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John Mayer Will Return to the Sphere in 2027

The musician will perform six shows starting April 8, 2027, featuring solo, full band, and trio formats.

Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Casino

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John Mayer will return to the Las Vegas Sphere for a six-show residency beginning April 8, 2027, featuring solo and ensemble performances. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Las Vegas residents and music fans can expect John Mayer to return to the Sphere for a new residency beginning April 8, 2027. The artist previously hosted residencies at the venue in 2024 and 2025.

Why it matters

The Sphere remains a primary driver for major entertainment residencies that impact local traffic and hospitality demand across the Paradise resort corridor. These high-profile performances continue to shape the valley's marquee event calendar.

Mayer will hold six performances in April 2027, continuing a residency series at the Sphere that began with successful runs in 2024 and 2025.

The players

John Mayer

The musician and guitarist who will headline a 2027 residency at the Sphere.

John Mayer Trio

A musical group featuring bassist Pino Palladino and drummer Steve Jordan that will perform during the residency.

Buddy Guy

The legendary blues guitarist whose 90th birthday celebration will feature a performance by Mayer.

The details

The residency will feature performances on April 8, 10, 11, 15, 17 and 18. Mayer plans to showcase a variety of arrangements, including solo performances, full band sets, and appearances by the John Mayer Trio. The trio, featuring bassist Pino Palladino and drummer Steve Jordan, last performed together in 2023.

Timeline

  1. The John Mayer Trio last performed together in 2023.

  2. Mayer hosted residencies at the Sphere in 2024 and 2025.

  3. Mayer performs at Buddy Guy's 90th birthday celebration on October 1, 2026.

  4. The 2027 residency begins at the Sphere on April 8, 2027.

Beyond the Strip

This residency continues the pattern of repeat performances established by the 2024 and 2025 John Mayer residencies at the Sphere. It reinforces the venue's strategy of utilizing established touring artists for multi-night engagements.

Residents should anticipate increased traffic around the Sphere during the show dates in April 2027. Those planning to attend should watch for official ticket sale dates to avoid secondary market premiums.

The takeaway

The return of this residency highlights the consistent demand for high-production music shows in the valley. Watch for upcoming ticket availability to secure seats for the trio, full band, or solo dates in April.

Further reading

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