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After redefining live entertainment with its groundbreaking venue in Las Vegas, Sphere Entertainment has begun teasing plans to develop scaled-down versions in new markets.

As the original Vegas Sphere continues to dazzle audiences and draw major musical acts for residencies—including Anyma, U2 and Backstreet Boys—its proprietors are looking to extend its reach with smaller, more cost-efficient versions.

Chairman and CEO James Dolan confirmed during Sphere Entertainment’s latest earnings call that Sphere is in the architectural design phase for “mini-Spheres” and is evaluating mid-sized cities as potential locations. The new venues would seat around 5,000 people, one-fourth the capacity of the recording-breaking original, which is both the world’s largest spherical structure and LED screen.

The concept addresses two key challenges of the Las Vegas venue: its high operating costs and the limited number of artists who can justify the production expenses of performing there. By scaling down the venue while retaining the spirit of its signature technology, Sphere Entertainment can ostensibly offer a similar spectacle at a more sustainable cost for both artists and audiences alike.

The Vegas Sphere demands a significant investment from performers, who must create custom visual content tailored to the venue’s wraparound LED display. While its been feasible for its high-profile residencies thus far, a smaller venue could attract a broader range of artists who might not have the budget or demand to fill the flagship Sphere location.

Beyond concerts, the Sphere brand has also proven successful with immersive films like V-U2: An Immersive Concert Film and Darren Aronofsky’s Postcard from Earth. Similar productions, which cost significantly less than traditional live performances, could be a major draw for such a mini-Sphere ecosystem, offering audiences a cinematic live music experience without requiring an artist’s presence.

With the Sphere concept in Las Vegas still in its formative era, Sphere Entertainment sees venue expansion as its next big growth opportunity, starting with plans for a forthcoming full-scale Sphere venue set to land in Abu Dhabi. The company has not announced a timeline for that venue at the time of this writing.

Orbit DJ Retreats is set to return in 2025 with two major events in Ibiza and Australia.

The Ibiza retreat will take place from September 28th to October 3rd, while the retreat’s first-ever Australian edition will be held in Byron Bay from August 24th to August 29th. Both promise hands-on learning experiences with a number of renowned DJs and electronic music producers

The Ibiza lineup will feature workshops and one-on-one mentoring with Hot Chip, Orbital and BBC Radio 1’s Sarah Story, among others. Participants will receive personalized guidance in DJing and music production as well as insights into marketing, branding and fan engagement. The retreat will also offer wellness experiences, with yoga, meditation and breathwork sessions.

The Byron Bay retreat brings its own impressive lineup, including Soul Clap, Yolanda Be Cool, and Doorly along with a surprise guest. Like the Ibiza retreat in September, attendees will learn technical training in Ableton, Logic Pro and Pioneer DJ equipment, plus business strategies for growth in the music industry.

In addition to the workshops, students at the Ibiza retreat will have the opportunity to perform at two major venues. Meanwhile, graduates of the Byron Bay retreat will showcase their talents at The Beach Hotel, with select students earning slots at Elsewhere Gold Coast.

Orbit DJ Retreats have a strong track record of helping emerging artists advance their careers. Alumni have signed to top labels such as Gorgon City’s REALM, Yousef’s Circus Recordings and Damian Lazarus’ Rebellion. Past graduates of the retreat have also landed dream gigs at major festivals and venues, like Hideout Croatia, Friendship Miami, Your Paradise Fiji and more.

Spots are expected to fill quickly and October’s 2025 retreat in Ibiza is 50% sold out at the time of this writing. You can apply and find more information here.