Backstreet Boys Extend ‘Into the Millennium’ Sphere Run Into Early 2026: New Dates and Ticket Details
Kai Montgomery here, and yes, I know you already had the Backstreet Boys nostalgia playlist queued. Try to contain your excitement.
Okay, here’s the short, slightly irritating version: the Backstreet Boys have added seven more dates to their Las Vegas Sphere residency, meaning the ’90s maestros will be strutting their synchronized moves into January 2026. The group — Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson — confirmed the extra shows after selling out an astonishing run at Sphere, with the newly announced gigs filling the holiday stretch and New Year’s window. The added dates are Friday, Dec. 26; Saturday, Dec. 27; Sunday, Dec. 28; Tuesday, Dec. 30; Wednesday, Dec. 31; Friday, Jan. 2, 2026; and Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026.
If you’re keeping score, those newly added concerts follow the remaining six shows that were already on the extended leg: Aug. 15-17 and Aug. 22-24. The band made the announcement on Instagram, practically apologizing for being obligated to deliver more choreography and harmonies because fans sold out 21 nights at Sphere. They wrote, with the kind of enthusiasm that suggests confetti in the dressing room: “OH MY GOD, WE’RE BACK AGAIN!” and explained the extra scheduling was to make sure everyone who wanted to see the show could make it to Vegas.
What’s actually on stage is not just a trip down memory lane. Set List FM reports BSB’s typical Sphere set runs 25 songs and often includes the entire Millennium album, plus staples like “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back),” “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart),” “As Long As You Love Me,” “Shape of My Heart” and the career-defining “I Want It That Way.” The band also slipped in rarities and first-time-in-decades performances, including tracks like “I Need You Tonight” and “The Perfect Fan,” which hadn’t been performed live in years. That blend of hits and deep cuts gives the shows weight for die-hard fans and casual concertgoers alike.
Then there’s Sphere itself, which is its own headline. Reviews have praised the venue’s immersive visuals that wrap around the audience and transform the stage into a cinematic playground. Las Vegas Weekly called it a “living, breathing music video,” describing moments so realistic that concertgoers ducked as imagery whizzed by. Expect a flamboyant flying spaceship prop, a glossy platform that elevates the boys above the crowd, and a catwalk so the quintet can pace through the audience like choreographed revenants of late ’90s pop.
Tickets for the freshly added dates go on official sale Friday, Aug. 22, while secondary marketplaces such as Vivid Seats already list availability. A quick caveat for the bargain hunters: secondary site prices fluctuate and may be above or below face value. Vivid Seats advertises a 100 percent buyer guarantee that promises secure transactions and delivery prior to the event, which is nice if you do not enjoy surprise empty seats on the night of a sold-out show.
For those tracking the residency timeline, Backstreet Boys first hit the Sphere stage on July 11, delivering a comprehensive set that juxtaposed bold ’90s nostalgia with modern spectacle. The July show’s setlist, documented by Set List FM, included a full Millennium segment plus later additions like the Valentine’s Day single “Hey,” which the group performed live during the residency rollout.
So what does this mean? The Boys have enough momentum — and ticket sales — to justify extending the residency through the holidays and into the new year. Fans who missed the initial sellouts now have another crack, and Vegas continues to function as the pop-culture hamster wheel where legacy acts get hypermodern makeovers. If you’re planning a trip, check Sphere’s full calendar and act quickly once tickets go on sale.
Final grumpy note: yes, they played the whole Millennium album, and yes, you will sing along. Try not to cry too loudly in public.
What to watch next: will they add encore dates or surprise guests for New Year’s Eve? Keep your wallet warm and your fan chants rehearsed.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, Set List FM, Las Vegas Weekly, Backstreet Boys Instagram
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
