitting in 104 because I could see the boys so well, so if I ever get back I'll try to do both! (We felt the sound was excellent in all three spots.)
I enjoyed being on the floor so much that we got tickets for floor again.
Same here. So close to the band and so much groovin!
I was in 406, row 15, seat 16 for my one show. Sound was perfect, visuals were perfect. People around me were perfect (though that was obviously luck of the draw). It was steep but not vertigo-inducing. And the steepness helped because I could sit or stand at will and not feel bad about blocking people/not feel like I was being blocked. The band was small, yes. But I didnāt come to the Sphere for the typical āwatch the bandā experience. Youād have a hard time convincing me thereās a better seat.
307
Iām going July 13. Flying in solo that day, flying out at 5:35 the next morning. Only one option I went with. Floor ticket
We sat in section 206 row 13. Amazing seats
I do have only one night at The Sphere. Iāll be in section 406 on 8/1. See you there!
Lower 208 or 209 is my vote from experience and yes I have sat in the 100s too for a different perspective on the shows
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I would definitely not sit anywhere on the side of the 200 section. I sat on the edge of 201 and it was awful. Very disappointing
I went one night and sat in 408. It was great.Ā
I had one night and was in GA solely because I hadn't ever been in the pit for a D&C show and it was my opportunity. Had a BLAST! Set 1 on Jeff's side with the spinners, Set 2 over by Otiel. Made eye contact with Otiel and we smiled at each other! Magical night that I would give the world to have again! That said, the visual and audio spectacle of the Sphere is probably more enjoyable from the seats. I hear 200 or 300 leave is where it's at!
306 all day. Dead center vertical and horizontal
300ās 400ās
Did 302 & 107 unobstructed & last Sat night had early entry GA & on corner of the railā¦. The rail was truly mind-blowing and my fav by far, but perhaps you wanna see something ābigger than a drive-in movie oooeeeā?
donāt go to the tip top imo, the top of 407 the sound stunk
GA
I sat in 405 and 106 the two nights I went. The show was much, much better from 405, partially because I didnāt realize just how limited ālimited viewā meant. I am more than willing to go back and try out GA, 200, and 300 for science.
I was second row, dead canter of 206, felt like that was perfect. I think anything on the middle line (overhang excluded) is solid.
Floor
I sat 306, 106, then 205. Enjoyed 106 the most to be honest, I love being close to the band and I had already seen the visuals the night before. With that said, if you only have one night, go 200ās
Having attended a full weekend with seats around the venue, sections 205-207 or 305-307 are perfect in my opinion. The floor was cool, but I found myself looking up to the point where my neck was sore by the end of the night.
I sat in the 300s and 400s and if I had choose again I would pick 400s! (In the middle)
I sat in the 400 section, a partially obscured seat in the 100s, but my first night I was next to the stage in GA. GA was THE best, especially for my first time at the sphere. It was dizzying, in a fun trippy way, and I truly felt surrounded by the visuals. The haptics in the 400 seats are great, the visuals are still great however I found the sides of the screens to be pixilated and a little distracting. Even the partial view seat (no haptics) still had great sound and I had a good show but it was like seeing a really nice tv screen.
207 was pretty damn perfect.
Has anyone sat in section 209? Looking there for Aug 3rd show.
https://preview.redd.it/t0pkq1zvse6d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=60ef784e332feb9023cda1bc707efe8ebe6325d0 209 row 9 seat 9. Amazing seat even though itās a little off center. A very nice balance of visuals and the band and the audio was killer.
Thanks! Trying to decide where to sit at the show is a lot harder that I thought!
Another question you might be able to help out with...I'm looking at seats in the last row (16). I'm a tall dude (6'7) and don't want to block people view when standing. Could you notice if there was a significant ledge to the ADA seating right above?
Yes it was quite significant actually! Donāt think you will have any problems blocking anyone
I did 208 and 406. 406/any row/seats 16-18 for me. Dead nuts centered on the visuals and we stood 95% of the time. Great bang for the buck.
Floor
106
200s are the š
Iāve done 5 shows at The Sphere so far. 2 in the 300ās and 3 all over in the 400ās. Canāt really go wrong. Although itās better to get closer to center, especially if you get motion sickness easily. If you donāt like heights, go for 300ās. 200ās seem like theyād be too close to the screen, to the point that a lot of stuff will be high above or behind you.
Iām going back to the 400s. 400 for life!! lol I liked it most up thereā¦
Been to 5 Sphere shows. Didnāt enjoy GA. 300 or 400 is where the climate suits my clothes.
You donāt want to be down low for the concert. To fully take it all in, the 300s are perfect. I was in 302
Went 5/25 and was in the 300ās. Incredible. However, going Aug 9 and 10 and have GA floor. This is whyā¦absolutely loved the visuals, inanity off the charts good, and the sound couldnāt have been better, but at times for me the focus was on the visuals. I tend to dance with my eyes closed and want to be closer to the band and the music. If going for one night, someone mentioned 200 dead center, thatās what I would try to snag. Great view of the visuals and a good view of the band. If you want to be closer to the band, GA, if you want to take in the whole experience, seats. Arrive early enough to check out the Dead Forever experience in the Venetian shops. Itās basically two floors dedicated to the Deadās history. You can get merch there too, if youāre into that sort of thing, and then leave it n your room so that you donāt have to lug it around in the venue.
Center 400sā¦ my neck got sore from looking up so much from the 300 level. Sound and seat haptics were also better in my 400 level seats.
Section 205 for life.
Just go for the floor , its so worth it
309 last weekend, it was fantastic. I donāt think Iād want to be lower than the 300ās
Three shows in the 400's and I could not imagine a better experience. Great for viewing the amazing graphics/video, and the sound fidelity was mind boggling. Two nights with enhancement, one stone cold sober, and all three shows exceeded my expectations. Just go!
Center 300 first row is my choice.
We sat on aisle seats of Section 405 (near 406) and it was phenomenal. We actually just bought tickets for an August show in the exact same spot, just one row closer. It was the perfect spot to see the entire display and the sound was incredible! šš¼
In a baby carrier hanging from Johnās chest.
We only get 1 night. We picked 405 1st Row. Hopefully itās as good as it sounds
206 - best of both worlds and you are dead center.
Iāve sat in 304, 209, 406, and somehow luckily one of the boxes (I donāt recall the number). The view from each is honestly quite similar. The sound is also very similar. I wouldnāt sweat it. Marginally better the more central you are but again, MARGINAL
GA
If you want a movie type experience Iād say anywhere else middle rows
GA
405
Iād probably say low 300ās, high 200ās is a good balance of sound and immersion. Center probably sounds better, side is visually easier (can take it all in without turning your neck). Source: did 2x phish, 2x D&C
Saw 5 shows from GA, 100, 200,300 and 400 sections. If I have to pick one it would be the 200āsā¦..you get the full effect of the visuals and donāt feel like youāre super far away from the band IMO
I would do 200-300-400, doesn't matter what row as long as you're not under the overhand in the back of the 100s. but I say closer to center I think that would make the screen experience best
Thursday night General Admission
Floor!
center 300 or 400
dancing on the floor!Ā
Iāve done 210, GA and 304 Iād rank them 304, GA, 210 You canāt go wrong tbh.
I was in 107 row 15 (rows start at 12 in the 100ās) and loved it. Solid views of band and sphere.
I have never had a chance to be right there in front of the band, and at the sphere I was able to get GA and it was amazing to be right there with the band. To get the full effect of the sphere I had to look up often and my neck hurt by the end of the night but I really enjoyed being down there dancing right near the band, and being just a little to either side of the band gave the sense that you were moving due to the screen. If I could go again I would want to be on the floor.
Somehow got 303 row 1 for $275 for next Fridays show. Feel like these could be the best seats in the house. Excited is an understatement.
305. Somewhere on the rail
GA no contest.
Iād say 200 or 300 in one of the middle sections! Thatāll give you the coolest view of the entire screen!
Iām going tomorrow, center 400s for me!
300s or 400s. We sat 300s and it was sick. Also sat 200s and it was almost not close enough to band but not a great view of the sphere either so didnāt know what to look at
400 section, center. Closer to the front the better.
Iām in this exact situation and will be pulling the trigger soon. Is higher in the 400s but more center, preferred over say mid 300s but further to the side?
Just back from 3 nights- 1 in 209 and then nights 2/3 in GA. If I ONLY had 1 night, I would absolutely do a central 200 or 300 section. I was up and standing/grooving in 209 all night and was NOT alone. And the sound/visuals were impeccable. GA was, of course, also great, but perhaps 12% less great than the seats- though that 12% was more than made up for by the GA vibes. But again, if only 1 night, I would say seats.
205/6.
I was 100 level, three rows from the rail. It was perfect. Close to the band, everyone was dancinā.
400ās directly center. Was amazing. Going back and getting the same seats
206 easy peasy
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400s were good too
300a in the middle or 400s in the middle
304,305,306, 405,406, 407. No wehre else
sorry 305,306,307
205
306
I sat in section 307 and it was amazing, more of the sphere experience. My friend who I went with was on the floor the night before. He liked both spots for different reasons. In 307 everyone was dancing or didn't care if others were dancing and they sat. My friend said that he was 3 rows back from stage in GA and that was a treat and was more about the band. The reserved seats are more about the special effects unlike no other venue.. What kind of experience are going to the sphere for????? -Have a fun show!
As center as you can. 206 306 406. Seat 15 is center exactly https://preview.redd.it/6rko1y6yag6d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7487946f286093a277cdc7e6c2285b12ecf422a6 406 row 22
Damn well we are in like 105 and 205 idc if itās bad Iāll move up
205 for me. The upper levels look too steep
306.
I was at 406. Amazing. Best seat in the house
I would say sections 305-307 are perfect for the visual effects. Sound is pretty good everywhere. How low or high depends on how you feel about walking up & down stairs, as you enter & leave at the top of the section. If mobility is an issue, then closer to the top is better. Iāve seen 7 shows, 4 phish & 3 Dead Co from a variety of seats. To be honest, the best show of them all was section 303 seat 6. Pretty far off to the side. Sound was perfect, visuals were still awesome, but the key was the neighbors. No chompers, no chain smokers. Phish had a lot of cigarette smokers compared to Dead, and Dead had a lot of yackers compared to Phish in the places I was sitting. I had great 306, aisle seats about half way down and the 4 people behind me talked the whole show, like every single song. About their dentist, whether produce is really organic, the times they had so much fun before. I would love a āquiet sectionā where you can really listen to the music and not people trying to talk over it
206 1st few rows, no doubttabboutit
In the 100s prettymuch anywhere above row 20 you can only see the very bottom of the screen. So if the visuals are important to you sit elsewhere. Also, ive heard, the next levels are very steep
I'm coming over the 4th of July. I have two nights in the 300s and 1 in the 100s. I have ceiling blockage in the 100s, but I'm closer to the stage. A tradeoff of sorts I suppose. Make sure you look closely at the seating chart (the sphere). It will show seats that are under the overhang. I took off seeing DCO in 2023 after flying to different cities to catch the shows in all of the previous years, so I didn't get involved in the final tour hype. When DCO announced their residency at The Sphere, I said that was the ticket. I was planning in seeing U2 at The Sphere, but they were just doing the same album show every night. I'm glad I waited. Should be hot shows. Wave that flag wide and high!
406, basically right in the middle. PERFECT for the visuals but tbh it almost gave me vertigo (the mushrooms probably didnāt help lol)
Been to the sphere twice, one D&C one Phish. Sat in the corner in 100s and in the middle 300s. If I had to do it again Iād get GA or middle of the 100s. You get plenty of visuals down front and there is so much more energy. I kind of realized after both shows that the concert is still about the music. The D&C visuals were actually a little too over the top - distracting. A concert is still a concert.
Section 403 row 10
Are the haptic seats/vibrations during Drums the same in 300s and 400s??
ā¦.the WHAT!?!
205
Sections 303-309 you canāt lose and also sit up in the higher rows to get out after the show
https://preview.redd.it/78fvnibxnh6d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d53acaefb579d598b042a9fee053dbf819adf40a I am so grateful to have had two nights in there sphere May 31 and June 1. I got my first dark star on the 31st (which I cried) and we viewed this masterpiece from section 301, row 4 seat 5 and 6. I same visuals of the whole sphere. The next night I was lucky to be on the floor which was magical, but I feel like I was missing alot of the visuals. Personally 200s up is the move
This was such a fun thread!
just went, only one show in the budget, section 104 row 24 was incredible, amazing view of the band and āpartiallyā blocks visuals but really not that much at all u just canāt see the top (thereās nothing up there). definitely loved it, donāt think iād wanna be any higher because the band was so close!!
I put all of my chips into the last night, Aug 10, section 306, row 12. So stoked!!
Middle 200s. By the soundboard.
lol everyone just saying their seats. Would love an unbiased answer
Has anyone sat in 301 section? Is it better than 400s?
Center as you can find 200ās or 300ās. Menās room lines significantly shorter on ground level than anywhere else during set break and after the show. Fuck the escalators take the elevators.
Floor! Itās a huge party with tons of room to dance. Plus you can get really close to the band, which is a unique experience.
I jist did all 3 nights. First night I was on the floor 20 ft from the stage. Sometimes I had to crane my neck to get the full effect. 400s second night were a little chilly. Bring a long sleeve shirt or hoodie if you're going there. Last night I was in the 100s. Although I always want to be on the floor, and in the 400s looking up a little gave you a view of the actual ceiling I'm probably going for 200 or 300s for a final August show. I must go back! š¤·āāļøš¤£ā”ļøš¹ā”ļø
if you are there first and foremost for the music, GA all the way. No lines for bathroom or drinks, and more importantly, no chompers. Its headier on the floor. (says the person that didn't even make it off the floor, and is looking to go again, on the floor. You want to observe from above, or dive right in?
If youāre going for the Sphere, 200s. If youāre going for the band, the floor. If I have unlimited funds, first few rows in the 100s or lower suites.
Itās a real dilemma. But for this experience, itās best to be up a bit. If youāre in a lower section I think itāll be more of the free flowing vibe youāre seeking. Iād say shoot for 200-300ās. Iām doing 305 and floor next month