U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at the Sphere - Las Vegas - Fall 2023

U2 would not have made it without any of the four. That was one of the things that set U2 apart. Not based on musical talent, but the characterisations, sound and uniqueness they each brought. Take one of the elements out of the band and the arse falls out of it. Case in point, Adam and Larry are not on the majority of this latest album and people can hear it and it's worse without them.

Brian and Roger from Queen weren't making it without Freddie, but Freddie wasn't making it without Brian, Roger and John

Any U2.com subscribers here? What has your experience been with gig presale? I know some subscribers were left without tickets for Bono’s Olympia show.

I’m considering subscribing with a view towards the Vegas shows, however the site states those who have subscribed by Sunday Feb 12 2023 (12pm PST/3pm EST/8pm GMT), will have the opportunity to be first to access tickets in a special U2.com subscriber presale. Everyone that subscribes after this date will be next in line.

I’m weighing up if it’s worth it.

I'm a subscriber for a good few years. Got access to tickets a few times. I doubt if joining now would get access to tickets for these Vegas shows.

Never heard that and would be very surprised if it did.

Achtung Baby and Zooropa were the very definition of the band all working together to produce the outcome.

No.

Some friends in London are looking at going. Some hotel & ticket packages already sold out, ticket pricing is high as expected, but thought they would be higher, to be honest.

One would expect a premium, for this venue, as it sounds totally immersive.

There will be several other nights added.

I dont know why but with the Sphere shape I had presumed it was going to be a stage in the middle of the venue with seating 360 degrees around it. I suppose that wouldnt allow for much of a light show compared to having the stage up against a venue wall.

I’ve been at the very impressive imax in London, but this venue, is on another level completely. Apart from gigs, watching even a space exploration video in here, seems like it would be quite an experience.

My UK friends checked this, and there is still a “priority order” to the presales, for subscribers, allthough, it is not obvious, but this time, it happens, after the ticket request is sent.

To check, which group you are classed as, go to “account info” on your u2 com account, and you will see either: Ultra or Violet as per below:

The hotel + ticket packages aren't too bad, I thought they would be more expensive. But unfortunately there is no cancelation or resale once purchased.

Can be got for $950 each, 2 sharing. I have entered the lottery anyway for the October dates.

The extra dates should increase the chances of getting a ticket. But it's still a lottery.

Im not too keen on this show to be honest.

It could be like the Joshua Tree 2017 tour, a huge screen dwarfing the band , I didnt rate that stage setup at all.