The Backstreet Boys just dropped a larger-than-life announcement.
The boy band — which consists of Kevin Richardson, AJ McLean, Nick Carter, Howie Dorough and Brian Littrell — is returning to the stage, this time to celebrate a major milestone: the 25th anniversary of their hit album “Millennium.”
The name of the residency, which they announced on Feb. 12, is a nod to their 1999 and 2000 tour of the same name that supported their third album, “Millennium.”
“Millennium” was released in May 1999 and included their hit songs “I Want It That Way,” “Larger Than Life,” “Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely” and “The One.”
The singers paid tribute to the record by re-creating the cover art for the residency’s poster.
A few days later, on Feb. 14, they announced the release of “Millennium 2.0,” which will come out on July 11.
The album is a deluxe version with 25 songs that include the original 12 songs remastered, live recordings, demos and the alternate version of "I Want It That Way." They also dropped a new song titled "Hey" ahead of the album's release.
The Backstreet Boys, who are the first pop act to headline at Sphere, are bringing their iconic album to life, alongside a number of their greatest hits and “cutting-edge visuals and sound made possible by Sphere’s revolutionary immersive technology,” per a press release.
“We’re excited to take that album, that concept of the future, to the next level in the most state of the art venue,” Richardson said while on TODAY on Feb. 14.
Read on to find out the dates for the Backstreet Boys’ “Into the Millennium” Sphere residency, including the three newly announced dates, and when you can get tickets.
What are the Backstreet Boys ‘Into the Millennium’ Sphere residency dates?
The Backstreet Boys initially announced on Feb. 12 that their “Into the Millennium” Sphere residency would have nine dates. However, during their Feb. 14 appearance on TODAY, the boy band revealed that they added three new dates in August.
Here are all the dates of the Backstreet Boys' "Into the Millennium" residency that have been announced so far:
- Friday, July 11
- Saturday, July 12
- Sunday, July 13
- Friday, July 18
- Saturday, July 19
- Sunday, July 20
- Friday, July 25
- Saturday, July 26
- Sunday, July 27
- Friday, Aug. 1
- Saturday, Aug. 2
- Sunday, Aug. 3
When will tickets for Backstreet Boys 'Into the Millennium' Sphere residency go on sale?
Tickets for the Backstreet Boys “Into the Millennium” Sphere residency go on sale on different dates. General tickets will go on sale Friday, Feb. 21, but there are a couple of presale options.
For the first six shows — July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 — the Backstreet Boys Fan Club presale will start on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. PT, followed by the Artist presale on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 9 a.m. PT. Those interested in participating in the Artist presale can sign up now until Monday, Feb. 17 at 10 p.m. PT.
Then, general onsale tickets will be available starting on Feb. 21 at 9 a.m. PT at backstreetboys.com.
For the other six shows happening July 25-27 and Aug, 1-3, the fan club presale will start on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. PT, while the Artist presale begins on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. PT.
Fans who are interested in general onsale tickets for the last three performances will be able to buy starting on Friday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. PT at backstreetboys.com.
Vibee, a live entertainment company, is also offering packages for those looking to buy concert tickets and hotel accommodations, which will go on sale on Friday, Feb. 14 at 6 a.m. PT.
Each Vibee package includes either floor or reserved seating tickets at Sphere, two nights at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas or Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, access to a pop-up experience and a Backstreet Boys laminate and lanyard. There is also a VIP option, which provides additional perks such as transportation and priority entry. More information can be found here.
What seat will give you the best experience at Sphere?
For those who have yet to experience a show at Sphere, the Backstreet Boys shared some insight on seat selection.
“There really is no bad seat,” Richardson tells TODAY.com. “It’s just a different experience. If you want a true, more concert-like experience, you can be on the floor.”
He adds that “just above” the floor level, “in the lower bowl looking straight at the screen,” is a good way to take in the whole experience.
“It just depends on where you want to sit,” he says, adding that as far as the sound goes, it will be “amazing no matter where.”
