Prepare to see a lot of tie dye tees on the Strip.
Starting Thursday, May 16, Dead and Company will descend upon Las Vegas’ MSG Sphere for a 24-concert residency.
The forthcoming extended stay may come as a surprise to fans; in summer 2023, the band put on a ‘Farewell Tour,’ that they alleged to be their last.
“There are other ways to make sure the music never stops,” the band shared in an Instagram video. “And it’s gonna be a ball.”
If this sounds like the show for you, tickets are available for all Dead and Company Sphere concerts.
And, given how expensive tickets were to see U2 and Phish at the newly-opened, high-profile, often trippy Sin City venue, prices are surprisingly reasonable to catch John Mayer, Bobby Weir and co. live this summer.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $98 before fees on Vivid Seats.
Other concerts start anywhere from $106 to $194 before fees.
Want to jam with one of the world’s most beloved jam bands and marvel at surreal visuals all at once?
You’re in the right place, Dead Heads.
We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Dead and Company’s Sphere residency below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Dead and Company 2024 Sphere concert dates
A complete calendar including all Sphere dates, start times and links to buy tickets can be found below.
| Dead and Company Sphere dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. | $130 |
| Friday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. | $107 |
| Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. | $142 |
| Friday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. | $106 |
| Saturday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m. | $128 |
| Sunday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. | $124 |
| Thursday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m. | $116 |
| Friday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m. | $119 |
| Saturday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m. | $152 |
| Thursday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. | $145 |
| Friday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. | $194 |
| Saturday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. | $183 |
| Thursday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. | $124 |
| Friday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. | $138 |
| Saturday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. | $145 |
| June 20-22 Three-day passes |
$1,987 |
| Thursday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m. | $116 |
| Friday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. | $135 |
| Saturday, June 22 at 7:30 p.m. | $150 |
| Thursday, July 4 at 7:30 p.m. | $114 |
| Friday, July 5 at 7:30 p.m. | $98 |
| Saturday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. | $109 |
| Thursday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. | $110 |
| Friday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. | $140 |
| Saturday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. | $156 |
Other shows at the Las Vegas Sphere
On off-nights, we recommend catching a screening of Academy Award-nominated director Darren Aronofsky’s immersive hour-long film “Postcard From Earth” at the one-of-a-kind venue.
Planning a Las Vegas trip but don’t know when you can catch a ‘Postcard From Earth’ show? You can find a complete calendar of all events at the Sphere here.
Dead and Company set list
While no two shows are the same, here’s what the legendary rockers played at their final 2023 concert in San Francisco, according to Set List FM:
Set 1:
01.) “Bertha” (Grateful Dead cover)
02.) “Good Lovin’” (The Olympics cover)
03.) “Loser” (Jerry Garcia cover)
04.) “High Time” (Grateful Dead cover)
05.) “Samson and Delilah” ([traditional] cover)
06.) “Althea” (Grateful Dead cover)
07.) “Dear Mr. Fantasy” (Traffic cover)
08.) “Hey Jude” (The Beatles cover)
09.) “Bird Song” (Jerry Garcia cover)
Set 2:
10.) “Help on the Way” (Grateful Dead cover)
11.) “Slipknot!” (Grateful Dead cover)
12.) “Franklin’s Tower” (Grateful Dead cover)
13.) “Estimated Prophet” (Grateful Dead cover)
14.) “Eyes of the World” (Grateful Dead cover)
15.) “Drums” (Grateful Dead cover)
16.) “Space” (Grateful Dead cover)
17.) “Days Between” (Grateful Dead cover)
18.) “Cumberland Blues” (Grateful Dead cover)
19.) “Sugar Magnolia” (Grateful Dead cover)
Encore:
20.) “Truckin’” (Grateful Dead cover)
21.) “Brokedown Palace” (Grateful Dead cover)
22.) “Not Fade Away” (The Crickets cover)
Dead and Company members
The latest iteration of the long-running band will feature these seven music vets:
Bob Weir rhythm guitar, lead and backing vocals (2015–) (Grateful Dead 1965–1995)
Mickey Hart – percussion, drums (2015–) (Grateful Dead 1967–71; 1974–1995)
John Mayer – lead guitar, lead and backing vocals (2015–)
Jeff Chimenti – keyboards, backing vocals (2015–2023)
Oteil Burbridge – bass, percussion, backing and lead vocals (2015–)
Bill Kreutzmann – drums (2015–) (Grateful Dead 1965–1995)
Jay Lane – drums (2023–) (occasional sub for Kreutzmann 2021–2022)
Dead and Company concert review
Last summer, the NY Post’s resident Deadhead Ryan Murphy saw Dead and Co. at Citi Field.
“They kept it all about the music and their farewell over the course of their four-hour set,” Murphy noted.
For a deeper dive, you can check out the review of the sprawling show here.
Huge jam bands on tour in 2024
Dead and Company essentially created the template for freewheeling, improvisatory rock back in the ’60s.
Over the years, many acts have followed their lead and created their own version of the “no two set lists are the same” spectacle.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live this year.
• Phish
• moe.
Who else is out and about this year? Check out our list of the 52 biggest classic rockers on tour in 2024 here to find out.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed Bruce Springsteen and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
